NYFW Spring 2011 RTW

Since New York Fashion is over and Milan's is on full bloom, I had to do a recap of NYFW. It took place from Sep. 9-16. Many designers impressed me and took my heart while I expected more from others. This is only the first part...

Alexander Wang

He impressed not only me, but everyone who have seen this collection! The first few pieces where all white, then he incorporating a pastel palette. I really liked this collection,  the dresses flow remind me why I love spring. He used patch work and graffiti pattern, incorporating great tribal styling.


Altuzarra

This time Joseph Altuzarra came with a collection quite different. He used skin patterns, leather, and metallic. I have to say that I'm not a big fan of the collection, specially the last dress. The detail on the bust, makes it seem trashy in some way. I do have to say that the first dress is great, I would like to see it around town.

Anna Sui

She not only celebrated her 20th anniversary but also did a great job!!! I've always been in love with every single collection she makes, this one is no exception. She portraits a girl next door woman, with a touch of bohemian chic and a girly mist. Her girls looked amazing going down the runway, with great hair and shoes. Sui used feather's, chiffon, and lace. She got out of her box and created a few all-black pieces which are amazing, we're all going to die for them. Her finale piece was a wedding inspired beautiful dress, shown above as the last picture.

Nicholas K

I really want to know if I'm the only one who thinks that this collection looks like a fall one. From the color pallete to the cargo pants and high boots, for me it's more of a Fall collection. It also reminds me of the military and the last picture reminds me of a very chic pirate. 

 Calvin Klein

Minimalism at it's best!! Prompts for Francisco Acosta, creative director of Clavin Klein. He chose to got from ankle length, above the knee, to short mini dresses; also paring them with light height jackets. This is what Spring it's all about!!

Carolina Herrera

We can head to our past once again with Herrera's collection, she executed a great spring collection. Playing with textures, colors, and proportions on 52 different looks. She bought flowers to the runway, like every designer should (in my opinion). Herrera also showed how she can go from a day time piece to a beautiful red carpet gown, by the way don't you love the dress on Chanel Iman. One last thing, can you notice how much I liked this collection? I'm posting more photos from her collection and I feel guilty!

3.1 Phillip Lim

Another minimalist collection, he sent versatile pieces down the runway that can be a worn in many different ways. Lim went for a subtle palette and showed how different women can wear his looks. He's fabric selection is stunning. I would love to see that white gown on the red carpet!

More to come, I not even clos to being done...

Have a great weekend!

-AC

I'm Addicted

Yes! Addicted to bags, totes, handbags, and everything in between. It's not only because it completes and outfit, or it can show a pop of color with a black outfit, it's because it carries my life together. I do not know what I would without bags, I know I would feel incomplete. A simple bag can define a women, it can make her sophisticated, daring, or just fabulous! Since I can remember bags have been my downfall, I've been obsess for so many years! Therefore it's obvious that I want to share my all-time favourites and the one's that are going to be in for the Fall with you guys.

All-Time Favourites

Like I've said (I think I have), I love, love Chanel... That said, there's nothing like a black 2.55 Chanel bag!

I also fell in love with the pinkish one of the Spring-Summer 2010 collection, well to be exact I love all the ones from that collection! It's amazing how a bag from 1955 still has that power to steal my heart completely, and lets be honest almost every one's heart!


Proenza Schouler PS1 and PS1 Satchel

The first one is the PS1, the original. The satchel is the second one. I think that both are amazing, and I do see difference between the two. A lot of celebrities seem to prefer the satchel since it's a little more bigger and perfect for everyday use. Some people say it looks a bit manly but I have to disagree, you make as manly as you want! Leighton Meester has rocked it so, so many times. Therefore I have to post a picture of my favourite PS1 moment on Leighton.

Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag

There is pretty much nothing to say about this bag, other that it is the bag of my dreams. Not only that, it seems that every celebrity also loves it. It's perfect for day and night, and it is available in every color u can think of! My personal choice would be...

Hermes Birkin Handbag

I also love this handbag, I think it's so elegant. It's incredible what a handbag can do, and this one does it all. Big enough to carry all your life around, but yet good enough to wear all year long. Victoria Beckham is the all-time Hermes queen, she has every single color! I adore her style, and the way she wears them. People may talk bad about her, say she doesn't smile, and whatever they want to say because I will always think she is amazing.


Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy 30 & Damier Neverfull PM

I like the Damier version of them a lot more than the classic ones. And I think they look a lot more, what's the word "sophisticate". I have no other word to describe it because it doesn't need description, it's just a must have!

Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Duffle

What can I say? I'm a sucker for black bags and studs! This one has them both. A lot of celebrities like Ashley Tisdale,Kristin Cavallari,Rihanna, Mary-Kate Olsen, to name a few! Don't you love it too?

Fall time...

The Doctor bag is going to be in for the whole season ladies! nothing more perfect than the Marc Jacobs Westside.

Proenza Schouler PS11

The Satchel, and it doesn't get better than the 1973 Gucci satchel. Perfect for day time and night time.

Lady-like, yes ladies! One of the hottest bags, resembles that lady from our past. The Fendi Zucca Classico resembles that beauty in perfection..

Bucket bag- Alexander Wang's Diego bucket bag is to die for!

Miu Miu also has great bags, Miuccia Padra does a great job. With every single one of her Miu Miu collections she reinvents the woman of today, and she did it with this beautiful bag. It also has a longer strap to wear as across the body. Good for an independent women that needs to use her hands at all times!

Have a great Sunday!!

-AC