With “feminiman” Andrej Pejic and transsexual model Lea T (shown with Kate Moss on the front cover of Love Magazine) at the top of androgynous models who worked it on the catwalk for A/W 11/12 runways, people were bound to take note of what was around the corner. Its always been “cool” to have something that looks like it was borrowed for your boyfriend/dad/grandad, such as boyfriend jeans, grandad cardie, but this year all the coolest and bravest girls will be picking everything from blazers to the smallest accessory from a guys wardrobe.

We all knew that the electric tones were coming back, especially after these few dry years.  Now we see designers left and right falling in line with this trend.  Both Celine and Preen chose to accent a masculine suit look, with a feminine touch.  And here she is: The Pink Bottom Girl!

Celine

Preen

Head gear is a big subject, especially for the summer days, whether on a remote island somewhere  or trudging through the city from cab to office, finding any escape from the heat is necessary.  While Kim Kardashian flaunts her floppy hat, there are other options emerging in the world of runway.  The visor was a major statement for designers like Givenchy and Balenciaga.  It was a modern twist on some of the ethnic/ eastern european tones in the collection.  This is not your traditional fanny pack wearing, tourist in a hawaiian print shirt from Arkansas.

Givenchy

Balenciaga

Long hems, irridescent pops of color, turbans, and peg leg suits are just a few ways I would describe Missonis’ Resort collection.  It is a breath of fresh air as we transition from a minimal state in fashion, where color was non-existent and so much focus was put on structure and volume.  This collection is taking it back to the basics, back to femininity, and really where women want to go.  The ability to be vibrant and stand out in the crowd.

Over the last few seasons we have been drowned and subdued with an abundance of minimal trends and silhouettes, taking away all the frills and glitters.  Not everything that glitters is gold.  Gold must be refined and processed over time.  Post drought, we see small examples of bling coming back, in the colors used and the embellishments.  These details are still being done in a careful and tasteful matter, over fabrics that are sheer and light.  It won’t be too long until we see it come back in full swing.

Give us BLING!

I guess we were on point with the Bisected trend that had been contemplated for over a year.  Check out the link to our post from 2010.

Chanel Resort 2011-2012 was right on target with the trend.  It is translated in a very easy breezy way, a bit different from what we had originally seen in Alexis Mabille couture 2011 collection.  And what an accent with the ash blonde hair and smokey eyes?

Chanel Resort 2011-2012

Everyone seems to be getting a bit patriotic as we are approaching both our Memorial Day and Independence day celebrations.  Summer swag features nothing but:

Lets take a trip down memory lane:

Dick: Michelle Williams/ Kristen Dunst

MK & A Olsen have been more than style icons for many!  This photo captures the trueness of todays style in such a simple way.  Although, I am almost positive that they may have rolled out of their beds and thrown on this swag.  Sometimes style is in fact effortless, if you really have it.

Rag dolls were being thrown all over the floor for this f/w, from A detacher to Dennis Basso.

Traditionally, sheer is a fabric that is sensual.  It gives an image of the woman’s body as through a screen- slight hints.

Not the case for this spread that is featured in V magazine.  This look is sexy in a powerful way without the illusion of delicate weakness.  From her stance and the form of her body, she is everything but delicate.

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