Cool-Girl Gone Baroque: Asos Channels Opulence With Statement Prints and Texture For Fall '12


Updated 04/26/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Asos Fall 2012 Collection

If Marie Antoinette lived today, we suspect Asos's Fall '12 collection would be her go-to wardrobe source. With an eye for trends that's made Asos a go-to shopping destination, the brand zeroed in on some of Fall's key pieces, albeit with a decidedly decadent slant. Rich and colorful textures were utilized on pieces ranging from outerwear to party skirts, and there were also the cooler fare via Read more

30 Spring-Perfect T-Strap Sandals


Updated 04/04/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best T-Strap Sandals For Summer 2012

Following suit on Spring's ultra-ladylike brand of styling, we've found ourselves not only loving the ankle-strap silhouette, but the T-strap rendition as well. Its literal T-shaped bar provides a sleek finish, subtle peekaboo "cutout," and an ankle slimming silhouette. After spotting the likes of model Jessica Stam, Evan Rachel Wood, and Chloe Moretz donning their own versions of the strap-happy Read more

10 Super Chic Foldable Flats For the Girl on-the-Go


Updated 03/30/12 12:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Foldable Shoes For Spring 2012

Want to know the secret to happy feet? We've discovered it — and it's so compact, it actually fits inside our handbag. Two words: foldable flats. These versatile, super stealthy soles have come a long way since the basic black Dr. Scholl's Fast Flats (which we love, too!) and to date, we've spotted ultracool versions in snakeskin, metallic, and patent leather. Whether you plan on donning these Read more

Vanessa Bruno Fall 2012


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Vanessa Bruno Runway Fall 2012

Vanessa Bruno's 2012 Fall collection was all about the cool girl, which will surely please fashion insiders like Alexa Chung and Hollywood darlings Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth. Just what did the French designer have in store? A heavy helping of patent-leather pants and skirts paired with her signature tailored blazers, jewel-tone silk lace dresses, and gorgeous metallic finishes on structured Read more

Marni Fall 2012


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Marni Runway Fall 2012

Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni showed a world of colorblock, structured silhouettes, and small-scale prints for Fall 2012. '60s mod styling got a dose of Eastern influence on the runway — models were clad in bright shift dresses, trousers, and skirt suits, almost always topped with a boxy coat and cinched at the waist with wide leather belts. The designer also offered up slick coats in Read more

Jil Sander Fall 2012


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Jil Sander Runway Fall 2012

Raf Simons bowed out at Jil Sander with a soft pastel palette and minimalist silhouettes for Fall 2012. His finale — a modest showing of femininity in truly modern proportion — was met with a standing ovation. The trick was subtlety in both color play and the measure of each silhouette — colors were rich, but soft; cutouts were sexy, but never overt. There was grace and balance in every Read more

Just Cavalli Fall 2012


Updated 02/25/12 4:02 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Just Cavalli Runway Fall 2012

Roberto Cavalli may have mixed things up a bit for the Fall 2012 showing of his bridge line, Just Cavalli, but the collection wasn't without the designer's signature rock 'n' roll sensibilities. Models were outfitted in super-skinny trousers, mixed-media-style frocks (think houndstooth and ocelot, zebra-print and Aztec zigzags), and playfully sexy Lurex tops, lending a vibrant, lighthearted '60s Read more

Moschino Fall 2012


Updated 02/24/12 12:36 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Moschino Fall 2012

It's always a rollicking good time to look at a Moschino show, and the Fall 2012 collection brings us a quirky mix of styles — military, ski, '60s — all filtered through the Moschino prism of color and indulgent detail. Short, flirty dresses were outfitted with feathers and abundant ruffles, capes and jackets were outfitted with military epaulettes, capes featured quilted fronts, and skirts Read more

Fendi Fall 2012


Updated 02/23/12 1:08 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fendi Runway Fall 2012

Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Fendi joined forces to create an apocalyptic-chic collection for Fall 2012 — the wintery, forest-inspired vibe was evident, as models walked the runway in luxe layers of patent PVC and colored fur, looking gorgeously aggressive and ready for battle. Most of the pieces looked as if they had been literally cut from different cloths — oversize fur coats with contrasting Read more

Elie Tahari Fall 2012


Updated 02/16/12 11:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Elie Tahari Runway Fall 2012

Elie Tahari was all about "real women" for Fall '12, and to further prove that point, he enlisted his friends, family, and staff to model the collection. Amongst the casual, party-like setting — his "models" were spotted sipping champagne and even cradling a baby — Tahari showcased a jewel-toned mix of separates and some luxe accessories. Jackets and blazers were refreshed with tonal Read more