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New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 7.

2011-09-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

Phillip Lim's collection was a sorbet of colours. There were blacks but the standout looks were those pale colours layered over each other. The trousers were in silk and had an athletic feel to them with the vents that opened over the shoe. The culottes were cut like basketball shorts with a subtle mesh at the inner thighs. Tops and dresses had these panels that flapped in the wind as the models walked. I especially liked the razor back cut on I guess what you would call a blazer tank.

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez showed and exceptional collection for their line Proenza Schouler. The short suits buttoned all the way up to the neck paired with wooden platforms, could be used as separates and look just as good. The A-line skirts in prints or that bright blue croc one on Liya moved so well coming down the runway. The dresses with the Hawaiian prints, my favorite was the one on Karolina with that sort of sweet heart neck line, over a long sleeve top. The collection was filled with great tailored pieces.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-09-14T20:18:00.000-07:00

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New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 6.

2011-09-14T20:16:00.000-07:00

Michael Angel's spring collection is filled with beautiful copper tones inspired by ancient Egypt. The pleating work is exceptional on a 1920 painting of Cleopatra's face. The sandals looked good with every look and I thought were very essential and no other shoe was needed. YOu could visualize what you need to see with heels without them. The clothes were that good, the sharp tailoring on the grey printed coat and every pair of pants. HIs clothes have such a cool-elegance.

Karen Walker's spring collection has me reconsidering black as my favorite colour. Navy is obviously the new black. But prints were everywhere as well, florals, polka dots against stripes and houndstooth on boyfriend blazers, dresses and shorts. I especially like the romper and turbans, I have a lot of time for turbans. It was just the tomboy effect by every look that got me super excited, there were so many pieces we can all have fun with.

Olivier Theyskens' collection Theyskens' Theory made me soil myself. It was absolutely brilliant everything about it screamed NewYork. From the combat boots with evening gowns to the jumpsuits and the denim. The denim, oh the denim, Theyskens had the nerve to have em high waisted and drop crotch at the same time, brilliance. And when they were slim down the leg, some times they would have that subtle slit at the inner ankle. Event the styling of the girl was great, so effortless and with such ease. I want every piece in this collection.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-09-13T20:07:00.000-07:00

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New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 5.

2011-09-13T20:05:00.000-07:00

Carolina Herrera's show made my heart smile with that great, green sparrow print. The geometric almost art deco print, detailing simple, black, white or red dresses looked perfect done no the beaded evening looks. The cut of the trousers were perfection, along with the jackets, both had an almost sporty feel yet still not loosing it's expensive appeal. The silk scarves with the sparrow print I can see myself wearing for an add of drama. The look on Jourdan Dunn, was young, Herrera took beading to an organza tank and dotted silk skirt for an elegant evening look.But what really did it was the finale gowns in canary yellow, greens and the light green silk jersey number on Karmen Pedaru with the belt.

There was no lack of sex appeal at Betsey Johnson, for spring the designer was inspired by Burlesque. And it was evident with the skintight dresses that hugged in all the right places even on a non model's body. The prints were definitely Betsy, flowers, leopard and skulls. I especially adored the lingerie inspired skull and leopard rompers. the white biker jacket look take away the sheer white dress and wear the jacket with a great pair of ripped jeans and you have a downtown girl's uniform. Also fun was the dress with betsy's face and her name printed all over it. Betsy stays true to her aesthetic and never fails.

I was expecting Rachel Zoe's collection to be everything Rachel, exactly what she wears, all black and wide legged trousers. But there was one all black look, and one wide leg trouser. Instead traousers were straight leg and stopped right above the ankle. The stylist didn't exactly give anything new as far as trends, but you saw her great take on styling with the way the looks were put together. The blazers and big junky cardigan over evening dresses. There were one shouldered rompers, and mocha coloured shorts and pants. But my favorite look was the all white, with the sheer, silk blouse with high waisted skirt. I could so see it on Florence belting out dog days are over.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-09-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

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New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 4.

2011-09-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

Diane von Furstenberg opened her collection with a slew of all white looks, a lace dress, pantsuits, and a kimono dress with a utility belt. A look that came up a couple times throughout the collection in different colours. Furstenberg known for her printed wrap dresses, focused on florals on everything from sweatshirts to jumpsuits. The prints were breathtaking, but it was her mild clour blocking on the day suits with the flats that were my favorite. The menswear inspired looks, in tailored jackets and dress shirts paired with bermuda shorts and flat oxfords is for the girl who isn't all about the flower.

Zac Posen focused on cut and fit for his collection. Corsets were evident in every dress, the waist was the star of this collection. Long jackets with pencil skirts, were stand outs with slight details, like high armholes. There were references to old Hollywood in a fresh twist. And the young hollywood set such as ScarJo could be seen in one of those party frocks.

Tracy Reese's party dresses were in full swing for her spring collection. My favorite, the knee length blue floral mixed with the stripes, i could see with a denim jacket and combats and also with spring sandals, it was for any girl's personality. The blue leather jacket was gorgeous, and the same coloured shorts in leather with the strap in the front with the black and white top was a great look. The jackets were practical, and so was everything in the collection. It was a superb collection of great wearable separates.-your Dealer.

New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 3.

2011-09-12T11:12:00.000-07:00

Christian Siriano's collection was a kaleidoscope of colours, basic tees, beautiful bias skirts and exquisite gowns. What a great idea to put a floor length evening skirt with a breton shirt, and in those colours. Just such simple silhouettes but so much glamour. It was a collection for the cool city girl, that coral pant suit belongs in my closet and that white blazer with the pleated green skirt and red belt could accompany it as well. His cocktail dresses didn't disappoint either, shredded tulle to give a feather effect, the streamline of some of them could throw a blazer or jacket over it and make it very daytime. His palazzo pants were done so well with the slight detail at the waist. But it was gowns that stopped traffic, all that magic in those colours, and layered organza everywhere

Nicole and Michael Colovos showed their collection for Helmut Lang on a runway for the first time in five years. They showed a collection with a cool, city vibe. Lots of black and leather. There was a blazer to go with every draped T-shirt. Jackets were cropped and longer in the front than the back. The pant were effortless, loved the ease of the skinny cut, bunching at the ankle. The tees, were asymmetric and draped, but I really liked when they layered them. The only colour in the collection, yellow, was done in the dress that draped so beautifully in the front. Also the yellow combined with the over sized brush strokes made for a great print. It was a very wearable collection.

Prabal Gurung's collection had prints of a withering flowers in purple, green and black. There was a gorgeous dress with a black leather and silk cord harness. He hand painted and tinted latex for a coat, and lined a laser cut leather T-shirt in mesh. There was tons of peekaboo, sheer panels on hips and waists of dresses. And some more see through than others, like that nude sheer dress with the beautiful black details. The gowns at the end young hollywood are going to fall in love with, especially that long sleeve purple number, sexy and eloquent. -your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-09-09T23:39:00.000-07:00

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New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 2.

2011-09-09T23:32:00.000-07:00

Flowers seemed to be the inspiration for spring at Peter Som. The blown up candy, multicoloured flower prints was a perfect combination with the almost mod 60s silhouettes. The stacked, chunky loafers was a perfect match. His take on the trench dress with an oragimi-esque flower at the neck, sleeveless and with a hood was brilliant, the two bikinis in the collection had such an eloquent cut on the waist. And that powder blue and pink coat reminded me of a modern day Jackie O. The denim and houndstooth tweed suits that had the hood, DIED. He also added a little sex appeal with little lace details, like on that muted coral dress going from the armpit around the back. But that boxy bright magenta eel skirt, blue floral short sleeve shirt and the black necklace shut it down.

Jason Wu's collection was young and effortless with hints of Cristobal Balenciaga. The super short sport shorts reminded me of knickers, but I thought they were absolutely divine, in the print, the heather grey and paired with thin belts, although he may have to have long legs to wear them, they were still genius. The lightweight nylon parka in powder pink can serve as a young girl's option for a shawl on a spring evening out. The flared skirt dress is where the Balenciaga nostalgia came in. His Collard shirts had slight details of sparkly gems on the collars. The pair of trousers on Ajak Deng with the neon collard, sheer shirt was brilliant the cut was exceptional, I need those in my life.

Yigal Azrouel produced a well tailored collection. The wide leg trousers in that royal blue were impeccable, but then when they came out in the orange leather I almost died. I wanted them instantly. The looks were very attractive, wearable and practical, yet still very stylish. Neat suits in grey, loose fitting dresses, collarless coats, and that yellow and black print in the dress and jumpsuit was sexy. That white, knee length, halter dress and the white wide legged trousers with the grey blazer with no collar, to die for. But it was the grey ankle suit with white details and white sheer shirt that had my name all over it. Well that was my top 3 for day 2.-your Dealer

Photo of the day.

2011-09-08T18:55:00.001-07:00

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New York Fashion Week S/S 2012. Day 1.

2011-09-08T18:54:00.000-07:00

What a delight the first show of the day was, BCBG Max Azria. It was a collection entirely of dresses, except for the two pairs of pants. The silk dresses in mustard, blues, corals and pops of neon swayed behind the models like there was a wind machine in front of them. The silk dresses were came in different lengths, some at the ankle and some a bit above the knee. They were colour blocked, layered, and featured the unexpected cutout. The necklines were crew and V and some hemlines asymmetric. There were art deco prints and pleated details in the random places, like the grey,white,black and coral number on Arizona that had pleating going entirely down the middle. EAch and every dress can transition from day to evening easily, thats properly why they were shown with clutches and the models' makeup a beautiful natural dewey coral and slicked back urban jungle simplistic hair.

The Richard Chai Love collection was casual and cool, with I think only one pair of heels in the whole collection. But the women's oxfords did have a slight wedge and by slight I mean half an inch. Loads of colours and prints layered over each other in the perfect way. It was a well styled collection, the mens trousers rolled to the ankles, patent oxfords on the girls with purple printed leaves, collared dress and their lips to match in a deep purple. It was a very masculine friendly collection, the pairing of the down striped trousers with the across striped knee length dress was so good. The black and striped blazer with the white sheer back I thought was absolute genius. Richard has an eye for mixing prints and colours and he's also hot too.

There were chicly dressed traveling gypsies on the runway at Nicholas K, the side swept hair, head scarves and rope being used as belts. But it was the layer that gave that "I never know when I'll be home again" effect. But there was also this grunge appeal with the shredded knitwear and leather pieces. I adored the dark grey cardigan with the attached piece that hung all the way down to the model's knee over the light grey layered dress with the boots. The men's looks, cropped trousers with oversized cardigans. And shorts rolled up over thermals under them at knee length was so sexy. A guy that wears that can definitely buy me a drink. I wanted everything in the collection. These three shows have me a bit excited for what the week might have in store. Now I'm off to cause some trouble out at FNO's events.-your Dealer.

FAll 2011/2012 Video ad campaigns.

2011-09-08T00:35:00.000-07:00

Designers are releasing ad campaign videos to go along with their collections again this season. Gucci's is everything Gucci, its glamorous and filled with modern day supermodels. The setting and clothes look great under the red light. The still shots also look just as good.
But Alber Elbaz for Lanvin did a magnificent job, it's my favorite. The Lanvin ad features Raquel and Karen dancing choreography to the most unexpected song. Their cheekiness doesn't take away from the clothes. It ads a a certain personality to what we may expect a Parisian fashion house like Lanvin may not have. Its just plain old fun. Because of watching the ad over and over again I think I now love the song. Its kind of like that moment in Easy A when emma stone finally appreciates "A pocket full of sunshine". Check out the ads above they're brilliant.-your Dealer.

Zombie boy and Andrej Pejic for Auslander.

2011-09-07T20:21:00.000-07:00

Brazilian label Auslander has recruited two of the highest in demand Models of the moment. Mugler muse Rick Genst (Zombie boy) and gender bender Andrej Peijic for their S/S 2012 Campaign. I am very delighted with this, it's so forward thinking and brave. Auslander took a gamble by using a guy who has more tattoos than blank skin and a guy whose Dossier cover of him with no shirt was censored. Because some suits felt he looked too much like a girl. They're both highly controversial. But the connection they have with each other in this campaign is brilliant. Its young, fresh and forward thinking. Bravo.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-08-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

I couldn't just have one with just her, there has to be one with her bff as well.-your Dealer.

Kate's autobiography.

2011-08-11T07:05:00.000-07:00

So Kate Moss's new husband Jamie Hince is trying to convince her to write an autobiography. The usually private supermodel never sits down for interviews with journalists and tries to keep her personal life as private as possible. Which would make for an interesting read and may also fly off the shelves. Kate's fans will definitely be eager to read about the supermodel's relationships with Pete Doherty, Johnny Depp, her daughter Lila Grace and her friendship with Naomi Campbell, what was she thinking that night she was recorded with a rolled up British pound up her nose. I want to know what was going through her mind between those always dazed, offset eyes when it went public. I hope this story circulating the fashion crowd isn't just a rumor.-your Dealer.

The September issue; and Kate is all over it.

2011-08-11T06:52:00.000-07:00

The September issue is here again and surprise, surprise theres a model on the cover. American Vogue has had celebs on the September issues for the past couple of years. What better way to transition back than with Kate Moss in McQueen. She looks stunning on the cover haven't seen the layout as yet but her friend Mario Testino shot the wedding and the layout. Theres a great article from Hamish Bowles covering the wedding. I especially love what he wrote about the dynamics between kate and Naomi. Click here to read the article.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-07-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

I want fall to get here so I could look like that everyday, thnx.-your Dealer.

Mexico City Style.

2011-07-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

For the past couple of weeks I have been on the west coast; Los Angeles and Mexico. The style on the streets of Mexico City was impressive. I was shocked to see so many natural blondes. But Mexico City seemed to be a very diversified city. There were men and women of all shapes and sizes. Their style ranged from bold and brave to demure and eloquent. There were girls in silk,floral printed dresses accessorized with an indian headdress or paired with colorful Aztec jewelry. On the more reserved side girls paired bright colored blazers with hot shorts and the season's it bag. I was so inspired, my last night I decided to pair the two aesthetics together and disturb Mexico City with leopard shorts, sheer button down, a turban with feathers in it and tons of vintage bangles.
The guys were very rocker or surf inspired. Many of them wearing board shorts around the city with knit hats and boat shoes. And the occasional rocker tee with animal print or skin tight jeans, and boots. There was a lot of black, which pleased my heart because there's nothing chicer than black. The gays of the city were more experimental. Mixing womenswear and menswear together, the womenswear being the more standout pieces of the look.

Shopping in Mexico City made me excited, everything seemed ridiculously cheap. I found perfect black harem pants for 10 pesos, I'm not even going to tell you how much dollars that is because it's less than a dollar.Score. Tons of black and bright colored tanks for under 20 pesos. A plus for me, I live in tanks all year round. The downside of shopping in Mexico City seems to be sizing. I was a bit confused, thinking maybe they have a different sizing system or something. Everything fit smaller than I thought it would/should. I kept having to go a size up, which triggered me to stop eating soft tacos and instilled a fear of looking in the mirror and seeing a larger image staring back at me. Gasps. Maybe that explains the low prices, little use of fabric? But after it was all over my first trip to Mexico City surpassed my expectations.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-06-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

Mary-Kate, Ashley, sunnies and fur = perfection.-your Dealer.

Louis Vuitton 2011 Fall ad campaign.

2011-06-02T17:45:00.000-07:00

After seeing the shows earlier this year for the fall 2011 season, Louis Vuitton was one of my favorites. Marc Jacobs out did himself not only with the exceptional clothes but also the set up of the runway with elevators and the presence of many of his supermodel friends walking the runway. We all can't forget the fabulous Kate Moss ending the show in lingere and a sculpted coat smoking a cigarette. So I was so interested to see what the campaign would feature. To my surprise no supermodels were selected. Instead the Steven Meisel shot campaign features Zuzanna Bijoch, Gertrud Hegelund, Daphne Groeneveld, Sun Fei Fei, Anais Pouliot and Nyasha Matonhodze, all under the age of 21. The campaign is graced with these fresh modern faces. Sticking to the show's theme of call girl and the clothes' vibe of cab drivers the shots or just that. The girls are photographed staring bravely into Meisel's lens clutching gorgeous bags, in furs and cab driver hats while holding the most pampered/expensive looking doggies ever. But what everyone is talking about seems to be the age of the models and the status of their careers. They're all relatively just starting out making a name for themselves. The youngest Nyasha Matonhodze, 16 (in red) has been getting tons of press not only for her age but her professional work ethic and the prediction of how far her career will go. She's also the brand's new spokesmodel. I'm very happy to see a variety of faces in a huge luxury brand campaign.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-05-20T14:12:00.000-07:00

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Current Music obsession: Selah Sue.

2011-05-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

So the other day my best friend (who's now living in England) and I got together for our usual Skype session. Her hello was "So I peed on someone today, how was your day? I have an artist you're gonna fall in love with." And boy did I, after listening to Selah Sue's Raggamuffin I wanted to know more. What she looked liked, where she's from, and every other song she has ever done I wanted in my iTunes library. Her distressed cotton candy-esque hair, thin frame and doll like features surprised me. I didn't expect that voice to come out of someone that looks like that. But the 21 year old Belgian singer already had me hooked with her emotional lyrics and voice. She has performed with Cee-Loo and was the supporting act for Prince's tour. Hit producers from LA made her some offers. But the highly independent artist that she is decided it wasn't her thing. She ended up choosing a small french record company to record her debut album, Selah Sue. Check out two of her songs below.-your Dealer.

Photo of the day.

2011-05-12T10:39:00.000-07:00

Bff Kate and Naomi circa 1996.-your Dealer.

Oh CHANEL, be still my heart.

2011-05-12T10:12:00.000-07:00

The Tale of a Fairy is a short film written and directed by Karl Lagerfeld for the 2011/12 Chanel Cruise collection. It stars Anna Mouglalis, Chanel ambassadress, Amanda Harlech, Kristen McMenamy, Freja Beha, Bianca Balti, Baptiste Giabiconi, Brad Koening, Jake Davies, Mark Vanderloo, Oriol Elcacho, Sébastien Jondeau, Seth Kuhlmann and other friends of Karl and the Chanel house. “It is a movie about an ill-advised use of money which begins with violence and ends with feeling,” Karl said about the film. The acting isn't that great but the presence of 90's supermodels Mark and Kristen and top model Freja makes up for it. The clothes are exquisite, they're regal and eloquent. The styling is just very well done. After watching it I died, came back alive, died again, came back alive watched it a second time then died all over again.-your Dealer.