NYFW 2

Charlotte Ronson

With a presentation format, Charlotte Ronson's collection was full of tweeds and prints inspired by the English schoolgirl meets mod tomboy. The looks came off very sharp and polished, with cropped turtlenecks and A-line minis. I enjoyed the earthy tones and smart silhouettes.

Costello Tagliapietra

Costello Tagliapietra is different from the aesthetic that I'm normally drawn to. However this collection, with its clingy fabrics and messy-chic up-dos, was immensely appealing to me. The looks were very  quirky and granny chic, with its modest silhouettes, obi belts, and thick knits. I found the collection to be oddly refreshing with its eccentric touch.

Kate Spade New York

Am I the only one thinking of Homer Simpson and his infamous donuts here? All jokes aside, despite the obvious 80's influence in this collection, the silhouettes stayed clean and polished to showcase the statement prints.  The collection was cute, quirky, and fun – the epitome of the chic New York girl  with a wicked sense of humor and ready to have a good time.

Lyn Devon

Here's a collection of luxurious, polished garments with an air of New England chic. The models donned richly wavy locks and sensible shoes in each look. The ankle-skimming trousers, in both a high-waisted cut and bold floral print, burgundy tones, and thick wools struck a balance between luxuriousness and wearability.

Nicole Miller

To me, this collection screams Erin Wasson. The looks consist of sheer fabrics, luxe furs, tight (leather?) trousers, wide-brimmed hats, and buckled boots. The collection emotes immense nonchalance and rock 'n' roll chic.

Pierre Balmain

Balmain's getting rebellious this fall, and I guess the fishnet stockings are making a comeback. With approachable silhouettes and polished, slicked back hair, this collection has a little something for everyone.

Rachel Comey

Donning boyish haircuts and mysterious sunglasses, the models strutting down the runway gave off a minxish air at Rachel Comey. There was a definite menswear influence in this collection as the looks gradually transitions from masculine to feminine. My favorite look was comprised of a printed blue skirt, a dark sweater with oversized printed flowers, and slouchy boots.

Rag and Bone

Minimalist, clean, and chic. The classic houndstooth print was blown up to bold proportions and showcased on oversized sweaters paired with sexy sheer thigh highs. According to style.com, this season's Rag & Bone silhouette was a very abbreviated hemline, elaborated throughout the show by fitted and flared miniskirts and graphic A-line dresses.

Rebecca Minkoff

The combination of textures and patterns is stunning... STUNNING. I'm going out on a limb and saying that this is my favorite collection so far. My three favorite adjectives to describe NYFW for F/W 2013 is: luxe, chic, and urban. The contrast of textures between the use of leather, fur, tweed, wool, and knits strikes a note of perfection (topped off with a beanie!).

That leather mini dress is my favorite. It's everything.

Suno

Suno showcased a lot of bold, allover prints and ethnic silhouettes in this collection. The make-up and hair was very simplistic and minimalist to focus the attention on the looks. The palette was entirely made up of strong prints that really popped against the minimal setting. 

Yigal Azrouël

The entire collection has an air of sexy eerie-ness with a ghostly quality. The silhouettes were very architectural and structural. In addition, the high side slit made a statement on the runway of Yigal Azrouël. My favorite look was the leather peplum dress topped off with a soft fur stole.

NYFW 1

BCBG Max Azria

It's no secret that I'm a sucker for beanies and easy, slouchy pieces. The mix of slouchy beanies with flimsy chiffon garments and luxe furs on statement outerwear gave off the feel of gypsy meets urban street chic. The inspiration behind this fall collection was drawn from Istanbul and Phil Frost's gritty contemporary art. As noted on style.com, Lubov Azria said, "We wanted to take something that was centuries old and combine it with something modern."

Jason Wu

Ever since Michelle Obama donned Jason Wu for the first (and second) inauguration, the designer has blown up on the fashion scene, particularly with the launch of his new line Miss Wu and his collaborations with Target. While being known for his feminine, polished looks, this collection had a definite edge with the strong shoulders, nipped waistlines, and sheer fabrics. It emoted the feel of a strong woman rocking some serious fashion and taking a few risks.

Timo Weiland

Not the biggest fan of some of his wallpaper jacquard looks, but all in all, I always love a mix of plaids and sheer and a done-up collar. According to style.com, designers Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein said that they had been inspired by English Tudor houses, with the imagery of hip East London girls heading to the country for the weekend.

Erin Fetherston

I've always been a fan of Erin Fetherston's collections of feminine frocks with a touch of sweetness and glam. With the floral crowns and pairing of sweet dresses with opaque black tights, this collection had me thinking of Bonnie of Flashes of Style in the fall. The mix of sweet and edgy with those bow-adorned gloves and tousled hair is quite appealing. My favorite look was the luxe black gown paired with a metallic sort of parka topped with a floral crown. The unlikely pairings just make this look so very right.

10 Crosby Derek Lam

Chunky knits and slouchy pieces... I'm a complete sucker for weekend-type knits in nude tones and rich neutrals. The patterned boots and pointed patent loafers make such a statement against the pairing of masculine tailored overcoats over the knits and delicate, sheer dresses. In my opinion, this collection is the perfect mix of femininity and masculinity. I'm dying over those chiffon frocks and open back knits.

Creatures of the Wind

Known for their folk-ish, punk aesthetic, this season's Creatures of the Wind collection was made up of polyester film and vinyl in masculine silhouettes, boyish cuts, and drop-waist silhouettes. The looks definitely popped against the red catwalk, particularly the funky colored prints.

Tadashi Shoji

Volume and Russia. Those were the two hallmarks of this Tadashi Shoji collection. The silhouettes were inspired by Russian dresses and the robes of Russian Orthodox priests. The lace overlays on many of the gowns was gorgeous, giving off a subtle air of refinement and elegance.

Moto Chic

Free People vegan leather jacket, Forever 21 blouse (similar), BDG mid-rise twig denim, Jeffrey Campbell Tardys

This. Vegan. Leather. Jacket. I think I'm in love. This jacket was a Christmas gift from my parents and I absolutely adore it. 

My latest shoe obsession is this pair of Jeffrey Campbell maroon Tardys (purchased for a steal on Nasty Gal during their Black Friday sale). They're definitely a "man repeller" shoe. In general, guys don't understand the awesome-ness of these ass-kicking shoes, but I adore them. To be honest, fashion was never a means to please men anyway. In my eyes, fashion is a form of expression aimed to please the wearer – not the observers.

Lastly, I apologize for my long absence from the blog. I've been immensely bogged down by my internship, work, and school LIFE. But I'm getting back into the groove of things and getting better at this balancing act.