NYFW Recap: Personal Favorites

Another NYFW has come and gone, and though I was too busy to keep up with all of the shows this time around, below are the few that did capture my eye. Please, share which notable shows I may have missed so I can check them out!

 

 I may be biased, but I loved J. Crew's Fall 2013 presentation! I love the ethnic feel to all the patterns used, and of course, the embellishments were done tastefully. There are a few notable coats I will be coveting, and the dress, from the first image is so modern and chic. 

 

Jenny Packham gave Old Hollywood Glamour a revival in the Fall 2013 Collection. All the gowns were phenomenal, and I wouldn't be surprised if I saw a few of these walk the Red Carpet, especially at the Oscars. Gorgeous!

Staying true to the boyish, minimalist aesthetic, the Steven Alan Fall 2013 presentation was not a far cry from the usual collection, but the layering done above was something I found interesting. I'll definitely try the shirt dress peeking out of a skirt, like above, soon!

        

        

Oscar de la Renta presented another amazingly wonderful collection, full of beautiful colors, prints, and embellishments. His collections always seem to infuse vintage elements with today's modern aesthetic perfectly. Always a pleasure to view his collections.

Marchesa does what it does best: femininity. I loved the floral embroidery, and tulle elements of all the pieces, and while some may think it's been done again, and again, I will never tire of these ladies' designs.

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Sunday Wears

Happy Monday everyone! Ah, back to the grind, and I feel like the weekend is long gone...

This is what I wore on Sunday, which is basically my Sunday uniform every weekend. A soft concert tee, loose jeans, a sweater, and warm coat is a necessity. I decided to throw on some heeled booties, and a statement necklace, just to make the outfit a little more special than usual.

Coat: Steven Alan. Shirt: Radiohead concert tee. Jeans: Joe's Jeans. Booties: Banana Republic. Necklace: Zara.

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Subtle

You may recall that I was eyeing these trousers from H&M's Fall collection from this post. I loved the subtle texture and the skinny ankle cut. It's very modern, and I can see it as a professional closet staple for years. The day I wore this outfit, it started out particularly dreary, so a pop of color was needed to brighten up the day, and luckily a few hours later, the sun peeked through!

Sweater: Forever 21. Blouse: Zara. Trousers: H&M. Coat: Steven Alan. Shoes: Franco Sarto. Bag: Rebeca Minkoff.

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Stripe x Stripe

I really like this outfit that I wore over the weekend, but unfortunately the wind was so intense that I just couldn't capture a good image. My favorite part was the proportions of the different hemlines. I like that even though the coat is longer than average, the dress was even longer to peek out, while letting my boots show, too. The different stripes were also fun to put together, and I added the vintage scarf for a touch of fun.

Coat: Steven Alan. Dress: Forever 21. Boots: Rachel Comey. Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Scarf: Vintage. Bag: Schuler & Sons.

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In Blooms

I'm really excited to have this outfit up today because I love this look. After this post, I wanted to show that floral pants are easily wearable, and can be transitioned into your closet effortlessly. I wore this out to dinner with Jessica and Ashley this past weekend. A chambray shirt tones down the bold pattern of the pants, and neutral black sandals have the same effect. For a little glitz I added a gold collar necklace under the blouse so it would only peek out now and then. A neutral gray coat tops everything off and keeps you warm.

Coat: Steven Alan (similar) Blouse: Zara (similar) Pants: H&M (similar) Sandals: Aerosoles (alternative) Necklace: H&M. Rings: Vintage.

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Shirt Dress/Blouse

Here is an example of another way to easily remix a dress that you have in your closet. Last time I showed you a simple way to layer to just show the skirt. If you're low on blouses, a dress is a great alternative. I folded over, and tucked in my shirt dress into a pair of my best fitting skinny jeans. Since there is a possibility of the dress/blouse being more flowy than your average blouse, I recommend pairing it with more tailored pieces, like a pencil skirt, perfectly fitted jeans or trousers, a great blazer, or well tailored coat.

Coat: Steven Alan (alternative)Dress used as Blouse: Anthropologie. Jeans: Forever 21. Boots: Banana Republic (alternative) Bag: Schuler and Sons.

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Poncho

I hope everyone had a smooth Monday. I was woken up by a 4.0 earthquake at 5am, which happened to indicate how the rest of my day was going to go. Did any of you feel the earthquake in the Bay Area?

After a sunshiny weekend, the fog rolled in, which I was actually excited for because I've been meaning to wear this exact outfit. Inspired by Steven Alan's Fall 2011 look book, I thought a poncho over a short dress was a fun and flirty look, all while maintaining warmth. I love how the color and print of the dress peeks out from under the poncho, adding some visual interest to an otherwise gray and oversized look.

Poncho: Cynthia Rowley (similar) Dress: Zara. Booties: Anthropologie (similar) Hat: Pendleton (similar) Tights: H&M. Gloves: H&M. Bag: Anthropologie.

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Times Two

It was an especially windy day today, so in order to keep the wind from cutting through my clothing, I decided to double up on my outerwear. The best part about this over-sized Steven Alan coat is that I can easily layer thicker items, like a denim jacket, under it. I'm headed to a Sharks game later on this evening, so these layers will also help with staying warm in a frosty stadium.

Coat: Steven Alan (similar). Denim Jacket: Forever 21 (similar) Sweater: J.Crew. Jeans: Gap. Booties: Madewell (here) Bag: Anthropologie. Scarf: World Market.

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NYFW Favorites

I've been keeping up with all of New York Fashion Week's shows, and below I have my two favorite collections that I thought I would share with you guys. While all the designers had amazing, and innovative outfits on the runway, Lela Rose's and Steven Alan's collections spoke the most to me. Both are easily wearable, and are totally my style. I loved the ultra feminine, yet edgy looks that came down the Lela Rose Runway. I'm glad that bold colors and prints are part of the Fall 2012 aesthetic in this collection. Steven Alan went for a more traditional Fall feel with a lot of wool and tweed. His collection was more tailored and menswear inspired, which you know I love, but he kept it feminine-cool with bright pops of color, like hot pink, and floral patterns. Did you guys keep up with NYFW? What collections hit home for you?

Click on the links for a full runway review!

Lela Rose Fall 2012:

Steven Alan Fall 2012:

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