Crystals and Flames

I've been dreaming of the Prada SS12 collection since Wednesday when my son dragged me into the boutique after seeing the cars in their windows. It's the only time that he's ever wanted to go into a "mommy" store, and we definitely were like two kids in a candy shop. Bumpers, head lights, tail lights, sangallo lace, crystal and flames.  I couldn't have asked for a more fun fashion moment with my mini-me.

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Elisa "Eli" Nalin, Feb. 29, 2012

Always a burst of sunshine, Eli, also one of Grazia.it's "It Girls", in an amazing jungle print dress by Dries Van Noten. Her indigo smoking style blazer and violet hued sandals gorgeously complete the look, and her amber and black clutch adds the perfect pop of contrast.

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Maria Kolosova ♥ Black, White and Mint Green

Maria's look is really cute. Part school girl/part biker. The moto jacket looks amazing layered over the white button-down, and the mint candy skirt sweetens the look.

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Marianne is sooo cool

Here's another sporty chic look that I went absolutely crazy about this past fashion month. Marianne looks awesome! Every thing screams cool: her perfect flame-red hair; her super star, varsity jacket (love the color combo!); her easy vintage, distressed jeans; and her chic court shoes. Curious about her handbag?

 

Hello Classic PS11. She always has the most amazing bags! Never disappoints. But aren't you also swooning over her wrap-style blouse? Thought I would just throw that in there. So playful of her to layer it under her varsity jacket like that. And her lipstick? Her lipstick is perfect for sending you all good night kisses. Good night! Tamu

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Natalie Hartley, Orange Stripe

I love the movement of InStyle UK's Natalie Hartley's Rag and Bone tuxedo-style trousers, so fluid. Also, love the eyelet detailing on her United Nude platforms booties. The whole look was made for walking.

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Leaf Greener, Sporty Chic

Leaf has the sporty-chic look down pat. I love how she interpreted the trend in Paris last October (top and bottom images) and how she wore it in Milan this past February (middle image). I also love that she builds the look around specific style essentials: her Miu Miu baseball cap, sunnies and tennis-inspired skirt. Even though the individual pieces are different in mood, e.g., boxy vs fitted sweater, embellished jacket + graphic sweater combo vs minimal grey sweater, she hits a home run on both occasions.

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Adrenaline Power Combo

One of the best combos during Paris fashion week. I'm crazy about the color palette; the way that the net sleeve brings out the barely visible grilled background on the camouflage parka; and the way the monochromatic waves and profile of the Christopher Kane liquid clutch blends the whole look together. When you see a look like this approaching from a far, you get a major adrenaline rush.  

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Sarah Rutson, Monday's Inspiration

Sarah rules. I love the way she styles this look. It is my idea of perfection. A clever interpretation of tuxedo dressing, deconstructed and put back together with her personal touch. Every single detail is brilliant: the Celine jacquard skirt maintains a classic elegant rigour; the cropped sweater an edgy alternative to the classic smoking jacket; the exposed bib of the tuxedo shirt refinely centers the look; and her Valentino's Va Va Voom and pointy stilettos are today's classic accessories.

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Sundays were made for friends: Jane Keltner De Valle and Shiona Turini

Here's another great example of how friends inspire each other's style. Jane and Shiona look stunning in shades of wine outside the Sacai fashion show. Friends are the best fashion inspiration! Remember when Hanneli and I showed up to the shows in similar colors? 

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PFW12: Caroline Sieber, Mar. 5, 2012

Caroline's look is perfect!

♥ Amazing hat!

♥ The perfect shade of pink dress. I am a recovering pink addict.

♥ Below the knee pleats. I can't live without my white Prada pleated skirt.

♥ Lady-like Louis Vuitton pumps. Does anyone know where I can still get a pair?

♥ Perfect crew neck jumper that pulls together the look and keeps you warm.  

♥ Gorgeous clutched detail!

What's there not to love???

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