Alix Kivlin

Alix on the Go - Alix Kivlin is a graduate of the well known Fashion Institute of Technology and has been designing in the fast paced New York City for 9 years, creating collections for design companies such as Calvin Klein, Alice + Olivia, Ann Taylor, Mavi Jeans, Gap and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few.  Alix often extends her eye beyond contributing fashion editor and is photojournalist for most of her Fashion Week coverage. An avid world traveler, Alix trots the globe inspired by worldwide creativity, dressing and new lifestyles.  She has a high sense of style, a uniquely creative point of view, and a discerning eye when it comes to  the fashion real women want and feel confident in.

How about this for Oscar dressing: Red Carpet fashion picks from Naeem Khan, Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, J Mendel, with photos galore!

Red Carpet fashion picks from New York Fashion Week- fall 2013
  Red Carpet fashion picks from New York Fashion Oscar dressing- Red carpet fashion from the runways of Naeem Khan, Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, J Mendel Fall 2013 With all our New York Fashion Week coverage, we thought it would be fun to do something different for all the WOW factor red carpet fashion that graced the catwalk last week. The Oscars are upon us and the eveningwear showcase at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York really got the buzz going for who may be wearing what on the coveted Red Carpet.  Some favorite NY contenders for celebrity dressing are Jenny Packham, Naeem Khan, Reem Acra, and a handful of key pieces from J. Mendel.  >> DON'T MISS:  The TOP 7

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Don’t Miss The TOP 7 New York Fashion Week Trends From Fall 2013 To Wear NOW… with lot’s of photos!

New York Fashion Week Trends From Fall 2013: SCULPTED FORMS
This is your ULTIMATE LOOK BOOK TREND REPORT (with lot's of photos) of Mercedes Fashion Week New York Trends, to covet and wear now. Wear Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week Trends now? Of, course!  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS,  RUNWAY REVIEWS, and FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE Style the essence of each of the 7 seasonal fashion trends into your wardrobe right this minute and be ahead of the fashion pack!  All you need to think about are Sculpted Forms, Chest Pieces, Fabric Mixing, Pattern & Crazy Color Fur and Faux Fur, Updated Sweatshirts, Quilting, and lot's of Color. Take a look at our trend report below and go get inspired… SCULPTED FORMS- New York Fashion Week Trends From Fall 2013: SCULPTED FORMS No longer just limited to A-line or fit

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Shape, structure, and pattern play, oh yes! Vera Wang Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Vera Wang Fall 2013 Vera Wang Fall 2013 Runway Review: Vera Wang took took the fabric mixing and print play to a new level of elegance for her Fall 2013 showcase at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York utilizing luxe textures and supersize, colorful jacquards for a look that was supremely modern and tasteful for the black tie dressing women out there.  Another big display in the line is the structure and extreme shape display. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Vera Wang Fall 2013 Starting out with black and nude numbers in very sculpted silhouettes, and gradually moving into cranberries, oranges, and edgy prints - still staying sculptural - the collection varied in lengths and skin showing making it available to a broad age group.  Peplums

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Love to be bold? Try an eye-popping showcase of color, shimmer, shine, and holograms: Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2013 Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2013 Runway Review: If you aren't familiar with Milly by Michelle Smith then Fall 2013 is the perfect time to jump on her modern, brilliantly colored bandwagon!  The collection shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York is an eye-popping, yet totally wearable, showcase of shimmer, shine, and holograms in practical, easy to wear silhouettes - it's the fabrics and glitz that give it all it's WOW-factor. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2013 The updated sweatshirt has been seen all over the Fall 2013 runways and here it's truly highlighted in an array of colors, mixed fabrics, and futuristic fabrications to make you a full believer

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Details are in the fit: Nanette Lepore Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Nanette Lepore Fall 2013 Nanette Lepore Fall 2013 Runway Review: Nanette Lepore gets a bit more moody and rich, rather than pop-art bright as previous seasons, for her Fall 2013 collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.  Blacks and army green have the most display, along with hits of teal in a fresh ikat/camo print, and cranberry in the digital floral prints, along with a touch of deep grape seen in the leathers.  Considering the flashy and bright hologram-esque shoes and handbags, maybe the subtle palette is needed - the accessories totally amp up the overall look! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Nanette Lepore Fall 2013 Great for work, parties, and mid-day brunch, the line is easy to wear - an

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Have you been following our NYFW Street Style & Runway Trends? Here’s some highlights, so far…

NYFW Street Style & Runway Trends Mashup- Fall 2013
NYFW Street Style & Runway Trends Mashup- Fall 2013… so far! Whoosh… how are your feet holding up in those heels? Even following fashion show coverage virtually from home can get overwhelming. (Wink, wink). So, we want to help you catch up with us. Here, we present an almost done wrap up of FocusOnStyle coverage on Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York! From the runway to the show-goer scene we've been tracking it all and there's MORE to come... Who showed what this season? What are the trends to be on top of for Fall 2013? What will celebs be wearing on the red carpets? What's in store now? Photos, lot's of photos. Reviews. Trends. What the real people wearing

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Mod girls, do you crave to be a jetsetter? Check out Michael Kors Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Michael Kors Fall 2013 Michael Kors Fall 2013 Runway Review: Michael Kors unleashes a bright, mod collection for his jetsetting girl at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, balancing the ever-popular boxy, menswear shapes with super sexy, body con silhouettes - the best of both worlds.  Never shy of color, Kors really steps it up many notches with with a brilliant blue, safety orange, and ripe banana yellow to off-set the blacks and chunky heathered tweeds.  And let's not dismiss the camoflauge and huge houndstooth printed furs - outstanding! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Michael Kors Fall 2013 We've got a Kors take on the Bond girl with quilted leather panel mini dresses, a cold shoulder fur wrap jacket, sexy peplums in classic tweed, and zipper thigh pencil

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The marriage of Boho and Classic, right this way: Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: Classic, with a touch of bohemian, true sportswear is what Rachel Zoe delivers at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York in a warmer palette of nudes, camels, black, gold, creamy white (a color that keeps popping up for Fall 2013), and soft grey.  Every model is like a mini Zoe herself as she designs for herself so you know it's going to have integrity and never waver.  Luxe fabrics, impeccable fits, glam jewelry, and polished hardware give the collection a very expensive vibe for the well dressed, contemporary woman.  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 Collars make a big showcase here in coats, blazers, button down shirts,

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Do you crave ageless style with clean lines, here you go… ICB by Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

ICB by Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 ICB by Prabal Gurung 2013 Runway Review: The ICB by Prabal Gurung line has finally made it stateside with it's debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.  With Gurung at the helm you certainly can't go wrong and the collection is perfect for a wide range of women as long as modern minimalism and clean style are your taste.  Lots of black and grey, with injuections of a brilliant clear blue, blood red, and the occasional gigantic print.  The silhouettes are very wearable and flattering - you can choose to show off your shape or go more oversize and slouchy - this versitility is what will allow this line to reach women in their twenty's through

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Hey, sophisticated ladies, this one is for you: Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Runway Trends

Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Runway Review: Not surprisingly, Carolina Herrera delivers a stunningly elegant collection of eveningwear and seperates at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.  The silhouettes could not get more refined and figure flattering, and the colors rang true of a rich and luxurious Fall.  The sophisticated woman desires the silk charmueses, velvets, furs, tweeds and intentionally placed embellishments that Herrera is known for, and this Fall collection provides the best dressing possible.  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Bow details and waist cinching are reaccuring details within the line, both done very exquistitely - neatly knotted bows at the neck and waist have been popping up allover the Fall 2013 runways, here it is more tastefully expected than

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Prints Please! – Fashion Week Street Style & Runway Trend Report NYFW Fall 13

Prints Please! – Fashion Week Street Style & Runway Don't say it - make your statement by wearing it!!  Prints and patterns have been seen on many Fall 2013 runways at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, as well as on the showgoers.  Small, subtle, tonal, oversized, geometric, psychedelic, paired with solids, stripes, or complimentary patterns...anyway you like it, there's a print for you.  Solids just look plain boring these days without one! -- Alix Kivlin  >> MORE:  RUNWAY & STREET STYLE TRENDS and FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWS >> Here's some fav pics from the recent runway and show goers…. [nggallery id224] Runway photos from: Rebecca Minkoff,  Mara Hoffman,  Tracy Reese,  DVF,  Marc by Marc Jacobs,  Thakoon,  Lela Rose,  ICB Prabal Garung Photos & Words: Alix Kivlin

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NY Fashion Week Street Style Trend: Color Blast Cold Weather Gear

Color blast street style at NYFW
Color blast street style at NYFW It may be a cold blast in New York during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, but  it's a color blast for show goers from donning a Crayola Box array of bold, vivid, clear pows of color! Wear it now ladies…and if you can't do color-on-color, every one of these shades goes great with black or camel.  -- Alix Kivlin GET THE LOOK: We pulled some Crayola-pretty coats for you to consider right below. Look for more New York Fashion Week street style color pics after the jump for more color inspiration….  >> More Snaps of the NY Fashion Week Street Style Trend: Color Blast [nggallery id221]  >> MORE:  RUNWAY & STREET STYLE TRENDS and FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWS Photos & Words: Alix

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Are you a strong & confident lady who still likes a dash of femininity? Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 is for you!

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 Runway Review: The master of ready-to-wear is back!  Diane von Furstenberg delivers a strong collection of wrap dresses, jumpsuits, suiting separates, and plunging neckline gowns in an array of colors, metallics, and prints for her Fall 2013 runway presentation at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS DVF Fall 2013   DVF has many strong points, two biggies being that the line is versatile for any age and nearly any occasion.  You can go safe with solid colors and subtle small prints, or take it to the other extreme with bright colors and large scale patterning - either way you will be pulling off a classic, feminine look.  There's a hint of art nouveau in the feather-esque prints and

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