Pre-Fall Mashup: Sweet vs. Badass

Although Fall 2012 seems like around less than a year away (we still have Spring and Summer to enjoy in between), I find that the Pre-Fall collections this time offers something more than just a pre. The fact that many designers explore their inspiration further and articulate it really well throughout the collection excites me. My favourite collections are Thakoon and Helmut Lang, neither have I expected such a neat elaboration of the concept nor standout pieces, but these two have definitely won my heart.

Thakoon//Sweet
The designer comes up this time with sweet, warm tone that is well executed in each piece. I particularly love the wool (ball of wool?) accent on the pockets, skirt layers, and even jackets that makes them look so warm yet chic at the same time. The trench coats and blazers have simple, minimal structure with sweet little details, while Thakoon also sprays some lined prints on the dresses and coats, just the right amount. My favourite pieces will be the white shirt dress with cable knitted sleeves and pockets, and the cozy-looking mini skirt with wool layers. I can't wait to see the upcoming Fall collection following these sweet galore of coziness!

Helmut Lang//Badass
On another pole, duo Nicole and Michael Colovos come out with dark palettes that is the signature colour of the house. They acquire the inspiration from spider webs, how each species spins differently in such various intricate patterns. The translation comes out as prints on the tops, pants, and skirts, being accentuated with the cutting play. I can feel the contemporary yet classic aura for every look, and another reason why I love this collection is a pop of neon that twists the gloomy shades in an interesting way. My favourite pieces are the spider tops, neon pants, and that flowing skirt with high slit (!), as well as their signature pieces--structured blazers and jackets.

images are from Style.com

Crisp Uniform : Reed Krakoff Pre-Fall 2012

I first stumbled upon the brand Reed Krakoff around three years ago, when someone in a blog that I read daily mentioned about a boxer bag. As the image wasn't so clear, I rushed to google it and enjoyed the stiff, sharp, intricate structure of the notable boxer bag from my room. From that moment, I am so determined that one day I will grab myself this edgy baby. Well, it was another story then until I read that Jane Aldrige, the eclectic blogger-turn-taste maker is December guest editor in Krakoff's website.It was a hype for me, imagining how she can pull off the tough Krakoff looks, yet the end result is simple yet immaculate.

Later when I was browsing through Reed Krakoff's Pre Fall 2012, I got excited I didn't precisely know why. How he put together such elegant, minimal pieces is something pretty much expected as his signature--however, the luxury yet effortless air in each piece remarks his advancement in being a ready-to-wear designer. 

The "cameo pink, vibrant green, and cordovan brown," the colour terms I borrow from style.com blend together in loose blouses, pants, structured blazers, and coats with neutral palette. Additionally, the uniform concept is well defined throughout the entire collection, as this is exactly how women should look during fall. With some leather accents, and right amount of sheerness, the collection does not offer an entirely new concept--but by strengthening the signature, the brand continues to set different bar for itself.

images are from style.com

Love-Worthy: Repelled

A quick post, I want to share you the Bluefly Closet Confessions series of my favourite blogger-slash-trend maker-slash repeller, Leandra Medine. I love her for being so different in dressing, daring to wear the pieces of clothing men hate or alter some pieces they love to a quirky mix and match. She has a really nice place and those designer stuffs she owns are drool worthy. Go check out her blog if you haven't. Thumbs up Miss Medine!

Thoughts: Since ADR wakes up so early..

In an interview by style.com with Anna Dello Russo, the Editor At Large and Creative Consultant of Vogue Japan, ex-Fashion Editor of Vogue Italia, and more importantly, fashion personality extraodinaire..

"It’s only 10 a.m. right now and just the start of New York fashion week. What time did you get up this morning?

I woke up at 4 a.m.

Wow, that’s early.

I wake up early every day. I did yoga for an hour and then it was hair and makeup at 6:30 a.m."

streetfsn

How can she wake up at 4 a.m. and looks this fabulous? J'adr!

pls somebody get me these

Atlantis Home

I'm browsing through Jane Aldrige's Sea of Shoes this morning (see my blog list) and stumbled upon some picts of her belt. Apparently, those belts are Christopher Ross collection and I am left speechless! Those belts are too good to be true, and I've found out too that her mom do the photoshoot for the collection. Check out her mom's blog here. I went to Christopher Ross web to check the price and well, I cannot afford it, but I want it so bad. The price range is about $685-$1185 per piece, no wonder, because they are GORGEOUS. To check the entire collection click here.

Cheers!

G

perfection

jakandjill

1st perfection. I was browsing through my folder n stumbled upon this pict. The blazer, the skirt, the hair (GOD PLEASE GIMME THIS HAIR), and super fatty dog~all just perfecto. Love it! *altho dog is not my top favourite to be honest..

Those boots are AH-MA-ZING! Forgot what brand it is but I want something like this! I mean, boots can really boost your look from plain to oh-so-superb. And I mean it, well, maybe because I play looklet too often and always pair most of the looks with fabulous booties ;p

Ed Westwick or Chuck Bass, yes you name it. SIGH. JAW DROPPING. PERFECT.

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G

i want paris

forever 21 is a genius! I fall in love with this collection, although I don't know whether the collection will also be sold in Indonesia ): This TWIST collection (yeah, that's what they name it) embraces the style of the Parisian girls, who always look adorable, stylish, and well-mannered. I want it, I want it, I want it! check the whole collection here.

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G

shoe porn

I know. With 3 posts in one day, maybe I'm just too excited for the holiday (: or just because I've got nothing to do. Or something to do but I prefer to do this rather than THAT. haha. Love for the shoes! Hail them!

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G

she's my girl

yes. it's the great Taylor Momsen in the photoshoot for Nylon Magz. love her awwwww

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G

bag porn

I did blogwalking and find this amazing web giving these fabulous bag porn! ;p I am drooling all over them esp to 2 of my favourite brands-which-will-soon-to-be-mine~Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Pretty and fabulous! oh, did I say fabulous? ;p

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G

too gorgeous

I can't believe how much love I have for Leighton Meester! She's too gorgeous with her fab and very very inspiring role in Gossip Girl, as Blair Waldorf, and also her singing career! I do really really envy her--she has it all, the face, the skin, the body, the career, the hair~evrything! People say nobody's perfect but she is. Damn beautiful and yes, I can't take my eyes off her..

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G

you know i'm no good

Lately life's been ups and downs for me.. many things from the past slapped me in my face, and i just cannot stand it. Luckily, now things have gone pretty good--although my time is so full with school study and my preparation for my next year's internship in Germany. As I still save some time to take care of my blog, although nobody reads it anyway :'( here's a pict of Mary Kate from olsens anonymous. Yeah, I'm not a fan of her, but I'm just so jealous with her fab rings collection! I want some rings too *sigh.

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G

f for fabulous

i want this scary-but-uber-fabulous clutch. pronto.

Cheers!
G