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Resort 2013: Highlights From The Runways So Far from Preen, Celine, Valentino, Balenciaga

While the Resort 2013 presentations can't hardly be over, we can't help but take a moment and share highlights from the season so far... And with men's fashion weeks popping up just as couture is set to start early July, there are still Resort shows being intimately, however sporadically shown, that cannot be missed. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Take note as many of the season's collections continue to deliver completely wearable, functional clothes to covet, and what's even more to take note of is what we've got in store for you this week. Straight from the top collections we've highlighted here will be a four-day look at how to incorporate key ideas into your own look this summer. After all,

Now that the month-long block of consecutive international fashion show's has come to an end, here's a look at our favorites from Paris, the city of light and superior design(in our minds). From Balenciaga's thoroughly modern take on 60's futurism to Limi Feu's wearable avant-garde goods, there was plenty of high-style propositions for everyone. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Balenciaga (and above) After 10 years of riveting, out-of-this-world collections season in & season out, Nicolas Ghesquiere was back with another astounding sci-fi take on 60's futurism mashed with the rigor and depth of Cristobal Balenciaga's couture minded trapeze shapes. Paired with his sense of futurism, his continual references to the house's heritage have made his latest collections enviable winners. Opening with a selection of chic foamy color-blocked

Celine's must-have platform mary-janes may cost over $500, but there's nothing like a dreamy covetable item to inspire you mid-week is there? Ever since we spotted them at the label's sublime monochromatic Spring show we've been aching to add them to our spring repertoires as they make for a graphic footwear option while giving you a comfortable lift. >>More: Celine Fashion Plus their cherry red soles add a somewhat unexpected exotic far-east element to many of the season's top trends while adding a cool note to any look. Just imagine how chic they'll look with just about anything from denim jumpers to khaki shorts and a simple white tee. Consider similar finds available online now: More Rochas...

While we’ve reported some of the best fall 2012 / winter 2013 shows that we’ve seen over the past few weeks with runway reviews, fashion show coverage & backstage beauty, we wanted to take a moment to consider the highlights & top trends to inspire an easy-chic wardrobe update from Paris F/W 2012. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And though there were over a dozen remarkable outings from designers of all types, there were a select handful of outings that caught our eye and are sure to catch your's too. Balenciaga- Balenciaga Fall 2012 After more than a decade at the helm of one of fashion’s most influential labels, mastermind Nicolas Ghesquiere was back with another winner of a collection with this time’s goal focusing on thoroughly modern updates to a working girl’s

Day two of our Pre-Fall roundup for 2012 has us continuing to scour the best collections out there to help you update your look immediately -why wait? Didn't you love Day 1 of our Best of Pre-Fall styling tips? >>More: Runway Pictures & Shows Balenciaga- Taking his cue from the illustrated works of celebrated fashion artist Antonia Lopez and 80's era French power dressing from the likes of Mugler & Montana, Nicolas Ghesquiere's latest outing didn't abandon his signature takes on 60's sci-fi, cool street wear and Balenciaga-isms -instead, they were super-charged. While the solid pants in off-colors could be the easiest ideas to lift from the outing, there was plenty of new styling tricks to take advantage of this

Shopping Tip: The Silk Blouse Your Essential Go-To Foundation. Layer up in cool, polished style, NOW. Forgo the 2000's fascination with casual t-shirt dressing. This season designers of all kinds have been offering a savvy assortment of fitted silk blouses to help keep you looking polished throughout the day while retaining that must-have sense of comfort and ease. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GET? Try one of our Shopping Guides for handy, dandy style online. Dress it up, tuck it in, wear it out, layer it up or wear alone, the Equipment Signature Blouse is back & a perfect wardrobe essential in tons of colors. As they can easily go from day-into-night and work as an excellent foundation layer under blazers and

By the looks of the collections we've seen so far from some of our favorite go-to labels, Pre-Fall seems to be about a continuation of key-trends and trademarks with a fresh, indulgent spin. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Here's a quick look at some of our favorite HIGH F-A-S-H-I-O-N highlights from the season so far...there's more to come as we look at the best of the season next week. Givenchy (above). Celine- Phoebe Philo added some refined tweaks to her repertoire and returned with another bevy of untouchable minimalist must-haves. Stella McCartney- Playful embroideries and graphic knits made for a covetable mix of smart options from fashion's coolest wonder women. Nina Ricci- Another ultra-femme, ultra-luxe ode to deshabillé Victoriana fit for just about

Prints, patterns and bold unsolicited colors have been making a move throughout fashion circles for the past few season's and why not? Wallpaper prints make for an especially easy, elongating look and take the idea of sophisticated uniform dressing to a place once unimaginable. Thanks to digital prints and technological fabric advancements, full-on prints haven't looked any better and are an attainable way at creating foundational looks that'll make you stand out gorgeously in any crowd. All while getting a smart two-in-one you can also separate. READ: How to Wear Mixed Prints Pair the pants with a sweater and natty collared shirt or wear the top with a flirty a-line skirt- the options are endless. Here's a look at some favorite looks

While fashion's come & go, they do serve as a sign of the times we live in and work as a time capsule of sorts full of memories, moments and merriment. Looking back at the sartorial world of 2011, what comes to mind may be the abundance of too much too fast (so much fashion, so many news outlets, too many designers) -that's why we've complied a shortlist of the good, the bad and the boring. From Missoni madness to celebrating fallen designers, it was definitely a year full of fashion surprises and feats. Fashion Designers Ride the Merry-go-Round- From who will take John Galliano's job at Dior (above, post Galliano) to the comings & goings of chief designers at Balmain, Chloe, Cacharel,

Now that the busy holiday shopping season is coming to an end, and you've checked off all of your gift giving needs, why not spend an afternoon treating yourself to celebrate the end of the year and a job well done. But if you're down to the wire and out & about in a mad rush looking for gifts, take a look at our Holiday 2012 Gift Guides and our Home Style Shopping Guide . With that in mind we've curated a deluxe gift guide just for you featuring some gorgeous little finds and pick-me-ups like from Karen Walker's eponymous cult eyewear come this subtle take on cat-eye frames for an instant update to your daily look that are destined to lift your spirits come

From Celine comes our latest obsession, this ultra-sleek minimal black leather bucket bag that's destined to make its way to the top of our wish lists. While bucket bag styles come & go in & out of vogue every so often, they have always remained a perennial favorite of ours when it comes to an unexpected however practical shaped and sized purse. SHOP: Best Bags We're certain that its lustrous sheen and lack of hardware and design flourishes are sure to make it last for years to come. -Naveed Hussain Looking for a bucket bag with a little more personality? Consult our edited guide to nab that perfect bag: More Pour La Victoire...

I'll Have What She's Having: Timeless Luxury Basics Take a cue from model Miranda Kerr's easy, chic and timeless pulled together look while out in NYC and look out for classic, well-fitting separates that let the eye focus on the quality of your gear while maintaining a casual look that's ready to go and fuss-free. In her case, patent leather lady-like pumps add a dose of uptown chic to an otherwise ho-hum pairing of a white tee and skinny jeans and are an elegant alternative to something a bit more sporty while her oversized Celine leather tote adds interest thanks to its rich bordeaux hue and subtle brass details. The trick is to keep it simple yet ultra-luxe with pieces

Yoox Summer Sale: The Best In Design On The Cheap

Bargain Alert: Who doesn't like a good designer deal on high fashion? Come on, you know that Sharon is the bargain queen when it comes to GOOD clothes around here. Well, we at FocusOnStyle have always been about a good deal and by the looks of Yoox.com's Summer Sale, there's plenty of sweet deals up for grabs on some of our most coveted must-haves from season's past. >> More: Shopping With discounts of 70%-90% off and a mile long designer roster, we've spent a major portion of the past week perusing the goods and one of us was even lucky enough to nab last summer's seen-everywhere patchwork Chloe jeans which were originally $950 for $125, talk about a deal! Here's

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