Green With Envy: New York Fashion Week Fall 2011

I can't believe I've been so horrible at updating this for so long, almost a whole year. I'm finally starting to feel inspired enough again to start this little old thing back up. There's no better way then to show some (a lot) of my favorites from New York Fashion week that just past. I loved this season even more than usual because of all the ways to see the "inside" of fashion week with backstage pictures, accessory pictures and more thanks to blogs, tumblr and twitter. I felt like I was there watching live streams of shows - my favorite being MBMJ and trying to spot all my favorites at Glamour. It's really becoming a huge way of connecting through the internet to the designers. I can't help but be more excited to see what's coming. Hopefully it's finally me at fashion week..

There were so many collections I fell in love with this season, which usually never happens. I couldn't narrow it down, so I picked ten. Well I had around 15 of my favorites and narrowed it down, I figured you guys wouldn't want to see that many.

Araks - this is one of the many designers I learned to love while at my internship, mainly because of the gorgeous sheer maxi everything. Which doesn't fail this season, thanks Araks.

DKNY - Woah is this collection wearable. I never like DKNY enough to actually rave about it here, but I can't help but love all the pieces as separates and as an outfit. Everything is so wearable and so in trend. It's perfect for my new wardrobe? Yes.

Derek Lam - Again with the maxi skirts, which I conquered by the way at my internship and now love wearing. Back to the subject, the shapes are the best.

Jill Stuart - I can't even begin to explain my love for this collection. I think it might be my top 3 which surprises me I never love Jill Stuart this much! But how can you not with foxes, owls, leather, sparkles and jewel tones. Come on. It's genius.

3.1 Phillip Lim - This cobalt blue is all over the runway, and because of it I've been painting my nails this color for two weeks. This is my inspiration for the rest of winter.

Yigal Azrouel - I've posted the Pre Fall collection for Yigal, saying how much I loved it. This didn't fail to meet my expectations. I love the pale pink and greens, the combination goes amazing together. The men's wear ties and collared shirts are a perfect match for those colors.

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Even if I hated this collection there's no way I wouldn't put Marc on the list. He's amazing, but so is this collection. Foxes (again.) COME ON! Red leather bags, bold prints, Green (again!) Metallics. I can't even.

Bodkin - I never really noticed Bodkin before, but this collection caught my eye because of the shapes, I love the boxy shapes of the dresses, jackets and skirts. It's perfect.

Proenza Shcouler - This collection blew my mind. The accessories (that white necklace) the colors (cobalt! again!), the textures, the layering. It's just simply gorgeous and amazing.

all images via style.com

Last but not least, Creatures of the Wind - another new favorite, the patterns and the vintage look went straight to my heart.

Back with London and Milan soon, and more outfit posts. I swear this time!

lovelove, M.

Top Picks: Part 2

I told you I would follow up with more of my favorites from New York Fashion Week, and here are the last of my favorite designers in alphabetical order once again:

Marc by Marc Jacobs - once again Marc amazes me, as always. I am in love with the draping of fabrics, the colors (oranges and reds mixed with greys and browns) and the patterns.

Mulberry - surprisingly Mulberry was another one of my favorites, I am obsessed with the luxurious bold patterns, shoes, fabrics and designs Mulberry put together

Oscar De La Renta - the classic ODLR did it again, the sheer dresses of course won me over a long with the fur accents and the gorgeous embellishments

3.1 Phillip Lim - rising Phillip Lim used gorgeous pale colors with silky accents and sheer tights to bring the whole look together

all credit; style.com

Rebecca Taylor - I really found Rebecca Taylor's collection to be really wearable and had gorgeous pieces and looks. The shoes are amazing with the big ribbon bows, the bow sash belts, and I love the prints!

I think over all my top three favorites are Marc Jacobs, Mulberry and Rebecca Taylor.

What were your favorites from Fashion Week?

lovelove, M.

Top Picks: Part 1

Well, New York Fashion Week is officially over, and I can start showing my favorites from the week. I have too many that I narrowed them down to 10(ish), so I'll split it up into three posts of favorite designers overall and some favorite looks that I wasn't expecting. I was pretty thrilled with everything for FW this fashion week, a lot blew me away and took it to another level. I've already mentioned here that I saw a trend of oranges that I'm loving so much, with that I've also noticed a lot more velvet (YES, I love velvet) and more sheer, more black, more color blocking and knits. All of which I'm thrilled about.

First five favorites in alphabetical order:

Adam - gorgeous shapes, knits, shoes, tights and detailing of the knits won me over.

Costello Tagliapietra - in love with the colors and the blocking of different colors used, the dull green, pinks and oranges are gorgeous

Julian Louie - this to me is so wearable, I would die for any of it, of course the neutral colors and pale ones made me love this so much.

Milly - I was surprised I enjoyed Milly's line as much as I did, I usually am not a fan but I loved the color blocking and the textured tights. The patterns she used made me think private school, and Paris for some reason!

all credit; style.com

lovelove, M.

FW 2010

I've been saving photos from all my favorite designer's FW 2010 shows and I've noticed a big trend of grey tights or socks, clogs, and ORANGES. I've never really worn orange before but all these shows are making me want something orange for my closet right now!

Here's some orange inspirations:

Marc by Marc Jacobs; Karen Walker

Doo.Ri; Daniel Vosovic

credit; Style.com

Erin Fetherston; Rachel Comey

I put together some looks on polyvore inspired from these pictures -

Lace Cardigan - Topshop, leather shorts - Netaporter.com,

YSL clogs, MBMJ Clutch

Sheer chiffon blouse - Netaporter.com, Plaid Skirt - Paul Costelloe,

Orange heels - Lovely People Ambrose, Tights - Targe

Leather jacket - Balenciaga, Plaid skirt - Opening Ceremony, YSL clogs,

Chanel bag, Socks - Dorothyperkins.com

What are your favorite trends?

lovelove, M.

Post Valentine's Day Blues

My wonderful weekend with my boyfriend is over, I'm a little upset to start school again and on top of all of it I'm getting sick! It's no fun! I just watched the live streaming of the MJ show and died - I really love him, and all the designs. He will forever be my ultimate favorite.

Well here's the outfit post I promised from my Valentine's Day with my boyfriend, along with some other pictures of me and my boyfriend from the night

Dress; Urban Renewal via Urban Outfitters

Tights; Target

Heels; Christian Siriano for Payless

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day and are keeping up with New York Fashion Week! Everything is blowing my mind so far, what about you?

lovelove, M.