thoughts on style

Shoes from the Spring 2010 Alexander McQueen Runway

Photo from www.downtownpets.com

It seemed to me an uncanny similarity. Someone please tell me I'm not the only one.

Arguably (or not, in my opinion) there was nothing more beautiful during Paris Fashion Week than the lace at Valentino. Showstopping. Lace has been a trend for Fall 09 already, but Valentino really took it to the next level - it had the look of old-world, hand-crafted artistry. If I get nothing more out of Spring 2010 Fashion than the inspiration to scour the vintage stores for some ivory, grey, or even a little artfully done black lace, than I will be fully satisfied.

My only question after seeing this Viktor & Rolf dress from the Spring 2010 runways: and where is the rest of the dress after Edward Scissorhands got to it?

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The answer: on this dress. Well, at least all that tulle didn't go to waste.

But seriously, looking at the clothes beyond the strategically placed holes and slashes, they are not all that different from a poufy prom dress. While I adore the color palette of corals, blush, and baby blues offset by black, I do not find the dresses to be anything more than a work of modern art: the only thing that sets this work apart is that it hasn't been done before. So does therein lie the beauty? I have yet to decide.

Balmain Spring 2010 - looking very warrior-chic

Folksy fringe boots at Spring 2010 Isabel Marant

Brown paper bag waists at Fendi - maybe this will go with your bag lunch, recessionistas.

Rag & Bone -This is either safari in heels, or the chicest boot camp garb ever.

Getting caught up on the S/S 2010 shows, I know! However, just because I haven't been blogging about them all doesn't mean I haven't been reviewing them. Just wanted to mention how much I love the contradicting aspects of tailored silk jackets, skirts and pants with raw edges at Prada. And the red lips offset the tones of slate grey, silvers, and crystals quite perfectly.

I had the pleasure of attending the Tibi show on Tuesday, and while I found the collection overall lighthearted, colorful, and a little garden party, all in a good way, I absolutely fell IN LOVE with a few styles near the end with large floral clusters at the shoulders, chest, or all over on a pair of shorts. But if I had to pick a favorite, it would be this navy one-shouldered number shown below. Flipping fabulous!

Aside from the clothes themselves, I loved the Monet-inspired backdrop. It really tied together such a varied color palette and reinforced my garden party conclusion of the collection. I would love to wear one of these pieces to an elegant outdoor affair. Anyone want to throw a Tibi soirée in a garden in spring 2010? If not, I just might have to crash the butterfly room at the Museum of Natural History one night to find an appropriate backdrop for these clothes! (jk of course!)

Tibi - Runway - Spring 2010 MBFW