Olsen Twins Cover Elle UK Magazine

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen grace the cover the April 2012 issue of British Elle Magazine.  The child stars who have turned into very successful fashion influencers and designers, have two very different covers for the magazine.  They both seem a bit awkward, but that definitely coincides with the quirky, unique personas they both possess.

Kanye West Fall 2012 Runway Show Review PFW

After an over-ambitious rookie appearance last season, Kanye West is back at it again with another collection for Paris Fashion Week.  This collection has begun an aesthetic that can be identified with Kanye; an aesthetic that seems to have the theme of "bondage" surrounding it.   The contrasts in height and depth of fabrics and cuts are evident across both collections; however, in this collection, West used fabrics that are more appropriate for the season.  Using black as the universal palette was certainly on trend, and his contrasts with colored furs and gold accents brought relevance to his collection.  The textures used in the collection were definitely a highlight; most noted with the shearling coat, and multi-fur jacket. The hem of the skirts, for the sake of constructive criticism, were not as finished as they should have been.  In fact, the fit and finish of all the skirts in the collection seemed to lack a certain level of luxury that Kanye lives and raps by.  The outerwear was the definite win with Kanye's collection; a perfect styling addition to West's sophomore debut in Paris (cue #WTT).

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GANT by Michael Bastian Fall 2012 Collection

For Fall 2012, Michael Bastian took us on a journey through his collegiate years in Boston. During the mid-80's, during the MOD revival, the collegiate sense of style was still centered around the preppy principle. Drawing from this inspiration, Bastian took a practical approach in translating the era to fashion. Combining functional winter essentials with tailored seasonal fabrics like tweed and corduroy, GANT by Michael Bastian was a representation of prep versus practical.

 Parkas, hooded anoraks, and shetland cardigans portrayed the harsh winters that Bostonians experience, while the impressive styling of the collection de-localized the inspiration into a testament of what all men want visually. Bastian also modernized classic looks by adjusting the fit; favorably seen with the slim fit cargo pants and herringbone trousers. The color palette was collegiate in general, linking both university prep and Americana together. On trend with the deep purples of Fall 2012, GANT introduces the color in corduroy pants, and in color ways within plaid and striped fabrics. The women's collection stood out just as much as the men's, with sharply tailored blazers and winter performance wear. The leggings with contrasting center stripe were a winner with the styling of the looks, and will definitely be a major seller for the ladies.

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 Collection

Red Carpet gowns are beautiful.  Weddings are truly moments in time.  But, when a woman can have continuous moments of power and sex appeal with one piece of clothing, it makes for an everlasting fashion experience. 

Brandon Sun Fall 2012 Collection

When I read that Brandon Sun's Fall 2012 Collection was entitled "Silent Assassins,"  I began to think of what does every silent assassin need in her toolkit.  Likely, she would need a dark color palette, slimming silhouette, and of course sharp objects.  Usually attacking unnoticed and undetected, you may also require her to exude a confidence and level of flare in order to lure her target.  The descriptions are above are a natural thought process of what you may have envisioned for your own "Le Femme" moments; Brandon Sun brought this to life.  Telling a tale of peaceful ferocity; where targets may not lead to massacre, but upward movement in today's society.  Sun sought out to offer looks to women who are "today's initiators, leaders, and innovators."  Brandon Sun designed complete looks to compliment his amazing craftsmanship of outerwear with the never ending element of fur.   

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BCBG Fall 2012 Runway Collection

When you attend a BCBG Max Azria show, you come expecting a certain aesthetic; simple silhouettes, rich color palette, and geometric shapes.  This season, the collection included all we expected, with the addition of fur!  Silky dresses and wool coats were accentuated with fur shoulders  brought maturity to the collection, while the leather accents added strength and texture to the flirty looks.

Inspired by the geometric abstraction of Bauhaus style, Max and Lubov Azria created a collection that would accent the creative minds of German fashionistas alike.   Much like the Bauhaus school, a German institute of the fine arts, with the goal of combining all aspects of art and design, BCBG also combined architecture and fashion with structured shapes and clean lines.  Likewise, using color as an expression of artistic work, BCBG provided a cohesive, yet eclectic palette with rich autumnal colors and bright blocks of hues. Even the furs had their own color blocking moment!

The last look, a cream crepe gown, had such a subtle charm about it; the touching and shear details made the look a stunning end to the show. 

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Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 Collection

The Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 Collection was an environmentally sound display of tomboy chic, with hidden silhouettes mixed with heavy layering and quilted fabrics  The looks were androgynous, with a feminine mystique that emerged through floral prints and pleated skirts.

First Look: Helios Luna Fall 2012

This season, Patricia Clyne, designer for Helios and Luna, drew her inspiration from British conceptual artist Martin Creed.  Creed's interest in color and vertical stature are evident in the preview sketch from Clyne.  More revelation of this inspiration will come on February 8 when she debuts her Fall Winter 2012 Collection during New York Fashion Week.

Madonna in Givenchy and Philip Treacy for Superbowl Halftime Show

Madonna headlines the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show, and proved that she is indeed one of the true entertainers of our viewing generation. Not since the Prince performance in 2007 has a halftime show been as exciting and electrifying as Madonna's.  Featuring LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., and the sequins-robe-donned Cee-Lo, Madonna performed some of her biggest hits, to include Vogue, Music, and Like a Prayer. If you're wondering who Madonna was wearing throughout the performance, she brought fashion to the Superbowl in Givenchy, along with that dramatic gold headpiece by Philip Treacy.  Below are photos from her performance, giving you a closer detailed looks from Madonna's halftime performance.

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Top Online PIcks for Jason Wu For Target Collection

The Jason Wu for Target Collection is finally available, AND you have two options: wait IN-line, or shop ON-line!  For those of you who don't want to fight the long lines, and may not live near a target that will carry the collection, here are some top picks of the collection that are available online.  Prices are all under  $50, so hurry! We permit you to make this a quick read through so that you can get your hands on the new collection!