Who wants to be a mother fucking super hero?!

I DO. 

New trend - cut out boots. I don't get this. Why would you ever want to wear boots without socks? Am I the only girl who has feet that sweat?

Alexander Wang to Balenciaga to Barneys Co-op and many more...


I like the look but logistically it is a no go for me...

Regret purchase:



Alexander Wang Tasha - tall as hell heels. I wore them twice. Once to dinner where I was fine but the second time to a Laker's game or something at the Staples Center which required walking to our suite from the wrong entrance. I had shooting pains and cramps as I walked... so sad. They made me 6'1.

Sometimes I don’t understand Alexander Wang but that’s my problem since he is the man of the hour. I mean, even my idol McQueen produced some wince-inducing pieces here and there. With Wang, I find myself loving fifty percent and subjecting my face to those horrible forehead wrinkles when staring at the other fifty percent.

Don’t get me wrong - I love his simple pieces and most of his dresses and I love when designers create affordable lines or versions of their more expensive pieces; if done right. Target and H&M are just a few retailers that have had major designers make an affordable line. Unfortunately, many of the lines have been disappointing. Jimmy Choo for H&M made me want to vomit -  projectile vomit. McQueen for Target (although I bought the whole line - almost) was cheap and not in the good way. Still, I just wont accept that designers can’t make stylish yet affordable lines when asked to, maybe Wang was successful....

The newest affordable piece was designed by Alexander Wang to commemorate the new Opening Ceremony boutique in the Ace Hotel in New York. A studded black canvas tote bag that is equipped with a leather bottom – one with silver studs and the other one with gold studs.

Already out of stock here. Sold for $125.

I am a semi-fan. It’s simple and practical for books? Jury is still out - do you like...?

I’ve been a very naughty girl. McQueen’s passing and my trip to NY has resulted in zero posts during NY Fashion week. I shall make up for it with this fascinating, riveting post.

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Yigal Azrouel didn’t disappoint me. He brought suits on the runway with an edginess yet still kept it wearable for the everyday office woman. His lines were slimming and definitely not boring. He threw in leather, pinstripes and embroidered details upon black, greys and earth hues.

Jeremy Laing evoked the spirit of his country’s natural resources. Light weight fur coats made of beaver, raccoon and muskrat pellets, along with a trapper-esque style hit the runway. Not denying his deconstructive style, he made his pieces less complicated but kept the hard lines and layering. I was a huge fan of his last line but I find this season’s pieces a bit too reminiscent of what I escaped from - country living. Despite this I love the textures, fur pieces, and tight legging styled pants.


Alexander Wang also went the suit route. He decided that his women couldn’t always wear a lightweight tee to work although comfortable. Deconstructed suits with surprise slivers of skin, layers, and a bondage theme. My one gripe, although on the rise; velvet. I hate it and he used it a lot. Although, this wont stop me from shopping his velvet-less pieces for work. Oh, and I hated the hair.... greasy and stringy to work?


Still looking forward to Proenza Schouler and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Snow may have some fashion-week attendees turning in their Christian Louboutin's for some designer snow boots but the show must go on. Officially starting tomorrow, runway shows started on February 10th. The city's snow day has pushed some fashion shows till tomorrow but the shows I am most interested in are happening Friday to Wednesday. Yigal Azrouel,  Jeremy Laing, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Will Yigal be able to transcend the mainstream and incorporate his traditional layers without slashing his garments?


Will Jeremy Laine make me squeal with avant-garde sihoulettes in geometric and sharp nuetral colors? Making the deconstructive the new classic... One of my favorites right now, just bought two beautiful dresses from Laine and they do not disappoint on.


Will Wang's designs represent a new sport or further the All-American feel in basic whites and tans?


Proenza Schouler's previous line was amazing. Im not one for colors but the hues of blue and the splashes of green and yellow told the story of surf, skate, scuba and an understated loudness that I'd wear any day.


Lim's line reminded me of red lipstick - I want to see more "new suits" and dresses that flow with Picaso-esque pieces added here and there.


Which designers are you watching?