NYFW 2011 Marchesa Presentation

The Marchesa Spring 2011 collection was a journey through texture and shape. Hand painted silk, origami-like structures, elaborate embroidery and insane amounts of meticulously draped lace. Models stood stoically on platforms while editors, celebs, and the upwardly trendy were ushered through the Marchesa maze...mouths agape...ogling and drooling over the ornate detail and unique craftsmanship.

That's all I can say about it...take a look for yourself...

 

 

And then my camera died...the following pics are with my camera phone. Not bad Verizon, not bad...

I have no more words - only a deep appreciation for Marchesa's achievement of  a nearly impossible task: dissolving the line between fashion and pure art.

3snaps to Marchesa.

NYFW 2011 Alice + Olivia Presentation

Last night I ventured all the way to the west side of Manhattan to witness the glory that was the S2011 Alice + Olivia presentation for New York Fashion Week. According to the release, the collection was inspired by the 'individual'. It was flirty, it was rock n roll, it was a perfectly classic combination of old school East Village bohemian meets 70's UK mod. The plush gold drapery served as a flawless backdrop to the Grecian dresses, all-feather vests and skirts, animal prints, sequin and beaded minis, and printed manicures.

Last minute makeup touch-ups before the crowd is let in

Animal print...YES PLEASE

  

  

  

  

  

 

And of course...the celebs....

Moby

 

Denise Richards

Nina Garcia from Project Runway

Nikki Hilton

Katrina Bowden, Cerie from 30 Rock

Elisabeth Moss, Peggy from Mad Men

Blogger Tavi Gevinson with Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet

 

What I love about presentations versus runway shows, is that one really has the opportunity to get in there, capture the details...and of course, talk to the models. 

HELLLOOOO?? Are you seeing this outfit??

 Oh! And allow me to mention the SHOES! This was Alice + Olivia's debut presentation for its new line of footwear - will be in stores in February.

I want it all. From the nails all the way down to the shoes. Alice + Olivia, y'all. 

Happy Shopping.

NYFW 2011 - Monique Lhuillier Runway Show

"This Collection came to me in a dream...

A beautiful girl running through a lush garden. Her very own Garden of Eden.

Beautiful flowering trees in watercolor hues.

Red Apple dresses and the temptation of the snake,

Seen in a subtle reptile pattern in flowing chiffons.

Lots of shimmer from the glistening sun on dewy surfaces.

Ombres in blues and greens, pale pinks dominate.

I don't want to wake up, I'm in a state of Euphoria!!"

This charming fairytale was printed on the cover of Monique Lhuillier's show program - and the dream was, without a doubt, reflected in the collection. It was ethereal, it was feminine, it was elegant, playful and inviting. Below are some of my favorite pieces.

The photog pit - mad chaos

Rumi Neely of Fashiontoast, the first fashion blog I ever read

Stunning gold gown angle 1

Stunning gold gown angle 2

Final walk

There you have it. One dress for each girl's alter ego as a magical fairy princess...meets Madison Avenue goddess...meets Oscar winner, all at once.

Photos of entire collection will probably be available on style.com tomorrow.

Happy shopping.

Let's talk about THIS, baby...

Today I was watching Good Hair, that Chris Rock documentary, and he was interviewing Salt n Pepa. It made me remember how much I used to LOOOOOOVE Salt n Pepa, so I started googling some images.

I stumbled across this photo:

...and I'm like ohmygoodness, Sandra Denton's (aka Pepa) hair looks very familiar. Hmmmmm...

Oh hey Rihanna (aka style biter). I knew I'd seen that somewhere before! Let's take one more look at each:

Do you get my title reference now? HA. That's all.
Oh wait, no it's not. I did it too kinda only not as cool.

3snaps to Pepa.