La Rodarte

The scene - New York Fashion Week.
In this modern world, primitivity is at its rarity. La Rodarte brought us to an animalistic and historic time where lion is king and Michelin stars are non-existent.
What have we learned today? Felt tips are not just for primary school, they're for designers too... **Warning - the ink is not permanent**.

He's Wanging Them

As we all must know by now, I'm a bit of a Wangaholic, I've been Wanged, however you want to say it I LOVE HIM!
His S/S 2010 collections showed his mass versatility and his geniusness (I know that's not really a word but I couldn't think of a word and wasn't willing to sacrifice so made it up instead)
Wang is generally known for his urban collections fit for any woman whilst always keeping her a bit edgy. Each piece of his A/W collection was understated yet sharp and brilliant.

However, his S/S collection shows a new side to Wang. Lets say farmhouse/country cabin girl meets high fashion.

Layering is abseloutly key to achieve Wang's look for Spring/Summer. Be it by layering skirts, tops or apparently underwear. Quite handy for shameful UK summer.
Has anyone else noticed the constant theme of ankle boots by most designers?
What else we've learned from wang?

- below the knee socks

- Capri pants

- Corset over tops (link to my previous outfit ) 

NY Fashion Week Updates

NY Fashion Week, 11th & 12th September.
Fave pick No.1: Erin Wasson x RVCA - sort of expected after my previous post slash shrine to this stylish dare I say icon? - well I can for sure say a factor of my outfit inspirations.

This collection was very beach babe/hippie influenced using a wealth of neutrals and whites. The blue shirt shown above is borderline tie-dye.
The entire collection sported ankle boots and outfits that take you straight to a night out. Metallics were also quite prevalent as with previous Summer collections.
Apart from the obvious trend of neutrals and earth tones, a wide assortment of trends and garment styles are shown:
Edge with Cynthia Rowley

 Prints with Jason Wu

Satin with Luca Luca

Colour splashing with Nicole Miller

Big shoulders with Preen

*pics from style.com*

NY Fashion Week Updates

 As I've already bitched about, I am not attending NY fashion week. I do however have a laptop and can visit style.com for to fulfill my cravings for catwalk updates.
Don't worry, I'm not going to bore all with every photo and every designer. I have however chosen my faves to show :-)
First up is Jen Kao.

Clearly inspired by nudes, this collection immediately takes me to a rooftop bar by the pool sipping a cocktail. This palette with the use of satin and draping makes this so romantic that even the sleeveless biker jacket has a romantic feel to it.

From romantic we get to bad-ass with Vena Cava

This collection is a complete 180 from Kao's as black is dominant. Every model in this collection sports black bangles and black accessories be it a black visor, black sunglasses or black shoes.

The safety pins are reminiscent of Elizabeth Hurley/Versace but as dress 1 shoes in a less revealing and dare I say DIY way. 

My final top 3 is by Wayne.

              

The reason I love this collection is due to a) it's wearability and b) it's urban-cool-chic factor.

Black and white are the cohesive colours for this collection but yellow appears in subtle forms. I will now put my Mango yellow shorts to good use.

* NOTE - I'm in love with the second leggings!