The big news from Fashion week in New York is ‘Arrivederci, frivolity, girliness, piles and piles of fluff stuff! Ciao, bella, molto chic! Marc Jacobs showed a collection which was an homage to Nan Kempner ( A perfect tie in with the exhibition of haute couture clothes at the Met). it’s all about classic American Sportswear. The look is moving away from the loose silhouette from last seasons and back to a more structured tailoring. Great news because this is really flattering and chic. Also keep wearing those opaque hosiery.Style.com reports that “ Midway through the London shows, it’s evident that the black-tights obsession that gripped New York designers is working its same dark magic here. Whether clad in thick latex or sheer nylon, models’ legs have been uniformly funereal (as have editors’). " The other big trends? Pencil skirts; zip, jumpsuits, sheer dresses, heavy fringes ( that’s on the head not on the bags), high waists and flowers trims and again lots of long gloves a la last season’s Marni.
Economy Class
Sportsgirl
Lots of great winter pieces in this week. They have finally said goodbye to the Boho NoNo look and tacky 80’s bad taste/hippy dippy look and getting into some real fashion. Check out the cool pleat front wool gab black straight skirt with patch pockets and cute front button detail and a front pleat: looks expensive; I would wear it; a cute little Lanvin 50’s style Balenciaga trapeze crop jacket with covered buttons and full sleeves $59. This jacket is everywhere. Buy up lots of leggings $19 and some cute crop trenches in a grey cotton wrinkle fabric , with short puff sleeves and epaulettes, also in navy and stone and very similar to the Cue and other ones around last year ; $150 ( The crop trench was The item du jour way back in 06). There are cute little simple round neck grey marle dresses in a wrinkle fabric $129; a short sleeve dress with a wide neck almost box sack shape ( so flattering… Not) and a very nice silver lurex V neck sweater dress $99. Check out the groovy and gorgeous navy knit dress with short puff sleeves, a self belt and a flared skirt $89; also in a grey knit too. Buy the grey V neck rib sweater dress which is short sleeved and a voluminous loose shape. Good if you have great legs $69. Also check out the shoes and the bronze clutch is cute $14. there are cool brown round toe flat boots $175; the brown peep toe Mary Janes with a stacked heel $99 with white stitching and the groovy short booties. Check out the navy suede, very 80’s cone heel boots $170 as well. The round neck sweater dress is cool with a rib knit hem $79.
Witchery
Lots of silk satin camisoles here in lots of pretty soft colours from cream to soft blue. Some have lace trim and some are simple. A cami is now almost a classic from about $69. Also check out the taffeta nylon grey bell skirt a la Prada $99; the grey knit pencil skirt with a rollover top, only for the skinny not for lumpy bumpy types such as my good self. There are some gorgeous grey marle simple dresses with a scoop neck and rib hem $49; a long extended hoodie that has turned into a dress in grey marle, how cool is that? Love it especially for $49 and also a jersey long sleeve baby doll sweaters with a poloneck in navy and black, $109, very nice! Buy the sweater dresses in grey chunky argyle cable knit $149; the drawstring nylon anoraks without the hood in a textured fabric $249 and the fur trim hood short quilted parkas that were in store last year are here again and still groovy for just $149; they may even keep you warm too. There are groovy dark denim skinny jeans $89; knit sweater dresses with long sleeves in black $79; and a scoop neck , cap sleeve dress with a bubble skirt in a grey marle….love it. You can wear it now while it’s warm but then later over a white T or over a black poloneck in winter. It has a lining under the bell skirt so it hangs well $99. Also a great buy is the black silky nylon short drawstring parka without a hood in a loose shape, way cool with patch pockets $149. In accessories I see awful white shoes and pale short crunchy prate boots. Please No one except Kate Moss can get away with atrocities such as. So just buy the marc Jacobs style black patent flats with the all important toe cleavage instead for $99. Also the bags are pretty good as reported last week.
Wanted Shoes:
There are cute little Chloe style buckle front flats by Robert Robert, a nice alternative to loafers $189; and chic round toe elasticized ballets in grey or cream with toggles on the toe $189. I see a lot of pointy toes oohh lala. See last week comments then keep walking. Bless. Also check out the wedding style peep toe heels in satin cream.
Ojay
There are a few things here worth checking out: I spy an anorak without a hood, belted, 3 quarter length though it looks almost a bit too ‘country’ as opposed to wearing it city side with hosiery and platforms a la Prada $269. Also I see a chic little navy satin square neck dress with shoes string straps, simple pleats and black grosgrain ribbon , cut off the lace trim on the hem to make it modern $279. There is a fab crossover ballet/drape/wrap top, it’s big oversized, in a light wool $129.
Cue:
New in this week are some cute little dresses: check out the pinafore style fitted waist dresses with puff sleeves $219; and the cool pinafore dress in three colour blocking in brown, grey and camel with a square neck and a band along the hem $229. A sexy black patent tall open top tote is cool $249. Also check out the fab bronze patent lady like hand bag. Snazzy. The knits here are fabulous here; buy up on the simple round long sleeve T ‘s; They are core pieces and very important to keep a clean neckline under the winter jackets and dresses. The gold big gold bag is a bit outrageous. An oe to Jimmy Choo. Buy the Balenciaga style wool gab jacket with a trapeze shape, a square neck and 6 double breasted buttons, a very fashion piece. I t is everywhere this season but a great buy. Why? It’s chic new way to wear a jacket to work that isn’t a boring old blazer $239. There are nice chiffon poets blouses with a slashed neckline $129 in lots of colours and a cute stone single breasted button through princess coat with puff sleeves. $399. Love the brown light weight wool classic trousers, divine fabric $199. They are in a beautiful fabric. The patent wide belt is a great buy.
Business Class
Veronica Maine;
It’s so very Marni here with a dash of Prada. After drooling in the Marni store in Double Bay and of course praying at the alter of the Prada Store it’s astonishing that it is so similar. But at least they have great taste! Bless. So what to buy? As I often advise it can be trick y to wear because Marni is not really sexy but there are some great pieces. Pick #1 is a shell top in light wool gab with a high pleat neckline and cute cap sleeves, slightly boxy shape and thin pockets, very flattering and perfect for this weather. I love it! Wear it right now and don’t we love that idea? There are some pussy bow cotton blouses that are very fashion but only the young can wear it other wise Miss Potter will be staring back at you in the mirror.$159. Beware of the school girl look. Check out the multi pleat chocolate chiffon skirt to the knee $219 ; the poets shirts with bell sleeves in cream $139; and I love the Khaki taffeta roll up sleeve parka about $250. It has no hood but why? I love a hood and I am not sure why I see the parka everywhere hoodless. This season is all about the hood. It gives it the sporty feel that is important and takes into a more relaxed look. Sporty is the big look next season so invest in a parka now. It might even rain. Also buy the black poloneck stretch knit $99; the belted dress with a small round collar and drawstring hem and sleeves $259 and the wool ¾ sleeve cute trapeze jacket $329. Plus lots more. The kits here are fabulous.
Gary Castles Shoes:
I see alot of very Tods inspired loafers and ballet flats here. In fact I tried the originals on myself in David Jones last year. There are chic, round toe ballet flats with a rubber sole and elasticized sides and a square ish toe; I think they have sold out of the patent black already but the navy or cement white are lovely. Also checkout the ones with a cute little leather bow on the toe, all about $259. There are some sexy peep toe heels with a grosgrain ribbon on the toe and a big chunky heel $299, and some groovy platform ankle strap heels $230 in gold, black and red and also in suede as well. Check out the suede jeweled round toe pumps in $349 in choc brown.
Scanlan & Theodore
The new winter collection is in store: All rather gorgeous. Check out the pea coat in a black cotton almost denim $400; a grey little V neck T $160 also in grey, and a sheer long sleeve T to wear under everything is $180. Great price. Buy the perfect high waisted black pencil skirt with no tacky back splits – divine- $350; the perfect fine knit, navy and black stripe, boat neck , long sleeve T $160, gorgeous and so handy to add contrast under alllast seasons pieces . Check out the beautiful silk drawstring trapeze shape dress with a belt $480; the white high neck chiffon blouse, fabulous $400 and the navy round neck simple T with big puff sleeves about $260. Love the fitted black dress with cutaway shoulders and a drape neckline with its own little black patent belt $600 and the navy cable knitted cape… it’s your very own tea cozy!! Also check out the chiffon T with a drape neckline and short sleeves $280; and the gorgeous navy heavy knit, simple, sleeveless shell dress $400. Buy the suede little jacket with a wide neck line $1500 for a bit of fancy with wide sleeves. Then the must have of the season; the skinny black pants $280.The satin boat neck silk tunic blouse is great with a belt for trans seasonal dressing right now $240, very YSL and will look fabulous with a skinny pencil skirt or pants – another huge trend for next, next winter and when its gets cold under a coat or jacket. The white gold lurex round neck knit T is fab $320 and so is the peacoat in black satin $600.
Country Road:
Always looks great here. Best buys are, of course, the red or black silk trapeze dress $349; the button through black pencil skirt in a jersey about $149; the black trench $399 and the chic poloneck in a jersey with a gathered neckline. Love the skinny dark denim shorts to the knee $129, the crop trapeze trench with epaulettes in a grey or black cotton, so handy it will be great with jeans or a pencil skirt $199. Check out the Chloe style silk blouses with ¾ sleeves and a loose fit, and no collar, so right for now $139. In a few colours. Love the fabulous heavy knit black short jacket. You want the Chloe style bag in grey if you can get your hands on one about $249 and the fab beanies, the divine long gloves ( So Marni) in camel. Long gloves are a must buy with all the short ¾ sleeve shirts and jackets around. Love the grey classic trousers about $139 and the camisole tops with a satin trim about $60. The prices here are fantastic. Also keep a look out for the Juicy Couture esque black velvet zip hoodie tops and track pants and the fab dark denim skinny jeans. Buy the cute T shirt mini dress in grey marle $59; the patent ballet flats, the flat black boots $299 and all the fab chunky wooden necklaces a la Marni.
Morrissey:
Head here for a fab animal print cotton trench, very last seasons Prada but it’s a great cut and will freshen all that black in your wardrobe $329. And we did see Anna Wintour sporting the Prada version at the shows in New York so why not? Also buy the other trenches here in stone or black; they have a very slim flattering cut $279. I see lots of Frenchman worker blue; it’s a royal blue that keeps rearing its ugly head. I think it’s the winter version of watermelon which is going to haunt me. So walk past that and go to the red section. A red stripe and grey halter top $99 in a jersey and a few other T shirt tops. Also check red chiffon frill dresses and tops.
First Class
Prada:
Time to return to The Mothership and pay our respects to Muiccia. The new spring summer is arriving in next week but check out the pre collection. You want the simple black or tan structured bags, a little lady like with a subtle Prada embossed stamp and two leather covered handles about $2400; you want the ruched leather open tote bags in black a Prada logo about $3300. There are not a lot of shoes but wait till next week: Best buys are black peep toe patent sling backs with a Hessian wedge heel about $700 and the black patent sling backs with the cute little grosgrain ribbon the toe about $660.Check out the satin rope wedge with a peep toe $700 and the divine gold T bar flat sandals $430. Divine.Also check out the cute little brightly coloured ruched bags in small sizes very likely to appeal to the Japanese tourists. In the clothing buy the beautiful black cotton shirts with petal style cut outs on the sleeves $$; In the Linea Rossa collection (previously Prada Sport) buy the blue short sleeve drape dress in a cotton with elastic neckline and sleeves, so cute about $580; a dark denim shirt waister dress $500 and a white sleeveless cotton pinafore dress with a crossover back $710. Then invest in the cute little stripe top, in navy and cream with a boat neck how chic and it’s just $280- same price as the copy that will turn up- and then buy the blouse with patch pockets and drawstring hem $530. There is a fab zip up navy sweater with poloneck , a classic must buy $730; a little black classic dress with round neck and pleated with a full skirt about $800 and funky camouflage print short anorak. Buy the black nylon short hood parka with a self belt and silver Prada buckle $1300. The trend started here so just buy the real deal and don’t turn back. There is also a longer version of the anorak or parka. In the Prada collection buy the black trench $1500 ; the stone pleated cotton tie dye skirt with black trim and the divine leather beige jacket with $3200 .The taffeta balloon skirts with in orange and light grey are about $900. Love the black A line skirt $770 and the ballet flats in tow tones seen in all the magazines.
The Corner Shop in the Strand Arcade:
On sale here so pop in for a look there are a few weird and wonderful pieces left. Then buy up all the latest Miu Miu: The choc brown huge, almost overnight bag, with tow handles is gorgeous $$; the fine knit sweater with chunky heavy knit sleeves $825; the purple heavy jersey skirt with wide pleats and a chunky gold buckle (very similar to the bags )$759 and the red frill top in a light cotton jersey with black grosgrain straps $560. Buy the beautiful long button through grey round neck cardigan $895; the cute short shorts in a light weight wool and the divine skinny narrow black trousers $650. There is a cute navy dress with a ruffle cuff and a v neck $1400 and a grey brocade skirt with a subtle stamped coats of arms $1300. The Miu Miu brown clog mules with gold studs are only for the more adventurous fashion types but the Biba heels with cutout lace toe are gorgeous $950. Also buy the ballets by Georgina Goodman $375, gorgeous. A few pieces from The Biba collection is here and it’s very funky. Also check out the label Isabel Marant for more Boho pieces (ahem), the label Clu for cute simple pieces and the Abro bags are a great price for a groovy bag around $600.
Bally in Pitt st:
Head here to check out the Bally clothing collection. Even though there are just a few pieces available they are lovely, classic and chic. Buy the snazzy soft softest gold metallic sheen jacket $2900; the cute stripe ( all on the angle) cap sleeve knit polo shirt $250 and the divine black chiffon drape sleeveless dress with a V neckline $650. Also check out the fine knit sweater with a gorgeous chiffon cowl neckline $495 in black or cream and the fab narrow cut black single breasted belted coat $1400. Love the beautiful cutaway, sleeveless, high neck blouse in the softest textured blush chiffon $450 and the groovy very Miu Miu black/grey and white graphic 60’s print straight skirt with an inverted front pleat $695. Cool
Hermes:
Head here for some absolutely divine clothing, shoes and bags with some amazing pieces up to 60% off….dangerous …
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