February 13, 2012

Herve Leger Fall 2012: Not Just a Bandage Dress

When most people think of Herve Leger, they think of the bandage dress. Why wouldn’t you? It’s what they’re known for, right? Well season after season, the perception is challenged and with Fall 2012 full of an array of silhouettes, it’s clear that Herve Leger is not just a bandage dress.

This collection was mostly in the neutral family with black, grey and brown but the various shades, textures and prints is what really made it unique. To [successfully] do a fully neutral collection, it better be interesting. And this was definitely interesting. From the black harnesses to the fur accents, those extreme gladiator boots and everything in between…your eye can’t help but be drawn to these looks.

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Wasn’t having much camera luck at this one but I did happen to snap this photo which I was particularly proud of…

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Kinda fun, right? Well anyway…here’s some images that you can actually see, with some of the key looks from Herve Leger Fall 2012.

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Via Style.com

February 12, 2012

Mara Hoffman Fall 2012

What do you get when you cross tribal prints, a safari, modern western and boho chic? You get Mara Hoffman Fall ’12. The loose, bohemian-like silhouettes were what I would normally think of for Spring but who says you can’t channel your inner-hippie for Fall? The prints were gorgeous but I also enjoyed some of the solid looks. I really loved the wide brim hats and I thought it was kind of fun to have the scarf underneath. Not something I personally would wear but I like it for runway…plus it kind of reminded me of a chic beekeeper, no?

Mara Hoffman’s inspiration for this collection was “South American Shaman Cowboys.” Not really sure what that means, so take a look for yourself…

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Obviously I’m not a photographer for a reason so here’s my favorite looks via WWD.

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September 29, 2011

Chicago Event: Starfruit Cafe Fashion Design Competition

With Lifeway Foods, Starfruit’s parent company, being one of the main sponsors for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Starfruit Chicago is continuing the “fashion and fro yo” collaboration with a fashion design competition.

On Thursday, October 6 four designers will showcase the looks that they think best embody Chicago Fall fashion. You’re invited to choose your favorite designer by logging on to the Starfruit Facebook page, and vote by “liking” their designs. At the end of the night, Chicago’s fashion influencers–Kevin Aeh (Shopping & Style Editor of Time Out Chicago), Erica Bethe Levin (Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cheeky Chicago), Borris Powell (fashion designer and boutique owner), and Jessica Zweig (co-founder and Director of Sales and Marketing for Cheeky Chicago)– will collectively pick a favorite look from one designer and, combined with the Facebook votes, will announce a winner!

So stop by Starfruit’s Lincoln Park Location (2142 N. Halsted) next Thursday for a night of fashion and delicious frozen yogurt (which happens to be my go-to in Chicago!)

September 14, 2011

Carlos Miele Spring 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

This was my second time seeing a Spring collection from Carlos Miele and I was really looking forward to seeing what he had in store for Spring ’12. This season he showed a lot of white and gold (which I saw last Spring as well) as well as a vibrant orange and an array of blues (turquoise, seafoam green, and ocean blue). I loved the shades of orange he used in the collection, especially paired with the gold belts. The styling was very “wealthy housewife on vacation in St. Barths” (which was very classic for him…nothing wrong with that). And overall at the end of the show, it made me really want to go on vacation!

Some familiar faces in the front row were Vogue‘s Hamish Bowles, Harper’s Bazaar’s Joanna Hillman and the International Herald’s Suzy Menkes.

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September 11, 2011

Honor Spring 2012 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Yesterday I attended the Honor Spring 2012 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. This collection had a more toned down Marylin Monroe ’50s vibe to it. This is not only because of the dresses, but mostly because when every girl walked up to the runway for their first pose, a huge gust of wind blew up their dress (in a tasteful way of course). This collection heavily consisted of gorgeous pastels in flowy silhouettes, with a few structured looks here and there. I loved the gold collars on the girls. It was an interesting touch to such a “light” collection.

My photos weren’t great so I included a few of my own plus my favorite looks taken from Fashionologie.

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