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Spotted: Giovanna Battaglia's ginormous gold earrings on Jak and Jil
I am in lust. Those earrings are perfection. Giovanna Battaglia wears no dainty studded pearls but hefty, angular works of art. Through the help of ShopStyle, which is a fashion blogger's best friend, I stumbled on Kara Ross, who I think is the designer of Giovanna's earrings. I also found some similar quirky earrings on giltgroup.com.
Kara Ross Flower Ring, Kara Ross Small Multi-Flower Earrings, Giles & Brother Pear Cutout Earrings, and Mimi So Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
Have you guys seen these? I haven't been on the Target website since getting my Thakoon cardigan so I haven't noticed these adorable totes until now. The best part is that they are 50% off so you can get a travel worthy tote for only $6.49. I can already see them stuffed with beach supplies.
There's definitely a different atmosphere this year at New York Fashion Week. Everyone's grumbling over the recession and how designers are scaling back their shows and parties. While the big designers are trying to combat shrinking wallets by going for classics and cutting costs, the unknown designers are pulling all the stops to make their collection stand out in a difficult time for the fashion industry. Not to say the major designers didn't have a great showing, but for me, the smaller designers were the ones that really shined.For example, Frank Tell's collection blew me away. I'm going to let the collection speak for itself.
With its fairly muted palette of black and white, the collection really focused on details and structure. The clothes manage to be both sweet/flirty and hard/edgy. As a personal preference, I love that juxtaposition. The knitwear is fantastic as well.
Another collection I really enjoyed was that of ChoCheng's. Named one of the top five Chinese designers to watch, the Hong Kong based designer has produced a collection of tailored blazers and coats. Although the collection is not on the cutting edge of fashion, it does have jackets that any girl would be happy to own. I am particularly eyeing the sky-blue winter coat which would make any winter outfit look fantastic. I did feel that the evening gowns were a much weaker showing. The last gown billowed out like it was made for maternity wear.
I am a recent fan of Bensoni so I was ecstatic that NY Mag covered their Fall 2009 show. Their clothes have a quirky lady-like sophistication, similar to that of soon-to-be-closing Mayle, that I adore. I admit there are both hits and misses but the odd pairing of different patterns and texture is what makes this clothing line fun and lovable. Nothing is super matchy-matchy.
Finally, I have to show love to the winner of Project Runway 5, Leanne Marshall. She staged a 9-looks presentation, with only 3 weeks preparation! She showcased more structural draping rather than just ruffles and pleats this time. The long column gowns are drop dead gorgeous. I also loved the grey coat and actually wish she made more winter coats in the collection. Leanne really set a high standard at the Project Runway finale that she doesn't quite meet this time around but that's reasonable considering she did the entire thing in three weeks.
Belts are a must in any wardrobe. They are great for defining the waist on a shapeless dress or tunic. So far my belt collection has been strictly utilitarian, consisting of a number of black leather belts including some passed down from my mother (so they are at least 10 years old and falling apart). Fortunately Linea Pelle has provided me with a reason to add whimsy and sass to waist-cinching with a major sale and free shipping. This Women's Two-Woven Wide Waist Belt in gold and chocolate is brilliant for a fraction of the price. It even came with a fabric bag- talk about lux!
When I have a chance, I'll model the belt.
Halston decided to present its Fall 2009 collection through film as an alternative to a runway show or presentation. I commend its artistic posing and impeccible styling- it's truly beautiful. I loved how the yellow dress moved as the model ran through the streets (I'm glad they didn't make her run the whole way in heels), like a modern day Winged Nike of Samothrace. As much as I loved the concept and assessable medium through which even the non-fashion industry can appreciate Halston's collection, there's still something to be said about showing at Fashion Week. Fashion editors and buyers need to be three feet away from the clothes to truly appreciate the details. Nonetheless, its a beautiful video that's like a moving editorial.
Natalie Portman glows in Rodarte. I'm glad not too many dresses were in black.
This Armani Prive dress is absolutely stunning. It shows Anne Hathaway's curves in all the right ways. My pick for best dressed.
I love when stars go for something unconventional, and Marion Cotillard does the best in this Dior Couture dress. I still love her fish scale Gaultier dress from last year better. That dress really took guts to wear but it fit her splendidly.
Instead it's Miley Cyrus that wore a dress reminiscent of fish scales this year. It looks so expensive, like there are thousands of diamonds encrusted on the dress!
Evan Rachel Wood looks amazing again! Not as awe-inspiring as her Elie Saab dress from the Acadamy Awards, but it's very close. She evokes such a timeless sophistication that makes her a joy to see on the red carpet.
Marisa Tomei wears a jaw-droppingly intricate Versace gown. Words can't express how much I love it.
Sex and the City has certainly endowed SJP major style. The bodice is intricately beaded and perfectly cinched on this princess gown.
