Did you get the chance to see the Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 collection at NYFW? It includes vibrant prints which are the calling cards that Hoffman usually stays true to in her collections. This collection for fall is full of enviable separates that we’re just itching to get our hands on! Shop Mara Hoffman here. What do you think? Enjoy!

Jenni Kayne’s fall ’13 collection paid homage to the Seventies, offering double-breasted plaid pantsuits, animal print and gowns with plunging necklines. The designer wasn’t in attendance because of a canceled flight from LA to NY due to the stormy weather, but we love these looks are ready to wear them now!   Related articles Red Valentino RTW Fall 2013 Collection [...]

My absolute favorite pieces from the gorgeous Marchesa RTW Spring 2013 collection. Love, love the Indian influence. The sari, flapper-esque and baby doll dress with lace details had me drooling! Enjoy…xx

A complete look at Oscar de la Renta ready-to-wear spring 2013 collection. It’s impossible not to fall in love with these mature and sophisticated looks. Enjoy…xx

On the home stretch of MBFW, Day 7 offered variety with a showcase of rugged men’s apparel by Rochambeau. Whitney Eve and Nomia offered clean silhouettes while Nanette Lepore’s colorful collection highlighted the shoes just as much as her designs. A couple of favorites from today’s collection would be from J. Mendel, Farah Angsana and Micheal Kors – Kors made [...]

“Hollywood glamour” should be the overall theme for Day 5 of MBNYFW as I imagined several celebrities on the red carpet wearing the designs of Reem Acra , Jenny Packham, Carolina Herrera, Bibhu Mohapatra and Zang Toi. Celebrity glamour met fun for Betsey Johnson’s A/W ’12 collection while Carlos Miele’s approach to his designs were sophisticated “Latin/tribal inspired” looks featuring bolero hats, [...]

As the videos came streaming in from the first day of MBFW, I was pleasantly impressed. Nicholas K’s Fall 2012 collection was a mixture of grunge and “Old Wild, Wild West” while Candela brought an element of  elegant boho chic to fashion week. Honor and Tadashi Shoji collections were sophisticated and red-carpet worthy, two favorites. Chadwick Bell reminded me of a flirty [...]

A colorful Fall 2012 collection presented during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week by LA designer, Corey Lynn Calter. A first installment of many collections that will be featured during fashion week.

It was great fun to watch the Made in Africa Arise Show at NYFW live from my computer. Job well done to Arise Magazine for making this possible. Hope you have enjoyed the designers featured. We are finishing off with Jewel by Lisa. The first brand/designer to embellish the ankara fabric (printed) with sequins, swarovski crystals and beads. Her use [...]

Another favorite from Made in Africa Arise Show during NYFW,  LDA also known as Lanre Da Silva Ajayi is known for her structured vintage pieces. She mostly draws inspiration from 40s and 50s couture. I love her use of lace here. The color palettes, embroidered pieces and shapes are beautiful. My favorites are (1st row – pic 3 & 4), [...]