Lanvin's Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Ad Campaign Featuring Pitbull's "Calle Ocho"

Rapper Pitbull, known for his three piece tailored suits and always dressed to the nines, is clearly fashion conscious and knows all about personal style. It's no wonder his popular hit Calle Ocho was chosen as the soundtrack to designer fashion house Lanvin's Fall 2011 ad campaign. Shot by photographer Steven Meisel, Alber Elbaz along with well known models strut their stuff while adorning the most sophisticated of Lanvin's beautiful evening wear.

Prabal Gurung Spring 2012

Avant-garde at its best, meaning cutting edge but not in a best displayed in a museum behind glass sort of way. Colorful prints on the ongoing trend of cut out dresses with sheer overlays made for feminine sexy and body con selections with a very spring-like palette of royal purples, turquoise blues and always mod, black and white, floras and a wicked twist of leather. 

Christian Siriano Spring 2012

Very used to being shell shocked and immersed in a fierce fairy tale of shapes and and sexy Christian Siriano's collection usually unlocks a trunk in my imagination full of dreamy couture wonder. Beginning his show this year, my shoulders slumped as I needed to remind myself who's show this was, it could have at that moment been any number of designers. Where was Christians personality and wild flair? Slowly but surely like a restrained tiger style broke free! Down the runway comes a sophisticated shift dress, removing the boring element by adding pops of neon accessories and making a traditional classic item young and new. It only got better from there! In like a lamb and out like a lion, this collection gave everything form office wearable to, Hamptons chic, to an crazy amazing rich blood orange evening gown that I am positive will be most coveted for award season. The colors in the collection when they arrived full on were so beautiful and vibrant it was as though color blocking an outfit against the many skin tones of the model. The most important part of this presentation for me was mixing and matching classic items with the unexpected. For example, brightly colored full length evening gowns paired with  casual crew neck knit shirts wether striped or in one of the popular choice colors of this collection taupe. It was a different type of sophistication, it said, I don't follow trends I set them and its effortless.

Alexander Wang Spring 2012

Coining the phrase athletic chic, literally using fabric from a sneaker factory my first thoughts of Alexander Wang's Spring 2012 collection was 1990 windbreakers but, dare I say futuristic and cool. Inspired by the need for speed this Spring collection was compiled into mini groups of cohesive "gangs". Laser cut bombers in one, followed by nylon peplum shaped florals and laser cut leather minidresses with key trend phrases in this collection being mesh, laser cuts, and nylon. Also containing velvet pieces,  often assumed a more romantic like fabric, the velvet pieces didn't lose their athletic themed edge.  I was most pleasantly surprised to see a group of modern tribal pieces worked in to the entire look. These looks along with the black mesh pocket accents on trousers, were my favorite. Mixing and matching of fun sweaters and leggings into classic pieces already in your wardrobe would be a great addition kicking into gear for Spring have a look below;

Chanel Les Jeans Fashions Night Out Manicure Bar

Thursday, was another fantastic rendition Fashions Night Out in New York City! With so many exciting events happening around New York at the hottest stores, its a great opportunity to see new fall collections, meet new people and snag some great swag. The fantastic thing about this opportunity is not only the connections you make but also, you may stop by a store you've never checked out or one that you didn't frequent often and be enticed to add it to your "must do" list. As far as swag goes, many of the stores gave out product samples allowing you to try and test new items as well as limited edition FNO surprises. Complete win win situation for all parties involved!
 Last week I told you guys about the Chanel Les Jeans limited edition polish debuting on Fashion Night out, online as well as in the Chanel Boutique. During the festivities, four manicure stations were set up in the store and professional manicurist from Prive salon gave free manicures in the Chanel nail vernis of your choice, while gorgeous boy models served chilled ice tea and sparkling water with a twist of lime. Named after one of Coco Chanel's past lovers, for my manicure I decided on Blue Boy on my ring fingers clearly. And for the reminder of fingers Blue Rebel, which I also purchased. This event was at the top of my Fashion's Night Out to do list and I'm so happy I was able to attend. The store associates were friendly and accommodating, and the public relations team made sure the event flowed smoothly. All of these attributes made for a fun event and I saw some major sales taking place as well!

Versace X H&M First Lookbook Image

The womenswear collection will be dominated by dresses that express the spirit of the season, featuring studded leather, silk and colorful prints, and accessories including high heels and costume jewelry. The men’s collection will focus on sharp tailoring, including the perfect tuxedo, as well as belts and jewelry for men. For the first time in a designer collaboration at H&M, the collection will include homeware pieces including pillows and bedspread.

Featuring Abbey Lee Kershaw, in the first leaked image of the H&M X Versace collection. The womenswear, menswear and homeware collections launch in store and online on November 17th. Continuing LookBook images sooner than later!

H&M Conscious Collection Fall 2011

H&M' s Conscious Collection was inspired by the sweet romance of Swedish folklore, each piece in the collection is made with more sustainable materials like organic cotton or linen to recycled wool and organic hemp. Comprised of embroidered wool coats, lace blouses, floral printed dresses and shoes, as well as home decor. The Conscious Collection will be available in selected H&M stores from October 6th.

Below is the complete collection, I wish i had a big red marker and could just circle for you the pieces that I really love. I do feel most of them can be worked well in some way or another. For example, at first site I didn't like the floral print shoes, then after much thought I realized the shoes aren't my issue, i just don't love them paired with the floral dress as in the promo photos. However, could work well with the beige shorts and flower embroider cream sweater and chunky knit tights. I love all the blouses except the grey printed one, also the dress version in the same print and the shoe boots. I would also pass on the satin like clutch, and grey knit headpiece. Every single other piece I love and makes me excited for holiday season! The pieces are soft feminine and beautifully detailed.  From the metal embroidery on the structured jacket to the sleeve detail on the blouses. Just romantic.