More of Me Maternity certainly makes the frumpiest of us prego mamas, look absolutely chic and stylish.
Jessica Boulanger’s sophisticated and amazingly comfortable maternity dresses are pieces I’d wear any given day, baby or not.
Although the price may seem a bit steep for a dress only worn for a few months, remember it is important for us to indulge every so often. Especially when we are pregnant. wink, wink.
29 Jan
Evolving from its beginnings as Earth Organic Baby Basics, Kate Quinn Organics was launched in July 2006. Featuring stylish apparel made from the finest 100% certified organic fabrics, Kate Quinn Organics strives to care for the earth and its community. Their pieces are fun and stylish and most importantly uber-comfty.
We love their jumpsuits. Their Long Sleeved Kimono Jump Suit and Organic Baby Bunting so soft and warm.
Emilio Pucci’s style is Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds—real diamonds.
Although each one is unique, you can’t mistake a Pucci print. Since the late-1940s, when Italian skier and socialite Marchese Emilio Pucci casually tried his hand at design, the brand has been synonymous with bold, brightly colored graphic patterns with a kaleidoscopic, slightly psychedelic feel. Pucci prints usually appear on clingy, stretchy fabrics, and are widely applied in every category—evening wear, ready-to-wear, swimwear, accessories, shoes and home décor; they have even been featured in the logo of the Apollo 15 space mission and the interior of a Ford Lincoln Continental.
“Prince of Prints” and CFDA-award winner Emilio Pucci designed the line himself until his death in 1992. His daughter, Laudomia Pucci, then took the reigns, before passing them along to a string of young designers including, in 2000, Julio Espada; critics felt Espada over-embellished the cuts, detracting from the joyful signature patterns. In 2003, Christian LaCroix was brought on as Artistic Direcor—a good match considering his mastery of color and affection for sixties and seventies styling. Currently Matthew Williamson is head of inspiration, but his three year contact is soon to expire. Peter Dundas is set to take Williamson’s place. Laudomia Pucci continues to serve as Image Director.
Badgley Mischka wow’d New York on December 10, 2008 with their breathtaking Pre-Fall 2009 collection. The dresses were stunning and beautiful - beaded, paillette, and feather-dusted cocktail dresses and gowns.
A sequined tank dress sashed high on the waist and a ruffled halter gown in the must-have shade of marigold were two highlights.
Isn’t this new cocktail suit (below) incredible? Designers said that it was made specially at their customers’ requests.
Simply put, James Mischka shared, “we just did pretty clothes that people want to wear.” And they did just that. It’s not fair that the ENTIRE collection is incredible.
“Oh Santa? I have a few more to add to my Christmas list….”
17 Dec
Just in time for Christmas, Donatella Versace shares her pre-fall collection with New York on December 15, 2008. The graphic little coats with contrast piping and tiny cocktail dresses were all Versace.The emerald green is simply stunning!
Everything was strictly above the knee, except for a handful of gowns.
Love the black lace with a slit up to there and a star detailed in peekaboo mesh on the torso.
12 Sep
Inspired by the proto-pop French artist Niki de Saint Phalle, Vera Wang’s Spring 2009 collection was as artsy as ever. More chic than the past seasons, there was still the familiar sheer gazar over-slips and three-dimensional dresses, but the newly inspired narrow “basketball” tanks, skinny cigarette pants and leggings, and pencil skirts were a welcomed sight.
We saw crystalline necklines and necklaces with panels of colorful mosaic-cut sequins cascading down the front of a dress, or wrapping the waist of a skirt that echoed the silvery gray sculpture at the back of the runway. The embelishments were beautiful and artsy, creating depth, texture and shine on otherwise simple ensembles.
Janis Savitt designed the jewelry – luxurious, feminine and timeless!
Love this charcoal and white color-blocked tank dress (below) – so simple and beautiful.
