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Fashion Week Breakdown: Yummy Colors, Fun Prints & Nekkid Shoulders At BCBG

Lindsay A.September 8, 2011 //
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This morning, on my way to work at the bright-eyed hour of 8 a.m., I was joined in the elevator by one of the long and lithe fashion models that live in my apartment building. I don’t see them that often, as they tend to keep odder hours than my usual nine-to-five. I wonder why she’s up to early? I wondered, covertly starring (up) at her as the floors ticked downward. Her face was scrubbed free of makeup and she was thumbing through an appointment book. Oh wait! Duh. It’s fashion week, I recalled. I had blocked it out sort of. I very much love clothes, but I am not particularly fond of discussing them in great depth, which is why I “read” Luckylike a picture book. And that is exactly how we are going to be presenting some of the Spring/Summer 2012 collections being shown at New York Fashion Week; pithy intros plus photos of pretty clothes! First up is BCBG, a line that is actually kind of sort of affordable for us non-rich types. Three things I love about this collection:

        1. The colors: Lime! Lemonade! Cerulean! (I think?)
        1. The prints: The Missoni-esque stripes are lovely, but I’m especially obsessed with the mix of more “ethnic” prints with architectural color-blocking.
        1. The open shoulders: I’m sorry, but who doesn’t have gorgeous shoulders? This trend is something I can get behind because it would flatter everyone.

That, my friends, is as “fashion talk-y” as I am going to get today. Click onward to see a bunch of the looks from the BCBG Spring/Summer 2012 runway show!

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Take It To The Max

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 9, 2011 //

Let me tell you a secret: sometimes, when I am feeling supremely lazy, I will wear a maxi dress all day long and then sleep in it that night. I mean, a maxi dress is essentially just a nice-ish looking nightgown, so can you blame me? Well, one maxi dress I won’t be wearing to bed this spring is this slightly dressier version from Gap. Available exclusively online, I love the subtle grey and cream print, racer back, and sexy keyhole in the front. Perfect worn with simple flats during the day and colorful wedges at night, throwing on a fitted denim jacket to keep warm. I’ll figure out my PJ situation later.

[$89.95 Gap]

Designer-Inspired Stacked Heels At A Pauper’s Price

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 3, 2011 //

Take a good look at this shoe. It is reminiscent of a number of different designer heels currently being featured in magazines and sold at expensive retailers like Bloomingdale’s and Shopbop. Amazingly, however, these stacked heeled sandals — which would look so cute with everything from skinny jeans to a floaty sundress — are from Target’s Mossimo brand and cost less than a hardcover book, a sushi dinner, and a date night at the movies. They are so cute and affordable that not buying them would be kind of silly. And you’re not silly are you? No. No you’re not. We’re not either. We’ll take one in each color.

[$24.99 Target]

Style Stealer: Eva Longoria’s Monochromatic Cool

Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 17, 2011 //

In some ways, Eva Longoria’s outfit is nothing to crow about. The color palette is almost dishwater-y, to be honest, yet somehow it’s still effortlessly chic. On the off chance that it wouldn’t look so great on a mere mortal, here’s how to get the look far more affordably… Keep reading »

Style Stealer: Reese Witherspoon’s Denim Jumper & Cork Wedges

Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 16, 2011 //

So, you may not be a newly married movie star with the bones to drop on $700 Chloe wedges, but dammit, you can at least sort of look like it. How to get Reese Witherspoon’s sweet all-American look, after the jump! Keep reading »

And The Prize Goes To … The Best Spring Style Resolutions!

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 11, 2011 //

Last Friday, I psyched you guys up for spring with the prospect of owning this fun, flirty, and floral dress from French Connection. I asked you to share your spring style resolutions — the 10 best answers would win this happy little frock. You made it really, really hard to choose. I wish I had a cloning machine so I could give each of you one, but, alas, I sucked at science in school. After the jump, the 10 winners and their awesome answers. And thank you all for sharing! Keep reading »

Win This! The Perfect French Connection Dress For Spring

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 4, 2011 //

Just look at this French Connection dress. With its floral pattern and bright color, it’s literally giving the middle finger to dreary, overcast cold temperatures. And a few lucky readers will be able to join the frock in its defiance of winter and anticipation of warmer weather because we’re giving away 10!

WIN THIS! Tell us in the comments what your spring style resolution is — the 10 most creative and thought-provoking answers will walk away with French Connection’s Lilly Lace Dress. Enter by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. We’ll pick our favorite response and announce the winner Friday, March 11. You must live in the U.S. or Canada to win. (Read the official rules here.) Good luck!

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Crave: Lulu’s Pleated Dress

Leonora EpsteinApril 30, 2009 //

This might be the perfect spring dress. The bright turquoise is fun and casual, and the interesting pleat detail fancifies the frock for cocktail parties. The origami bodice is supported by interior boning, which is great for bigger-chested ladies who know that strapless bras don’t always do the trick. As an added plus, the sash at the waist adds a body-flattering detail. While this ladylike strapless number looks like the type of high-end fashion Scarlett Johansson would sport on the red carpet, we couldn’t be more stoked about the price: $47. [$47, LuLu's] Keep reading »