A Whole New Look For Spring

The days of stepping into spring with pastel and floral expectations are long gone. Designers are doing away with the seasonal clichés and opting for a darker approach. Andrew Gn tossed full bloom to the way side in exchange for all black and white and shades of jewel tones. Chloe was cool as always in nude, khaki and creams. And Celine (my favorite) was ultra-chic in tan, black and olive green leather separates.

The graduation from baby doll dresses and liberty prints is one I can appreciate. Although I will always wear full skirts because they suit my shape well, the pressure of lightening up for spring and adopting a cute little pale pink cardigan is now obsolete.

Don't get me wrong, my recent move to the big apple hasn't sucked out the desire to smile and enjoy colors other than black, but who wants to be predictable? Designers may have taken to heart the phrase "Flowers for spring...shocking" from the sarcastic Miranda Pressly.

Not all designers have gone to the dark side, so if you're adamant about staying with tradition stop shaking in your boots. Color on most people is beautiful, but I'm enjoying the change.

-Doni W.

Alexander McQueen TIPS.

Have you ever seen anything so dope? That question was rhetorical, because I know you haven't.

Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 collection was awesome. The models could have walked up and down the runway butt naked, just as long as they kept these grotesque shoes that looked like "the armored heads of a fantastical breed of antediluvian sea monster" on.

These are art, in one of the rarest forms. They fit perfectly with the short, reptile-patterned, digitally printed dresses that hit the runway.





-Christopher Nic.

Style Shots

Below are a couple pictures from designers Viktor & Rolf's Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The missing sections in the gowns was so creative. But you should expect that, when dealing with this dynamic duo.




-Christopher Nic.

The Collections Just Keep Coming...

She's a Queen, in my eyes.

Stella McCartney can do NO wrong. She knows her craft, & it shows in every look that came down the runway for Paris Fashion Week to showcase her Spring/Summer 2010 collection. She killed the game this season and if you could, you'd be a fool not to add a couple of the collection's pieces to your wardrobe. She gave us simple, buoyant, and colorful clothes for the woman who'd prefer not to wreck her brain in the morning, attempting to get dressed. This is for the mature crowd, while still pulling off the young, sexy, and chic look. It's McCartney. She went with the tailored aspect for a good portion of the show, still keeping the feminine direction; jackets in silvery raw silk shantung came with a graceful ruffle down one lapel, or a sweet peplum, and were paired with wrapped-waist, relaxed silk pants. Denim button-front A-line skirts were thrown in there, that I just loved.

"Summer's not about aggression. I wanted to teach my customers not to be afraid of the simple stuff." -McCartney





-Christopher Nic.

My Fashion Week Fav

Zac Posen has been one of my favorites since he participated in the transformation of Rihanna. His pieces are always young, eye catching, and bold. I recently saw a few pics from his Spring 2010 collection and immediately went to investigate this faboulousness. I'm not sure if I love the clothes more then the atmosphere of the show. I'm a sucker for unique presentations, and something about it gave me upscale church fashion show with moody lighting and bomb models. I loved it! I felt like it was a throwback to how shows use to look back in the day...the models doing dramatic turns with lots of personality.

The accessories were adorable as well. Lip and hand broaches and necklaces, scarves, tulle, and of course chunky jewels that we're not quite over yet. All in crayola colors and matchy matchy...another nod to the past. I'm not sure if this oldskool vibe was intentional...but I like it.

-Doni W.