Have. Want. Need.
Rachel Pally
1 Bold Print Dresses
New York Fashion Week
2 NY Fashion Week: Custo Barcelona
Swimwear
4 Sizzlin' Miami Swim, Part II
Must . . . fight . . . post-holiday depression. I tend to grab cozies and neutrals after a month of decadent nibbles, sequins, and party gear. But Jennifer Lopez is a believer in the healing power of bolder than bold geo dresses. Though the holidays are over, party time isn't — I already have some cool parties lined up in January, and awards season is upon us. And nothing perks the party up Read more
Emiliebirkin is emitting major cobalt cutie in her pretty dress. I adore the multicolor neckline and paillette-embellished hem. Take note of how she paired it with light camel heels to keep the focus on top. Simply dazzling! Here's what she has on: Dress: Custo Barcelona Shoes: Miu Miu Bracelet: Unknown Congrats to Emiliebirkin! Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on Read more
Custo Barcelona brought us some really cool caftans at 2008 Miami Swim, but what do you think about their dresses? This Custo Barcelona Sequins Print Mini Dress ($262) is definitely eye-catching and funky. I love the mix of colors. Do you love it or hate it? Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections, go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how Read more
The hotness continues in Miami, and I don't just mean the weather. To every bikini lover's delight, the swim shows prevail. In this batch are two particularly awesome designers: Vix and Custo Barcelona. Vix is perfect for the modern gal who loves a sexy cut and graphic prints. Custo is now on my radar for Missoni-like caftans and patchwork bikinis. And Red Carter reminds us of the fabulousness a Read more
Why not go bold and bodacious with your swimwear this Summer? Sexy, loud prints are a fun way to kick in the waves and best of all, they can camouflage any minor imperfections. This yellow confection by the king of prints, Emilio Pucci, is the perfect example of bold bravery. Dramatic side-swept hair like Kim Noorda optional! Source Read more
We'll get to the hair in a sec, but first let's take a moment to appreciate the gorgeous, dewy skin on this model backstage at the Custo Barcelona show. Her braids remind me of cornrows (or over-braids), only they don't start at the scalp. I really like how there is a few inches of shiny smooth hair and then about a dozen or so individual braids flowing around the head. What do you think of this Read more
Paired with some tall boots and a cute pea coat, a bold print dress is a great, effortless option for Fall. Right now, there are so many artful, flowy print dresses in stores than I can hardly stand not to buy them all, so I thought I would share them with you. Veering from mod to feminine to chic, these looks are sure to get you noticed. Here are some of my favorite print dresses at designer and Read more
When it comes to mixing and matching patterns and textures, no one does it quite like Custo Barcelona. The line, from Spanish brothers Custo and David Dalmau, is known for wild colors and patchwork styles, which sometimes work and sometimes aren't so easy on the eyes. The Spring 2007 collection, shown Thursday at New York Fashion Week, is best consumed in small doses. I loved the use of bright Read more
