NYFW Fall '13: Badgley Mischka, Calla, Behnaz Sarafpour, Carlos Miele, Creatures of the Wind, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, Charlotte Ronson

Continuing with New York Fashion Week, we have Badgley Mischka bringing some Old Hollywood to the scene. Definitely not "everyday" wear, but there are some nice formal options here.

Of note: Crisp, feminine tailoring, fishnet stockings, flowing gowns, and luxe fabrics.

Oh, sunny Calla! I'm always happy to see bright palettes for fall, so I'm pleased. I especially like the yellow dress (which is saying a lot, because yellow is probably my least favorite color, other than brown) that has vents revealing a sunny orange fabric.

Of note: Punchy florals, full skirts, narrow pants, knee-high socks, and white heels.

February Music Faves!

It's been a short month, but there was no lack of great music! Check out my faves below, and let me know what you've been listening to!

1. "Kiss B", Kim Jaejoong ft. Flowsik of Aziatix (y'know, the guys who got signed by YMCMB!)
2. "Treat Me Like a Pirate", Turquoise Jeep
3. "No Gold Anything", Belizean James
4. "The Solver", Shinhwa
5. "Frost Without You", Kevin Hart


6. "Right Here", Justin Bieber
7. "Heart Attack", Demi Lovato
8. "Sweety", C-Luv ft. Verbal Jint
9. "Incondicional", Prince Royce
10. "Retro City", Adventure Club

NYFW Fall '13: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Adam Lippes, A.L.C., Alice + Olivia, Alexandre Herchcovich, Alexander Wang

This is definitely not my usual style, but I can see a lot of this being work-appropriate (if you work in a non-creative environment). I'm a sucker for lace, so that's what caught my eye at first.

Something a little different from 3.1 Phillip Lim this season, I think... I think the plaid vest dusters are pretty interesting and definitely very 90's. Not sure what to think about those boot/sandal things, though.

Seems like white will continue its reign into fall, but at least now it's tempered by black, which is more palatable for me.

Of note: Layering outerwear (coat + vest/jacket/blazer + cardigan), leather details, monochrome outfits, fabric mix pieces.

I won't lie, what actually drew my attention at first was the set. I'm into interior design as well (big ups to Apartment Therapy), so I was intrigued by the chair, the wallpaper, and the fireplace, which you can't really see in these photos. Anyway, back to the clothes -- I'm not a big fan of Alice + Olivia usually, but I really liked the prints included in this collection.

I only want to talk about one thing here, and that's the last two dresses. They're made to look like a dress that's been halfway taken off, and damn, if that isn't cool as hell.

Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm fashion weeks! Whee!

I've covered Stockholm Fashion Week before (1,2), but I had forgotten about it for a while. Style.com has started sharing pictures from other fashion weeks though, so I'm excited to share my favorites from not only Stockholm, but also Berlin and Copenhagen. Enjoy!

Berlin

Frightening, a little Edward Scissorhands plus The Matrix, but definitely interesting. The leather pieces look great, and large polka dots have been sticking around in fall fashion for some time now.

Of note: Adding interest to black with layering, texture, and opacity; polka dots a go-go, sci-fi theatre.

This collection reminded me of past Dolce & Gabbana collections, with their European take on American tropes... I really like the mix of boudoir (like the laced up knee high boots) and country (all that plaid!).

Of note: Full skirts, Wild West meets Eastern Europe, a bit of the Pigalle...

Copenhagen

Stockholm