Outfits Not Just Clothes

I'm sorry with this post title I couldn't help myself... But in truth white, cream, ivory, beige--all neutrals across the board are emerging as a new and fresh spring trend this year.  Or, in other words it's the latest take on minimalism, which never really stops being stylish, but goes through iterations year after year.  In other, other words "Keep Calm and Neutral On" Christophe Lemaire   This looks has a military-esque style going on (another big trend this season) with it's bomber-like jack and overall sense of utility.  Dior  Here's a boho take on this year's minimalism, with a loose silhouette and embroidery for a light and airy feel--very spring indeed!  The Row Exaggerated shapes from the Olsen Twins' label with some sex appeal in the plunging neckline.  Zero + Maria Cornejo   This version of minimalism takes and architectural bent with angled hems for separates.  Celine Here we hav...

In lieu of outfit posts over the next few days I'll be looking at trends for this coming spring, which is apparently only 18 days away , even though it feels like I'll never be able to leave the house without tights under my clothes every again!   But enough of the dreary weather talk, let's instead check out the upcoming fringe phenomena that's about to break! Fringe, in some form or other, cropped up across the collections last fall. At Celine , fringe met minimalism, which in theory is kind of an oxymoron, but gives texture and volume to structured silhouettes in monotones.    Giambattista Valli   had a swinging 60's vibe to his fringes on cocktail dresses.  Proenza Schouler featured fringe on eveningwear When I hear fringe I think of more western, boho styles like these: Free People Saint Laurent But it looks like fringe is getting a bit edgy and showing up in unexpected places... But don't feel like this tr...

Spring 2013 Fashion Weeks are in full gear, but I wanted to take a moment and contemplate the Fall 2012 collections from back in February since we are now in Fall and I'm trying to assimilate the various high-fashion trends. (Check out my dress-over-pants attempts here and here .) One collection that really caught my eye was Celine .  A few seasons back Celine brought severe minimalism back on the scene and since then head designer Phoebe Philo has been tweaking that concept introducing new silhouettes and shapes.  Here are some of my favorite looks from the Fall 2012 showing:   For me this is all about shape and finding a balance between a slouching pant and a sleek top.     How badass is this?! Love the styling with the little Mod boots.   This makes me think I need to get a pair of crisp wool pink trousers. Also, I dig the pairing of wool with leather.     An orange/red cropped pant, you know I love it !  ...