Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka
A Handfull of Stars

The Collection

Twinkling embellishments and stardust beading were a big part of the Badgley Mischka story. The reason for all the shiny finery, James Mischka revealed a few days before the show, was that he and design partner Mark Badgley (like a clutch of other designers this season) had been stargazing. Literally: They were poring over images captured by the Hubble telescope. "There's a galaxy feeling to our beading," Mischka remarked. Indeed, a short V-neck tank dress covered entirely with densely clustered gemstones had a river of citron running down the front and back like the Milky Way.

Inspiration
The Galaxy

Marc by Marc Jobs

MARC JACOBS

What Reminds of the Empire

THE COLLECTION

Whoever does Marc Jacobs' research for him is a genius, with an ability to nail a mood that is pure gold. The new Marc by Marc Jacobs collection perfectly captured the moment when stylish boys and girls were picking up Iron Curtain army surplus after the Wall came down. The khaki melton coat with the red trim? The black fur hat? The big wool coat, patched and roughly belted as a dress? It was all spookily close to the source, which was kind of in keeping with the theme of Jacobs' signature show on Monday night: There's no place like home. In that case, "home" was a serene, almost dreamlike reminder of timelessness and enduring value. Here, it was a distillation of the thrift-shop spirit that has shaped the Marc by Marc collection from day one. Not just the surplus, but a strapless tartan prom dress (with petticoat) for the girls and washed-out black felt cargo pants with matching jacket for the boys.

By Tim Blancks for Vogue USA

Inspiration:

China afther II Mundial War 1949.

Tao Dictactorial Arriving

CAROLINA HERRERA

Welcome to the Paradise

THE COLLECTION

FALL 2010. NY

The drawing rooms of the Upper East Side that inspired Herrera's Spring show have been replaced by the wide-open spaces of the countryside. But don't think the designer has skimped on the luxury or the embellishments. Trading in painterly florals for a bird print embroidered with marabou feathers, and polka dots for windowpane plaids, she focused primarily on separates: dramatic capes over matching jackets and long, slim pants; cashmere vests layered over printed chiffon blouses and riding pants. A robust tweed overlaid with multicolored organza turned up on a double-breasted vest and a long coat with an exuberantly patterned lining. And there were riding jackets, as her program notes explained, "to grab from the mudroom, over a crinkle chiffon gown for an elegant dinner on the farm." Driving home the rustic-chic message were slouchy, high-heel riding boots and tartan fedoras decked with extravagantly long feathers that bobbed in the runway breeze.

By Nicole Phephs for Vogue USA.

The Inspiration:

The Autum Time in the Upper East Side

A view of Central Park by the East Side of the Upper Side of Manhattan (NYC).

www.carolinaherrera.com

Last News! Napa Bags in Loewe

Loewe is Madrid's answer to Chanel, this luxury line of bags is their pride and joy and when you put your hands on one, the buttery soft baby like leather will have you swooning. And what can be more luxurious than an exclusive made to order bag? Their newest Nappa Aire totes are available by special custom order and come in 3 sizes and 7 colors with palettes of lips, eyes and complexion. I love how light the bags are, the nappa is the finest Pyranees goat skin and is the feather weight of all leathers, so go for the large version of this bag if you require the roominess. I am in love with the smaller tote in apple, it is absolutely the most adorable bag for Spring.

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I could kill for stay there now....

Hello NY Fashion Week, Here we Are!!!

The New York Fashion Week has already begun and as I know, my dear young ladies are anxious to know who is "cooking" there. Don´t worry at all because I am an expert to know everything without needing to be there.

Seeing the wonderful collections - especially for novice designers- I can´t ignore to collect them in the blog, here we start with the best of each.

{Ha empezado la Semana de la Moda de Nueva York y como se, mis queridas señoritas estais ansiosas por saber que se cuece alli. No os preocupeis en absoluto porque soy expeprta en saberlo todo sin la necesidad de estar alli.

Viendo las maravillosas colecciones - especialmente la de los diseñadores noveles- no puedo ignorar recolectarles en el blog, aqui empezamos con lo mejor de cada uno.}

JASON WU

"The First Lady´s Desinger"

Wu launched his ready-to-wear line of clothes with earnings from his years of doll designs. His first full collection debuted in 2006 and won the Fashion Group International's Rising Star award in 2008.In 2008 he was nominated for the Vogue Fashion Fund award. Bruce Weber shot the designer for W magazine's "Summer Camp" portfolio last July.

Wu's early clients included Ivana Trump, January Jones, and Amber Valletta. He also worked extensively with drag queen RuPaul, ultimately designing six RuPaul dolls.

Michelle Obama was introduced to Wu by André Leon Talley, Vogue Magazine's editor-at-large, who had been advising the future First Family on their appearance. She bought four dresses from Wu early in the year, wearing one of them for a segment on Barbara Walters Special shortly before the November 2008 election, prompting many in the media to consider her his "career-launcher". She wore another, a custom-designed one-shoulder, floor-length white chiffon gown, at the inaugural balls on the night of President Barack Obama's inauguration. Appearing on the cover of Vogue, Obama once again wore a Wu design, a magenta silk dress. Upon her arrival in London during the First Lady and President Barack Obama's first official European trip, Obama wore a chartreuse silk sheath dress designed by Wu; the next day she wore a Wu coat during her visit with the Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom On April 2, Obama paired a "traditional looking" teal Wu dress with a blue-patterned cardigan designed by Junya Watanabe to her visit to the Royal Opera House.

{Wu lanzó su primera coleccion de "pret-a porter" basada en muñecas.Su primera colección completa se estrenó en 2006 y ganó el premio Fashion Group International's Rising Star "en 2008. En 2008 fue nominado para la adjudicación de moda Vogue¡. Bruce Weber lanzo al diseñador de la revista "W cartera de Campamento de Verano" en julio del año pasadopasado.

Entre los primeros clientes de Wu se incluyen Ivana Trump, January Jones, y Amber Valletta. También ha trabajado extensamente con drag queen RuPaul, en última instancia el diseño de seis muñecas RuPaul

Michelle Obama se presentó a Wu por André Leon Talley, editor de la revista Vogue, que había estado asesorando a la futura familia en su apariencia. Compró cuatro vestidos de Wu a principios de año, con uno de ellos por un segmento de Barbara Walters especial poco antes de las elecciones de noviembre del 2008, lo que provocó que muchos medios a considerar como su "carrera de lanzador". Llevaba otro , un diseño personalizado de un hombro al descubierto, era vestido largo de gasa, que la Primera Dama lucio en los bailes de inauguración en la noche del nombramiento presidente de Barack Obama. Asi es como aparece en la portada de la revista Vogue, Obama llevaba una vez más un diseño de Wu, de seda color magenta vestido. A su llegada a Londres durante la Primera Dama y el primer oficial del Presidente Barack Obama hicieron viaje a Europa,alli Obama usó un vestido chartreuse vaina de seda diseñado por Wu, y al día siguiente, ella llevaba un abrigo Wu durante su visita a RU con la Reina Isabel II. El 2 de abril, Obama, ya musa de Wu. lucio nuevamente un vestido verde azulado con una chaqueta azul con estampado diseñado por Junya Watanabe para su visita al Royal Opera House.}

Source: Wikipedia USA.

"THE COLLECTION"

FALL 2010. NY Fashion Week.

With their electric colors and abbreviated hemlines, the Spring clothes that Jason Wu showed last September sent a clear message: Grateful as he was for the attention he received after Michelle Obama wore his gown on inauguration night, he didn't want to become recognized for just one kind of look. Now, for Fall, he seems determined to move even further from the princess dresses that were his first claim to fame.

by Nicole Pherphs for Vogue USA.

Official Desinger Site:

http://www.jasonwustudio.com/

Her Dolls Site:

http://www.integritytoys.com/page/brands/name:fashion_royalty

The September Issue

If you haven´t since this documental yet you should do it, its a very interesting for all fashion lovers, you´ll learn moe about the Vogue make-it.

Andrea Andujar, International Label

It is the combination of Elena and Andrea, mother and daughter who are inspired by their travels, which are the basis of their materials for their designs.
All parts, hand made, are very elaborate and have a creative combination of materials such as pearls, silks, leather and semi-precious stones, which are all limited edition.

Both have extensive experience designing parts and accessories firms and shops.
They are two distinct styles:

Red Label: young, contemporary line

Black Label: line sophisticated and avant-garde

{Andrea Andújar, una marca de bisutería con sede en España y presencia internacional.

Es la combinación de Elena y Andrea, madre e hija, que se inspiran en sus viajes, donde encuentran la base de sus materiales para sus diseños.
Todas sus piezas, hechas a mano, están muy elaboradas y tienen una creativa combinación de materiales como perlas, sedas, cuero y piedras semi-preciosas, siendo todas ellas de serie limitada.

Ambas tienen una extensa experiencia diseñando piezas y accesorios para firmas y tiendas.
Son dos estilos claramente diferenciados:

Red Label: línea joven y contemporánea

Black Label: línea sofisticada y vanguardista }

More info: http://www.andreaandujar.com/

The "Must you have to have" for this Spring and for all the rest Springs

Sail into off-duty style with nautical knits like Theory's navy and white cashmere-blend striped sweater with gold zips on shoulder. Wear this new-wardrobe staple with rolled-up pants and your highest heels for easy city chic. Shown here with Christian Louboutin shoes, See by Chloé bag, J Brand jeans and a Kova & T belt. 195€

Don´t you love it?

{Phillip Lim (via Net-A-Porter) }

Kimchi & Blue Baby Ruffle Skirt

If you're into ruffles, but prefer a more modest look rather than in your face frills, then this delicately designed small ruffle skirt with contrast banded waist is just for you.

Details:

- Shell: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Hand wash

46.00€

Urban Outfitters

Remembering Daisy

Daisy Fellowes (née Marguerite Séverine Philippine Decazes de Glücksbierg, (April 29, 1890 - December 13, 1962), was a celebrated 20th-century society figure, acclaimed beauty, minor novelist and poet, editor in chief of French Harper's Bazaar, fashion icon, and an heiress to the Singer sewing machine fortune.

{ Daisy Fellowers, Marguerite Sèverine Phillipine Decazes de Glücksbierg (20 de Abril de 1890- 13 de Diciembre de 1962), fue una celebre socialité del siglo XX, una belleza aclamada, novelista y poeta, editora jefe del Harper´s Bazaar francés, icono de moda, y una mecenas de la música}

Photos by C. Bacon (The National Portrait Gallery of London)