NYFW: Minimalism at Helmut Lang, Theysken's Theory, The Row and T by Alexander Wang

Three collections that I think used minimalism in great ways this season were Helmut Lang, The Row and Theysken's Theory.

While some of you might argue that Theysken's Theory isn't minimalistic, there are definitely aspects in the dresses where they are simple and edgy.  I think Theysken's Theory is my favorite collection out of these three and definitely my top five of NYFW.  I would wear just about everything in the collection, and I love the edginess and wearability that Theysken combines so well.  

Also, The Row's collection was an interesting display because it was all white and creams, and while it was simple in color palette, the details were stunning.  It never ceases to amaze me that the Olsen twins are the masterminds behind this collection, and I think they continuously show a style maturity and elegance far beyond their age.

Helmut Lang's collection was as usual amazing.  I loved the unique shapes and the black and white pieces below are loose but still manage to give a woman shape.  I think it's incredibly wearable and just radiates cool.

I think Alexander Wang presented a much more grown up version of T this season.  While it's still the wearable sportswear/street wear that made the line so popular, it seems to me to be more chic but still edgy.  I am really liking the white palette and the grey cut out dress.

Helmut Lang

The Row x Toms shoe drop in Honduras

I love this video of the Olsen twins and Blake Mycoskie doing a shoe drop in Honduras.  If you're having  a bad day, watch this, I guarantee it will put a smile on your face.

Mary-Kate and Ashley pose for Stylemint Photoshoot

I adore this video of Mary-Kate and Ashley on the set of their Stylemint photo shoot with Tati Cotliar.  Also, as a general question has anyone joined?  Did you get the shirt yet/what do you think?

And if you aren't sure what Stylemint is, it's a website where you pay $30 a month and get a T-shirt designed by the Olsen twins.  You answer questions to build your style profile and then a shirt is automatically suggested for you (although you can get any one you want.)  The shirt that was suggested for me was the Fillmore shirt, which I love but would rather have in the brown and white color and my size is sold out, so I don't think I'll be getting one this month.  Let me know if you've tried it and what you think please!

CFDA Award Nominees: Who would you chose?

I don't envy whoever's job it is to decide who wins CFDA Womenswear designer of the year.  It's such a tough decision because all the designers are incredibly talented, but I think I would pick Proenza Schouler for womenswear designer and Prabal Gurung for the Swarovski womenswear designer, although I would love to see The Row win.

Here's some of my favorite pieces from the designers fall collections.

Comment below and tell me who you would pick!

Alexander Wang

Terry Richardson shoots Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

Ah, the Olsen twins can do no wrong.  Here's some great photos of the twins with photographer Terry Richardson that he posted on his Tumblr.

Elizabeth and James Fall 2011 Textile Lookbook

Oooh I love the Aztec print sweaters for Elizabeth and James, crossing my fingers that they're semi-reasonable!

The Row Fall 2011

While there's been a lot of fur on the runway this week, no one has done it to the extent and possibly as well as the Olsens.  Also, I'm not sure who will wear those fur hats, but I hope Mary Kate and Ashley start sporting them just so everyone can know they are totally wearable.

I'm obsessed with the last look and the black lace they used on a few of the pieces.  It really seems like the Olsens are evolving their style and trying new things, and I applaud them because this collection is by no means boring.

OBSESSED: The Row Pre-Fall 2011

This has been a great week for fashion with all the ad campaigns and gorgeous pre-fall collections, but I have to say, the Olsen's collection might be one of my favorites.

As if you needed proof that Mary Kate and Ashley were amazing, look at their pre-fall collection for The Row.  It's wearable, chic, cool in the same way that the Olsens are (effortlessly but with a lot of effort I'd like to imagine) and sophisticated beyond their years.

Take a look and tell me what you think.

Elizabeth and James Spring 2011 Lookbook

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen never fail to amaze me.  Check out this awesome spring lookbook for their line Elizabeth and James.

The Row Spring 2011

Here's a video of the Olsens talking about The Row.

I adore them so much and their collection this year was amazing.  Their clothes look so comfortable and chic.  I am obsessed with the white pleated maxi dress.

Below are some photos of it.  What do you think?

Proclaiming my love for the PS1 bag

So, as I'm sure most of you know, the Proenza Schouler PS1 bag is a huge hit with celebrities and people with an extra $2,000 sitting around.

Well, I have a huge bag crush on the PS1, and I've been looking for semi-reasonable look-a-likes with not much success.  Urban Outfitters has a Cambridge Satchel Company Bag that has the same general look but with a lot more structure.

Take a look at this gorgeous bag and please tell me if you know of any good look-a-likes!

PS1:

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I wish the bag was less structured and stiff, because if it had that worn in look like the PS1 bags, it'd be perfect.

(photos from urbanoutfitters.com, proenzaschouler.com, celebrities.bagbliss.com, and purseblog.com)