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Alexis Mabille Spring/Summer 2011

8842918478?profile=originalThat's So New YorkAlexis Mabille offers us a very luxurious and classy, yet always elegant collection this Spring/Summer 2011The main theme seems to be based on what appears to be a minimalist contrast between a pleasent light and a strong darkness, as each outfit appears to consist of only all-white and reflective shades as well as darker thunderous tones. It's like being inside a maze built of tones and contrasts, sometimes working together yet occasionally repelling each-other, mixing bo
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1 thing you can always say about Daniel Troppy is that he is scrappy, which I’ve always taken as a compliment.  I’m scrappy because I can piece meal anything together and make it look like it was planned.  Case in point this beautiful brown linen Lafayette 148 New York button up shirt / jacket…   This Lafayette 148 could have been sold as a blouse but it’s so lightweight it could be used as a jacket which is what I’ve done for this posting.  I’ve taken 2 of my favorite t-shirt kings: Michael St

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I just had my Anna Sui cherry popped and I can honestly say it was memorable to say the least.  I have never found anything by Anna Sui inside a thrift store until now and to find this brand new long sleeve plum color top was the best gift the GODS could have given me (for now that is) …  Everyone’s favorite Detroit born, Sui’s always been boho to the bone, but in a way that’s more glam than granola! Anna Sui started out in the 80′s and debuted on the runway in 1991.  Anna Sui said “people are

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Where The Wild Things Are

8842914099?profile=originalThat's So New YorkPlanning a summer trip to Hawaii? What about an African Safari? Even if you are planning a trip to the nearest beach, Design House MaxMara can help style your wardrobe. In the Spring/Summer 2011 Weekend Collection, bright colors, camel tones, stripes and prints are the perfect accompaniment for your summer vacation. One of the great things about this collection is the ability to mix and match. The tops are all suitable to compliment your favorite pair of denimwhite pants,
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8842917092?profile=originalThat's So New YorkSmooth, smart and trendy! These are only some of the qualities we can attribute to this season’s Dries Van Noten bags. As models walked down the runway looking extremely sleek, the bags also had their spotlight moment looking 100% appealing to the fashionista population, while being carried with sophisticated poise. The urban comfort and slick magnetism these great bags radiate is almost irresistible and certainly eye candy, with some sort of British feel to them, mixed with
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From: Benjamin Kanarek Blog

With a touch of a '60s feel in her Vidal Sassoon and Peggy Moffitt haircut, Amber Anderson Model and Actress is posing for Benjamin Kanarek in Harper's BAZAAR en Español, May 2011 presenting the major Ready-to-Wear Fashion Trends of the Spring-Summer 2011 Collections. (You can also read more about Amber Anderson: here).

Sensational Graphic Prints of Stripes and Waves from Diane Von Furstenberg, Azzedine Alaïa, Moschino, Playful Polka Dots from Moschino and Marni Scuba a

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8842916660?profile=originalThat's So New YorkSandro’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a girly dream come true. Its vintage vibe is undeniable and one of the most effortlessly classy of the season. The concept has its basis on a natural and subtle color palette, with soft hints of red and blue, complemented by bows, contrasting shirt collars, stripes & polka dots. This French label has an outstanding manner to offer a broad variety of stylish looks. The always classic focus along with a sort of minimalism realism gives
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Put Your Best Leg Forward

8842913875?profile=originalThat's So New York - We are all familiar with leggings, tights, pantyhose, and even jeggings to cover our legs for cool spring afternoons or cold winter mornings. But leg warmers have made a comeback in the recent year or so and I for one think that now is the perfect time to pick up a pair and wear them with your favorite mini skirt. You can even wear leg warmers with short shorts, two tank tops layered, and spring boots for a “I can’t decide how to dress for the weather yet” look. Leg warmers,
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Strictly Business

8858551873?profile=originalThat's So New YorkVictoria Beckham has an outstanding style resume, she began as a posh singer, then moved into being a style icon, and finally became a fashionista British designer. Having said this, we should focus on her sophistication awareness as it is absolutely undeniable that her new handbag collection has the essence of elegance and sobriety, with a trendy twist that’s too delightful not to fall for. ‘There can be beauty in simple things’, and somehow this line synthesizes the spirit

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Stella McCartney The Day the Earth Stood Still

from Benjamin Kanarek Blog  Or...The Day the Earth Stood Still

Stella McCartney has been evolving creatively at an incredibly rapid pace.  She has really come in to her own and nothing else  she has done speaks as loudly as her last Fall-Winter 2011 Collections.  I say this for my own very personal reasons.  I am always looking for  great mood board themes for up and coming photo shoot editorials.

 

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Stella McCartney Fall Winter 2011

 

Her last collection

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White Corey Lynn Calter strapless dress…

 

Ok we all know about the LBD (little black dress) but what about the LWD?  Just as much as every woman should have ample supply of LBDresses in her closet there should always be room for that perfect little white dress.  This strapless white Corey Lynn Calter dress is perfect for when your hectic lifeSTYLE has you working those crazy hours and a major event is calling your name and no time to get boggled down with this trend or that trend…just keep it simple chic and you’ll always get asked bac

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I just have 1 question and I have to get this off my chest before I expose and then I’ll continue with this FAB posting.  Why are drivers so rude today?  Don’t laugh but seriously why are drivers so damn rude today?  They cut in front of you without waving, that’s like someone cutting right in front of you in line without acknowledging your existence.  When I have to move over, I roll down my window and wave, I ALWAYS wave because that’s just saying thank you to the driver….I know it wasn’t one

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8842916074?profile=originalThat's So New YorkThis season the Italian based label ‘Les Copains’ delivers a unique, delicate and just gorgeous collection, enclosing models’ silhouettes in soft glamour, and beautifying the runway with yielding stylish brush strokes. The color palette is marvelously balanced, combining black, maroon and white stripes, creating a whole new assortment of navy mode. Wonderful knitted cardigans, amazing swimsuits and sublime capelines join forces to show us there’s a splendorous new way of dre
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The Fashion Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is all over this posting as they should be for doing their proper job.  From head to toe this ensemble has the FBI on code PINK and lock down.  The blouse in the posting is by Elie Tahari, it has cotton with spandex so anything that has some stretch to it has my vote.  Covering this gorgeous button up Tahari blouse is this 100% silk navy Halston 3 button jacket.  I can’t say any more about Halston because each time I do I just gush all over the place….

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Hermès Spring/Summer 2011

8842912871?profile=originalThat's So New YorkWhen looking at the Hermes Spring/Summer 2011 collection, we can instantly note the return of a simple, very recognizable and consistent within itself style. Unlike many Spring/Summer collections, favoring bright and gaudy colors, floral and definitely quirky prints, in this collection Hermes propose only few colors ranging from brown suede, white dirt, black and beige. The clothes are characterized by simple and classic cuts, the jackets are stylish and suitable for any occ
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Every woman needs a fabulous polka dot skirt and if you can get your hands on lets say a good old English luxury brand like Jaeger then please do so….  This posting has old world England meeting new world Italy and the results are smashing.  From top to bottom this posting is STYLISH, lets start with the black linen short sleeve jacket by Marella. Marella was set up in 1976 as 1 of the Max Mara Group; over the years it has developed into an authentic collection able to meet the needs of an inte

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You have no idea just how much I long for Italy, if I could spend half the year there I think I would… To me everything about this country is romantic and STYLISH just look at both of these Italian brands Max Mara & Moschino (M&M)…. Max Mara is a model and reference point for Italian and international pret-a-porter; the passion and determination of the founder has been enthusiastically seized by the new generation, continuing the innovative traditions started 50 years ago!  This sexy light weig

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Think Pink To Make The Boys Wink

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I’ve had a vendetta against pink ever since I had a crush on the colour in my teens. I was head over heels for hot pink and decided to paint everything in my bedroom in the shocking shade, and I mean everything, from the walls to my furniture. Not even the television was immune as I pimped up the modest black box by smearing it in pink paint. The bedspread was, you guessed it, pink decked out with pink cushions in the shape of huge lips and other inflatable pink accessories - the room was so bri

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