NYFW - Part 6

After perusing the current season for my favorite looks, I decided to also check out what my new favorite designers showed in the Fall for Spring/Summer 2009 offerings. First up, Japanese wonder Akiko Ogawa.

NYFW - Part 5

For obvious reasons, I really feel affinity with other people named Erin...they've endured similar plays on the name growing up and...well, that may be where it stops. However, I did find a new Erin who has the skills in fashion that I can aspire to. Her designs are absolutely fabulous, daring, provocative while at the same time whimsical and ethereal. I like thesauruses. Please enjoy this.

NYFW - Part 4

It is hard to think of Fall/Winter 2009 when we haven't yet hit summer, but February-March fashion weeks do precisely that. By the time I am able to get my hands on these amazing goods, it will be late summer, so I'm going to start the drooling now. Heavy in blue, here are some delicious pieces by my new favorite, Akiko Ogawa.

NYFW - Part 3

I like outfits. Outfits make life easy. However, one rarely buys outfits, do they? Maybe we should; maybe we should just trust the designers to know what looks best together and toss our money in pursuit of attaining the ultimate outfit. Seeing Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 ready-to-wear line is tempting, but I prefer my own creativity.

NYFW - Part 1

Earlier this month, Fashion Week was held in New York. New York is the first in the group, then London (currently on), followed by Milan and then Paris. I perused some of the looks and am going to present my favorite designers here in another mini-series! Yay! (Hey, I'm excited.) First up is Jill Stuart.

Superheroes

Perusing the sale racks at Bluefly.com, I found a new pair of shoes to haunt my dreams until I own them. Since they are on the sale rack, hopefully the haunting won't be long. Call me a sucker for Prada (as seen below), but these boots somehow speak both function (flat) and fashion (?) to me.

My Prized Possession

Because I am an accountant by trade, I believe it keeps me somewhat practical and fiscally responsible. Believing that, I'm not sure what came over me when I ventured into the Prada store while in Tokyo in October. The overly-helpful sales lady shadowed me as I glanced from item to item and was more than willing to yank out the stuffing of any bag at a moments notice. Obliging (because "what the hey! I'm in Tokyo!"), I took one bag and she cleared off a display case post-haste so that I could dump my shopping bags in the place of Prada ones. Before I knew it, I thrust a supple brown leather shopping tote at her and said, "Kore ni shimasu" ("I'll take it"). Ah yes. I don't think I'll be doing that again as the exchange rate really taught me a much-needed lesson - but I love you best dear Prada bag!

I Want To Be A Sailor

While awaiting the warmer Pacific breezes that will flow in spring, my thoughts have turned to the days spent admiring the sailboats from the beach. What better way to celebrate the coming season in this adorable mini-dress from Stella McCartney. I can feel the cockles of my heart warming already.

Some Times

I'm feeling reminiscent today. As I mentioned previously, last year this time I was traveling - 2008 was a good year for that. I visited London, Paris, and Tokyo last year and there was one bag I took with me to all three of those gorgeous locales - my LeSportsac Tokidoki Campeggio bag. While it is certainly not the most glamorous bag one could carry, it surely was functional and endured the hardships of travel. Thank you for staying strong little bag.

Living Like Animals

Big surprise today - more dresses! Yay! Okay, well I'm sure I'll move on to something else to obsess over shortly, but until then I'm going to stay on the dress train. Today I present another of Vivienne Westwood's lovely items from the Fall 2008 collection (yes, I'm behind the times but the dress is still great). I like animal prints, but in limited quantities.

In the Flats

Remember jelly shoes? Maybe you don't want to. I remember wearing a pink version of these and I don't recall comfort as a key selling point; I also have a hard time believing fashion was a selling point. Anyway, fast forward to present day and what do you know? I ended up buying another pair and over a year later, I'm still convinced they can be comfortable after I, you know, break them in. What can I say? I'm a sucker for cute Vivienne things.

Little Black Dresses

I can't get away from dresses. Or maybe, they can't get away from me. Either way, I'm bringing more lovely draping your way courtesy of, naturally, Vivienne Westwood. Since the LBD is a must-have for every wardrobe, I think I should find a reason why I need one too.

Silhouettes

I'm really beginning to appreciate the talent of Michael Kors more and more as I come across his work. The dress featured below is an exceptional expression of understanding a beautiful silhouette and creating a flawless look. It kind of reminds me of Vicki B.

Coat Me

Today, I bought a new coat. Unfortunately, this post is not about the coat I bought, but rather, coats I wish I'd bought. I'm really excited about these two coats as they have whimsical details and cute gathering at the seams...the fact that they are Miu Miu designs really have nothing to do with their appeal I'm sure. I'm holding my breath for a sale on these.

Pink vs. Red

Now that my Louboutin mini-series is over and I like theme-of-the-day schticks, I decided to focus on a pink sole and more Alexander McQueen. Tee hee! Who am I trying to impress? No one, really. I just post these things so I can come back and drool...and besides, who doesn't like to stare at sky-high stilettos and let your eyes glaze over? Oh yes, they are called men.

Can I Die Now?

It has been too long since my last Alexander McQueen post so I'd best take the time to show him more love. Ah, love. Unfortunately, love is all I can give towards these gorgeous dresses as the clearance sale hasn't quite kicked into high gear yet and my wallet is still recouping from the death of my iPod.

Feeling Princessly

Since my other post today is a Japan find, I'm going to continue here with an introduction to Diana shoes. I hosted a University student last summer from Japan who only wore Diana shoes and vouched for their comfort. When I was last in Japan, I was quite intimidated by their chic stores and didn't want to ask for my size for fear of sounding...well, like I didn't know how to ask for my size. I wish I would have.

Flapper Chic

My hat store has a few more things for your head than just hats - great, hey? Unfortunately, they are of a similar price...would you pay $65 for a headband? What about this cute headband? I swear this blog won't turn into a money talk; that would be so depressing and then I would have to stop dreaming about all these precious objects.

Last of the Louboutins

To finish off my four-day Louboutin mini-series, I have two special (read: hot) pairs of footwear. The first pair of 'averdere' boots were seen on Naomi Campbell while performing her community service (what.) and the second pair of 'sing sing' wedges on Paris Hilton in her "Nothing in this World" video. I like neither ladies, but they've got good tastes in shoes.