Best Looks from Pre-Fall (part one)

You'd think Pre-Fall collections would be a time when designers embrace the casual chic girl, but Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta and Zac Posen embraced the glamazon.  These three designers put out Pre-Fall collections that have red carpet written all over them, take a look for yourself, and try not to drool over the gold fringe de la Renta dress, the body conscious ball gowns Posen perfects, or the classy and sophisticated dresses with fun patterns that Herrera has mastered.

Carolina Herrera

NYFW: Beauty and Backstage (part two)

NYFW: Monique Lhuillier, Zac Posen and Jenny Packham

Sorry for falling behind in my fashion week posting, I, of course, got hit with a test and a lot of reading halfway through New York Fashion Week.  I thought I'd post about these three designers, and then throughout the afternoon Thursday, I'll try to get on top of the more recent shows.

I'll start with Monique Lhuillier's collection that really sort of surprised me this season.  Lhuillier is known for her princess dresses and red carpet after red carpet looks, and I felt like this season she went for a look with harder edges.  Although she did throw a few large evening gowns in at the end, I enjoyed her use of the black leather-looking straps on the dresses that played with hard versus soft.  I also liked her solid black dresses with the little details on the side and back.  Could Lhuillier be turning over an edgier leaf?

Zac Posen, who decided to return to New York to show this season, definitely knows glamour and likes to play with the curves on a woman's body with his clothes.  I liked the constructed look of his evening wear and how he styled the models.  Overall, it was very Zac Posen and very pretty, especially the dress with the lace and flower bottom.

This season Jenny Packham designed for princess.  OK, let's be honest, I think she designed for Kate Middleton.  Can't you just put Kate's head on almost all of the models and think to yourself, "Yeah, that looks like something Kate would wear."  I love the collection, though.  It's pretty in a simple and elegant way without being over the top.  Fingers crossed that the Duchess of Cambridge rocks some of this come spring.

Monique Lhuillier

Fashion's Night Out

Check out these amazing photos of Vogue's coverage of Fashion's Night Out.  If you were one of those lucky people who got to attend FNO in New York, let me know how it was!

Resort 2012: Favorite looks

As always, the season passes, and I haven't posted all the collections I loved.  This time though I decided to pick 11 (I couldn't chose 10) designers that I hadn't posted about yet and tried to pick a couple looks that really stood out to me.  Basically, I just pick outfits that I would either personally wear or if I saw someone on the street, I would think wow, that girl can dress.  Let me know if you had other favorites!

Burberry

Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2011

Zac Posen went for form-fitting, blue leopard and a lot of black for his pre-fall collection.  He also enlisted the help of Crystal Renn and spiced up his collection photos with a lot of blue eyeshadow and disheveled hair.

Zac Posen for Target video

Check out this video shot by Gia Coppola for Zac Posen's new line for Target.

The line comes out in stores on April 25, but for those lucky New Yorkers there will be a pop-up store and party next week where people will be able to shop the line early.

I love Gia Coppola's videos. She also shot the video for Opening Ceremony I posted a while back with Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman.

Zac Posen for Target

I am going to admit something, and I hope I am not alone when I say it.

I have never bought clothes at Target.

Ok, I said it. Now, with that statement in mind, I am considering changing that come April 25.

On April 25, Zac Posen's new line for Target will hit stores for a limited time.

Now, when I think of Target, I think of a deal. However, while Posen's line for Target is obviously way cheaper than his own line, I was a little shocked at some of the prices.

Some of the dresses are $79.99, which I find a little pricey for Target, and one of my favorite pieces, the red leather moto jacket is $199.99.

Still, I am anxiously awaiting the release of this new line. There are definitely some reasonably priced pieces in it that are worth owning. Here's some of my favorite looks:

The rest of the lookbook can be found here.

(photos from fashionista.com)