Misha Nonoo Pre-Fall 2013

The fantastic Misha Nonoo (one of my favorite emerging designers - I attended her NYFW show and wrote about it here) just released a gorgeous collection for pre-fall 2013. I've always been in love with Misha's sophisticated-but-oh-so-cute party dresses, and I died a little when I saw that she made a few black ones for pre-fall. I can't wait to see her fall 2013 collection during fashion week!

Check out the collection....

all images via style.com

Outfit Post With Brooklyn Industries!

I had so much fun shooting these pictures with my good friend Randi! The lovely people at Brooklyn Industries were kind enough to let me test-drive their Devon blouse. My style is typically much more edgy (for proof of this fact, see here), so it was really nice to give softer colors and silhouettes a try. The blouse was beautifully made, and I loved all the pleating! I decided to throw a printed silk T-shirt under the blouse to keep it modest.

Again, big thanks to Brooklyn Industries! You can find the Owen Blouse here. Also, be sure to check out my friend Randi's work!

Have a great weekend, and make sure you enter our giveaway!!!

Nonoo By Misha Nonoo Spring 2013 Presentation

This middle look is my favorite from the collection. The colors blend so perfectly. (and who doesn't love a good mint blazer?)

I loved the Nonoo presentation. Misha Nonoo is definitely one to watch! Her collection was perfectly on trend, featuring incredibly fun and quirky prints (that still managed to be very sane and wearable). Patterns ranged from cheeky flamingos on a full-length dress to petite stars on a blazer. Although the collection screamed ladylike, it was kept young and casual with cobalt blue drawstring pants, T-shirts, and short-but-not-tacky hem lengths.
She also did a few dresses with flouncy hemlines which were definitely a collection highlight (also, I'm biased, because I completely fell in love with them).

I also really loved her use of lace. A lot of designers this did season did lace here, there, and everywhere. But Misha's use of lace was very sophisticated, tasteful, and classic. 

For an extra shot of sportiness, the entire collection was styled with chunky white shoes (even the long ball-gown style skirts!). It was such a fun, unexpected detail! 

I loved the sheer paneling on these looks. It's a nice update to a classic idea. I'd wear the white dress on the far right in a second!

 I was a big fan of the hair and makeup. The orangey lips were perfect, and I'm really considering attempting the Frida Kahlo-inspired hair with fabric woven into the braids.

This was the first time I was able to see a collection from Misha, and I was thoroughly impressed by the expert craftsmanship and accessibility of the clothes. I’m looking forward to seeing what she does in the future! You can check out past collections on the Nonoo website.

Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2013 Review: Transformation

Being the huge fan of Bibhu Mohapatra that I am, I was practically giddy when I got an invite to the SS13 show.
For spring the designer was fascinated by the Luna Moth and the idea of evolution, rebirth and transformation. The clothes beautifully portrayed these concepts, and each piece looked as if it was fresh from a cocoon, ready to display it's beautiful colors and complex craftsmanship to the world. The models coming down the runway looked like they were from a super high-fashion sequel to Disney/Pixar's A Bug's Life movies (you have no idea how happy I am that I get to reference a Disney movie in a show review). The structure of the jackets and shoulders were greatly reminiscent of insect's hard exoskeleton. The collection also constantly featured a geometric print that resembled a cross between ornate snowflakes and butterfly wings.
Aside from all the buggy business, the collection also had some downright breathtaking ball gowns in various shades of pink and blush that were just dying to have a red carpet moment.  I really appreciated the use of so many different fabrics in each dress. It took the idea of 'color blocking' to whole new level. The best dress, in my opinion, was a bright green dress with just enough elements of soft and hard; the fabric seemed to move in every direction, and the layers of material were simply stunning. It was a showstopper, and it completely took my breath away.

Fabric mixing, gleaming appliques, sheer elements, vibrant bright blue and greens and icy powder blues and pinks were prominent in the collection. Two of my favorite looks were decorated with strips of sheer black and red fabric that was placed in a crisscross all over the dress. The effect was stunning and really delicate, almost too pretty to touch. 

My Favorite Wedding Dress

I'm not the kind of girl who obsesses over her wedding. That's never been me. I don't tack photos of white dresses to my wall or save wedding ideas, but every now and then I come across something wedding-related that just makes me say "Okay. I will have this at my wedding." I found shots of this wedding earlier last week and I have been in love with this dress ever since. The 1950's silhouette is stunning, and lace on the top part of the dress is perfect. If this was in another color, I would wear it to prom! Heck, I would wear it to prom even if it was white. It's that pretty.

Via Ruffled Blog

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Viktor & Rolf... Oh, How I Love You.

The amount of handwork and detail that goes into a Viktor and Rolf collection never ceases to amaze me. Just stunning creations. I love how they played with the multiple cuffs. 


all images via style.com

Perfection: Ashley Smith

I feel like there are certain things in fashion that tend to grow on you. Would you believe that I hated the camel trend last fall? Now I'm camel's no.1 advocate. I felt the same way with Ashley Smith. After seeing her work and how naturally she can model, I believe she's one of my new favorite girls.
I positively love her in this shot! From the floral clothes, the perfect lip color, the blue background, it's a fantastic shot!


photo via Fashion Copious

Oh So Lovely

These Roland Mouret dresses are just too gorgeous! They remind me of strokes from a paintbrush.