Herve Leger New York Fashion Week Fall 2014

(photo: Joe Marino/New York Faily News)

Bodycon, bodycon BODYCON!  Our fall season wear just got displayed, and it's all about the feminine form!  At least, according to Herve Leger.

New York Fashion Week is in full swing, only 3 days left (boohoo) and we have been gobbling up the sights and drooling over the new collections that have come triumphantly marching down the runway.  Our latest muse?  Herve Leger's Fall 2014 collection.

(photo: Joe Marino/New York Faily News)

Composed of his signature bodycon dresses, and even catsuit, Herve Leger's collection was accented with bold fur coats, velvet textures, jeweled metallic enhancements, and knee length details.  Some skirts swung, some clung, but all were gorgeous.  Add in some seriously body flattering angles, patterns, and cutouts, and you've got THE dress for every woman who wants to feel classic and sexy this fall.  We're especially loving the citrus hues mixed in with the more traditional nudes and blacks for fall.

Take a look at the pics from the show.  What do you think of the collection?

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Marc Jacobs' New Collection - Preview

If there's one thing I've learned in the fashion world, it's that Marc Jacobs never fails to surprise and impress.  And after last weeks Spring/Summer 2014 collection preview, once again, the designer didn't disappoint.

Marc Jacobs doesn't confine himself to ordinary rules when it comes to design, and his dedication to fashion outside the box was greatly apparent as his collection appeared as the exact opposite juxtaposition to the traditional "spring" expectations of pastels, florals, and delicate fabrics. 

Instead, he sent dark motifs, lacey Victorian silhouettes, heavy fabrics like wool, fringe, and dark tropical prints down the runway.

Oh, and about the runway... black sand, enormous heaters, torn up fashion glossies, teepees, and a destroyed ship.... you know... Springtime stuff!

 

So what do you think of the collection?

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Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

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True to form, Tommy Hilfiger's Spring/Summer 2014 collection did exactly what we thought it would... it delivered!  Tommy Hilfiger is light, bouncy, easy-going, and casual.  A perfect match for simple strolls in the springtime (say that 10 times fast!).

The runway was built as a beach boardwalk, complete with sand and grass dunes on the sides of it, and as an ode to SoCal's surf culture (don't mind if I do!) the blend of The Beach Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers music set the appropriate tune.

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The collection featured beach and aquatic sport inspired attire like wetsuit-like dresses, swimsuits, big bold florals, and hoodies.  If you didn't have a good time at the show, well, you need to get out more and grab some sun, coz the whole collection was about having fun!

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What do you think of the collection?

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Runway Looks To Die For! Reem Acra

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Oh.  Em.  Gee.  It's not everyday that I'm completely blown away by every piece a designer sends down the runway, but this collection by Reem Acra, is everything.

While taking in the lovely sights of glamazons parading down the catwalk this season for New York Fashion Week, I've been impressed by many of the collections, which have stayed true to form from the designer's signature style.  But this one in particular jumped out at me, slapped me in the face, and said "Hey!  I've Arrived!"

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The runway presented stunning metallics, gorgeous draping floor length gowns, geometric patterns, and ultra feminine/sexy cutouts, all against a dramatic red backdrop that made it seem as though the models were walking on liquid fire.

Reem Acra's spring collection is much darker and daring than the usual designer, but that's why I love it.  It stands out in the midnight crowd with slinky hemlines, ready-to-party-all-night attitude, and oozing sexiness.  This collection is not for the faint of heart... actually, Acra summed it up best with the final look in which the designer said "Boom!"

What do you think of the collection?

 

 

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On the Runway: Carolina Herrera!

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Oh Carolina Herrera stop!  Just, stop!  With your gorgeous skimming silhouettes, classic feminine hemline lengths, soft textures, and timeless chic.  We can't take it!  

Carolina Herrara sent models gliding down the runway for New York Fashion Week 2013 showcasing her Spring/Summer 2014 collection, and it was breathtaking.  While we, of course, expected to see evening gowns and soft draping lines, we were even more swooned by the upbeat geo prints that dominated the collection.

(photos: Imaxtree)

Glittering squares, circles, and angles of all kinds layered one on top of the other formulated a truly unique collection creating some 3D-like optical illusions of trippy-esque grander.  It was in the shapes and prints, that Miss Herrera's collection transcended the norm and stood apart with a new cutting edge, still very much wearable to the average fashion girl.

(photos: Imaxtree)

What do you think of the collection?

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New York Fashion Week - Watch It Live!

Oh my goodness!  I can't believe it's time again!  New York Fashion Week has arrived in a flurry of awesomeness!  Marking the end of summer, NYFW ushers in the feel of the approaching fall season, by of course showing us what we'll be wearing in the Spring of next year!

So the only problem, if you're not in NY taking in the gams, hemlines, and show stoppers, you may think you're missing out.... well fret not my little diva darlings!  You can watch practically EVERY show this season streaming live, and we've got the schedule.

Many designers have opted to stream their shows live from Facebook, like DKNY, Diane von Furstenberg, and Oscar de la Renta.  But mega sites like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week have the entire collection of shows available to watch live, as well as rebroadcasts for those you might miss.  

So take a look at the schedule, throw on some couture, and take a seat in front of your computer/mobile device, coz you officially have the best, well, 2nd best, seat in the house!  You're welcome.

Live Stream Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week

Schedule:

September 05

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• 9AM NICHOLAS K at STUDIO
• 9:30-10:30AM  DAVID TLALE at BOX
• 10AM BCBGMAXAZRIA at THEATRE
• 11AM RICHARD CHAI at STAGE
• 1PM SUPIMA at STUDIO
• 2PM TADASHI SHOJI at STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PM CANDELA at BOX
• 3PM DESIGUAL at THEATRE
• 5PM MARISSA WEBB at STUDIO
• 6PM THE ART INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK CITY at STAGE

September 06

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• 8:30-10AM FASHION LAW INSTITUTE at BOX
• 9AM ZIMMERMANN at STUDIO
• 10AM PROJECT RUNWAY at THEATRE
• 11AM CARMEN MARC VALVO at STAGE
• 12PM NOON BY NOOR at STUDIO
• 2PM NAUTICA at STAGE
• 3PM REBECCA MINKOFF at THEATRE
• 6PM TOME at TBA
• 6PM NICOLE MILLER at STUDIO
• 7-8PM TODD SNYDER at BOX
• 7PM ARGENTINE DESIGNERS at STAGE
• 7:30PM ELLE FASHION | NEXT at DAVID H. KOCH THEATER
• 8PM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY at THEATRE
• 9PM MARK AND ESTEL at STUDIO

September 07

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• 9AM RUFFIAN at STUDIO
• 10AM LACOSTE at THEATRE
• 11AM JILL STUART at STAGE
• 12PM SON JUNG WAN at STUDIO
• 2PM MARA HOFFMAN at STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PM MALAN BRETON at BOX
• 3PM  HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA at THEATRE
• 4PM KATYA LEONOVICH at STUDIO
• 6:30-8PM CHARLOTTE RONSON at BOX
• 7PM MONIQUE LHUILLIER at THEATRE
• 9PM VENEXIANA at STUDIO

September 08

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• 11AM LELA ROSE at STUDIO
• 1PM DKNY at 547 WEST 26TH STREET
• 2PM TRACY REESE at STUDIO
• 3PM CUSTO BARCELONA at STAGE
• 3:30-4:30PM TRINA TURK at BOX
• 4PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG at THEATRE
• 5PM JOANNA MASTROIANNI at STUDIO
• 5PM Y-3 at 360 WEST 33RD STREET
• 6PM VIVIENNE TAM at STAGE
• 7PM ZAC POSEN at TBD
• 8PM RALPH RUCCI at THEATRE
• 8PM RICARDO SECO at 540 WEST 21ST STREET
• 9PM EMERSON BY JACKIE FRASER-SWAN at STUDIO

September 09

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• 9-10AM MATHIEU MIRANO at STUDIO
• 10AM CAROLINA HERRERA at THEATRE
• 11AM TOMMY HILFIGER at PIER 94
• 1PM PAMELLA ROLAND at STUDIO
• 2PM HACHE at 531 WEST 36TH STREET
• 2:30-3:30PM CZAR BY CESAR GALINDO at BOX
• 3PM CONCEPT KOREA at STAGE
• 4PM DONNA KARAN NEW YORK at 547 WEST 26TH STREET
• 5PM FALGUNI AND SHANE PEACOCK at STUDIO
• 6PM REEM ACRA at STAGE
• 7PM KAUFMANFRANCO at THEATRE
• 8PM LIBERTINE at STUDIO

September 10

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• 9AM TORY BURCH at DAVID H. KOCH THEATRE
• 9:30-10:30AM J.CREW at STUDIO
• 9:30-10:30AM STEVEN ALAN at BOX
• 10AM BADGLEY MISCHKA at THEATRE
• 11AM VERA WANG at STAGE
• 1PM JENNY PACKHAM at STUDIO
• 1PM DIESEL BLACK GOLD at 15 VANDERBILT AVENUE
• 1:30-2:30PM ADEAM at BOX
• 2PM NAEEM KHAN at THEATRE
• 3PM DENNIS BASSO at STAGE
• 3PM SASS & BIDE at 250 HUDSON STREET
• 5PM ALON LIVNÉ at STUDIO
• 6PM MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA at 537 WEST 27TH STREET
• 7PM ZANG TOI at STAGE
• 9PM FASHION SHENZHEN at STUDIO

September 11

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• 9AM BIBHU MOHAPATRA at STUDIO
• 9:30-10:30AM BRANDON SUN at BOX
• 10AM MICHAEL KORS at THEATRE
• 11AM NANETTE LEPORE at STAGE
• 1PM RACHEL ZOE at STUDIO
• 2PM J. MENDEL at THEATRE
• 2:30-3:30PM CLOVER CANYON at BOX
• 3PM MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH at STAGE
• 5PM BETSEY JOHNSON at STUDIO
• 6PM ANNA SUI at THEATRE
• 6:30-7:30PM ANYA CALIENDO at BOX
• 7PM DION LEE at 540 WEST 21ST STREET
• 7PM OSKLEN at STAGE
• 8PM B. MICHAEL AMERICA at STUDIO

September 12

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• 10AM RALPH LAUREN at 560 WASHINGTON STREET
• 11AM RALPH LAUREN at TBA
• 2PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION at 50 VARICK STREET