Milan Fashion Week- Fall 2011

It's Milan's turn to strut its fashion stuff.  Elegance is the name of the game in this romantically charming Italian city. Here are some of the amazing looks from the runway and some that could be left on the drawing board:

Go: Gucci

I absolutely LOVE Gucci's fall line.  Floral accents and jewel tones are very feminine and the amazing mix of color contrasts give the line a modern feel. We also see the incorporation of fur, which is huge this season (see Carolina Herrera as well).  The whole Gucci collection is just stunning.


Go: Versace

Versace takes the fur trend in a different direction by incorporating feathers within the collection. This offers the audience something different to look at in the sea of fur this season. Also, the dichotomy of masculine versus feminine is a great theme for the fall.  The white beaded gown and canary yellow feather dress are feminine pieces contrasting the military style of this black suit jacket. Lovely!

No: Missoni

Missoni's color pallet reminds me of the easter bunny...definitely not what I would want to wear during the fall.  Furthermore, by incorporating all pastels together, there is no contrast to offer any depth of color. Furthermore, all pieces are quite bulky and overbearing.  There is no sexiness or showing of any skin. The whole collection is quite butch and awkwardly styled.

London Fashion Week-Fall 2011

Following NYC's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, London designers showed off their flair at London's Fashion Week. It is fascinating to compare the different styles between the different cities.  London does edgy EXTREMELY well. Also, color is inherently natural in London collections. It stems from the city's Bollywood roots. Here are the go's and no's from this past week:

Go: Todd Lynn

Mr. Lynn's use of earth tones is perfect for fall.  Also, the monochromatic looks are slenderizing and sleek, which work great for all shapes and sizes.  Lastly, Todd Lynn mixes edgy, grunge pieces like the look on the right with more feminine softer pieces, like on the left, for a diversity that appeals to everyone. Love.It.


Go: Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Ms. Westwood's Red Label is youthful with a playful avant-garde puppet-esque theme mixed with wearable fashion.  From a tailored, girly suit to a cinched and ruffled military-style dress, Vivienne Westwood knows how to mix colors and patterns to create remarkable art. The red queen's crown is just an added bonus.

No: Katie Eary

There are no words…only cartoons characters. 

No: Ashish

This collection looks like the English flag threw up on tweed and then ripped itself up to "stick it to the man". We understand you are an English designer; you don’t have to use the flag and outlandishly bright plaid to portray your nationality. 

Rocking the Ruffles

A classy Saturday night out needs a unique, bar-stopping piece.  I love my ruffled mini paired with black tights and a black blazer.  The dress is super feminine and the blazer is a tad masculine. These two pieces compliment each other while creating an androgynous, runway look. Pair it with a great pair of black pumps and you will be rocking downtown soon enough.

Casual Night Out

So we all have those nights where we want to look cute, but also want to feel comfortable. I'm having a great friend visit this weekend so we had a casual night out last night. I wore a Banana Republic silk top paired with a Banana tank. The "jeggings" are from Lane Bryant, watch Michael Kors and the shoes (which I LOVE) are Steve Madden! Pair it with a slight smokey eye and you have a perfect night out look~

-K

Gelish Manicure Review

Today I had my first Gelish Manicure, I love a manicure as much as the next girl but HATE the chipping that always occurs. The deal with Gelish is that it apparently stays on for weeks before chipping begins.

I went to the adorable Blush Waxing boutique on 17th and Madison in Denver and the lovely Trish who owns the place did a fantastic job. Check her out here! http://www.blushwaxing.com/

The whole process is a little different than a normal manicure, they apply each coat and then use a UV dryer for about 30 seconds to set the gel.

I'll keep you posted on the hold up of the process, but first impressions have made me a convert!
The color on my nails is called "Stand Out" which looks more brown in the ad they show you, but is really a deep red! Loves it!

Happy Hour on 17th and Wynkoop

Venice Ristorante on 17th and Wynkoop in Denver, CO is the best place for a low-key happy hour with the girls.  Look at this gorgeous wine cellar behind the bar! Classy and casual with delicious $6 imported wines from Italy and $4.50 small plates featuring house-made pasta dishes. My favorite combination is a glass of the Super Tuscan red blend with the Cappellacci de Zucca (butternut squash stuffed ravioli with sage brown butter).

50 Degrees Fahrenheit=Grunge Chic

Warm temps in Denver mean that I HAVE to bust out a dress. I was feeling an industrial, grunge look today; mainly black with silver accents.  The red scarf adds an eye-catching pop of color which is cohesive with the zipper on my lace-up Perrin Steve Maddens. The motorcycle leather Michael Kors comes together with unique accessories like this diamond-crusted owl ring. Got to love sunshine in the middle of February.