Milly Fall 2011

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Milly A/W 2011 - Paired with beiges, whites and nudes, bright colors reign in the world of Milly.  "Key colors include emerald, sapphire, burgundy, ruby and plum".  The forgiving silhouettes and included wide legged pants, maxi skirts, and bell sleeve cardigans. Hats and colorful gloves added an extra punch to the outfits.  "My Fall 2011 collection is rich and luxurious in color, texture and detail, focusing on a longer silhouette, always with a touch of youthful levity."

Boy Meets Girl - Fall 2011

Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC- Boy Meets Girl Fall 2011- With a crowd rousing opening performance by singer Natasha Bedingfield, Boy Meets Girl opened with a bang.  The collection of edgy contemporary clothing included lots of burnout velour, layering, and faux fur arm and leg warmers. The inspiration was a girl who is "the center of attention, whether sashaying down a cafe-lined Parisian streetscape or simply catching up with old friends".  The pieces definitely looked complex enough for the fashion forward and at the same time comfortable and fun.

Liking the velour burnout Trailblazer Legging in Slate

The Gracious Miss J, helped me get someone to take a pic of us!

Jen Kao Fall/Winter 2011

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York - Jen Kao must dream in technicolor, or high definition 3D because her Fall collection was a  spectacular treat for the senses.  Her pieces were "inspired by the strongest animals we are capable of being" with a color palette of "acid rainbows".  Super high purple wedge booties elongated already long bodies and combined with multicolored and metallic dresses enhanced with fringe evoked otherworldly creatures. 

Monique Lhuillier - Fall 2011

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011
Monique Lhuillier - "Dark, Sultry and Seductive" -  Models glided down the runway in structured suits and billowing gowns in black, ombre and deep scarlet.  Scarlet seems to be a popular color for upcoming fall and will be a welcome relief amongst all the sea of dark fall colors.  Animal print has moved to evening wear!  One of the stunners - a cheetah print taffeta asymmetric draped trumpet gown worn by model, Ming.   Frothy feathers made repeat appearances in wearable pieces such as the blush ostrich feather embroidered blouse and ostrich feather jacket. Monique Lhullier's collection - Gorgeous silhouettes for the strong woman.

Noir tulle one shoulder gown with oxidized gold stardust embroidery

Cheetah print taffeta asymmetric draped trumpet gown

Deep scarlet floral embroidered ball gown with frayed bodice detail.

Linda Fargo of Berdorf's - On point with her red pants!

Elegant, swept up Hair for Monique Lhullier

Carlos Miele Fall Winter 2011

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Brazilian Designer Carlos Miele's program read "Tridimensional surfaces, overlays, playing with light and dark, satellite images, graphic stripes, clash of colors and textures."  Natural selection fox fur capes added textures to billowing gowns in nudes and amber. Long Romantic braids created even more texture and the models looked like Grecian goddesses.   I'm a fan of asymmetric looks and the contrasting colors created a dramatic effect.

One of my favorites: Chartreuse silk charmeuse dress with cerulean side detail and sash.

Designer Carlos Miele

Backstage at Carlos Miele - Model, Ming