Fresh Face

New Spring makeup ideas from Vivienne Westwood and Jil Sander Runway. Plus hot androgynous look and very 90's blue mascara.

Killer Street Style

Looks I can't wait to recreate! Jak&Jil Blog

Collage Construction

LOVE! Sass & Bide, Antonio Marras, Balenciaga, JW Anderson

Monday.

Spring 2013 Forecast

A Few Predicted Trends for Spring 2013

Overall Trends: Ombre everything, continuing color blocking, sherbet color palettes, new tangerine oranges, dip dying, feminine printing, aboriginal jewelry and trim, tribal continuation, cut outs, reverse intarsia, athletic inspired details and top stitch, 1920's revival, light weight draped hoods, digital printing, halston silhouettes, sensual nostalgia, vintage silk prints, cocoon sleeves.

Key Fabrics- Silk, silk, silk. Crepe back satin, charmeuse, georgette, and billowy variations, 100% silk light weight, Boucle 100% wool light weight, microfiber knit 90% viscose 10% rayon medium weight, Matte Jersey Polyester/Rayon Blends medium weight, light weight lamb skin leathers and yoryu pleated synthetics, especially LW rayon.

Key Trims- Heat-set origami pleated silk panels, twisted rope for belts, collars and around sleeves with fishing hook closures. Metallic leather belts, chainmail, exposed zippers, panels of sequin, hidden slit pockets, elastic self-waistbands, empire waist bows, and lace panels.

Key Silhouettes- Sheath dress, mid length shifts, asymmetrical everything, Vionnet esque draping, high-low hemlines, flare pants, easy jumpsuits, drop-waist dresses, simplistic lines.

Key Construction Details- Gathering, twisting, draping, like a fishtail braid gathering, origami heat-set pleats using the shibori technique, extreme pleating, cutouts on asymmetrical shoulders, new diagonal colorblocking placement

Style Icon: Lubov Azria

Some of my favorite looks from one of my favorite fashion icons. I have had the pleasure to see Lubov in action at BCBG this quarter and I am wowed on a daily basis with her knack for putting together the perfect outfit! Check out the BCBG facebook fan page for Lubov's Look of the Day archive.