New York Fashion Week Spring 2010: Michael Angel

I love the fabric, the patterns, the colors, the skirt, the jacket, and ESPECIALLY the shoes... but I swear to God I had this same outfit for my Barbie in 1988.

I rest my case.

The 80's and 90's Collide

Fashion week is upon us yet again, and judging by some preliminary off-site shows from Jenni Kayne and Jillian Lewis, I'm afraid that midriff-baring tops and monochromatic outfits might be coming back. Say it's not so!

Sale-ing Takes Me Away...

Since Labor Day sales are starting, let's continue the theme, shall we?
One lesser-known sample sale site that I love (and have previously mentioned) is Bad Joan, where you can get all kinds of goodies from lesser-known designers. Which means you can get a totally unique outfit for a fraction of the retail price and still maintain your indie street cred.
Right now she has a great selection of T-shirts from Le Magnifique for $25 each. C'est chic!

Vivre Sale

Another fab sale going on today is the Vivre Pre-fall Sale. It's actually shocking that the luxury retailer has deep discounts on so many awesome new styles. But it ends tonight at midnight!

Personal fave: the Michael Kors Pea Jacket w/ Brass Buttons: Originally almost $2,000--now $498.75!

Sale Away with CK

Calvin Klein is having its Final Sale, where items are $30 and under. Personally, I'm excited for this Oval Ombre Cap Sleeve Dress and the Funnel Neck Trench Coat. Quantities are limited, so hurry!

Look for Colonel Mustard in a Dress

As far as I'm concerned, Anthropologie has an invisible Greek siren out front that calls to me every time I am near one. I am seriously not capable of walking past a store, and once I go in, I find a million dresses that I want, putting my credit card balance on the rocks. This is my current favorite for fall:


I'm digging the waist-defining sash with the flower, and the simple graphic print on the skirt. I'm also convinced that mustard yellow is an underrated fall color. If it's the right shade--not too bright or sunny--it goes well with any skintone, and especially complements those with dark or red hair. In this dress, it's a small amount not near to the face (besides the smidge in the trim along the v-neck) that draws attention to what is probably the smallest part of most women's bodies. Also, the puffy skirt hides wide hips and thighs. The earth tones will also lend themselves well to being paired with a cardigan once the weather really turns chilly. Making my dreams of a perfect fall dress more than just a myth.

The Catalog Cult

So when you've been a J. Crew fan since middle school, getting their latest catalog in the mail is like a religious experience. Most catalogs I flip through as soon as I get inside after checking my mailbox, and then it goes in the trash, because really, I can find it all on the company's web site, anyway.
But my J. Crew catalog is special. It goes in my pile of magazines to be lazily enjoyed later, curled up on the couch, as I drink in every page while sipping on a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Seriously, right now my J. Crew catalog is sitting beside my bed, underneath my copy of Harper's Bazaar, patiently waiting its turn. This kind of thing can't be rushed. I'll look through it once, and then save it to look through again at a later date. Or maybe rip out a few pages to put on my wishlist.
This little gem I stumbled across on their web site has me a little bit giddy.

Simple. Feminine. I love it.