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.

And Breathe Out... Stella McCartney SS13

It's been a big year for Stella (designing the Olympic kit and opening a store in Shanghai may have something to do with this). So it's no wonder she's decided to relax a little.

Obviously a collection of this quality can't be described as a relaxing feat to produce, but perhaps we can think of it as a positive visualisation channeled through work. That's the new Stella woman in a nutshell: she can go on with her busy life and tight schedule without wearing very tight clothes.

Highlights included those super light sheer summer sweaters, the clinical drop-waist green coat dress, and those final Black Coffee-like cocktail dresses. Stella just never disappoints.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images vogue.co.uk

Dark Campaigns

Even though I'm beginning to wonder if the UK ELLE distributers have forgotten about South Africa, I am intensely enjoying the September issue of UK VOGE. One of the many great things about a September issue is that it's a directory for just about every AW campaign worth knowing about. I flipped through the issue last night and picked my favourite ones for the season.

Except for one or two exceptions, each campaign brings out the darker side of the new season in a creative makes-your-eyes-happy kind of way. So here they are. What's your favourite?

 

Gucci

 

Versace

 

Paul Smith

 

Givenchy

 

Stella McCartney

 

Diane Von Furstenberg

 

Etro

 

DSquared²

 

Mulberry

 

Jitrois

 

H&M

 

Maje

Stellalicious: Stella McCartney Cruise 13

I love it when a classy designer like Stella McCartney shows you how to pull off a traditionally tacky look like leopard print. Her Cruise 13 collection gives you 4 ways to wear the Jerseylicious look while still looking your respectable self. Check it out...

1

Go big with a statement coat, keeping the rest sporty minimal with loose trousers and chunky heels.

2

Wear it as a shirt over a soft white dress, adding a pop of colour with your heels.

3

Wear it with bold yellow trousers like these, but take caution: they must be loose fitting, and that material has some sort of Indian pattern on it - all contributing towards giving the look the class it needs.

4

This one is the most risky (and, naturally, my favourite) to pull off. As you can see, all you need to do is make sure that everything you're wearing matches. That's all.

If these looks haven't quite convinced you, or if you're feeling to scared to sacrifice your image by trying them (I don't blame you) then some of these other looks might tickle your fancy. Stella kept things simple with pretty pastels, slowy fading into a series of beautiful white dresses. But then let's not forget that sexy black number and that minimal off-white dress with the metallic heels... These are looks just waiting to be worn.

(With a 0% risk factor)

Images vogue.it

 

GOLD GOLD GOLD!

US VOGUE was kind enough to put a preview of one of their June issue editorials on their website. Country Strong features supermodel Karlie Kloss and some of the best male US Olympic athletes in what I think should go down as another VOGUE classic.

Styled by fashion director Tonne Goodman and photographed by Annie Leibovitz, here's the shoot that inspired my very awesome new header.

 

Karlie Kloss wearing Victoria Beckham, with Jonathan Horton (gymnastics).

Kloss wears a Vera Wang dress and Jitrois corset belt, with Jonathan Horton.

Kloss wears an Oscar de la Renta dress, with Ashton Eaton (track & field).

Kloss wears a dress and heels by Lanvin and cuff by Jody Candrian, with Ashton Eaton.

Kloss in a Stella McCartney dress with cover star Ryan Lochte (swimming).

Kloss in an Haider Ackermann top and skirt, with Ryan Lochte.

Kloss wears Atelier Versace with the Bryan brothers (tennis).

Kloss wears an Alexander McQueen mask, dress and platform sandals, with the Bryan brothers.

Kloss wears an Oscar de la Renta dress, Kelacala Q for Accessory Artists cuff and Manolo Blahnik pumps, with Dwyane Wade (basketball).

Kloss in a Bottega Veneta dress, with Dwyane Wade.

 

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.