H and M Openings in Houston

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, has officially announced the opening of two stores in Houston!  The first store, slated to  open this spring, will open at Baybrook Mall while the other is opening at Willowbrook Mall in the fall.  Along with the announcement of the new store openings, the international company has also just launched the David Beckham Bodywear for H&M, which I'm so excited about!  I wonder if David Beckham is included?

Chanel RTW Spring/Summer 2012

Karl Lagerfeld, the creative mastermind of Chanel, has done it yet again, in Chanel's latest spring/summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection.  Inspired by the ocean, as were the collections from Versace and Givenchy, the models walked down the runway in Paris at the Grand Palais with huge sea shells and seahorses all around them. The swimsuits, which we all know that I'm a fan of, were both sexy and classic and the outfits were to die for!   You can find a video via Chanel's website which, in my opinion, is beautiful that shows up close details of the collection.  

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW

I am loving Alexander McQueen's ready-to-wear spring 2012 collection by Sarah Burton!  Inspired by the iconography of oceanography, Burton started the show off in feminine outfits that included umpire skirts with ruffles, in bright colors, to give the illusion that they were "jellyfish".  All of the outfits were paired with lace hoods and platform shoes, that are to die for, but my favorite was the black laced sheer number, down below!  I would wear that work, its amazing!  Check out Burton's profile on Voguepedia and let me know what you think!

Designer Coffee Stained Shirts?!!

Alexander Wang

I would like a Venti Hazelnut Mocha and a coffee stained t-shirt.  That's right, you read correctly!  To commemorate Starbucks' 40 years, the famous coffee chain has decided to pair up with designers to design t-shirts that retail for $85.  The designers, which where Alexander Wang, Billy Reid, and Sophie Theallet, were to take their own interpretation of the coffee houses and the translate them to fashion.  Wang opted for a haphazard, if not eccentric, "coffee stained" design while both Reid and Theallet took a cleaner approach.  The t-shirts, which support the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, are available for pre-order at Nordstrom and at Starbucks. 

Billy Reid

Sophie Theallet

Burberry Prorsum - London Fashion Week

Photo from www.stylebistro.com

I definitely love Burberry, even more so since its current Creative Director, Christopher Bailey, came aboard!  Burberry Prorsum showed Monday afternoon at London Fashion Week and it was a star studded event with celebrities and the socialites lining the front row.  Onlookers included, but not limited to, Kanye West, the Duchess of Cambridge's sister, Pippa Middleton, and Sienna Miller.  Guest were shown the spring/summer 2012 collection that consisted of bold colors and prints along with some beaded and braided items.  Let me know what you guys think!

Photo from www.stylebistro.com 

Photo from www.stylebistro.com

London Fashion Week!!!

London Fashion Week is here as designers and fashion lovers from all over the world flock to the trendy city to see breath the taking shows.  The runway shows, which kicked off in full gear Friday, September 16 and runs through Wednesday, September 21st, included shows from Christian Blanken, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, and Jonathan Saunders and so many more, some of which have not yet shown.  

On other news via People - Style Watch, Beyoncé and Tina Knowles, who is a customer of mine I might add, also showed in London for their autumn/winter 2011 collection for the House of Deréon.  Although they weren't listed on the London Fashion Week website, the show was held at Selfridges department store in a decorated car park.  Watch the video below, where the design duo explains their collection and how they get their influence.

Vera Wang Bridal

My uncle just got married Saturday and that is part of the reason for not posting Friday and this weekend.  The wedding went off without a hitch and the bride looked stunning in her strapless mermaid inspired dress with stunning embroidered details.  My uncle on the other hand, opted for the Texas staple with a classic suit paired with a cowboy hat and boots.  So, in light of the festivities, I compiled a couple of the dresses that I adore from Vera Wang, who gained her own label after designing her wedding dress after not finding what she was looking for.  Known for her luxurious fabrics, impeccable detail and classic, modern designs, Vera Wang quickly gained notoriety and is definitely a major player in the fashion industry.  Let me know what you guys think!

Missoni for Target

So it seems that Target has had an "unprecedented" demand from their consumers in regards to the Missoni for Target collection.  The collection, which was to last six weeks and comprised of clothing and home decor, was sold out in most stores and online in one day!  The famous fashion house, known for their use of eclectic patterns and colors, looks like they have struck gold in middle America.  I am personally feeling the home decor items, so if anyone wants to gift something go right on ahead!

Parke & Ronen, Spring 2012

      

While surfing around GQ online, I came across Parke & Ronen's Spring 2012 collection that showed this past Friday in New York.  I am definitely feeling everything that this collection has to offer from the chic styling to the casual, sophisticated aesthetic!  I love the use of bright colors, which we are seeing a lot of in Spring, but what I like the most is the burst of colors that are not too bright, to where it distracts you.  The use of print and plaids on the shorts are an added element to the already likable collection, and don't get me started on the swimwear because they look amazing!  Show them some love! (and show me some by sending me some Parke & Ronen trunks!)

Photos: Filippo Fior

Fashion Show Flash Mob

The Simon Now Fashion Show presented by the Cadillac, at the Houston Galleria, was quite an exciting event this year!  The atmosphere of the scene and crowd was terrific as everyone rubbed elbows with each other, while models posed like mannequins in various spots for Tiffany & Co.  The the models donned on amazing outfits from the Fall lines of Neiman Marcus, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Max Mara, and shoes from Jimmy Choo which ended with a Flash Mob on the catwalk!  I was quite excited and didn't know what to do and was totally in love with the older lady dancing in the end of the video!

Voguepedia

Everyone has heard the saying, "Google it."  Well, now you can add, "Voguepedia it," to your list of phrases!  Voguepedia, presented by Michael Kors, is the most amazing idea since the invention of the wheel!  It brings you everything that has ever appeared in Vogue straight to your fingertips.  It also features a search box and links to the most sought after information (ie, designers, models, brands, personalities, and beauty) in a user friendly layout.  My favorite thing about Voguepedia, is that it gives you amazing profiles/bios about your favorite people, like Roberto Cavalli (above).  I know that this will be a huge hit for all of you fashion buffs out there, but an even better asset to you fashion students.  Hit the hyperlink and let me know what you think!  

Glee + Fashion's Night Out

 

Mark your calendars everyone because Fashion's Night Out is only 7 days away!  All over the world, from New York to Australia, everyone is joining in to celebrate and appreciate everything that fashion has to offer. Here in Houston we are having the annual Simon Now Fashion Show presented by Cadillac, which I will be attending again this year.  

To mark the event, the cast of Glee was photographed by Vogue and made a commercial covering David Bowie's, "Fashion."  Oh, how I love it!!! What do you guys think?

Versace Heats Spring Up!!

Versace has done it again!  I like the bright colors and that they are color blocking the items for Spring 2012.  I am definitely feeling the photo below with the pick v-neck with yellow trunks and Gladiator sandals!  This is just all kinds of sexiness!  

Also make sure to check out H&M because the Versace and H&M are teaming up for a 2012 collection!  Rumor has it that the dress that Donatella's is rocking, above, will be part of it. <gasps>

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

I honestly feel like all of the planets have aligned in my favor!  I have been having a bad week lately and this has definitely cheered it right up.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a brand new exhibit open featuring my idol, the late Alexander McQueen.  Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty displays his amazing designs and his empowerment of women.  Looks like I'm booking a flight this weekend to see this for myself!

I loved this collection, especially the feather coat with embroidered tulle.

 Love the baby doll dress with a pop of color!

This is what royalty should dress like every day.

The Anna Wintour inspired hairstyles are to die for!

Christian Siriano!!!

I have always loved Christian Siriano from the very first time that I saw him on the Project Runway!  What can I say, he had me at, "Hot tranny mess!"  He never disappoints me when he comes out at with his collections and that includes his Autumn/Winter collection!  The collection is so pretty that I will let the photos speak for themselves.  I also had the honor of meeting him and I have to admit that he is very nice, funny, amazing, & really pretty in person!

One Word...Balmain!

One of my favorite brands in the whole wide world is Balmain because of their prints, silhouettes, and rock-chic aesthetic.  Oliver Rousteing, the new designer at the fashion house is working his magic and I'm dying with joy over the Resort 2011 line!!!  I believe that every girl should have at least one Balmain garment in their wardrobe; be it a skirt, top or shoes.  

Photo: Courtesy of Balmain, via Vogue

I am loving this dress with the colorful, tribal inspired print!

Photo: Courtesy of Balmain, via Vogue

Gorgeous skinny pants paired with the blazer is definitely how I would style it. 

Photo: Courtesy of Balmain, via Vogue

Out of the whole collection, I love this skirt the most because of the color and the intricate detail. It says that you are not here to play games!