Narciso Rodriguez Spring '10

Shoes I Need For Spring

Dr. Martin's 1460 Boot, $120

Opening Ceremony W4 Gladiator Oxford, $390

Givenchy Couture Spring 09

Riccardo Tisci's newest couture collection for Givenchy is quite the departure from his past few ready-to-wear collections for the famous fashion house.  Unlike the goth-chic pieces in his spring ready-to-wear, the couture collection sported ethereal, almost girly pieces with a little structure here and relaxed silhouettes there. Liked the collection, but I'm a much bigger fan of the goth ready-to-wear collection.  I don't know.  But I DO know that I LOVE the runway.  Jackson Pollack, anyone? 

Chanel Couture Spring 09

So I've been kind of slacking on my coverage of the Spring 09 couture shows going on in Paris this week, so I hope to make up for it today.  First up, Chanel!  The show was on Tuesday, and Karl showed a classic Chanel collection.  Most of the pieces were white with black accents, which I love.  Black and white will be a big trend for spring, you know.  There were alot of skirt suits in boxy early 1960s style. Maybe Karl is a Mad Men fan?  Despite the overall structure of the collection, the pieces were soft, with sheer, lacey floral embellishments on almost every piece.  Oh, and I love the shoes. Tres classique, non?  I'm also really loving the headpieces.  Absolutely beautiful!  Here are all of my favorite looks.

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Trendwatch! Spring '09

With spring looming just around the corner,  you may be wondering what the trends are.  Well, I've got you covered, lady!

1.  Bandage / Bondage:  Herve Ledger

2. Fringe:  3.1 Philip Lim

3. Space Age: Gianfranco Ferre

4.  Wrinkles & Crinkles:  Ralph Lauren

5.  Butterflies:  Emporio Armani

6 & 7.  Geometrics:  Besty Johnson & Michael Kors

8.  Transparency:  Chado Ralph Rucci