Monthly Archives: September 2011

NYFW SS12 – Honorable Mentions

I loved these shows tremendously, however I don’t feel that they are as wearable as my absolute favorites in the previous post. There are even MORE pastels though – which might explain why i feel they aren’t as wearable. I often am drawn more toward black and earthy colors OR brights. This pastel obsession is new to me!

The floral dresses at Philosophy are exquisite and the layering at Ralph Lauren is perfection! Though I don’t know if I can pull off ruffles or that much Easter egg inspired color. Alice & Olivia almost nails it, but I think I would have liked a bit more PUNCH with the color story. Like I’ve already said, pastels are scary – even if I AM completely drawn to it!

Ralph Lauren

Philosophy

Preen

Oscar de la Renta

Alice & Olivia

-Graceface

NYFW SS12 – Lovelies List

Obsessive much? Yes I looked at each and every runway show posted on Style.com as they went up daily. These are the best of the best! I’m seeing a pattern that I sort of didn’t expect – sure, I like vintage shapes and color stories – but pastels??? Who knew I would be so attracted to so many pastels. Also, I found myself drawn less to dark edgy looks than I used to be. I don’t know if this is all spurned by my maternal instincts taking over, or if my tastes are just fluidly changing. But I like it!

Karen Walker

Milly

Steven Alan

NAMH

Jill Stuart

Gary Graham

Jill Sander

Jill Sander is my hero.

-Graceface