New York Fashion Week 2012: Part Two

Preen
The collection portrayed a confident, polished woman rocking bold prints and colors; looks are very accessible.

Proenza Schouler
Talk about new silhouettes! Very much inspired by the orient, particularly karate and kimonos.

Rebecca Minkoff
In my mind, Rebecca Minkoff can never do wrong. Her clothes are easy to translate into daily wear while always coming off as chic and effortless. The Rebecca Minkoff woman exudes assertive femininity.

Rebecca Taylor
Moody, dark, and romantic with a heavy mixing of fabrics. I was especially taken with the velvet trousers, loose sheer leggings, ankle strap heels, and chunky knits.

Phillip Lim
A new twist on minimalism. The layered sweaters are a particular favorite of mine.

Prabal Gurung
A journey from hell to heaven.

Theyskens' Theory
Oversized blazers, sheer, lots of leg, and metallic tweed = chic.

Band of Outsiders

Cowboy meets Native American meets little house on the prairie.

Carlos Miele

Thoroughly embracing the gaucho/cowgirl inspiration!

Tory Burch

Jewel tones, 3-D prints, and more metallics. Tory Burch was inspired by the movie In the Mood for Love, inspiring her to create a collection based on the prim, proper girl who falls for the wrong man in a hotel.

Vivienne Tam

Called the "Shangri-La Remix", Tam's collection combined Himalayan textiles and shaggy furs. The use of prints were eye-catching and interesting.