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Shop It NowSamantha Pleet Pleases Us (Yet Again!) For Fall '12
So, we know you're still reveling in finally getting to wear those amazing cut-out dresses (and capes and jumpsuits and short suits) from Samantha Pleet's spring '12 collection, but fall is not as far away as it seems. Beach days will chill, leaves will fall, and your favorite summer dress will have you shivering in no time (come on, you know it's depressingly true). But what better way to prepare for the dreaded end of summer than to dress it up in updated fall versions of your favorite spring pieces? Samantha Pleet's fall '12 collection takes the great silhouettes and subtle details (and, of course, those sick cut-outs) and transforms them into a cool girl's autumn dream in mustard silks and fall florals (they exist!). Although every one of Samantha Pleet's collections draw from various inspirations (fall '12 is inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites and neoclassical architecture, among other impossibly cool refs), Pleet's gear always exudes classic beauty with a quirky twist.
A dash of red velvet, great boots, and some major gold accents (note to self: buy golden halo hat and metallic eyeshadow ASAP) — the collection has everything a cool New York girl needs for the cool New York months to come. Peep the (Samantha) Pleet fall '12 collection ahead and feast your eyes on the one thing that could make us wish summer would go by just a little bit faster.
Photo: Courtesy of Samantha Pleet
A dash of red velvet, great boots, and some major gold accents (note to self: buy golden halo hat and metallic eyeshadow ASAP) — the collection has everything a cool New York girl needs for the cool New York months to come. Peep the (Samantha) Pleet fall '12 collection ahead and feast your eyes on the one thing that could make us wish summer would go by just a little bit faster.
Photo: Courtesy of Samantha Pleet
R29 Exclusive! First Look at BHLDN's Super-Flirty Fall Collection
The queens of boho-chic wedding style are at it again! BHLDN, the wedded cousin of Anthropologie, unveiled their fall collection to editors today and gave Refinery29 a sneak peek. (Danke!) The latest collection takes a detour from summer's bold statement pieces and returns to a quieter, ladylike approach with demure silhouettes, lace fabrics, and soft palettes of ice tints, muted pastels, and creamy neutrals. Obvious nods to Jackie Kennedy and Twiggy are present in the looks that feature column skirts, shift dresses, and boxy blouses. Plus, in the spirit of the season, painterly floral prints take center stage on social dresses and veils. Girly girl brides, take note! BHLDN newest collection, which averages under $3,000, will be available online and at BHLDN flagship locations in Houston and Chicago starting August 7.
Shop One Of Our Fave About-To-Be-Huge Designers — Tonight…
You know a new designer is something special when they land on our list of the 15 hot designers you need to know now, and that's definitely the case with NYC-based Jonathan Cohen. From boho-tinged evening dresses to lipstick-red power suits, he's something of a jack-of-all-trades, and you can scope out what he has up his sleeve for fall during a private trunk show tonight. The designer will be in attendance, so you can get a true insider's perspective on the coming season, and of course, pre-order select items from the collection. While you're perusing (and planning) for fall, check out the ethical jewelry offerings from Same Sky, a fair-trade company that employs and supports female artisans in Rwanda and Zambia. Look good, do good, feel good — that's a pretty solid Friday night plan, if you ask us. When: Today, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Trunk show will be held at a private residence in the Palisades.RSVP for exact location information.
Photo: Courtesy of Jonathan Cohen
The Illustrated Guide To Fall's Hottest Accessories
Clothes are awesome, wonderful, and beautiful… but there's really nothing that gives us that chest-tightening, throat-burning, am-I-sick-or-am-I-in-love feeling quite like an otherworldly pair of shoes or a magical new handbag. In fact, the fall '12 runways were teeming with enough gorgeous accessories to give us a full-blown heart attack. But — knowing us — when confronted with so much eye candy, what do we do? Make it look even more beautiful, that's what. We called upon master illustrator Samantha Hahn to give our favorite fall accessories the watercolor treatment. Ahead, our guide to the cream of the crop!
Drawings by Samantha Hahn
Drawings by Samantha Hahn
Brad, Joe, & Kellan Sop Up Seriously Good Suiting At Simon Spurr
When we arrived for yesterday's Spurr's fall '12 show, we were fully expecting to see another runway-full of his trademark slim suiting, sharp lapels, and sleek highbrow casuals. But Joe Jonas? Nope, we weren't prepped for the grown tween star to be seated front row – and right next to Kellan Lutz, no less. It was fun thinking exactly how apocalyptic things would have gotten if the show had been held in, say, a Parsippany mall instead of Milk Studios – but we digress. With almost every men's editor and stylist of note (including Brad G.) in attendance as well, Spurr didn't disappoint – gotta-have-it blazers, clever leather jackets, and, yeah, an entirely insane, printed wool suit all ensured that his new collection is exactly what men walking down the red carpet (or just looking to seduce every, single, person in the room) should be stocking up on come spring. And we're sure Joe Jonas took notes on that, too.
Photo by Thomas Kletecka
Photo by Thomas Kletecka
Backstage At Jason Wu's Chinese-Inspired (Yup, Emperor Hats Included) Show
Ominous music, long, swinging, aggressively blunt-cut ponytails bound with bondage tape, the most obvious Chinese influence yet, and a real nod to luxury defined Jason Wu's fall '12 production. And make no mistake, this show was a real production.
The designer is clearly ready to announce to the world that he's made it, and is ready to mix up his cinched-waist-teadress look he's most known for. Everything about this show, from the mink, lace and brocade accents to the sky-high stilettos and don't-mess-with me makeup, made Wu's point quite clear: He's ready to be known as a designer beyond the maker of Michelle Obama's inaugural gown, though we're not too sure Archean emperor hats and Mao-era jackets were the subtlest of inspirations.
Want more than just our word for it? Take a trip through to show with us (a better look at that bondage tape hair-do is worth it) after the jump.
Photographed by Nina Westervelt/MCV Photo
14 Rad Plaid Pieces To Wear And Love All Season Long!
Sure, the plaid flannel trend has come and gone several times over the past few decades, but there’s something about this classic and rustic print that we just can’t get enough of. With the holidays—and winter—right around the corner, we're especially invested in it. Thanks to a bunch of updates by some of our favorite labels, there are fresh options ready for the taking this season. From J.Crew's mega-sophisticated hunter green-and-navy cropped trouser to dramatic capes that are equal parts prep and lumberjack, check them all out!
9 Oh-So-Cozy Winter Dresses To Pair With Your Most Bangin' Boots
We don't know about you, but this is the time of year when we get really excited about getting dressed every day. The art of piling on layers, the lure of cashmere, the search for the softest, snuggliest fabrics ever — these are the things that get us jazzed about throwing open our closet each morning.
But, despite our enthusiasm, we're always stumped by one cold-weather conundrum — finding winter dresses that work with our favorite go-to boots. At least for now, you can pull out last summer's sundress and add thick tights and your best equestrian-inspired kicks. But when it gets really chilly, you'll want a serious shift that can pull its weight against freezing temps and look adorable with your favorite ankle booties or over-the-knee stunners. And so, with that in mind, we've gathered up our favorite heavy-duty (but super-chic) winter dresses that will pair perfectly with your best boots.
11 Best Sweaters To Layer Over Everything This Winter
Finally, the SoCal weather is beginning to resemble something like winter. Possibly that means you're feeling a bit under-dressed for the chilly temps? No worries. We’ve got everything you need for the ultimate wardrobe warm-up. From on-trend turtlenecks to chunky knit cardis, L.A.’s top boutiques have racks and racks of chic, cozy sweaters that will keep you looking haute and feeling hot. Layer them over a polka dot blouse, a printed dress, or just jeans and a tee. There's really no place these cuddlers can't go.
Tough Grandma + Urban Jungle = An R29 Exclusive
R29 is beyond thrilled to get our hands on an exclusive editorial from Tom Hines. With a client roster that reads more like the contents of our dream closet — including Proenza Schouler, The Lake and Stars, Katie Gallagher, and Samantha Pleet — Hines' shots have the ability to capture incredibly beautiful moments that beg for an extra-long gaze.
We're crazy for Kathryn Typaldos' (who we also revere for her work in W and Nylon, to name a few) styling in the featured project, conceptualized as a mix of high/low, runway/thrift, and what they're calling "tough grandma." Featuring model Kate Kosushkina, we invite you to lust over the soft looks set against barren backgrounds in six snaps you'll see here first.
6 Weird Fall Trends You Might Actually Like
The last thing you want to be is a fashion victim, but sometimes, trends are an opportunity to test your sartorial boundaries. Because what's fashion without a little risk, right? Last February's fall runways had a wide variety of wackadoo looks that left us scratching our heads, as per usual. But, now that we've had a few months to mull them over, we've decided on six that we feel good about trying out. Leave your inhibitions in the closet… here are the six weirdest fall trends worth trying out. Who knows, you might end up loving them!
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo"
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo"
L.A.'s Top Celeb Stylist Dishes On Her Fave Fall Trends
Simone Harouche is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is this super stylist responsible for the always-gorgeous Nicole Richie’s red carpet looks, Miley Cyrus’ transformation from tween queen to style sophisticate, and Christina Aguilera’s glam turn during the Back To Basics era, but she’s also a handbag designer. Her line, Simone Camille, is filled with eclectic, ethnic prints and colorful embroideries; the saddlebags, messengers, carryalls (and so much more), are already getting serious attention here in the Southland and beyond. This L.A. native always imbues her work with a glam, bohemian spirit that is totally fresh. So, you know we were over the moon when we picked her very-fashionable brain re: trends, accessories, and her fave beauty looks. Thankfully, the lovely Miss Simone broke away from coordinating show-stopping ensembles and drafting up designs to share her top fall picks from the runways to the makeup chair—you know we're paying it forward to you.
R29 Giveaway:
If you’re desperate for a new Simone Camille Skins handbag, get in line! Just tell us in the comments of this story what you’re most excited to wear for fall, and the answer that has us layering up the quickest will score a Fringe Black Bucket bag from Simone’s killer collection.
Tell us a little bit about the expansion of Simone Camille and your new Skins bags.
“With the launch of the SKINS collection—my new line of leather and suede bags, I wanted to create handbags that are more attainable and cost-friendly, while still maintaining the bohemian whimsical spirit that the one-of-a-kind vintage bags have.”
How would you style your Simone Camille bags for a casual event and for a more dressed-up party?
“I may be biased here, but I wear my bags with everything! You can pair the Carpet Bag with jeans and a T-shirt or a night-out look. The Saddle Bag is super-cute for a night out with a little black dress and amazing boots. The feedback I get most often from women who wear Simone Camille bags is that as colorful and crazy as they are, they find a way to complement whatever they are wearing with their bag—I find this to be a major achievement!”
What are your top trends for fall?
“I love the 1960s, so I am really into ‘60s silhouettes and bold prints for fall. Shift dresses, color blocking, vibrant colors, you name it…. I dig it!
“I also love the more sinister dominatrix-inspired fashion looks that were on the runway for fall, especially from Louis Vuitton. I love a bit of leather incorporated into a look.”
Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo
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