Red Carpet Picks from Pre-Fall 2012

Award season is upon us, and I know I say this in a lot of my posts, but there's so many great looks this season, from Pre-Fall alone, that deserve to have a moment.  Here's some of my picks, and one (green Jason Wu dress) already got rocked by Emma Stone at the Critics' Choice Awards!

What do you think?  Any I left out?

Burberry

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

Chanel Meets Bombay for Pre-Fall 2012

First of all, I want to apologize for my lack of posting.  The last few months of my life have been beyond hectic, but I want to make a conscious effort to get back into the swing of things this month.  I know I never got around to posting all my favorite Spring 2012 looks, but I think at this point, it's best to jump into Pre-Fall, which is exactly what I am going to do, and I am going to start with Chanel.

Can Chanel throw a fashion show or what?  I adored the Bombay theme and the heavy eye liner and eye shadow that made the model's eyes pop even with the decadent head ornaments on.  I also thought the last 10 dresses or so were absolutely stunning.  Overall, I think the show had an awesome feel to it, and I loved the idea of India meeting Paris.

My only major issues are, as always, PLEASE STOP putting the models in those hideous boots.  It kills me that Lagerfeld consistently has put his models in the weird pants/boots for the last three seasons.  Also, why was Lindsey Wixson, one of the most popular and versatile models right now, put in some of the most unflattering outfits?  Compared with Daphne Groeneveld, Wixson looked almost frumpy.  However, aside from my two complaints, the show as gorgeous, decadent and definitely a work of art in and of itself.

MFW: Alberta Ferretti and Bottega Veneta

Here's some glamour done well from Milan Fashion Week.  Alberta Ferretti and Bottega Veneta both used bold colors and simple shapes to create gorgeous free-flowing dresses that are sure to be popular on the red carpets this season.  What do you think?

Alberta Ferretti

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for... or at least I have.  Tonight's the night when I decide it's time to get on a diet and possibly get leg-lengthening surgery if such a thing exists, and we all get to oogle the models and sing along with Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.  The most exciting things that will be going down tonight are Miranda Kerr's multi-million dollar bra, Karlie Kloss' debut and all the over-the-top costumes and kissing faces you could want in a fashion show.