Primeira

For lack of a better way to pass my time I figured I would start a blog. I spend so much of my mental time thinking about fashion, and God knows I spend WAY too much time on other people's blogs, (you know you have a problem when a lack of posts on fashiontoast  makes you growl in frustration.)

So here we are, at the beginning, and, by great coincidence (and also due to my FABULOUS sense of timing - I'm practically psychic) it just so happens to be...FASHION WEEK!!! 

(Well, in New York anyway.)

So I thought I'd give you a run down of some of my favourite pieces of the shows so far... 

Since sadly I was uninvited...*ahem*...UNABLE to attend, thus all the following pics are taken from the as ever incomparably useful ladies (and quite possibly gentlemen) at Style.com.

Vivienne Tam s/s 2012

I would love to be able to say that I knew of this Vivienne lady before I started trawling through the shoot-slideshows, but that would be a barefaced lie of which my darling Madre would most certainly not approve. Despite not having a clue who she is I am a fan of various of her looks- no doubt not the most fashion forward of them all (we have people like Messers McQueen for that) but a sweet, wearable collection perfect for Spring in the city. Androgynous shorts suits in orchid prints, cigarette pants in clashing colours and velveteen bloomers just do it for me, what can I say?

Charlotte Ronson s/s/ 2012

For me this collection had a much greater 90s aesthetic than the others- the floaty dresses in patterned chiffon, the grungey knits and the mustard suede mini-dress all to me were very reminiscent of Empire Records-era Liv Tyler and Renee Zellweger. Personally I'd consider that to be a total joy- 70's hippie never really floated my boat and while I may try to persuade myself otherwise, 60's mini-shifts really DO NOT work when you have hips. (Damn you Twiggy!!)

My only complaint here would be, that amongst all the sheer-floaty-prettiness, there seemed to lack anything for an older consumer. Which is fine, but damnit, what 19yr old can afford to pay £300 for a dress?! (Not this one, despite all my attempts at flogging old clothes on ebay...sigh...)

Band of Outsiders, s/s 2012

Band of Outsiders was, if I'm honest, not top on my list of items to add to my growing compendium of things to buy when "I-become-a-rich-and-famous-actress", however, that said, there were a few cute dresses, boxy enough on the top to add a certain masculinity, while still allowing for a flattering floaty feel to the skirt below. I was also charmed by the use of dip dying, and one particularly sexy leather/pvc pencil skirt with a slit up the side... (NOM NOM NOM.)

However despite those moments of sartorial clarity there were also a few too many occasions of workman style overall style trousers, in camo-green, with drop crotches. While I may be classed as fashionably uninteresting for my lack of acceptance of such impractical (or practical, if you're a builder) things, I like to leave such creations in the profoundly capable hands of the ManRepeller.

Prabal Gurung s/s 2012

Some things are too gorgeous not to be written about, and if I'm honest seeing this collection was mad incentive to start this blog- such beauty and craftsmanship deserves to be shared. For me the collection was almost flawless- but then again I love things that incorporate a whole fruit salad of trends- cut outs, sheer, feathers, making things looks like they've been dipped in a PVC paint-pot... (Oh still my beating heart...)

However, that said, it was not on the top of everyone's list- I have read reviews that dislike the complexity (a bit OTT for some) and similarly comment that some of the dresses are too revealing to be worn alone (something I have never had trouble with.)

BUT at the end of the day, who doesn't like a collection all in purple?? 

As I sometimes ALWAYS say: if it's good enough for Nicki Minaj, it's damn well good enough for me...

Nighty night y'all!!

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