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Catherine Malandrino Spring 2008 Fashion Show

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Catherine Malandrino Spring 2008 Fashion Show
09.08.2007

From bright bold colors to applique-styled designs Catherine Malandrino's spring collection had everything in the details. From the ornate glass beads that decorated a neckline to the scalloped tiring of a dress, I just wanted to look at every outfit close up in this collection. Her eye for color is apparent here and I loved the mixing of colors such as a tan and black printed belt with a fuchsia top. The applique pieces were also exquisite mixing shapes, colors, and different fabric textures into a work of art. I also loved the classic styling of her black and white outfits -- crisp white wide leg pants tied with a black belt or flowy print dresses.

Key Looks: flowy dresses, bold prints and colors, skirts and pants tied with a belt, ornate shoulders and necklines.
Key Colors: classic black and white together. metalic silver. bright hues such as orange, fuchsia, green, and red.

Here are more key looks from the Catherine Malandrino Spring 2008 Fashion Show:

(Photos: Runway Resource)

Doo.Ri Spring 2008 Fashion Show

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Doo.Ri Spring 2008 Fashion Show
09.07.2007

Doo.Ri took a more subdued color palette for spring with earth tones and metalics that warmed up the runway. I loved the beaded detail in some of the pieces like the dress above as well as the sheer fabrics that looked cool down the runway. Bubble dresses were still spotted but Doo.Ri's take on them with layers of tull annd coloring was such an interesting approach. I also loved how shorts looked dressed up and stylized with sheer tops or had a beachy feel with an off the shoulder cut. At the end of the day though, the key pieces to covet are the stylish short dresses that are perfect for any kind of party or night out.

Key Looks: sheer tops, shorts, flowy dresses, bubble dresses, and beaded details.
Key Colors: black, metalics, soft hues of brown, beige, and cream.

Here are more key looks from the Doo.Ri Spring 2008 Fashion Show:

Fashion Week Spring 2008: The Look of Scarves

The freshest accessory to have next spring is nothing more than a scarf that can be worn around over the head like a glamour gal (left) at Rag and Bone or tied loosely around the next (right) at Cynthia Rowley. I've always worn scarves and could not be happier to see more scarf looks down the runway.

Here's more scarf inspiration:

More ways to tie a scarf from Rag and Bone.

Long Scarves: Wear it around your head like a headband (Charlotte Ronson) or wrapped a few times and worn long around your neck (Cynthia Rowley).

A simple short scarf tied around the neck like a cuff as seen at Vena Cava.

Built in dress ties were seen on the runway at Charlotte Ronson and Catherine Malandrino.

(Photos: Runway Resource)

Proenza Schouler Spring 2008 Fashion Show

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Proenza Schouler Spring 2008 Fashion Show
09.07.2007

The Proenza Schouler spring show was decidedly darker in hue and it was refreshing twist from the typical light colors from other shows. With the underlying safari theme, I loved the rich texture to almost all of the fabrics which shimmered so well, like this black belted dress above. Almost everything was belted or tied around the waist in ingenious ways. What I wasn't in love with were some of the over poofy bubble skirts which was shown on the runway but I chose to just glaze over them. To me, the key piece to have from Proenza Schouler's spring collection will be the vest. I loved the short cropped ones that were layered over longer belted versions.

Key Looks: belted vests, bubble skirts, off the shoulder, and safari look.
Key Colors: white, black, brown, navy, mustard yellow, red, beige, gold metalic.

Here are more key looks from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2008 Fashion Show:

(Photos: Runway Resource)

Cynthia Rowley Spring 2008 Fashion Show

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Cynthia Rowley Spring 2008 Fashion Show
09.07.2007

Cynthia Rowley always epitomized the word "girly" and with her new collection, Rowley adds "sophisticated" to the mix with her collection of flowy silky dresses that bring the 20's to mind. Loosely tied scarves at the neck accentuate some of the outfits and the waist gets proper accentuation this spring as well. Rowley suggests a sweater around the waist as another alternative to the standard belt. From rolled up baggy pants to big oversized shirts and tops, the 80's get a nod too with a nautical twist taking a navy stripes to a new level. Cute colored vintage bikes with straw baskets adorned the runway as models as well as Rowley herself, took to biking down the runway at the end of the show.

Key Looks: oversized and loose. long dresses, baggy pants, sweaters around the waist, scarves, nautical stripes, and pockets.
Key Colors: whites, navy, beige, pink, light blue, and yellow.

Here are more key looks from the Cynthia Rowley 2008 Fashion Show:

(Photos: Runway Resource)

Fashion Week on MOLI.com

Coquette is very excited to be a part of the extensive NY Fashion Week coverage on MOLI where you can get up to date fashion coverage from all your favorite fashion blogs, as well as coverage by editor Jana Martin, and videos too -- all in just one place!
You can read more about how to sign up for MOLI here. I just started using MOLI myself, so please add Coquette as one of your contacts!

Charlotte Ronson Spring 2008 Fashion Show

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Charlotte Ronson Spring 2008 Fashion Show
09.05.2007

Charlotte Ronson's spring show had a lot of great looks that are perfect straight off the runway. The models were like fresh faced school girls adorned in baby doll dresses, shorts, or high-waisted jeans -- mod with a bit of infused hippy chic. I loved the lace trim in some of the outfits such as this zig-zag treatment in the baby doll dress above which was seen in other pieces in the show.

Key Looks: baby doll dresses, shorts, high-waisted jeans.
Key Colors: navy, gray, hot pink, denim, white, and yellow.

Here are more key looks from the Charlotte Ronson Spring 2008 Fashion Show:

The high-waisted jeans were some of the best I've seen on the runway tied smartly together with a brown and tan woven wide belt.

The small tie detail at the neck looks so cute!

Perfect looking gray pleats with button detail...

More zig zag lace, note the skinny belt with mini skirt.

Teal is a great color for spring and I love the knitted bodice of this tank dress.

(Photos: Runway Resource)

fashion indie magazine Launch Party

Daniel from Fashion Indie launched his magazine in style with a party at Boucarou Lounge. We got there late so we missed the line down the street, police trying to shut it down and guest appearances by Damon Dash and Ajuma Daily.
Congrats Daniel! The magazine is beautiful. And thanks for sneaking us in at the end of the party. :-)

Coquette is featured.
~Leigh

Dishin' with Lisa Rinna

I made it inside the tent. Thanks Stacy!

I got the chance to talk to Lisa Rinna (of Melrose Place and Dancing with the Stars fame) about what else, bras and boobs. As Lisa so aptly put it "aren't they a girl's best accessory?" We dished about how we talk to the women in our life about everything under the sun, yet no one feels comfortable getting fitted properly for a bra. Lisa was telling me about the new Playtex site that helps women find the right size and right bra for them. I luuvv it!
Lisa was then heading off to the shows to look for a dress for the Emmys. Might there be a Vera Wang gown in her future? You'll have to tune in to find out.
~Leigh

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• FabSugar's got Marc Jacobs for Visionaire on their radar.


• Bag Snob goes back to school with Zac Posen limited edition DHL bag to benefit "Teachers Count"!


• Kristopher reflects on Sen. Craig's S-E-X scandal in python Bruno Frisoni shoes.


• Stiletto Jungle is taking a break from the Fashion Week madness to stock up on fab fall shoes at the 3 for $99 Shoe Sale.


• Bag Bliss loves Bottega Veneta’s new Karung Fan clutch.


• GlamChic’s exclusive interview with Gwen Stefani at the recent L.A.M.B. Spring 2008 runway show.


• My Fashion Life returns to the 80's with the limited edition Casio G-Shock.


• Papierblog's fashion week journal evaluates the designers of the 1st day. What's good? What's not so good? What's just plain horrible? Finding out is a click away.


• Spring has sprung! Second City Style covers the tents, the fashions and the trends at NY Fashion Week Spring '08.


• Find out how Keira Knightley pulls off this season's tricky high-waist, wide-leg denim look with style at StyleBakery.com.


• Stylehive‘s first annual Crowd Control Poll - where YOU tell US who’s the most stylish star of them all.


• The Jewelry Weblog reports on a new jewelry network where you can see jewelry made every week via video: Metal Chik.

Beauty:

• Brush up on your foundation application technique at 55 Secret Street.


• eBeautyDaily is talking about the hot short hair trends.