Marchesa has always been extraordinary with creating beautiful feminine dresses using technical fabric manipulation and undeniably stunning colours. I love that I can almost feel the textures of each piece just by looking at a picture.
"Good Gone Bad" Philipp Plein took our favourite Disney princesses and gave them modern edge. Taking some classic Disney graphic tees and presenting them to an older audience as approachable everyday wear. I like the influence of different periods. From crinoline skirts to childhood memories and modern fit and flare. Plein gave what would have been a casual outfit, a more 3D enhancement that continues to keep the beautiful feminine silhouette.
Crisp cut silhouettes softened by pastels and light ripples in the fabrics. Every component of the outfits looks as though they were immaculately calculated to slant at a 45 degree angle, and perhaps they were. Is is over the top to say those dramatically large bows remind me of bunnies? And it doesn't help that spring colours overlap with Easter colours. I'm almost certain the models will start bouncing off my screen. Just wait for it. Definitely one of my favourite collections for SS18!
What a better way to show off the beautiful radiancy and colour blocking of a fabric than with pleats? Ever since watching those haute couture behind the scenes "The Making of" videos on Youtube, I've always had mad respect for pleats. The time and delicacy that is required is unbelievable. I'm a fan of wearing lots of colours as you may know, and what better way to accomplish that desire than by wearing them all at the same time? I'm also really digging the tied up/knotted shirts. Wouldn't you agree they're a one up from tying a knot at the side of your shirt to make it cropped? At least that's what I used to do all time because every girl in my middle school would.
I finally found a designer and her collection that express almost inexplicably perfect how I envision my style is at its best! Super bold colours, patterns and mixes of prints. I especially love the first outfit. A tad more masculine in fit, but still feminine enough for my likings. Big glasses, big yellow coats, big dreams. Me me me. I'm in love. Also how do I get my hair to look like that?
What peeked my interest in this collection was my first glimps at those floral appliqué thigh high boots. They are clearly the eye candy on the outfit. The second thing I like about this collection is the orange. I've been loving wearing yellow as of late, so maybe I should try my hand at orange. It's the perfect accent colour and quite citrusy to look at. You can taste the colour from a mile away.
Sweaters over dresses: That's what I figure I will be wearing this fall. Blues are also my favourite colour so that was a bias pick on my behalf :) And once again we have the low ruffles on the dresses. Super fun, full of texture, and looks comfy!
In my most recent outfit post I confess my love for flared jeans. Perchance I have found a new love for flared trousers. The other element that caught my eyes were the sleeves. For me, sleeves are an art form in and of its self. I love discovering the funky ways designers play around with their silhouettes. Good ol' pirate chic.