Arbiter Elegantiae: Elie Saab

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30.3.11

Fashion Forecast: That '70s Show

So pretty much every blogger of the fashionista persuasion has posted recently about Spring 2011's return to 1970s style. Perhaps this is why I've been so reluctant to cover the trend myself: it feels a little like white noise. However, it also would feel like a glaring oversight if I didn't at least give it a cursory nod in a Fashion Forecast.

In other posts I've mentioned the return to flared and wide-leg jeans, as well as the resurgence of crop tops and peasant tops. These respective trends are all part of the larger '70s trend. Big hair, flowing maxi skirts, and floppy hats all paraded down the runway this spring leaving us all with infinite ways to adapt the trend to our own personal style. The '70s style is great if you want a more bohemian edge to your look, or if you'd like to revamp your silhouette. I know I'm going to be rocking some sheer dresses to the beach this summer. Last year I actually managed to find a gorgeous Poleci silk blouse for a great deal. At the time I just loved the blue and white pattern, but now the flowy structure, sliced sleeves and '70s vibe are right on trend. I love it when that happens. All photos from www.style.com.

Badgley Mischka

Blumarine

D&G

Elie Saab

Fendi

Jason Wu

Marc Jacobs

Valentino

16.3.11

Fashion Forecast: Taste the Rainbow

I wish I could have come up with a cleverer title for this, but alas, I seem to have run out. Anyway, this spring's warm weather leather comes in hues as bright as the rest of spring's clothing: lavenders, turquoise, tangerine, lime, and especially red were popular colours for leather jackets this season. Coloured leather was not limited only to jackets either - purses and skinny belts were as bright as the jackets, and I'll add that they are considerably more affordable ways to update your wardrobe than purchasing a whole new jacket. It seems that the bomber jacket has taken a leave of absence from the runway, replaced entirely by the ubiquitous motorcycle jacket. Proud owner of a leather motorcycle jacket myself, I can say that they're a great addition to your wardrobe, and if you pick a more timeless colour (black is best, brown also works) than you can be sure to get good mileage for your money. Photos by http://www.style.com/.

Balenciaga

Balmain

Blumarine

Burberry Prorsum

D&G

Elie Saab

Fendi

Givenchy

Hermes

Jean Paul Gaultier

9.3.11

Fashion Forecast: A Clockwork Orange

Alongside scarlet and turquoise was a noticeable amount of orange. Textures and shades varied slightly, but for the most part designers chose to feature a vivid tangerine colour. On that note, my original title for this post was Tangerine Dream, but about a hundred different fashion blogs beat me to the punch, so I had to settle for my second favourite A Clockwork Orange, whose connotations are decidedly creepier. Sigh. Orange was featured in the shows of Elie Saab, Diane von Furstenberg, Hermes, Oscar de la Renta, Prabal Garung, Reem Acra and many others. In my experience orange can be an unforgiving colour for certain skin-tones, so I definitely advise shopping around for a shade that flatters you. If you completely hate orange, then luckily this season has a wide selection of other colours to choose from. All photos from http://www.style.com/.