The little black dress will have to sit out for now.
Chanel’s latest couture collection focused much more on frothy silhouettes with pastels and metallics taking center stage. This season’s goodies are a welcome break from last season’s severity. All fantasy, no filler.
Sorry for the lapse in coverage folks. Ever since I received my new job as managing editor for my student paper, my fashion musings have taken a back seat. But, I’ve found some spare time and I shall use it wisely.
Anywho, Nicole Miller’s Pre-Fall 2010 collection takes “Half Breed” and brings it into the 21st century. The Native American influences tie in with origami folds and sharp silhouettes, taking it away from being cheesy/costume-y to bohemian chic.
Click here to view the full collection.
I remember an article in one of my beloved teen magazines that suggested taking Polaroids of favorite outfits and keeping them in a look book for inspiration. Thankfully, the 21st century has modernized this idea by way of the website Weardrobe.
Weardrobe allows stylish citizens to do even more than simply post snapshots of their favorite get-ups. The site also allows you share you to tag the products worn so that fellow fashionistas can share in the joy of owning that fabulous jacket or to-die-for dress. Also, if you see your style soul mate, simply add them to your friends’ list and be notified when they post yet another photograph detailing their greatness. Weekly contests keep members up to date and up for the challenge of looking fabulous at all times.
Click here to visit Weardrobe.
May Chicista Fashion have the pleasure of chronicling the next big things in fashion for 2010… after all, style never goes out of style.
Time to break out the bubbly!
This black corset from Anthropologie could become the envy of your lingerie collection. Due to its popularity, the only size available online is a medium. However, rest assured that they will restock in time for the New Year.
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Elle beauty editor Maura Lynch made 21 runway-inspired attempts to break away from her wash-and-dry routine. Thanks to her photographs chronicling her successes (and failures), we get to see how it went and perhaps gain the inspiration to try something new with our tresses.
Click here to see the full slideshow.
Elle.com’s beauty editor Janna Johnson decided to play dress-up with 21 beauty trends taken straight from the catwalk. The resulting slide show depicts trends to try and trends to trash (Two-tone lipstick? No thanks).
Click here to see the slide show.
The Olsen twins are expanding their fashion empire yet again into the mainstream market. Olsenboye will be hitting JCP shelves very soon with all pieces costing under $50. In the meantime, NY Mag has been kind enough to share a Look Book preview with the world.
Click here to see all of the looks.
Thank goodness for advancements in maternity fashion!
Ruby Fay’s work was featured on an episode of WeTV’s series Platinum Babies. After looking at her funky graphics and sporty pieces, it’s not difficult to see why a hip New York mom-to-be wouldn’t be attracted. My absolute favorite piece is a kimono receiving robe that is a must-have for post-delivery room comfort and a piece that can be worn long after the bundle of joy arrives.
Yes, that’s right: Pre-Fall.
These collections are a fun sneak-peak as to what some designers have in store for the public when the season goes into high gear. One teaser collection that I am in love with is one created by Carolina Herrera. Undeniably chic both in her designs and her personal style, these pieces are equal parts stylish, artistic, and simply beautiful. From punchy cocktail frocks to luxurious coats to drop-dead gorgeous gowns, there a little something for everyone.
Click here to see all of the looks.
