M by MJ

For some reason Rachel Zoe's catchphrases kept popping in my head after I saw Marc Jacob's Marc by Marc Jacob's collection. It went something like this: "OMG! That African print dress is BANANAS! Or how about those heart covered shorts?? I DIED! And if my boyfriend dressed like that, he would Shut It Down."

Ok I'm finished. Sorry about that. But yes. It was that good. It was fun. Hip. Colorful. Sometimes you see a collection and you know that 95% of the pieces fits into your aesthetics...and let me say, Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 definitely fits into that category. African prints, large bows, color, color and more color. I loved it. Enjoy:

Phillip Lim Spring 2010

Very few collections will be getting their own post...only the most deserving. Here's 3.1 Phillip Lim:

It's obvious that he wanted to focus on the basics. He wanted to make sure he made pieces that everyone would want and need in their closets. Suits, cinch-belted waists, party dresses, leather jackets, and work attire were sprinkled through out the collection. I enjoyed it immensely.

Fashion Week Review: Part Two!

Part Two. Here we go:

Helmut Lang gave us well made, intricate pieces:

America's new favorite designer, Jason Wu, basically provided The First Lady with a new wardrobe. But he also went younger, which I thought was the right direction:

Boy by Band of Outsider crossed the Atlantic Ocean from their Fall 2009 collection and ended up on a California beach:

Alexander Wang's bestie, Erin Wasson lives and dies by hipsterdom. And hipster chic is what she showed at the Erin Wasson x RVCA:

Jenni Kayne simple Spring pieces would fit perfectly in anyone's closet. Btw, the last outfit would look perfect on Rachel Bilson:

Are you cool? Are you hip? Then you'd love Nicole Miller's collection:

Part Three, coming soon!

Fashion Week Review: Part One

So a couple of designers have shown in the last three days. Here are some of my favorite looks:

ADAM made that adorable blue romper that Blake Lively wore to a CW event that I loved. Well all his other looks are equally cute. I would easily wear every piece (including the shoes) from his new collection...but I will say there wasn't much innovation. But oh well, I guess he sticks to what he does well (making pretty, breezy, sexy clothing):

BCBG Max Axria decided that all we need in life is a short colorful dress. I must say, I agree:

The last time I mentioned Charlotte Ronson, I discussed her collaboration with JcPenny...Part Deux. Now she's back with her actual line and let me say, it was perfect. In her first JcPenny collection, Ronson was obsessed with the 9os now she's letting the 80s reign free with her Charlotte Ronson collection:

(I want this whole outfit ASAP)

Over at L.A.M.B., Gwen Stefani also kept up with the 80s trend and did the rocker-chic effortlessly:

Monique Lhuiller was one of my favs last year (except for the shoes) but this year she disappointed me. Yes it was just a simple presentation w/ fewer pieces but some of the pieces were lacking and what was the deal with all those straw hats?? I pictured a rich South African socialite partying with these frocks on. But alas, here are some of the outfits that stood out:

Cynthia Rowley decided that the Mad Men fad needed a naughty, dark twist. And she succeeded:

Part Two is coming right up!