London Spring 2013: Margaret Howell

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look 10

As always, plenty to like (and wear) at Margaret Howell. See the full collection via British Vogue.

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look 4

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look 7

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look 22: so crisp!

image credits: photos by firstVIEW for vogue.co.uk

London Spring 2013: John Rocha

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look 3: this top would be great over black leggings

90% of the time, my fashion choices are predictably minimalist in style. The other 10%  embraces the outré in color, styling, and fabrication. John Rocha’s collection appeals to my 10%. I’m envisioning the looks shown here broken up into pieces, as opposed to full outfits (I’m not a hat girl) but they’re brilliant. Literally. See the full collection at Style.com.

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look 12: a jean jacket over this skirt would suit me

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look 35: pink + pink

 

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look 14: rocha also has a knack for the minimal

images from style.com (at the time of writing this post, no photographer was credited)

NY Spring 2013: Last Look

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A trio of looks in black and white wrap up my coverage of New York fashion week. On to London.

(Full slideshows from Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein Collection, and Narciso Rodriguez can be viewed at Style.com.)

image credits: marc jacobs – filippo fior/gorunway.com for style.com; calvin klein collection – monica feudi/feudiguaineri.com for style.com; layout and type by jane potrykus

 

Week Thirty-seven: Oeuf F/W 2012

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Oeuf‘s fall/winter collection is darling. The clothing range serves multiple functions: with the accessories, a perfect dress-up/trick-or-treat ensemble, and without, the components are practical, well-made basics. Makes me wish I had a little someone to dress this Halloween.

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images courtesy of oeuf nyc, layout and type by jane potrykus

p.s. oeuf recently launched a blog: check it out here for myriad bits of inspiration.

NY Spring 2013: Araks

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look 10

Elegant + ethereal with a muted color palette. Loving the Araks collection for spring. See the complete show at Style.com.

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look 23

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look 20

image credits: photos by gregory harris/courtesy of araks for style.com