Nun ist sie wieder da, die Zeit der Weihnachtsessen, Cocktails und Partys. Gut, wenn man dafür ein schlichtes Schwarzes parat hat. Passt und überzeugt immer. Meine Favoriten:

Celine

Jil Sander

Alexander Wang

Akris

Derek Lam

Okay, I know that Paris Fashion Week ended a couple of weeks ago, but it took me a while to look at all of the shows because (1) They are so fabulous and (2) There are so many!  The designers showing in Paris definately kept the standard of the being the best.  I was absolutely blown away by some of the shows and there were an impressive amount of collections where I loved every piece (Chanel, Tsumori Chisato, Givenchy, Rue du Mail, Valentino, Isabel Marant….to name a few).  AMAZING.  Anyway, there were many pieces that represented the trends that I’ve mentioned in the past few posts, but there were also a couple new looks that I will talk about as well.  But for the most part, for the Paris collections, anything goes!  I saw some pieces that were super structured, some that were relaxed, some pleated, some tight, bright colors, dark neturals and everything in between!  Here are some examples of what I thought were the best:

Trend: Cute Minis

Just like the rest, these are from the designers’ Spring line, but these cute little numbers are easily layered and totally in for the Fall!

Trend: Grecian Inspired Draping

This look is so flattering and serves as a great palate to add layers.

Trend: Metallics

This look wasn’t as flashy or abundant on the Paris runways, but it definitely still had a presence!

Trend: Jumpsuits & Rompers

These pieces are so easy to wear right now.  They are perfect with tights, a cardigan and a great belt!

Trend: Asymmetric

Trend: Ruffles & Bows

Lots and lots of ruffles!

Staple: Cool Jackets

Especially now, a unique jacket really makes an outfit pop.  Check these out for inspiration:

Staple: Cute Shorts

Ultra-feminine and comfortable, enough said!  Flowy shorts are perfect to pair with patterned tights when it gets a bit chilly.

Staple: White Suit

Classic, chic & never goes out of style.

Styling Trend: Strong v. Feminine

Balance any outfit with this technique!  In Paris, it was mostly used with draping.

Styling Trend: Mixing Prints

Can be tricky, but take a few pointers from Dries Van Noten; the majority of their looks were compiled of patterned layers.

New Trend: Relaxed Pants

Whereas we saw a lot of Harem cut pants on the other runways, in Paris the entire pant leg was relaxed.  But designers also used lux, flowy fabrics, to make these comfortable pieces still luxurious, chic, and ready for a night on the town.  Some are still tailored, but others remind me of a genie pant! (in a good way!)

New Trend: Tuxedo-Inspired

There were a large amount of pieces on the Paris runways that seemed to be inspired by the tuxedo.  Whether the focus is on the lapel, cumberbund, bowtie, dickey, or simply the jacket, these pieces are a great way to dress up a casual outfit.

New Trend: Textures

What’s a great way to amp up some of your pieces? Look for ones that are more than two dimensional!  Textures add a unique dynamic to your every-day outfit.  Not sure where to start?  This is a great time to get textural sweaters, a fun, textured shirt to wear under a cardigan, a furry vest, or even something as simple as a quilted accesory.

The rest of these are just a few more that I enjoyed:

ahhhh, wasn’t that fun? Paris fashion is so inspiring!

Really, I should call this post, Over the Moon Tank Dress.   When I purchased the J. Crew Moon Tank dress a few months ago, I thought it would lend itself well to layering.  And it does!  I wear it here with a Donna Karan long vest, a belt from Akris, and a bracelet from Polytima.  And, for a change, I’m wearing something a good many times (for me) while it’s still in its moment — my OTK Britany2 boots from Topshop.  I have to admit I like wearing these boots as a “leather legging” look.

The Moon Tank dress the last time I wore it …

Closeup of the Polytima bracelet from the last time I wore it …

I regret I only had time for one picture last night, so I didn’t get a shot of the coat I wore.  I’ll get it next time though.

Thanks for reading.  More soon.  — Carole

A grande novidade para o verão é a moda minimalista, uma tendência que lança as formas limpas e retas no corte, sem nenhum enfeite como túnicas e calças mais soltas. O predomínio das cores pálidas como os brancos puro, gelo e sujo – que tende para o bege – será muito forte. “É o primeiro verão em que o preto corre risco”, dizem. Eu não acredito que o preto corra risco, até porque combina com essas cores pálidas tbm, e quem não gosta de um bom e básico pretinho.  Por outro lado, se o branco, que acompanha a moda minimalista pretende ser unanimidade, as formas desta nova linha correm o risco de ficar na gaveta. Os traços retos não valorizam o corpo e ocultam, de certa forma, o lado sedutor, por isso, pode não agradar a maioria das mulheres que, naturalmente, fazem questão do glamour de decotes e curvas. Porém a moda minimalista pede uma mulher elegante e despojada que não se preocupa muito com o sexy!

Two superb shows, two very different styles.  That’s what I love about Paris Fashion Week!  You see such a variety of chic looks and inspiration.  Click above to watch highlights from the Akris and Givenchy shows.  Enjoy!

There’ll be even more to love about the Swiss brand Akris come fall, when designer Albert Kriemler unveils the label’s debut handbag collection at its October 4 show in Paris. Style.com got a sneak peek at the line this morning, and all of us left the meeting wanting to place an order. The bags are designed with the same subtlety and meticulous care the brand is known for—with not a logo in sight. Instead, Kriemler developed the trapezoid as a “signature element” that appears in various incarnations throughout the line, which includes a weekender bag, a classic evening pochette, and roomy top-handle styles in tones of greige, cayenne, and ebony. In keeping with the label’s textile legacy, there are fabric as well as leather bags—they’re made of horsehair by a Bavarian company Akris recently acquired. (A quick education in horsehair: It’s made from cotton or silk woven with hair from a horse’s tail. It takes a day to weave two and a half meters and no animals are harmed in its production.) The bags, in any case, are something to yodel about.

Apenas um pedacinho do que está acontecendo em Paris nesses últimos dias.

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Beijos

Ok, so we’re one day behind. I guess punctuality is not my thing nowadays. However, I’m still hoping to get today’s post on time, so let’s get yesterday’s out of the way.

Karl Lagerfeld

While Chanel becomes more and more dislodged from the modern scheme of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld manages to prove his relevance today with his namesake label. Particularly in the past few seasons, he has offered quite a sharp vision with the collection. This season was all black and white, but found its original footing with geometric shapes that only Lagerfeld could hope to achieve. At times, these shapes became a bit overwrought and unflattering, but the highlights of the show were enough to make it a success. Full Show Here.

Andrew Gn

Andrew Gn has been quietly buzzed about for a while now, due to his wearable but beautiful clothing. This season was mostly a study in black and white, (Karl, did you have anything to do with this?) save for a few brilliant blues and hot pinks. The designs themselves were nothing new, but Gn’s (totally love that I can type that but could never even dream of pronouncing it) appeal lies not in innovation but in quality and durability. Full Show Here.

Akris

Akris has been given a meager piece of the spotlight recently, and Albert Kriemler didn’t take that for granted, offering a fantastic collection this season. There wasn’t one piece that the Akris customer would hesitate to buy. Kriemler has a canny ability to portray stylish details in a non-flamboyant way. That certainly bodes well for Akris’ selling power. Full Show Here.

Emanuel Ungaro

The house of Ungaro has been abound with controversy lately, after the brand’s execs decided they needed a little dose of glitterati in the form of Lindsay Lohan as an “advisor.” This didn’t sit too well with Estaban Cortazar, the creative director at the time, who exited the company when Lohan’s position became non-negotiable. Estrella Archs apparently didn’t mind “working” with her, because she took over Cortazar’s spot. Some time between then and now, Lindsay became “co-designer.” The show that was produced, however it was produced, is a bit tricky to review. It’s easy to enter it with bias, as most others have, but the truth is that Lohan likely had very little to do with it. Maybe the odd email was exchanged, ideas were shared, and “Yes” and “No” were administered on her part, but there’s not much more she could have done across the globe to sabotage the collection. Truthfully, to speak of the collection as if it were the work of Satan is a little bit beyond extreme. Sure, there wasn’t much to be jazzed about, but there hasn’t been anything too great at Ungaro for a while. Of course Lohan wasn’t a good choice, but we’re now left to wonder, was Archs? Full Show Here.

Costume National

The Costume National show worked with leather as if it were the most pliable of jerseys, creating shockingly comfortable-looking mini shorts, leggings, and jackets. This was, unfortunately, a premature highlight to quite a snoozer of a collection. Wake me when it’s over. Full Show Here.

Hussein Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan’s Spring show was a little bit of a slow builder, oddly enough given his incredible track record. The dissected takes on suiting were interesting enough, but they seemed to be too staid a concept for Chalayan’s capabilities. Things became more his speed when he worked in a fabric that almost looks liquid. But, overall, there’s not enough to appreciate about the collection. Chalayan is one who we can always expect to do something no one else is. But the pieces this season didn’t speak heavily of that trademark. Full Show Here.

Dries Van Noten

It hasn’t taken very long, but Dries Van Noten has positioned himself as a must-see designer with his unexpected shapes, colors, and prints. This season’s show was a clear indication of that, particularly the latter, with prints that should have clashed, but what do you know, didn’t. The look was refined and charming. Albeit, the show didn’t do much to advance his iconography, as the past few seasons have done in copious proportions. But Van Noten has done what many designers can’t: established himself as a true original. It won’t be long before his house is among the top in Paris. Full Show Here.

Kris Van Assche

If Kris Van Assche wasn’t exactly a minimalist before, I think it’s safe to say that was his outlook this season. Suits were turned loose and treated a guinea pigs for an interesting tying technique. Elsewhere, dresses were made in simple but highly effective shapes. Perhaps this is Van Assche’s way of telling us that he’s moving on after a bit of a lag in his past few collections. I’ll take it. Full Show Here.

Givenchy

Usually a fan of a big concept, Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci seemed to only be mining his own archives for his Spring collection. The feminine dresses, the sharp jackets, the leather; we’ve seen it all from him already. In fact, the only thing that felt new was his new stripe motif, which opened the show, but it felt a little dated. This wasn’t a boring fact, by any means, and the show will fit in quite nicely with his repertoire. But it was a little iffy to base his entire collection on what we’ve already seen before. Full Show Here.

Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel was evidently feeling funkier this season, not that she’s not always electric. The whimsy was whimsier, and neon biker shorts were to be found. There’s not much to say about it, but who can resist? You can’t help but love it. Full Show Here.

Aright everybody! Now that that’s taken care of, we can move on to today’s shows. Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, Phoebe Philo’s first RTW collection at Celine, and Yves Saint Laurent? We’ve got it, like the Polar Express has hot chocolate. Yeah, we’ve got it.

There is something about the minimalist beauty of Akris that I enjoy.  Designer Albert Kriemler continued to keep things simple and without heavy embellishment for Spring 2010.  The emphasis was on clean lines and subtle detailing.

The long, flowing dresses in icy blues and gray tones were lovely, but it was the daywear that stood out for me this go-round.

I really liked the cropped jackets on the pantsuits and the draping on the dresses — so modern and classy.  These designs are made for a woman who knows you don’t need bells and whistles to be chic.  Craftsmanship and confidence are what matter here most.

Didier Grumbach and Susan

I actually sat next to Didier Grumbach and he remarked something very similar.  He said that the quality and workmanship of Akris make it worth the price.  A high compliment coming from the President of the Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt à Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode.

Albert Kreimler and Susan

Afterward I congratulated Albert on a beautiful show.  I also caught up with fashion editor Spela Lenarcic. She was one of the eight women I profiled in my book Chic in Paris and we’ve been friends for a long time.  Spela runs the new fashion supplement for Le Monde and is also a consultant to Akris.  Great taste.

Spela Lenarcic and Susan

Susan, Spela Lenarcic and Jean Philippe de Vezin

editors from Storm magazine

The setting within the Musée de l’Homme had a striking purity to it — white walls, white runway and lots of light.  It was a clean and airy look, much like the Akris collection itself.

And, of course, nothing beats this view outside…

runway images via style.com; candid photos by Marie Goujon

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It’s time to play catch-up:

Rachel Roy Wool Beaded Jacket.

For $49 I landed this AMAAAAAAZING jacket. The picture does all the talking.

Tracy Reese Silk Top.

In another act of outrageously smooth bargain shopping, I ended up with this top for just $29, rather than the $200 it sold for at retail stores.

Akris Punto Blazer.

I paid $18.99 for this. This retailed for more than $400. This bargain was as close to getting away with crime as it gets. I love that it has hook-and-eye closures. And obviously the tailoring is perfection.

You know J. Crew has been having some really solid sales lately right? I mean really, really solid. Well, I was sick, and I missed all these sales. They were selling everything in this gorgeous “Gladiola” print for incredible prices, and everything sold out in a flash. So, I got this J Crew Gladiola blouse on eBay! WOOOHOOOO! $29.

This one is special because it’s by Italian designer Kosmika, which is a rare find here in the states. I got it for $21.49, and every time I put it on it get compliments. It’s a sweat jacket, but better.

This week I was overwhelmed with loads of great eBay finds. Ebay used to let people keep 100 items in their watchlist. Then they bumped it up to 200. This week, I could have easily filled up a 300-limit list. Here’s a few:

Auctions This Week

Rory Beca Maxi Dress. $109. Ending soon!

Alexis Hudson Twinkle Handbag. Retailed for $400. Currently just $27.98 with less than a day to go. STEAL.

Custo Barcelona Dress. I love this. Currently $31 with under a day remaining.

Prada Lipstick Skirt. $22 with 3 days left.

Tahari Dress. $0.99 with 2 and halft days left.

Akris. Cashmere. Aqua. Perfect. $49 with less than a day left.

Gianni Versace Butterfly Skirt. Only $12.50 with less than 3 days to go.

Alexander Wang top. $100, no bidders, 3 days left.

AKA New York top. Just $2.25 with 2 days left.

Helmut Lang Pewter Boots. $66.01. Less than a day left.

Versace Belt. $26. A day and half to go.

This Jean Paul Gaultier skirt… gorgeous. $169 with 4 days left.

Zara Shirt. $24.99. 3 days and 16 hours left.

Gianni Versace Top.  $19.99 with no current bidders, 3 days left.

Cynthia Rowley Dress. $10.49 with just under 2 days left.

Nanette Lepore Blazer. Currently only $9.99 with less than a day left. This is like getting away with crime.

BCBG Patent Leather Handbag. I am so not into red bags, except for this one. $84.99. 2 days left.

Anlo Denim Pencil Skirt. Retailed for about $220. Currently at $0.99 with a day to go. This has a reserve price but still has major bargain potential.

Karen Zambos dress. $59. 4 days left.

Guillaume Hinfray Corcodile Heels. $52.02 with 2 and half days remaining.

Nanette Lepore Caplet. $19.99 with 4 days left.

Bottega Veneta always does the coolest handbags. This one is currently $64.97 with just over 3 days left.

12th Street by Cynthia Vincent top. $9.99 with about 3 days left.

This very cool Anthropologie handbag is $77 with 1 day to go.

Hussein Chalayan Jacket. $69.99 with a day left. The retail on this was over $700.

Vintage Lace-up Oxfords. $9.99 with 4 days left.

BCBG leather jacket and match skirt, $39. This is a STEAL. First of all this jacket retailed for about $400. I’ve seen it sell on eBay for $100. To get the jacket and the matching skirt for $39… Outrageous Bargain.

Diane von Fursternberg Maxi Dress. Currently $102 with 1 day left.

Rebecca Taylor Eyelet Blazer. $29 with no bidders yet and a day and half to go.

Karen Zambos Dress. $12.99, 7 days left.

Max Mara belt. $18.99 with 2 and a half days to go.

Development Blouse. $1.99 with no bidders and 4 days left. STEAL.

Moon Katz dress. $33 with just under 2 days remaining.

Rag & Bone Beige Jacket. Retailed for $495. Currently $0.99, 8 days left.

Tibi Short. I WANT THESE SO BAD! $30 with half a day left.

Erin Fetherston skirt. Retailed for over $795. Currently $18.50 with less than 2 days left.

Dior Sandals. $42. 2 days and 20 hours left.

Rene Lezard dress, $23.61 with less than 2 days left.

Longchamp Windbreaker. Retailed for $210. Currently $19.99 with no bidders, no reserve price, and a day and a half left. You can roll up the jacket and fit it in the included pouch which is the size of a small makeup bag. Nice.

Armani Dress. $19.50 with 2.5 days left.

Aoyama Itchome top, sold at Anthropologie. $9.99

Moschino safari jacket. Only $14.99 with 2 days left.

Alexander McQueen tank. $9.99 with a less than 2 days left.

Finally I found some Devotte shoes on eBay. There haven’t been many like this at all. Take advantage! Retail was $350. These are $49.99 with a day left.

Henrik Vibskov Leggings… “unisex”. $89.99 with less than 2 days remaining.

Cynthia Rowley Racerback Blazer. I want it. Retailed for $395. Currently $0.99 with 5 days left. Even with 5 days left, my eBay psychic powers are telling me this will be a bargain.

YSL Velvet Handbag. $29.99, just under 2 days to go.

Eva Fortune Dress. Retailed for $292. Currently $12.99 with no bidders, no reserve price, and about a week left.

Toga Pulla dress. $9.99 with 22 hours left. STEAL.

Ferre Belt. Fit for royalty. Currently $135.50 with just under 2 days left.

Vintage Andrea Polizzi for Rex Lester dress. $9.99. 2 days left.

Plinio Visona Hanbag. These normally retail for at least $400. Currently $44 with a day left.

Nanette Lepore Dress. $42.99 with a day and a half to go.

St. John knit skirt and jacket. $33 with less than 24 hours to go.

Max Mara boots. $26 with 2 days left.

Norma Kamali Dress. Retail $368. Currently just $11.50 with less than 2 days remaining.

Dries van Noten Skirt. Retailed for about $2000. Currently $1 with 7 days left.

Tracy Reese top. $9.99 with 22 hours left.

Azzedine Alaia heels. $142.49 with 2.5 days left.

Les Copains top. $18.99 with 2.5 days to go.

Chie Mihara handbag. Un-unwantable. $63.76 with 2 days left.

Walter halter. $15.99 with 22 hours left.

Tsumori Chisato-inspired belt. $39. 4 days and 10 hours left.

Alexander Wang Dress. Only $10.50 with 22 hours left. STEAL.

Tibi Dress. $99. 2 days left.

Christian Dior White Shirt. $25 with just under 3 days left.

Stiletto Skirt and Top. $19.50 with a day and half left.

Versace Sport handbag. $37 with less than 2 days to go.

Jean Paul Gaultier Overall Shorts. $24.99, no bidders yet, 5 days left.

Tibi Blouse. $20.50. 1 day and 20 hours left.

Max Mara navy leather flower belt. $26 with 2 days and 16 hours to go.

Jill Stuart Sunglasses. $23. 6 days left.

An ultra-chic Donna Karen Jacket. $22 with a day and half left.

YSL Dress. $15 with 7 days left.

Gemma Zanani top. Very “runway”. Retailed for $325. Currently only $19 ending very soon.

This BCBG leather tube top… wow. $49. 3 days and 14 hours left.

JUST MISSED IT….

Lilly Pulitzer Trench Coat. Retailed for $358. Sold for $68.99.

Robert Rodriguez Dress. Retail was $595. Sold for $59.

Philip Lim Linen Coat. This retailed for for $1,050 and sold for just $61. Insanity.

Dolce & Gabbana Leather Coat. $66.55.

Lafayette Sequin Skirt. Retailed for $199.97. Sold for $37.89.

Rory Beca Dress, $32.28.

The “Dream” List (a.k.a. the “I wish the price were lower” list)

Lanvin Coat. $475. This is easily one of the best coats I’ve ever seen on eBay.

Chloe Platform Shoe. $349. The silver back is killing me! I want it!

Dolce & Gabbana shoes. Pure entertainment. $1999 or best offer.

Vintage Christopher Ross Belt. $500.

The most drool-worthy bag ever. Dolce & Gabbana again, on “sale” for $1316.

These Marni sandals happen almost match the above bag perfectly. I guess that says alot about my favorite colors… at least for leather. $299.

$250 Etro Jacket. So much detail.

Alexander McQueen fleece-lined dress. Asymmetrical zipper. Love it. $160.

YSL High-Waisted Skirt. I want this so bad, I can barely look at it. 41.99 with only a day left.

I am dying over this Stella McCartney Jacket. $51 with one day remaining.

J Mendel Dress. Retailed for a whopping $3900, currently just $128 ending tonight! Amazing.

I can’t believe this Max Mara cashmere jacket is only $27. Whoever wins this deserves a prize for bargain shopping. Ending very soon!

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Dress. Very unique in gold linen, denim trim, and leopard lining plus a brass logo on the front. It’s currently $56, ending soon!

Charlotte Tarantola Cardigan, just $28 ending soon!

Hermes Paris Sandals. $224 ending really soon! I see other Hermes products frequently on eBay, but not this shoe.

Emilio Pucci dress from 2002 Fall/Winter collection. Original retail was $1395. This is currently $67 with less than a day remaining. Outrageous bargain!

Ali Ro Top. $118.50 with no bidders yet. Watch for a re-list at a lower price on this one unless someone scoops it up… 18 hours left.

A rare change to get a Temperley dress at a low price. $49 with 1 day left.

An amazing Akris Coat. $39 with no bidders yet and only a day and half to go!

I am somehow drawn to this vintage Gianni Versace sweater. Maybe it’s the colors. Just $9.99, ending tonight!

Rouland Mourent Dress. Retailed for over $2000. Currenly just $36. Yeah… $36. One day left.

Once again I can’t believe what I’m seeing. This Georgio Armani jacket is currently on $32 and is oozing way much more $$$’s worth in style.

Balenciaga Sandals. All I can say is “YES”! $97 with one day left.

One of my favourite collections is Akris Autumn/Winter 2007-8. Although there are only 3 knitwear pieces in the collection, I still love it.

The main reason why I like it, is because it is so different. I just haven’t seen knit like that before. The cubes must be felt and sewn on afterwards because you just would not be able to achieve that through a machine/knitting needles. It’s times like these that I want to zoom in on the photos like how you can on Vogue.com…or buy the actual garments! These photos are the most detailed I could find.

I have changed the top banner of the blog (again)…felt like a change y’know. The picture is taken from i-D magazine and is of one of Mark Fasts dresses.

Images from Getty and Firstview

Derek Lam, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Akris, Alexander McQueen, 80s earrings

I’ve been unable to post over the last couple of days because I lost my machine. After the last two days of slugging it out with Windows, hard drives, cables, adapters, etc., I can say that my mood is definitely blue. To take a break from it all, Mr. Sasy and I are getting away for a couple of hours. I try to cheer myself up in a Derek Lam top, a Moschino Cheap and Chic skirt, an Akris belt, Alexander McQueen shoes, and earrings I’ve had since the eighties.

Derek Lam, Akris, Moschino Cheap and Chic

I love the whimsy of this skirt.  If you look closely, you’ll see that half of the skirt is ruffled and the other half is pleated.  Next, I show a closeup of the earrings I bought sometime in the mid-eighties.  I adore these — they’ve always felt so Christian Lacroix to me …

80s earrings that feel so Christian Lacroix

That’s all for now.  Wish me speed in my replacement machine’s arrival.  Until then, I will continue to torture myself with my Mac.  More soon.  –  Carole

Akris SS 09 Collection

“The most successful label you’ve never heard of.”

-   Financial Times

their aw 07 collection? wow