Haute or Faux: Spotlight on Sophie Theallet’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

French born Sophie Theallet’s resume is impressive. The winner of the 2009 CFDA /Vogue Fashion Fund Award, she worked alongside John Paul Gaultier and Azzedine Alaia before launching her own label in 2007. Her clothes are feminine and sophisticated, with a modern edge. While most of her Spring/Summer 2011 collection (shown at NY Fashion Week) reflected those qualities, some were missing that effortless vibe we have come to expect from her. Let’s take a closer look…

via Haute or Faux: Spotlight on Sophie Theallet’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection | Runway Trends.

Holiday Gift Guide: The Classics

Ask anyone who’s recently cleaned out their closet, building the perfect wardrobe can be a long, exhausting process. Deciding which trends to keep or trash at the end of each season is an event in itself!

There are a few classic pieces that every woman should have in her arsenal. A little black dress, a punchy red lipstick, a crisp white shirt… the list goes on and on. These are items you can rely on and they can be paired with almost anything to create quick, classic looks. Play up these pieces, but be careful not to stifle your own style.

via Holiday Gift Guide: The Classics | The Fashion Spot.

Upclose/Details of Blumarine Spring/Summer Collections 2011

via Upclose/Details of Blumarine Spring/Summer Collections 2011-20 | iFashion Network.