Margiela for H&M

I went to check out the new Margiela for H&M collection and I was pretty impressed with how cool this collection was in comparison with previous collaborations like Versace and Marni. In the United States H&M made the collection available in 40 stores nationwide with is a significantly larger amount than previous collections like Marni, which was only available in 26 stores nationwide. The Margiela for H&M collection can be found at all 11 Manhattan locations. When I visited the H&M location on 86th and lexington a few days after the launch I was pleased and somewhat surprised to see that they still had almost all of the pieces of the collection still in stock. "Women's Wear Daily" reported that H&M saw a smaller turnout for the collection than expected. The first two items to sell-out were the candy wrapper clutch for $59.95 and the white high-top sneakers for $129. My favorite pieces from the collection were the nude long-sleeved bodysuits with a black padded bra applique for $39.95, all of the leather shoes with plastic angular wedge heels for $299-$399, and the leather necklace with strands of rhinestones in varying length for $59.95. If you haven't already gone to look at this collaboration I would make your way to one of the participating locations before it is too late.

Prada Unveils New iPad App

This past week Prada debuted it's first iPad app that will allow iPad users to virtually view collections and the art work of Richard Haines. Richard Haines is an illustrator who did a number of drawings inspired by the Fall 2012 men's collection by Prada. Right now the application features men's and women's sunglasses from the Portrait collection as it takes you on a tour of a virtual palace (palazzo). the next collection to be featured on the application is the Bloom collection of jewelry and that is to be released later this month. The application is called Il Palazzo and is completely free on iTunes. Enjoy!

Rebecca Minkoff to Open First U.S. Flagship in SoHo!

My summer splurge! Taupe pebbled leather Rebecca Minkoff cross-body with iconic gold studs on the bottom.

Rebecca Minkoff has announced that the brand will open their first U.S. flagship store in SoHo in late summer or early fall of 2013. The store will be located at 96 Greene Street between Prince and Spring Streets, previously Kirna Zabete. This will be the first of many Rebecca Minkoff stores opening in the United States across 2014 and 2015. As a huge fan of Rebecca Minkoff I can not wait to visit this store and drool over the handbags! 

Milan Fashion Week Highlights

Prada got a lot of attention for their Milan Fashion Week Spring 2013 runway show. Women's Wear Daily highlighted the accessories and the shoes from the show as being some of the most impressive of all the Milan Fashion Week runway shows. When I first looked through the collection on Style.com I was not that "wowed" by the designs, but after looking through the collection several times now it is definitely starting to grow on me. The inspiration for the show comes from asian influences such as the japanese blossom, geishas, and kimonos. There is no disputing that the sunglasses from the runway show were amazing featuring the asian inspired blossoms across the top for an edgy and fashion-forward look. The shoes were inspired by geisha platforms and sandals. The sandals had chunky heels and satin bows to polish the look. Miuccia Prada also paired these fun shoes with metallic and pink leather socks. Asian prints and tailoring are a huge trend coming from all of the Fashion Week runway shows and you will definitely find me trying it out! 

Spring 2013 Trend: Bra Tops

Victoria Beckham...AWESOME!

Richard Chai

DKNY

Derek Lam

WWD reported that bra tops are one of the sexiest trends from New York Fashion Week runway shows. I couldn't be happier! My bra top collection definitely grew over the summer, scoring some amazing vintage bra tops at flea markets and consignment stores. Frederick's of Hollywood has also become a new obsession of mine, selling cheap and cute corsets and bodysuits. I fully support the innerwear as outerwear movement! 

My fav Frederick's of Hollywood bodysuit!

Alexander Wang Does It Again

Spring 2013

Fall 2012

Alexander Wang stunned the fashion world again at his Spring 2013 runway show. Wang says his collection is a play on the "urban uniform" taking basic pieces like the t-shirt, board short, windbreaker, and parka and updating it with cut-outs and animal-inspired abstract detailing. Wang says he does this through "eyeletting"and many of the garments have croc spines eyeletted down the back. At the end of the show Wang once again demonstrates that he is one of the most creative and innovative designers when he turns on a black-light and his models glow in the dark, making his show one of the most talked about of all the fashion week shows. Wang's show back in Spring for Fall 2012 also turned heads because of his use of fishnet turtlenecks and large jacket hoods to create a cage-like look to his models. It was during this show that Alexander Wang proved he is a force to be reckoned it when he debuted and spear-headed the mixed-media trend that swept the fashion world after the runway shows. Designs mixed different materials like leather, tweed, and fishnet making his show very memorable. Alexander Wang continues to be one of my favorite designers and I can't wait to see what he does next!

Spring 2013 Colors Trends By Pantone

Pantone revealed the color trends for Spring 2013. The top five colors for women are a nautical color story that are fresh and fun for spring, and can be easily incorporated into your wardrobe. Monaco Blue is the top color trend in Spring 2013 fashion for both men and women. The colors ranking six through 10 are a pop-art inspired color story that will liven up any outfit! I am especially excited about adding pieces in "Tender Shoots" and "Poppy Red" to my wardrobe, all of the colors go really nicely together and are definitely something different.