Fashion Week Ogle: L'Wren Scott, Full of Sass!

When I go through images of all the shows from Fashion Week, I sometimes find that some of the collections blur together (like Theysken's Theory, Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang...I love their designs but somehow they all end up feeling similar).

A show that really stood out to me was L'Wren Scott this season.  While many shoes were challenging the shape of clothes on the body, L'Wren Scott is keeping it real with fitted styles tapering at the waist. Lots of shows seemed to feature just one or two main colors in their collections, but L'Wren Scott blew. it. out.  Her show was fillllllled with awesome color- pinks, whites, yellows reds, purples...!

The colors and the rejuvenation of the ladylike silhouette were so in charge!  I'm not usually one to rock too many of the demur, ladylike styles, but L'Wren Scott's show was so inspiring that I might have to adopt some of these styles into my wardrobe.  Check out my favorites here:

It's so Gatsby-esque!  I love the last three looks here- the bright lace, the dramatic glitter, and the front slit.  All so glamorous and perfectly shocking in all the right ways for the runway.  See the whole collection here on NYMag.com.

Fashion Week Ogle: Zero + Maria Cornejo

I have always loved Zero + Maria Cornejo and this Fall 2012 show was just a reminder as to why I loved the designs to much.  The shapes that she creates in her designers are so unique and fun to wear.  I think of her clothes as comfortable and easy, though they appear to be so much more than that.  Her Fall 2012 Show was no exception.  It was filled with flowy colors, muted ones paired with loud ones, and sharp shapes paired with a slightly baggy and casual silhouette.  It reminds me a little bit of origami...anyway, here are my favs from the show:

I love the dress with the huge slit.  I think that slits are so sexy and so under-used!  I know, I know..."but what if the wind blows wrong and the world gets a peek at my hoo ha?"  Well, my friend, that's a risk I'm willing to take.  Chances are I'll have on a really cute pair of undies anyway (thanks to my obsession).

Such an awesome and tough spin on being ladylike!  Love it.  Here's hoping that last look with the high neck jacket somehow miraculously makes it to a sample sale...See the whole collection here on NYMag.com.

Fashion Week Olges: Pinterest

Fashion Week is so chocked full of amazing fashions.  While I respect all fashions out there (you see some weird stuff in NY, but hey, props if those people are willing to strut it out in public), there are still times when I see collections on the runway and only like one or two pieces.  Since I don't like the whole collection, I usually won't write a blog post about it, but I don't want those Ogles to go wasted!  Find all the one-off Ogle-able Runway looks here-  Follow me on Pinterest!

Want a sneak peek?  Here are some of the amazing things in there:

Preen AW 2012

TSE AW 2012

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Fashion Week OGLE: Derek Lam: Flowery and Tough, but still Silky Smooth

I keep thinking that there's going to be a time that I'm going to get tired of seeing leather in the fall, but at this point, I don't think that's going to happen any time soon.  Derek Lam's show at New York Fashion Week- the looks, the use of leather, the patterns, the flow- AAHHH awesome.

I love that leather isn't overused- it looks great with the dainty, floral patterned shirt that gets it's structure from the hints of black that stand out.  It's amazingly tough as sleeveless top with a simple skirt.  

The patterned suit remind me a little of traditional Asian fashion.  I love the black and white floral pattern with strong collar.  As much as the patterning was in the show, I feel like it had a really nice progression back to the sleek and simple style that I'm used to seeing from Derek Lam.  I love the white dress with black cap sleeeeeeeves.  So dreamy and excellent for a daring bride...!  By the end of the show, the skirts were flowing.  See for yourself:

See the full show here at Style.com.  More to come!  I love Fashion Week!

Fashion Week OBSESS: Mara Hoffman Fall 2012

I've already written about how awesome I think Mara Hoffman is, but recently I've been loving her stuff more than ever- especially here uniquely patterned bikinis (you know, since I'm planning for my warm weather vaca!).

Well Fashion Week Fall 2012 is alive and buzzing in NYC and of course I took to the web to find out Mara Hoffman had walking down the runway. Her designs continue to be so full of color and inspiring. They make me want to get dressed and leave the comfort of my blacks and greys and blacks again.

She's found a way to remove all the campiness from the boho look andake it feel chic and authentic.

I llllooooovvvvee it!

Does it make me wish that next fall would get here faster? Maybe. Yes, maybe.  All the pics are from Style.com so go there if you want to see the full collection.