A Touch of Whimsy

So I must admit I really like the look of men in suits or nice slacks with colorful and patterned socks peeking through. I just think there is something very charming about it. Below is a picture by Tommy Ton (check out the socks) and then some of my favorites for the guys from J.Crew (always love J.Crew).

A Life Creative

Todd Selby's apartment/creative space. I love Selby's site and all of the spaces of the people featured on it. Enjoy this video by style.com (yes, my go-to site for style videos)!

Comme T'es Belle!

I have to say that I really enjoyed this recent Chanel collection titled Paris-Bombay 2011/2012 métiers d'art. The show was held at the Grand Palais in Paris. The embellishments were ornate and beautiful and the setting was so lush and over the top and packed with sweets that I felt a sugar high coming on just watching the video of the models walk down the runway. Below are a few of my favorite looks and the video is here















All images from style.com

Ornaments of My Affection

The Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 RTW accessories were absolutely amazing.The large earrings framed the models' faces beautifully. Some looks below.











All images from style.com

Yes Please

Get ready to see these shoes everywhere come spring. Gotta love Prada.

Tommy Ton Behind the Scenes Video

Because I love both Tommy Ton and Style.com I thought I would post a behind the scenes video of him the site recently featured.

Champion Sound

And here is a catchy tune for the evening...

Miroslava Duma!

Love this adorable Russian girl's style. She can go from a chic all black ensemble to an almost comical sweatshirt and fur vest. So...basically want to be her.

Another Favorite: Valentino

The designers at Valentino put out a great collection this season. Some highlights below.







All images from style.com

Chanel

For the first time in a long time, I really liked the Chanel collection. I'm just usually on the fence about it, maybe because it's not my personal style. I really enjoyed this season.


















All images from style.com

Dries Van Noten

Here is a relatively extensive post about who I would say is my favorite designer, at least in terms of aesthetic quality, Dries Van Noten. His consistent intellectually minded collections are really inspiring. I will include some of my favorite pieces, a few beauty and detail photographs, and a video from the backstage coverage.








Details





Beauty Look



Style.com backstage video (it's where I always watch my fashion coverage - Tim Blanks, the interviwer, is great)



All images and video from style.com

Another Well Dressed (Very) Young Man

I just couldn't resist posting a photo snapped by the Beyond Boston Chic photographer Martini. It seems she spotted this adorable little boy while in Paris, and the combination of his concentration and outfit make me smile. Her blog is great and you can find it here.

Great Backstage Coverage

I like to not only look at the photos of the collections as they come down the runway but also the backstage photos because they seem to give an idea to the mood/theme/beauty elements of the show. Models.com always has great coverage. Below is an image by Julian Schratter and here is a link to some backstage Perry Ellis S/S '12 coverage.

Prada

I have to do a post with my favorite look from Prada




...and some backstage beauty from the show



Images sourced from style.com

Burberry Time

I know London Fashion Week is over but I need to post some Burberry looks before I move on to anything else. I thought it was a lovely collection.

The pieces were bright and eclectic, but still versatile


Some great evening wear


Great coat


Another great coat


Absolutely loved the men's looks as well

Milan

Quick post of some Gucci!







Not a lot of color in this Spring/Summer collection but some good pieces

Images sourced from style.com

It's That Time Again

Fashion Week!

Proenza Schouler


Alexander Wang


Altuzarra


J.Crew


Loved the J.Crew collection, Jenna Lyons can do no wrong