Fashion Week Recap

This past week all of New York's (and probably the rest of the world's) most fashionable people were out in NYC for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  All of the stars and more came out in swarms to see the newest styles and trends for Spring 2012.

 

I have to say the trends that I saw (from my home since sadly I couldn't attend) got me excited for the Spring.   Yes I know it's not even Fall  yet, but hey we have to have something to look forward to after all the cold weather right??

 

Two of my favorites were Oscar de la Renta and Marchesa (Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier and more were also all amazing!).  Here is a recap of their two looks and the trends to come in Spring 2012.

Oscar de la Renta

In the words of Women's Wear Daily, "The wildly frizzed hair that flew back as the models walked suggested Seventies; the three billowing ballgowns under lace tops that opened the show, Eighties (the good part). But 60-some exits later, a fair conclusion was that Oscar de la Renta’s finest hour might be right now. Never a champion of restraint, for spring de la Renta offered a joy fest that was as beautiful and exuberant as it was diverse. Various parts will appeal not only to women of different ages, but different types — proper ladies, debutantes, sex pots, even girls with a Bohemian streak."

How amazing is the movement in this dress?

Hello party dress!  I must have this.

The cut, the fit, the color... perfect.

Marchesa
From Women's Wear Daily, "An underwater fantasy painted by Ilya Repin and the drawings of Ernst Haeckel inspired Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig’s collection for Marchesa. And it was dazzling... The play of sheer with embroidery and overlays of tulle floating on second-skin sheaths was masterful... These clothes are far from subtle, but they were never intended for the faint of heart."

I love the simplicity of the hairstyles and the barely-there makeup.  It's perfect for the whole look!

Check out the back of this dress in the mirror - amazing!

Fringe seemed to play a big role across lots of designers' looks.

What do you think of these Spring 2012 looks?  Who were your favorite designers at NYFW?

Photos courtesy Women's Wear Daily

Lights, Camera, Fasion

Hello New York Fasion Week!

Today all of the runway shows start in New York for the Mercedes-Benz Spring 2012 Fashion Week.  This is the week where you get to preview all of the trends for next year.  I don't know about you guys but I'm certainly looking forward to what the new trends will be.  

I'm most eager to see Nicole Miller  & Cynthia Rowley on Friday, Monique Lhuiller on Saturday, and Badgley Mischka, Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta on Tuesday.  And no unfortunately I'm not lucky enough to venture to NYC for these but you can check them all out live on YouTube.  What we're sure to see are great new styles that will definitely influence the wedding season next year!

Click here for details on how to watch and stay up-to-date on all the Fashion Week details.

Look for some posts fall Fashion Week with ways to incorporate the new trends!