Now and Later...

In the last week or so Resort 2012 collections have started to pop up on Style.com. I've already completed the virtual tour of each collection editing out looks to assemble my dream wardrobe. The pieces I have gravitated towards I've realized can play double duty in multiple seasons with a quick change of accessories and counterparts. So from the Resort collections I've picked the following::

I love this YSL top. It's fun, festive, and I don't think anything is quite as sexy as emphasizing the collar bone. I love it paired with these tailored and chic shorts but can also see it being worn with wide leg or flared jeans for the fall and an oversized belt.

Her collection screams of her own personal style which kind of makes me love it even more. Rachel Zoe knows what she likes, what works for her, and is unapologetic for her decisions. I absolutely adore this utilitarian inspired maxi dress accompanied by a substantial slit. I'd wear it now with hot pink wedge heels and a turban and just as she styled it with a leather jacket during fall--especially with the dark lips!

Michael Kors has had a career for 30 years and counting because he knows how to appeal to all women. His collection is consistently classic but still accounts for a touch of edge to keep things from being boring. A nautical striped t-shirt dress in of the moment neon is spot on. I wouldn't change anything about his styling to sport this now, and would throw on black liquid leggings and over the knee motor boots come fall/winter.

As I've already obsessed about and gushed over, I'm a huge advocate for color. Jenni Kayne has done it once again with an acid yellow cap sleeve t-shirt dress. Her collection is always on point and this is no exception. She kept things in a realm to make the clothes work with your every day life--nothing was overtly precious. The only part of this I would change for the weather now is a pair of J.Crew MacAlister wedge boots (here) and slip a pair of navy or grey tights with said shoes and a cognac leather bomber later.

DKNY found a way to stand out among a spectrum of bright, bold, intoxicating colors. Well structured and perfectly edited neutrals will get me every time. Painfully chic in the way that it appears so effortless. I'll take it as it is now and swap out the black heels for white converse kicks. Later in the year I would wear it with some kind of colored wing tip oxford.

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Favorite Fall Fads

As spring is slowly and delicately enveloping the city, I thought I better post my favorite fall trends before I discard them to enjoy the sun, outdoor seating at brunch, and beach filled days. Please bare with me as this could be a lengthy post...

{richard chai love, chloe, margiela}

I'm loving the idea of wide leg pants. Don't get me a wrong, I love my skinny and slim fit jeans, they easily tuck into boots and look equally as fanciful paired with knock out heels. They have been my go to bottoms on many a day. I just find that there is something so endearing and dapper about being tactfully clad in a set of flowing, eloquently tailored, wide leg pants. I'm resurrecting two pair of Lela Rose wide leg pants from my closet this fall and pairing with my newest obsession...clogs.

{proenza schouler, chanel}

I've quickly become obsessed with these onomatopoeic shoes. It started with the Chanel show last spring and then resurfaced when I saw Roxy's pair of eggplant clogs from Rachel Comey. Instant height in a shoe that is sturdy. I rarely slip into a pair of pin thin heels because I shift my weight like a clock pendulum and teeter toter as I walk. I save those show stopping heels for special occasions. Since I walk everywhere and all day, I want something that isn't just comfortable but telling of my style and personality. This is it!!!!! Perfect mate for any pant silhouette and adorable with skirts and dresses. Planning on clogging around in these all spring and summer...and straight into fall, especially with leopard prints.

{balmain, mulberry}

I say this in a very audacious tone, there isn't anything ground breaking about an animal print. They make there rounds every couple of years and then fade back into hibernation for a while. The difference this time around is that the prints are acting as a neutral. Why haven't we done this before?!?! I loved the styling at Mulberry with the looks being head to toe mixed leopard print. To pull this off you have to mix and match the size of the print and keep in mind similar color stories. So smart!!!! And if you give a girl an animal print, there is a good chance she'll ask you for a new fur to go with it!

{michael kors, j mendel}

There is no denying that fur, faux or real, was the biggest trend this season. I couldn't be happier about it! Designers pulled out all the stops to make sure we would be completely covered in furry goodness next time the brutal chill blows through the city. Furs were created in the likes of coats, vests, jackets, muffs, scarves, elaborate head pieces, gloves, even key chains. I was abundantly impressed with the variety that was presented. I'm eager as a beaver (or for a beaver) to acquire some new fluff for the chillier months that are inevitably going to come!

A few other trends I'm looking forward to that received honorable mention::

50's inspired pants... in all materials and colors

{isabel marant}

Over the knee boots are staying around, and in svelte suede.

{e. tahari}

Both of these are a little formal, but I think mermaid silhouettes are going to be revisited, but in a new life as day wear...mark my words!!

{m kors, derek lam}

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