It’s been a couple of weeks since we had a giveaway here at Ssasy Chic. This week’s winner is Cathy G. She wins a Face, Brows, Bikini Wax Kit from body by BRIGITTE.
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I love pretty much everything by Carolina Herrera and this collection is no exception. There’s just something about Carolina Herrera’s designs that are completely timeless, classic and sophisticated. As I was watching the show, I felt hard-pressed to categorize which ‘trends’ were coming down the runway. That’s because Carolina Herrera doesn’t design according to trends. Like a true artist, she follows inspiration and creates pieces that are uniquely hers.
For this collection, Herrera was inspired by the intricateness of Japanese baskets. Each piece looked completely tailor made for the model wearing it. The styles were sleek, sophisticated and stylish. Herrera managed to create a line that looked modern and youthful, but sophisticated and classic at the same time.
metallic fabrics
cinched waists
sweetheart necklines
mermaid skirts
1960s style full skirts
short-suits
Again, we’re seeing sleek and sporty silhouettes mixed with feminine details. Herrera shows us how to make typically masculine shorts look feminine with cinched waists, strong shoulders and tailored suit tops.
I’ve told you how much a fan I am of this collection that is all sophistication.
What do you think?
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Fingerless gloves abound this season in pretty much any and every style imaginable. For a very retro, edgy look, find one of the many short, studded, vinyl varieties. Or, go more feminine with a long cashmere pair of fingerless gloves. There are even options that will keep your fingers warm with a button closing cover that turns your gloves into mittens.
Long gloves were particularly popular last Fall/Winter and are back again in full force. This is especially great for those who live in cold areas since long gloves can basically act as an added layer for your arms. Choose a pair of long gloves in knit, jersey or leather depending on your preference.
If you choose to wear dinner gloves properly, follow these guidelines at Miss Abigail’s Time Warp Advice. Basically, dinner gloves should be worn outside, at events, at church and to dance. But, they should never be worn while eating or applying makeup. For more vintage etiquette, check out the Fashion Librarian’s excerpt from the Vogue Book of Etiquette, 1948.
What type of glove is your favorite?
I will definitely be scouring vintage sites and stores for dinner gloves. I’ve worn my great grandmother’s old gloves for a couple of Winters now, but more as an homage than a fashion statement. I love the idea of wearing them properly, but don’t know how practical that would be.
What do you think?
We can always count on Rebecca Taylor for an ultra feminine collection. For Spring 2010, her designs were a bit edgier, a bit younger and much stronger. Floral prints and ruffles remained, but the hemlines were shorter, the shoulders were stronger and the details were edgier.
Taylor extended the 80’s redux from Fall 2009 into her designs for Spring 2010 with jumpsuits, pleated pants, full skirts, exposed zippers, metallic materials and polka dotted pieces.
1980’s inspired pieces
strong shoulders
one-shoulder
pleated pants
ruffles
short hems
exposed zippers
floral prints
jumpsuits
polka dots
Styles from the 80’s will definitely remain for next Spring 2010. Full skirts, boyfriend blazers, strong shoulders and one-shoulder designs are not fleeting trends–they’ll have lasting power at least through next Summer.
But, what we can take away from Rebecca Taylor’s collection more than anything else is the idea that anything goes–florals with polka dots, body-con tops with full skirts, t-shirts with suit skirts–if you wear it creatively and confidently.
While I might not wear every outfit Taylor showed, I’m a fan of the general feel of this collection. I like the edginess mixed with the femininity and the focus on creative pairings.
What do you think?
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