Runway Report | Carven Resort 2012

Guillaume Henry of Carven likes to work, he likes to create, and he likes to drive himself to come up with clothes that girls will feel cool, and offhand, and kind of naughty/sweet/sexy in—the prim pinafores slashed to the thigh, the curvy jackets that give the most delicious décolleté, parkas cropped to hit the waist. - VOGUE.com



Fantastic color palette, adore the big bows on the heels, and so in love with the shapes of this collection, a little tiny throwback to retroville. Some may beg to differ, but those with an eye for vintage will definitely see what I'm talking about. The red sweater, blue collared shirt, splatter paint skirt, and dark navy coat is my absolute favorite look out of this entire collection. So inspiring.

Image credits: All images from VOGUE.cm

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Runway Report | Stella McCartney Spring 2012 Resort Collection

Houndstooth, primary colored stripes, Hawaiian prints, and lets throw in some bows for good measure. Stella McCartney's Spring 2012 Resort collection is a perfect example of how you can combined prints from different families and it can still work. It's all about balance and proportions of prints. I'm not such a huge fan of the Hawaiian prints (hence no photos of it) but here are some of my favorite looks. Enjoy!

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Runway Report | Vintage Inspired Fashion - Alexander Berardi Spring 2011

I love the tiny floral prints from Alexander Berardi's Spring 2011 collection which reminds me so much of vintage Cacharel and even Liberty of London (but much more muted). The styles are very reminscent of the mid to late 1970s when fluttery shoulders and butterfly sleeves were very popular. Aren't the dresses so very David Hamilton as well?


Image Credits: Elle.com

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Runway Report | Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011

It's luxuriously gilded! The collection reminds me of the Middle ages for some odd reason. Maybe it's the hairstyle or the gold details or maybe it's those wide belts with metal discs. Love the styling of the Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 collection, especially the hairstyle.

Image Credits: Mara's Photobucket

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Runway Report | Milly by Michelle Smith Fall 2010

I love this collection because of the apparent nod to vintage 1960s French fashion. It's young, wearable, and playful and you can take pieces that a 16 year old girl could wear it or a woman in their 30s could wear.

The show was styled so sweetly with the polka dot tights, colorful gloves, and double strapped mary-janes. My favorites are the black and red checked patterned blouse and skirt.

Image Credits: ELLE.com
Where to Buy: Milly NY.

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Runway Report | Sonia Rykiel Resort 2011

Absolutely loving the references to the fashions and styles from the late 1920s and 1930s in Sonia Rykiel's Resort 2011 vintage inspired collection. (And love that the hair is a modern take on a 1940s hairstyle) If Clara Bow was around today, I feel like she would wear pieces from this collection, don't you think?

I'm very inspired by the color palette of this collection and the prints/patterns. This collection will definitely influence my choices for Autumn!

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Vintage Inspired Love| Rebecca Taylor : Resort 2011

Simply adore the casual prettiness this collection evokes. The dainty "Mori Girl" inspired floral prints and the breezy fabrics coupled with the slouchy jackets and cardis... simply love it! Me thinks the AdoreVintage late summer, early Autumn collection will veer towards this look... pretty and just a little rough on the edges.

All images: Rebecca Taylor via Style.com

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Rumpled Preppy: Our Favorite Looks from Marni Resort 2010

An oldie but a goodie (isn't it odd that resort 2010 collections are sooo last year? HAHA) Preppy classics never go out of style though, that's why they're classics! I'm especially loving the color palette of this collection: Midnight Navy, Coco Brown, Cafe Au Lait, and just a hint of Peony Pink.

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Jason Wu Resort 2011, Could I Be Anymore in Love?

Coco Chanel-esque straw boater hats, I simply adore it! I actually have a vintage straw hat which I plan to wear more often during the summer. There is something so very chic and French looking about all of these looks. If this is the future of mainstream fashion then I will take an extra double helping and go back for seconds! Je l'aime beaucoup!

Image credits: Style.com Jason Wu, Resort 2011 Collection

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Adoring Viviane Westwood's "RED" Spring collection

Most of the clothes had a 40s inspired silhouette, which is probably why it caught my eye. While the entire collection wasn't my particular cup of tea, these four looks I really adore! Pastels, florals, polka dots... what's not to love?

The first look reminds me of Little Bo Peep, maybe because I thought the umbrella was a cane at first?

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Dreamy frocks from Alberta Ferretti Spring 2010

Love these Alberta Ferretti soft and angelic dresses from the spring 2010 RTW collection. The dresses look as if they should be worn by fairies or nymphs, don't you think?

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