NYFW Spring/Summer 2012- Cynthia Rowley

Who said Spring was all about bright colors and whites? If you're a fan of rock & roll, and you would rather wear something with an edge then Cynthia Rowley's runway on September 9th quenched your thirst for classic cool. 
I am loving all the different patterns the satiny silk dresses and blouses, the metallic shades and the leather that went down the runway. I won't say much about the whole show because you can go see it for yourself, but I must say that even though my style of choice is more a classic garments with clean cut lines, I do indulge with the occasional edgy outfit and I wouldn't hesitate in incorporating some of those pieces on my wardrobe next spring. 

This dress is so Carrie Bradshaw in my opinion. Not every girl can pull off wearing a bold print, on a silk-satin dress. A mix of edgy and classic in one dress. 

From this outfit I'm mostly loving the pants. 

This is the t-shirt look with an edge. The pants won't look good on curvy bottoms because of the print going across the hip area, but pair the top with the previous skinny pants and voila! 

I'm feeling this dress a lot. 

I love me some white dress. More than the LBD we all love, I tend to go straight to my LWD instead. 

Love those metallic shorts. 

I know I'm a bit late in reviewing certain shows, but I have been busy shopping for my baby's room, and new furniture for the house. I am in love with my new couch... So comfy! I am definitely going through the nesting phase; fixing the house is all I think about now. 

Stay fashionably cool!

xoxo

photos: taken from www.mbfashionweek.com 

J'adore Dior- Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011-2012

How do I love thee... Let me count the ways. Even if you're not a truly avid fashionista, the possibility of you recognizing the magnificent name of the House of Christian Dior is very likely. It has been around for years, and its name is a synonym of luxury, glamour, and timeless pieces. 
I have been MIA lately, but it's all for a good cause... I am moving to Germany at the end of this month (hello my dear German readers!), but I couldn't resist my enthusiasm over this week's Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture. Who opened the shows? You guessed it right... Dior! 
What I love about Haute Couture is that it's a way for designers to express their creativity, and choose true artistry and style over functionality. Everything is over the top, and the shows become a parade of fantasy transporting you to a different era- an era where people still strive to achieve elegance over comfort. 
For those nay-sayers who claim "you can't wear that in real life", well guess they never watched "Sex and The City" where the character Carrie Bradshaw would mix and match vintage and haute couture pieces in her daily wardrobe all the time. The problem here really isn't about whether pieces are wearable or not... it's whether you can afford them at all. 
As an artist, fashion fan, musician, and fellow lover of all things beautiful, until I am able to afford those items, I use them as inspiration and hopefully this week will inspire you to be daring, dangerous, glamourous, and a true trendsetter. 

xoxo 
ps: (July 3, 2011 - Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe) no copyright infringement intended.