Candela Fall 2013 Review: Fashion On The Prairie

Fashion on the prairie; Candela's fall 2013 collection took its 1920's woman on a field trip through the wilderness. Typical grungy pieces - denim shirts, oversized sweaters, and black leather jackets- were given the western treatment when adorned with countless fringes and lace accents. Everyday pieces were paired with short, sparkly flapper-style skirts and lace midis and maxis. I really take note when a collection invents a new styling idea, and Candela did just that. Shiny, beautiful bejeweled headbands and brooches were placed on top of casual beanie hats- I definitely want to try this at home!

Trend wise, the collection was spot on. The fall 2013 collections have been sprinkled with hints of glitter and glamour, and sheer skirts have been popular on the runways. My favorite look was the long pink satin gown paired with a white beanie- quite a showstopper.

New York Fashion Week!

My bags are packed, my clothes are picked out, and I'm on my way to New York Fashion Week! This NYFW is especially important to me because it will be my fifth and last one. With college in the fall (I'm hoping to go to school out west), I won't be here for next season's collections. I really hope I can appreciate every experience this week, and I hope I can be grateful for all the awesome NYW adventures I've been able to have over the past few years. It's been a dream come true to be a teenage fashion week reporter! I have dozens of show invites this season, and I'm stoked to see some amazing clothes. Be sure to follow my NEW instagram, @TheGirlInTheCheckScarf, like my facebook page, and follow me on twitter (@ThePoshKid) for updates! Happy Fashion Week!

 

Fashion Week Outfit, Feat. Qi Cashmere and Craft & Culture

With February's New York Fashion Week just around the corner, I thought I would show you my favorite outfit from last fashion week. I was lucky enough to work with two amazing brands to pull the outfit together (Qi Cashmere and Craft & Culture), and the result was one really excited me. Check it out!

The sweater from Qi Cashmere is beautiful. The material is lightweight but very warm, and the knit and fit are perfect. It's great for dressing up or hanging out in a pair of jeans in, and it's something I'll be able to wear for many seasons to come.

The amazing necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece by designer Meghann Sommer. I saw it online and I wanted it instantly. What it didn't expect was that it would weigh a ton (it has a leather strap that goes around your neck instead of a chain), but getting to wear something so special was worth it!  I love statement pieces, and the ones Meghann makes are incredible. I really hope to buy some of her pieces one day.

The lip color I used is really cool product from OCC Cosmetics called Lip Tar. I love it because it can be applied as light or as heavy as you want, and it wears for a long time. The product comes in the tiniest little tube, but it lasts for months because very light application is encouraged. The rusty red color I used is called Starling. 

Craft & Culture also let me borrow this beautifully simple necklace from designer Fail to wear. It's such a sweet little piece! It's so comfortable that you forget you're wearing it. 

And, of course, bloopers. 

Review: Noon By Noor Spring 2013

"Ah, I love a good Kell Cutrone sighting." I thought as I settled into my seat at the Noon By Noor show, however, my thought was quickly interrupted by throngs of photographers dashing past me to grab a shot of Nicky Hilton and Olivia Palermo.  

I really enjoyed the collection, with its watermelon, green, beige, golds, metallic coppers, bright pink, orange, nudes, and green tones all living together in harmony. The color and texture combinations within the collection were exciting: super glamorous ball gowns had neon appliques, and a pink blazer had neon pink feathers adorning the shoulders. Despite these fresh pops of color, many of the looks remained very classic and sophisticated. My favorite pieces were their marvelous wide-leg pants that came an an array of prints and colors, a sleek neutral jumpsuit, and their many simple orange dresses with expert draping.

My favorite print was the blown-up florals that were seen on the first look and on a few shorts and jumpsuits- having such a large print made the idea of floral seem more art-y than cutesy.
The cuts in the collection were very feminine and flowy-but-fitted, rather than being baggy. Safari-style shirts, gowns, and even suits shared a relaxed, chill vibe. T-shirts and tank tops were styled with full-length skirts with high slits. The effect was very day-meets-night.

If you're wondering about the name, Noon by Noor comes from the Arabic letter for 'N', which is pronounced as 'noon', and Noor is the middle name of the line's Bahraini founder, Shaikha Noon Al Khalifa.

photos from zimbio.com

What We Pretend Fashion Week Looks Like...

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I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciated these photos by the amazing Kris. Fashion Week isn't all dreamy photos with perfect light and candid shots (even if that's what the internet portrays it as). Often, it's a madhouse of pushy photographers running around shooting the over-styled fashion elite. Lincon Center during NYFW is exactly that! I'm so glad that she chose to humorously show you what's really going on behind the shot.
P.S. I'm so glad she decided to show is the Anna Dello Russo mobs!