I must say, I adore Carolina Herrera. She’s got the creativity, artistry and talent that can turn an ordinary piece of fabric into something amazing.  I browsed through her Spring/Summer 2010 collection for New York Fashion Week and there were so many gorgeous gowns and stunning garments to be had.
Here are a few of my favourites from the show…
I love the way this dress flows and the detailing on the neckline and straps. It’s a red, in your face dress but it’s also simple and quite stunning.
At first I thought the length of this dress was a bit awkward but …read more

Aveda did the hair for Yigel Azroul’s Spring 2010 collection at NYFW, and it had an edgy, chaotic look to it that was also punk and a bit sleek.
The top is textured with tousled volume, and the sides are smooth, and slicked back, with a straight-yet-messy knot at the nape of the neck.
It was pretty hot – as were the designs!
Here’s a look at some backstage footage:
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New York Fashion Week is well under way, with half of the Spring and Summer 2010 collections already sent down the runway.
Designers have been showing some gorgeous pieces for Spring, with yummy colors and very wearable accessories coming up for the next season.
Diane Von Furstenburg continued the trend of bold, simple accessories in bright candy colors with her big bangle bracelets:

The knotted necklace almost has a tribal feel to it – but updated with more of those great colors.
I can pass on the feathery sleeves, but those shoes from Zac Posen are completely yummy!  How can you resist the combination …read more

Being the fabulous  and well informed fashionistas that you are, I don’t have to tell you that we’re in the midst of one of the best times of the year! My dears, it’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! Anyone who is anyone in the industry (and some of our resident bloggers too!) are basking in the glow of the wonderful Spring and Summer 2010 collections.
While we can’t physically be there mingling with the designers, celebs, taking in all the fashions and taking home amazing swag bags, we have the wonderful world wide web and all the pretty clothes, shoes and accessories …read more

Despite what many may think, the Fashion Week mayhem does not limit itself to the overcrowded tents of Bryant Park – excitement, style, and fashion are brewing all over the place this week.
Keen’s Steakhouse hosted the John Patrick Organic show one that reflected a fun bohemian style both in the designs – and in the hair design.
“I wanted to dig deep below the surface of Bohemian style and create a free-spirited look that’s chic, pretty, and fresh,” says designer John Patrick.
The hair for this show was styled by Odile Gilbert for Aveda. “I call this chic-bohemian look ‘the wave,” …read more

New York Fashion Week has officially kicked off the fashion fun today for the Spring & Summer 2010 collections.
NYFW runs from today, September 10th through until September 17th.  If you haven’t been able to make it to New York yourself, never fear – Splendicity will be bringing you the best of the shows all week long!
As part of fashion week, Mercedes Benz is hosting a week-long accessories exhibit.   Nine designers are showcasing the best of their jewelry, handbags, shoes and accessories.
Want a sneak peak?
This is Lulu Frost’s “Black Sterling Bib” necklace, made with vintage African sterling silver beads, clear resin …read more

As you fashionable fashionistas may have read, Spring 2010 Fashion Week is kicking off with a spectacular event called Fashion’s Night Out. New York is the place to be on September 10th, 2009! The list of boutiques, designers and stores is a mile long and it just got longer!
I just received confirmation that the super chic White House Black Market will be opening a Pop Up shopping boutique in SoHo that night!  The Pop Up will be a first for WHBM and the second WHBM location in NYC.  Want to check it out? Here are the details:
WHEN :  September 10, …read more

Sophia Bush, star of One Tree Hill, looked absolutely gorgeous at last week’s Marc Jacobs show for New York Fashion Week. Here she’s shown carrying… a Marc Jacobs handbag, of course!

Now, isn’t this an interesting handbag? I’m on the fence about it, honestly. I love the ‘main’ bag’s shape but I’m unsure about the kiss lock pouch on the front. It’s a bit, much I think. Sophia’s handbag complements her neutral, earth-toned outfit well. She punched up her look with orange Marc Jacobs heels which pick up the orange in the floral pattern of her bag.

This version of the Marc …read more

I loved the feminine layered necklaces on the runway at New York Fashion week – but let’s face, $1000 for a necklace isn’t in the budget for most of us these days!
Designers mixed pearls and chains to create a look that was definitely feminine, but with an unstructured edge.  Want to create your own take on it?
Let’s start with the “Janis” necklace from Forever 21 (ringing in at only $10.80):

image: Forever 21
And then add a string of faux pearls on top (also from Forever 21, and only $6.80)

image: Forever 21
The pearls are long enough to knot, like some of the …read more

Fall is generally the time of year when accessory colors tend to be a little more restrained, a little less bold than spring or summer.
But some of the designers at New York Fashion Week are going against tradition and showed some yummy, bold, rich colors!
Check out these fabulous teal boots from Christian Siriano:

Calvin Klein used rich gold satin to create shoes for his latest collection:

Michael Kors added some seriously bold colors – this orange jacket and belt are the perfect remedy to a cold, gray, winter day:

But the hot pink hat…

It’s a little too bold for me…
images: Newscom