Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Karlie Kloss: Russia Harper's Bazaar Sept. '12


Be right back, just going to OBSESS over Karlie Kloss in Russia's Harper Bazaar. Seriously, she is a stunner. Here is an excerpt from the magazine.
Anglomania – This season’s tweed suits matched with bowler hats give Karlie Kloss an English-influenced edge for the September cover story of Harper’s Bazaar Russia.Natalia Alaverdian photographs and styles the brunette beauty for the studio shoot featuring stylish garb from the likes of Miu Miu, Stella McCartney, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Understated hair and makeup complement the prim and proper ensembles flawlessly.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2012


This Russian born designer, photographer, fashion editor, AND street style idol, has created another beautiful collection for this upcoming Spring. With only two collections under her belt, she has blown this blogger's mind away yet again. With a feminine and retro style, she brings a vintage touch to contemporary clothing. This collection is Ulyana in every detail, silhouette, and accessory. There is also a really Russian touch of inspiration to this collection that I find really appealing.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Haute Couture Spring 2012


Elie Saab


Chanel

Christian Dior

Valentino

Bouchra Jarrar

Wow, what a week full of beautiful collections. Elie Saab is my favorite of all the shows, with full-skirted dresses and slim evening gowns, he did what he does best. It was a rainbow of pastels in almost every color that makes you think of Spring. Nearly every garment had sparkle on it, but what separated each one from the previous was the silhouette. Some had long sleeves, a long train, or an exaggerated neckline. I'd like to say though that each dress looked like butter, it's absolute perfection. Chanel, being my second favorite, surprised me greatly this time. I actually really enjoyed this collection, while most times I pick a few things here and there, this time I picked almost every single piece. Now it might be because there is almost every possible shade of blue in this collection, but nonetheless the garments are beautiful. With fashion-forward, upbeat pieces, it's definitely a stretch from some of the other recent collections. Valentino created a wonderful collection for Spring that reminded me of grazing pastures, but in a more elegant style. Think Marie Antoinette laying around her estate in Versailles, enjoying the small things. There was something antique about the prints on each dress that really made me smile. And finally, Bouchra Jarrar created a precise collection full of pieces that were a little more masculine. Trousers and double breasted silhouettes, it gave a military feel. Definitely made for the modern and contemporary woman.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Pre-Fall 2012

 Burberry

 Oscar de la Renta

                                                                          St. John

 DKNY

 Donna Karan

 Thakoon

Carolina Herrera
(All images from Vogue.com)
It's not even Christmas yet, but here we have Pre-Fall for 2012. What I do like about these collections are all the bold colors. I'm guessing bold and bright colors will be a very big statement for Fall 2012, and I am not complaining. Again prints having a big impact on what we can expect also, and intricate details among them. I also noticed that trousers are making a big come back into what women wear, with rolled cuffs and high waists. It's got a very Audrey Hepburn feel to it. I'll just say I can't wait until Fall now.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Life, Lipstick, and Laughter


Photos: Maree Vie, and Suzanne Simmalavong
While I was not able to attend yesterday, STYL helped coordinate and style this event backstage at The Woman's Club of Mpls. called Life, Lipstick, and Laughter. This fantastic event featured The Art of Beauty TV, and was filled with entertainment, fashion, beauty, life stories, and of course laughter! It looks and sounds like the event went really well. Mare, Suzanne, Alyssa, and Alex did an amazing job with what they do best, and they all looked absolutely gorgeous (and handsome for Alex ;P). But seriously, when don't they?!

Monday, November 14, 2011

November Lookbooks










I love me a good lookbook, and these three for November/Fall are so amazing.