Print and Pattern: Mary Katrantzou & Diane Von Furstenbeg

The combination of unique vivid shapes full of color can redefine an outfit. In my opinion the two best designers at exploring print and pattern are Mary Katrantzou & Diane Von Furstenberg.  Each has a unique way of dressing the body with prints, developing new artworks to be transferred to fabric and then cut into garments.  They have trademarks that define their looks, each is distinctly unique and vibrant.

This Fall Mary Katrantzou made a new name for herself by creating groundbreaking digital prints and artworks for her Fall 2012 collection. Because of her ability to transform everyday objects into works of art on fabric she has been featured in every fashion publication concerning the season.  She has truly redefined the digital age of printing in fashion by exploring its every option & taking advantage of the vivid detail that technology allows.

“I wanted to use waves of color in this collection—but taken from things you use in everyday life,” said Mary Katrantzou

"For this season Katrantzou has been orchestrating the third of her surreal fantasias about domestic surroundings. In her computer—she’s the Leonardo of Photoshop—Katrantzou set out on a color-coded regimentation of cutlery, coat hangers, old-fashioned typewriters, telephone dials, ceramic taps, as well as the contents of desks, which sent her off (hence the pens and pencils)." Sarah Mower

  

More of a legend than a rising and evolving star is Diane Von Furstenberg, the queen of print and color since the mid 70's.  She has had a constant success for color combination, luxurious materials, and discovering and evoking the essence of beauty in the women she dresses.  An advocate of several philanthropic groups including Vital Voices, and an author of several books, she is a well rounded women who will continue to enhance our world with pattern and perfection.

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2008

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Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2009. 

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Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 

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Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 

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Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 

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Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 

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Diane is married to Barry Diller. She has two children, Alexander and Tatiana, and three grandchildren. With all of her successes, Diane happily maintains, “Children are my greatest creation.” DVF.com

Color of the Month: Emerald GREEN

On this the 31st of March I want to unveil what I believed to be the pop color of the month.  With March always being a month full of color with the transition into Spring, it wasn't easy to narrow it down.  Bright orange, canary yellow, and fusia pink were found all over the stores, but with St. Patty's day and the marketing, fashion, and fun that goes with it I have chosen Emerald Green as the color of March.

Lanvin Tweed Top and Skirt

Available at Neiman Marcus

Ralph Lauren

Suede Wrap Bracelet, Green

Available a Neiman Marcus

Gucci Pleated Colorblock DressAvailable a Neiman Marcus

Proenza Shoeler Tote
Available at Barney's New York


Can't wait to share April's color, but until then, dress it up with Green!

Prom Season Awaits

Even though my Prom days are over, I know many of you are searching for that perfect prom dress.  BCBG MAXAZRIA is a must shop locale.... Especially with these Shimmer and shine to die for dresses!

Shop these Dresses and Accessories HERE

Goodbye Fall, Hello Spring!

It's official! With the pass of daylight savings and the change in the calendar we have made the transition from  Fall & Winter into Spring & Summer.  But before we go forward, I want to take a quick look back at some of my favorite looks from this Fall ~ Holiday season.

Alexander McQueen

Haider Ackerman 

Burberry 

Erdem

Lanvin

Balmain

Alexander McQueen

Moncler Gamme

Matthew Williams

Versace 

Alexander McQueen

Rochas

Salvator Ferragamo

Yves St Laurent

Zac Posen

Michael Kors

Photo Courtesy to Vogue.com

These looks are all amazing, stand still moments of the Fall and Holiday season. I look forward to seeing them hit stores in a few months.... Until then, I can't wait to start my Spring dressing of color, flutter and fun!  

Amazing Bridal Gown

This amazing, world record breaking, wedding gown has a train nearly two miles long!  It is the creation of a Romanian design house.  Made by ten seamstresses over one hundred days.  Made with imported French silk and Italian taffeta the materials for this dress cost around $7300. The model was transported by air balloon over the Netherlands, the country that previously held the record for longest train.

Facts and photos courtesy to http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/bridal-gown-breaks-world-record-173700949.html

Louis Vuitton Fall 2012

"A real vintage locomotive rolled into the “station,” pulling a carriage of behatted young ladies, attired as if they might have started their journey circa 1912. As they alighted on the “platform,” each was met by her own smartly liveried porter—a multiple bag-carrying presence haughtily ignored by the traveler he was serving." - Sarah Mower

Marc Jacobs truly took us on a journey with this show.  Teetering on the line of costume, these clothes played it perfectly to our satisfactions.  We are able to see innovation and true inspiration   The models become women of the aristocracy, walking with their concierge into the Grand Hotel.  These women are coveted, conspicuous, sensuous, and luxurious.  I love the perfectly placed feathers on each cockeyed, deep brimmed hat.  The mid calf skirts with long jackets are completely femme de 1910, but still have a hint of androgyny, and with all that lurex shine it brings this vintage look into today's and tomorrow's world.  This show combined with Prada's divine presentation proves that this pre World War I look will be rebuilt, redesigned, and refit for everyone, and I can't wait!

This aristocratic themed show was set at a courtyard of the Louvre where travelers to the show pulled out their vintage Louis Vuitton luggage and suits to journey across the seas. 

Photo courtesy to Vogue.com

See the entire collection!

SPRING EMERGING TRENDS:::TOP 10

Courtesy to Elle Magazine, check out these TOP 10 Spring Trends.  Which is your favorite?!

I have been looking forward to this Spring season for months, I love the pops of color and the distinct trends for every personality.  I am in love with The Princess Diaries, it is completely my true style::: girly with a little bit of daring flare.  I can completely see myself sporting Faded Glory around the office and even Digital Age for those edgy evenings out to turn heads.  The peplum has been creeping up slowly and I believe it will hit the market full force in these coming months::: It is going to be great to see women wearing this completely feminine Dior trademark.  :::I want to know which styles you will be trending this Spring::: Make sure to comment what your favorite look is below!

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