The Biggest Night In Fashion

Olivia Wilde in Calvin Klein. Click to Pin. 

So who was the best dressed at the 2013 Met Ball? Here are my selections.

Medieval Is So Good. Rodarte SS13

Always having an interesting source for inspiration up their sleeve, this season the Rodarte sisters went medieval. This is taking AW12's protection trend to a whole new level. The clothes were a sensory overload - every piece featured a glorious collection of wild textures. (including horsehair)

The dresses showed good balance between less is more and more is more... and those leather pants were everything. I won't say any more. The collection speaks for itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images vogue.it

Visions Of Print And Pattern

I'm a big fan of the SS12 print-on-print trend. If you feel the same, you'll be happy to know things are evolving quite nicely into the new season. AW12, although it is more about pattern than print, showcases glorious examples of both. Here I take a very close look at my favourites: they look great on clothes, but who's to say you can't take them as inspiration for wallpaper in your room (or on your computer)?

The sky is the limit.

 

Mary Katrantzou is the authority here. If you disagree, it's time to get off your high horse.

 

Prada goes ahead and embellishes the print, either by making it 3D with beads, or a bag.

When reminiscing about their time in the outback, the Rodarte girls seem to have a visual memory.

 

Don't argue that a Balenciaga sweater isn't the coolest item of the season - the sci-fi geeks will shoot you down.

If Ms Versace and Mr Kane say it's okay, you can go ahead and match all the way. (Versus made you do it.)

Jump into Dolce & Gabbana's floral dream. There's a little person waiting for you...

Paint the town any colour you like in Stella McCartney's evening wear.

 

The Biggest Night In Fashion

When it comes to dressing up, The Met Ball is definitely the event that requires the most fashion IQ. Because unlike the Oscars or the Grammy's, this event is about fashion. This year, the exhibition being celebrated is called Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations. Naturally some of the best outfits were Prada, and although I don't have a picture of Miuccia just yet, here are the best red carpet fashion moments to keep you occupied.

Chanel Iman in Tom Ford... With Tom Ford.

Mia Wasikowska in Prada

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Marion Cotillard in Dior

Lea Michele in a Diane von Furstenberg dress and bag, Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz earrings

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry

Anna Wintour in Prada

Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga

Beyonce in Givenchy

Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana

Rihanna in a Tom Ford dress and Christian Louboutin heels

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte

Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen

Carey Mulligan in Prada

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Outfit Of The Day: Wednesday

So this morning I get to Hiddingh campus (in Gardens) and find out the Jammie busses are on strike and I have to be on Upper Campus (not in Gardens) in less than an hour. I'm wearing my beloved Zara coat (which I bought on 5th Avenue) for the first time in CT because I expect it to be raining (perhaps even thunder) later.

Regardless of the storm ahead, it seems to be unseasonably warm today. Somewhere along the trip to lower campus (thank goodness for friends with cars) followed by the epic walk to get to class on upper campus, I made a vow to my friends that, not matter how hot it gets (or how hot I'm getting from the extra walk) I will not take this coat off. Hence, today is a day for a coat: it will protect you from the storm, and since no one else is wearing theirs yet, make you stand out. Rule number one for wearing a coat on a day like this: make sure that whatever you're wearing under it is in a light fabric and can stand on its own as an outfit.

Wednesday - Chanel

It's one of my favourite outfits from the AW12 show. Note the clothes under the coat could easily stand on their own as an outfit - and none of them are very heavy. Perfect.

Other options: the best AW12 coats have a very earthy feel to them. Here are the hilights:

From left: Valentino, Missoni, Rodarte.

 

Outfit Of The Day: Tuesday

As of tomorrow the weather won't be playing nice anymore. Today may be your last day to relax in the sun, but then there's still that chilly breeze. What to do?

Tuesday - Dsquared²

The best way to treat the schizophrenic weather is to wear something warm and fluffy like a sweater. When things get heated you can just pull it off. It's the perfect item for the season transition.

Other options: The AW11 chunky knit trend is big big big in SA right now. These stunners will have you in stitches.

From left: Stella McCartney, Rodarte, Missoni.

A Shoe In On AW12

This season there aren't any shoes with leather flames on the back, but lightning doesn't strike the same please twice either. AW12 has produced some seriously loud statement heels, many of which are so meticulously crafted you could simply display on your mantlepiece... But what would be the fun in that?

My relationship with womenswear shoes is doomed because I can never wear them. Of course, it never hurts to look. These are the shoes worth looking at.

These boots are made for matching. (your skirt).

Versus

There is sand in these heels - no beach walk required.

Rodarte

Growl.

Fendi

You know, the mad hatter makes shoes too...

Marc Jacobs

Dynamic elegance. Sadly, there's no more where that came from.

Jil Sander

A modern day armour against bad taste. Courtesey of...

Proenza Schouler

Your ballet shoes are ready for the ball.

Dior

There's something charming about a professor on platforms.

Miu Miu

Just in case you weren't a burning shoe kind of girl.

Prada

No, this one doesn't come in a cake

Dolce & Gabbana

Look Mom, no heels!

Alexander McQueen

Images: vogue.it

 

 

New York Collections AW12

The fall collections from New York were all extremely strong in their own right. Each one has something to get excited about. So here they are: the ten most exciting things from New York. And let's not forget the creatives responsible...

Is that a skirt? Is that a shirt? It's Proenza Schouler! (and it's a dress)

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

In her next chapter, the most famous Girl in literature wears Calvin Klein.

Francisco Costa

Rodarte brought souvenirs from the Australian outback. We'll keep the shoes, thanks.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy

(*mumbles something cute in French*) Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Donna Karan should suit you just fine.

Donna Karan

Style runs in Victoria Beckham's family.

Victoria Beckham

Ralph Lauren is for Downtn Abby fans - and regular people.

Ralph Lauren

Techno shine at Prabal Gurung... Hypnotising.

Prabal Gurung

Frockerella fun with Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

Victoria Beckham

They're having a sample sale down the rabbit hole! Take the plunge for Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs