I love international fashion magazines – even if I can’t read the articles due to language barrier I get so inspired by their editorial spreads! Kate Beckinsale is on the cover of Russian Harper’s Bazaar this month and models retro looks inside the mag, showing off cute collars, mixed prints and a polished updo. What do you think of Kate in Harper’s Bazaar?
Peter Som and Jason Wu both showed beautiful spring collections today at New York Fashion Week. Each line incorporated florals and retro cuts: you’ll see more athletic lines at Peter Som with bright, realistic flowers and a feminine silhouette with suggestions of petals at Jason Wu. Which is your favorite?
Guess which 1970s, bohemian detail is back?
The bell sleeve! As you can see on this sexy For Love & Lemons dress ($115), the bell sleeve is making a comeback. It’s a simple way to add a touch of drama to your outfit and would feel whimsical in any color other than black. What do you think of this retro revival?
Looks from the Mui Mui runway immediately had me thinking of The Notebook. Even though Rachel McAdam’s character Allie is pictured in a dress from her summer in Seabrook, Mui Mui’s retro rendition for the fall season has the same classic shape and printing.
You can get their 1940′s look for less with this Anthropologie Kumo Leaf Dress ($60):
Here’s a new print gaining popularity – retro geometrics are popping up with contrasting colors in a repetitive pattern for this fall. The runway at Loewe, Jonathan Saunders and Marni showed off mosaic pieces inspired by stained glass windows and classic cathedral ceilings. Will you give this traditional pattern with a modern twist a try next season?
1. Marni zip bag $825 2. Max & Chloe, Trina Turk necklace $240 3. Saks Fifth Avenue, Trina Turk dress $425 4. Bloomingdale’s mosaic tights $18 5. Topshop geometric dress $60 6. Debenhams wedges £44
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