Fashion Week is coming into its eventful final shows, and it seems like the keywords for today's looks were "vintage pretty." We saw lots of styles inspired by Old Hollywood, slicked-back flapper hair, and even a touch of '60s techniques. It's all eminently covetable, so take a look.
Carolina Herrera is routinely known for her elegant designs, and this season proved no exception to the well-dressed rule. Belted flannel coats, fur trimmed dresses, and to-die-for evening gowns all embraced the female figure and reminded us why we love getting gussied up. But what was particularly striking about Herrera’s Fall 2011 collection was the rich, gorgeous palette that ranged from deep wine to tropical turquoise — executed with impeccable taste and without sacrificing any of the designer’s signature refined aesthetic.
Keep it classy, New York. That's what the message seemed to be from the always elegant and super poised Carolina Herrera. The show began with Arizona Muse in a swingy coat tied with a burgundy velvet belt, and from there came a series of daytime separates ideal for Madison Avenue shopping sprees: wide-leg trousers, fur-trimmed jackets, belted sheath dresses. Bold colors like turquoise and orange made some more traditional silhouettes feel fresher, and it would have been nice to see more done with a graphic brushstroke print and ombré sequins. The evening gowns that made the designer a fave of celebs like Renée Zellweger and January Jones were textured and mostly colorful, including the strapless turquoise and red ombré number worn by Karlie Kloss and the beautiful black liquid jacquard finale dress. In a touching Valentine's Day moment, proud daughter Carolina Jr. snapped a pic of her mom from the front row as Carolina Sr. took her bow. Click here to watch our one-on-one interview with the designer and take a look at the full runway here on FabSugarTV.
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Valentine's Day makeup can leave you at a loss for what colors to use and how to combine them. To get you started, here are 10 gorgeous color combination ideas inspired straight from the runway. Whether your taste runs to classic crimson lips and dark eyes, you're looking for something soft and sweet, or if you want to go nontraditional, there's something here for you.
We're not sure if it's possible for January Jones to look bad on the red carpet — she graced the SAG Awards in a stunningly ornate black and gold lace Carolina Herrera gown and understated onyx stud earrings. With the dress being so elaborate, it was a wise choice for January to wear her hair in a sleek updo, and her gilded eyeshadow plays perfectly to the gown's delicate detail. Do you love or hate her vintage look?
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Carolina Herrera isn't just for the red carpet . . . it's also for the playground! Celebrity moms from Sofia Vergara to Amy Adams have worn the designer's stunning gowns, and now more casual looks are available for the small set! CH, the designer's lifestyle brand, sent over its 2011 Spring/Summer lookbook, and it has me enthused about warmer weather. From chambray and polka dots to khaki trench coats and sweet red florals, the line also has sweats, stripes, and polos to fit every child's personal style. Check out the collection!
>> There's something to be said about the saying "less is more," and Spring's fervor for full skirts has us on board. Designers like Vena Cava, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler showed modest, lady-like hemlines for Spring, and we can't wait to start wearing the trend ourselves. We're especially into Vena Cava's pairing with chunky flatforms and a crop top, left, and Marc by Marc Jacobs's classic approach. Stock up on some full skirts now with our freshly culled picks from Jason Wu, Anthropologie, Carolina Herrera, and Urban Outfitters.
