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...

As NY Fashion Week progresses like a runaway boulder down a steep hill I've continued to peruse the collections online and wanted to share some thoughts. Extreme Layering: Miguel Adrover put everything including a life-saver in his collection.  This is his first show in almost a decade and I'm wondering if he was just a bit too enthusiastic.  However, I've been seeing some intense layering in other collections as well. Rag & Bone Now, while I am intrigued by the idea of a skirt over skirt as seen at TSE , I don't think I can get on board with pants over skirt.  It veers toward clunky as opposed to warm elegance.  Jcrew also showed this past week and averaged at least three layers with many of the looks.  Layers upon layers may seem like a new idea, but Marc Jacobs did it back in 2006: I think multiple layers comes around every time people start feeling a bit uncertain, (like in election years) and the need to wrap up and feel safe, whic...