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.

The Coolest Skirts Ever (Alice Temperley Spring 2013)

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I'm obsessed with these striped sheer skirts from Alice Temperley's Spring 2013 collection. They took my breath away when I first saw them! I love that something so light and precious can be pared with a sweater. It's a a great styling trend to take note of for spring. 

Editorial: The Chic Bystander

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I'm crazy about these simple, stunning photos from L'Officiel Turkey. The lighting and basic styling are a real palate cleansor!

7 Beautiful, Minimalist Wedding Dresses.

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I'm crazy in love with this spread. I'm not the kind of girl who has a wedding scrapbook and already knows exactly what she's wearing, but it's something I think about sometimes. What the heck will I wear when I get married?! My style is really minimalist, I hate showing a lot of skin, and tulle and bows give me a headache. That's exactly why I'm so grateful for this editorial. The dresses are flawless, sophisticated, modern, modest, and simple. I'd wear the dress in the second to last photo in a heartbeat.

Have an amazing weekend, Lovelies!

 

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.

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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!