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I have a new shoe obsession: the Derek Lam Odesa sandal. And I'm not the only one — this Fab reader was just raving about them and how they are on sale. They are the perfect Summer lace-up sandal. They're sexy, but the cork heel brings them back down to earth. The nautical rope is fun — nautical naughty. And the slight platform is comfort-inducing. Leighton Meester wore them, sporty style, Read more
If you're loving all of the vibrant floral prints seen so far on the Fall '12 runways, check out Mary Katrantzou's capsule collection for Topshop. The line, ranging from $80 to $700, debuts online this Friday (and in stores on Feb. 29), is sure to sell out fast. Peruse the entire lookbook now, featuring printed trousers, modern structural dresses, and tunics made in Katrantzou's signature artsy Read more
Our New York Fashion Week kickoff began this morning with Steven Alan. For Fall, the designer showed another batch of covetable casual-cum-cool offerings pairing his signature modern classic style with a bold touch of Mexican and folk influence. Full red skirts were paired with riding jackets and fedora hats and structured striped wool vests with slightly flared pants, and there was even a cute Read more
For Spring '12, Giambattista Valli showcased a collection fit for parties and red carpet appearances. Fancy sheath dresses were the focal point in his collection, adorned with metallic embroidery and jeweled details. Texture also came into play via white fringe — made to look almost like fur, but without the weight — churned into chic bohemian vests and embellished on dresses. The same Read more
One of our favorite things about Spring is slipping into lighter kicks, but that doesn't always mean sandals. When we're not sliding into flats or lacing up a pair of strappy gladiators, we want a pair of shoes we can just hang in. These artsy UO Patterned Canvas Sneakers ($20) would wear well with any of our denim, even a bright, little sundress. Plus, if you spy another cool, printed Read more
For Spring 2012 Mara Hoffman was inspired by a Mexican vacation with a dash of Frida Kahlo mixed in. Bright festive prints decorated jumpsuits, maxi dresses, high-waisted shorts, and for the first time, shoes in the form of lace-up platform sandals. To see the entire presentation and the amazing updos that complemented the ensembles watch our coverage now. Read more
Rebecca Minkoff debuted a Spring collection today that will surely be sought after by a bevy of downtown girls. As DJ Mia Moretti mixed the soundtrack, the crowd — which included guests Sophia Bush, Chris Pine, Jessica Szohr, Alexis Bledel, and Michelle Trachtenberg — seemed mesmerized by Minkoff's "Desert-Love" collection featuring a sun-drenched color palette. Romantic billowy blouses, Read more
For his Spring '12 collection, Joseph Altuzarra offered up techno-infused prints, structured silhouettes, and sexy-chic leather cutouts. The designer wowed with brilliant color and high-wattage prints, while leather vests and jackets countered with slick shapes, and knits with effortless wearability. It's the perfect mix of the tough girl and the optimist with edgier details on jackets and Read more
It was a pocket full of posies for Tracy Reese today at her Spring runway show. Forming a juxtaposition between romance and sport, Reese created a colorful collection filled with pretty botanical prints and colors. Anorak jackets tempered feminine floral sequin tees and sweet bathing suit rompers, while peacock blue high-waist leather shorts added a modern edge to buttercup floral blouses. For Read more
