spring 2012

Fashion Week In the Bag- Collect a Miu Miu Bag for Each Catwalk City

Last week Miu Miu kicked off New York Fashion Week with an exclusive collection of bags released the first day of fashion week and is set to release more on the first day of upcoming shows in London, Milan and Paris that are certain to be collectible as their whimsical designs are truly covetable. Consisting of 46 limited edition options, the collection features 17 different material combinations and 12 processing techniques in deluxe materials including python, tejus lizard, crocodile, ostrich, linen, glitter and brocade along with studs, jewels, glitter and classic embroidery. Which make for a load of options to suit your personal style while encapsulating the world of Miu Miu beautifully. >>SHOP: Best Bags A favorite of ours is the patchwork

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Bright White Clothing – Acne Presents a Hit All White Capsule Collection

The white clothing trend continues with a refreshed vibe From ACNE, our go-to streetwear brand chalk full of modernity comes a special Spring 2012 capsule collection of Acne's greatest hits remastered in white, just in time for summer's essential must-have fashion shade. MORE: White As you can imagine, we can't wait to get our hands on this radiant outing from a brand whose status & sartorial prowess continues to reach for the stars. View the entire collection at AcneStudios.com. >>More: Acne Fashion   Shop Acne online now: More Acne...

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Revisit In the Details- Fresh Spring Ideas at Milan Fashion Week You Shouldn’t Miss

With rich colors and prints a plenty, some of the more subtle and best ideas in Milan for Spring 2012 may have been easy to miss, so we thought it would be a good time to take a moment and look back before the crush of Paris takes over. Here's a look back at some of the clever details that caught our eye. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Prada (and above) Vintage ladylike bags got revved up with ingenious graphic appliqué automobiles complete with Prada license plates that are certain to be seen everywhere come Spring. Fendi The cardigan lost its granny connotations at Fendi via a sheer chiffon base and thick, textural oversized cables smartly placed over the bust. Dolce & Gabbana

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Revisit Best of Paris Fashion Week- Balenciaga, Carven, Celine, Limi Feu, Rochas – Spring 2012

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

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Revisit In the Details- Fresh Spring Ideas at London Fashion Week You Shouldn’t Miss

Since some of the best eye-catching ideas we saw at London Fashion Week for Spring 2012 may have been easy to miss at first glance, we wanted to look back and focus on the most surprising, clever and inspiring details that caught our attention. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Christopher Kane(and above) In a season full of flower power, Christopher Kane's playful alternative featuring printed cut-out collage patches makes for one of the wittiest takes we've seen for such a femme motif. Erdem While Erdem's sheer lace boater was the perfect topper for an ultra sweet look, we see it becoming a smart, cheeky add-on to all kinds of outfits come Spring. Peter Pilotto Cut-outs with a baroque inetensity were made ultra

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Would You wear a disco ball on your feet? Rochas’ Mirrored Mules are on our Most Wanted List

Absolutely YES to disco feet. Mirrored heels are the grown-up alternative to Miu Miu's glittery shoes (and their 50 million copies) that were the club set must-have shoe for fall. READ: Baby Got Back(less)- Mules are Back! How to Wear Them Elevate an everyday look to a glamorous new level with these retro-inspired satin mules from Rochas that combine a lush jewel tone with a fractured mirrored heel for an attitude that's certain to give a high gloss twist to your repertoire come spring. Pair them with the season's printed pants for the right amount of visible leg and height to uplift the silhouette while updating your look with something reflective and decadent. From red carpet ready to casual yet chic days

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Baby Got Back(less)- Mules are Back! How to Wear Them

Slides, mules, clogs-that oh so familiar clank-clank sound of backless shoes, have once again come around the fashion merry-go-round and are on every must-have 'IT' list for spring. Are you ready? No, its NOT the slippery slides that the khaki-clad capri pant crowd refuse to give up. These mules stand tall, strong and have an architectural point of view. Sure, tracing the backless shoe since their sensual beginings as the footwear of choice for pin-up girls and the like does sound rather enticing minus the modern-day connotations they tend to bring to mind. >>More: Spring 2012 Advice & Tips From Floridian retirees to country clog kickin' folk to escorts, madame's and the ilk, what we've recently come to think of as an instant 'no thank you' option seems rather

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Revisit In the Details: Fresh Spring Ideas at New York Fashion Week You Shouldn’t Miss

From Michael Kors graphic contrasting animalier patchworks to a witty anchor inspired update to the house logo at Bill Blass, some of our favorite ideas from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2012 may have been easy to miss at first glance. Here's a look back at some of the clever details that caught our eye. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Anna Sui (and above) Sui took the season's fascination with prints to a new level with this Beardsley inspired hard suitcase cleverly printed with butterfly wings. Bill Blass A hybrid anchor logo on sporty baseball hats made for the the perfect preppy toppers for a collection that was rigorously refined with a low key modernity. Michael Kors With collage prints all the

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Want it Wednesday – Celine’s Platform Mary-Janes

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...

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Coordinate Colors Like Corrine Bailey Rae in Miu Miu S/S 2012

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Learn how to make matching shoes & bags look modern and work for you Singer Corrine Bailey Rae recently wore a girly, cute floral Miu Miu dress the other day that worked to highlight her adorable personae but what really caught our eye was how her bag & shoes matched the dress color for color and worked. By adding unexpected black thigh-highs, her saccharine sweet dress looks grounded in modernity with a smart break of skin on the leg while her bag & shoes make the look look complete. >>Need More Expert Stylist Advice? With a chic yet comfortable looking outfit like Rae's, think about picking up on the season's color trend by letting that age-old adage about

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Prada Spring-Summer 2012 Real Fantasies Video Premiere March 12th at 3 PM

Join Prada on the company's Facebook page today as they are set to unveil their latest inspirational set of images and a video just as their Spring 2012 collection hits stores. Each season the company treats fans to a hyper-realized 'lookbook' of sorts and judging by the teasers they've provided, the latest looks equally cool. Which makes us think how covetable the images would be if they were printed on posters. >>Discover More: Prada Fashion Visit Prada on Facebook to see the live launch today at 3pm CET

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Make a Stylish Move in Color- Kirsten Dunst Did, Here’s how you can too…

I'll Have What She's Having: A burst of stylish color in my wardrobe because THIS yellow is far from mellow! Last week actress Kirsten Dunst worked one of the season's most vibrant trends while donning head-to-toe monochromatic color in Stella McCartney separates and looked all the more put together for it. While making her stand out from the crowd in a dinner ready suit, Dunst's outfit also elongates her look while giving off a polished sense of maturity that should serve as a guide as to how girls in their early 30's should consider dressing. MORE: Color Stories What made it work and saved it from making her look like a marigold column were effortless styling tricks and a restrained

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Affordable Fashion Alert- Top 5 looks from the Zara Spring Lookbook

First Look: The Zara Spring 2012 Lookbook just arrived in our inboxs and I couldn't wait to share them with you. Zara is always a fantastic resource to get the latest trends at a great price in durable fabrics. Blend their pieces in with your designer pieces or wear alone, no one will be the wiser that you didn't spend a fortune on an entire look- it's affordable fashion with "real" designer style! MORE: Zara Like Butter- Can't help but think about Faye Dunaway in The Eyes of Laura Mars every time I see a double-slit skirt, like this fluid butter yellow one. While the high slit is super daring, it can be a fun and flirty look for beachy days

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