Sweet Sorrow

Something tells me that these $1,795 Louboutins aren't coming home with me anytime soon.  But as the ever-wise Uncle Karl said, "It is very ugly to think they shouldn't exist because you cannot buy them."  Here's to hoping for the more modest $995 mesh Stella McCartneys or the $665 Miu Miu wedges.

Images from NYMag.com

Tough Love

Though it's not the sweet perfection of their slasher inspired collection two seasons ago, this Matrix-esque show made my heart flutter.  You think I would get tired of Kate and Laura essentially making the same thing over and over in different colors and variations, but their brand of strong, modern romanticism gets me every time.

Images from NYMag.com

The Ying and the Yang

It's been a long time since I've been so excited about a Marc by Marc show.  Most of the collection was the perfect balance of wearability and whimsy.  I mean, seriously people.   Look at the whimsy.  JUST LOOK AT IT!!!  Unfortunately, dear Marc also added dresses and coats that made size-00 models look huge.  Now- I am ALL for playing with shape, and heaven knows I don't give a damn about practicality 99.9% of the time.  But I can't imagine anyone wanting to look like a bloated, plaid, homeless elephant (Re: the final photo).

All images from NYMag.com

My Future Husband

That is all. 

My Baby's All Grown-Up!!

I can't lie.  I've always turned to BCBG for reliable but not extraordinary pieces.  BCBG is like my fall-back guy.  Always there for me when I can't find something more exciting.  But this time, Max Azria really turned up his game.  The collection kept BCBG's bobo youthfulness but had a new sense of high-end refinement and detail; note the dropped backs, treated fabrics and thoughtfully draped gowns.  Maybe this is his way of saying he wants to take it to the next level.

Good photos from NYMag.com. 

Terrible one from me.

Just Because

I love Karen Elson and I love her hat.  

Just Like a Circus

Few people actually go to Charlotte Ronson for her clothes.  Much more appealing is the circus that is her friends, family and their friends.  And their friends of friends.  And so on.    Lezlo, Mark and Cory Kennedy sat in front of me while Saman did her DJ thing (rather well, much to my surprise).  Peaches Geldof and the rest of that crew were there as well.  Put all of them together and you would expect at least one decent cat fight, maybe even a little mace.  But sadly, my thirst for blood sports was not satisfied.  At least the show was better than usual.  My favorite model of the moment, Iekeliene Strange, opened and the collection had some high points.  I really enjoyed the leather gloves, blue plaid and chiffon dresses.  Sadly, when Charlotte fell she fell hard.

All images courtesy of my own terrible photography skills. 

The Sweetest Thing

Yigal Azrouel is a fashion darling for more reasons than one.  His newest collection is true to his aesthetic— organic but trendy.  I especially love the chunky boyfriend sweaters and drop-waist trousers.  But most of all, I just love Yigal.

All images from NYMag.com

In the Beginning...

Peter Som

Vera Wang Lavender Label

Jenni Kayne

As I'm counting down the hours to my first NY Fashion Week show like a little kid on Christmas Eve, let me tease you with a few images from today's presentations.  Other than Peter Som, I'm not fond of these houses.  And, like most other people in the fashion community, I've been dreading the effect the economy will have on this season's collections.  But lo and behold, I was actually pretty impressed— good omen, perhaps?  I did get a kick out of Jenni Kayne's choice of shoe.  I just bought a pair myself: BCBG SS09.

All images from Style.com

Hey Babe- Nice Angles

I thought the Dior couture show was good, yes.  But this angle is giving me a whole new buzz.

Photo from WWD.com