2010 gift guide - the uptown/downtown girl

Today's gift guide is for the most stylish ladies in your friends and family. This girl oozes cool and always looks great, always sophisticated with a bit of an edge. The guide features fun accessories in varied price points, a beautiful J.Crew coat, and a stylish new smell.

1. kate spade twirl 2. tights 3. alexander mcqueen scarf 4. jeffrey campbell booties 5. ring 6. hobo bag

 7. necklace 8. coat

s/s2011 pt 1

Due to some internet issues and a serious energy deficiency, I am yeeeeaaaars behind on the NY Fashion Week blogging. But I'm slowly getting caught up! So, heres my first [of many] favs from NYFW.

classic brights with stark neutrals at kate spade

old west meets '20s glamour at candela

bold tribal prints from whit 

clean, slouchy, simple silhouettes at organic by john patrick

clean palette with streaks of color at alexander wang

nerd chic + turbans at jason wu

bright, vibrant colors and prints at peter som

interesting architectural and asymmetrical looks from julian louise

muted elegant draping at Costello Tagliapeitra

re.sort.

Oh man, it's Resort season in the Fashion World, and I am in l o v e with so many collections. So. Many. Here's my recap slash favorites thus far. 

Alexander Wang

Asymetrical draping + layered silhouettes = new obsessions.

Burberry Prorsum

Elegant & chic at its finest. I am dying ovEr this leopard coat.

Chanel

Boho-ish with a classic Chanel twist. Oh, Karl. You never fail me.

Dior

I am seriously tempted to recreate some of these for myself! I love the sweet, girlish silhouette mixed with the big, bombshell hair.

Jason Wu

I have never loved khaki as much as I do with this collection. Jason Wu hit the nail on the head with these sweet prints, boater hats, and Coco Chanel-era inspired looks. I want them all.

Thakoon

The layered coats with easy, breezy pieces are simply stunning.

Vena Cava

This collection has serious attitude. A lot of these would be pretty awesome to wear to Lollapalooza, too. They scream music festival to me... ;)

Rachel Roy

So much Sass. I love the bright pants and scalloped prints and cannot get enough of that hat!

Donna Karan

Simple, feminine silhouettes prove that Donna Karan still knows what's what when it comes to making women look faboosh!

Zero + Maria Cornejo

The use of color blocking here is magnificent, and the print on the third dress is fantastic.

Bottega Veneta

More excellent color blocking, body concious cuts, and billowy dresses make for a fun collection perfect for those in between season vacays.