[2012 RTW] Fashion Week Favorite: J.Mendel

above: a few favorite looks (be sure to check out the entire collection here)

photos by Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

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Right out of the gate Gilles Mendel caught my attention with his first three looks. His signature furs looked soft in their bright whites. Along with the furs, Mendel always ends his collection with gowns. My favorite: the above with architectural cutouts along the waist with bands of gold. I loved the neutral color story of the entire collection. If only I had the budget for his beautiful pieces....

[2012 RTW] Fashion Week Favorite: 3.1 Phillip Lim

above: a few favorite looks (be sure to check out the entire collection here)

photos by Monica Feudi / Feudiguaineri.com

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I want to share with you a few of my favorite collections from #NYFW this week...I'm a little behind...but better late than never? 

As I only attended one show, I was on Style.com' iphone app every night before bed. It is an AMAZING tool to go through every look from each collection (even my mom uses it!) and really get into each designers head. Today's focus is on 3.1 Phillip Lim. I am obsessed with this strong collection full of high contrast looks. The combination of soft (white) and hard (black) is on point. The collection is powerful and extremely wearable. Now here's a strong statement: it might actually be my favorite collection from the week!

{nyfw} nanette lepore fall 2012

outside the tents

look 18: flame wool jacket, tarot print dress, gold handbag

Photo: Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

look 14: flame beaded sweater, ribbon print shirt, mulberry pants

Photo: Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

look 6: forest green blazer, chartreuse jacquard dress, beaded scarf

Photo: Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

Front Row: Arianna Huffington, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Settle and Kelly Rutherford

I got a small taste of #NYFW yesterday at the Nanette Lepore show. Running uptown from my office, I made it with plenty of time to survey the scene and swipe a seat towards the back of the tent. Nanette put on another fun show. She carries her neons and prints well into the fall, which were loud and cozzy. Who wouldn't want a flame wool jacket for the fall? A few favorite looks are above. She fell short on some fabrics and prints, but there are some staple/wearable pieces I believe buyers will be fighting for to get in their stores.

Style Obsession: the collared shirt

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I have been pulling out those old oxfords and rocking the collared look for the last few weeks...buttoning up all the way and folding down. It is a cool way to sport your oxfords. I def want my next purchase to be one of these numbers above...I'm loving the white tops with a touch of black...

Style Obsession: Collar Necklaces

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Row 1: 1/2 (similar style here)/3

Row 2:  1(similar style here)/2/3

I first talked about my obsession with collar necklaces in my first street style post seen here. I have been wanting the neon one (above) from BaubleBar for the last few weeks...and finally it has been lifted off the wait list! Ordered..and now I just have to wait patiently until delivery in April. The collar look is not only taking over in accessories, but in clothing too...stay tuned!

Street Style: Minted

behind the lens

Pants: ASOS Shoes: Kate Spade

A little taste of the it color of the moment (see here) and a simple, yet classic, black pump. In my opinion, a combination that can't be done wrong...

Street Style: Popcorn

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Sweater: Zara Pants: Joe's Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (similar style here) Jewelry: Marc Jacobs Watch, Assorted Bangles, Vintage Ring, Unkown Necklace

When I walked into Zara a few months ago with my friend Jen...I went directly up to this sweater that was displayed at the front of the store. She talked me into it and I LOVE it. It is so fun. When I wear it to work, my co-worker calls it my popcorn sweater. Ever since he named my purchase, I can't get it outta my head. I want a few more sweaters like this one...bc who doesn't love a big comfy sweater?

Street Style: Colorless

behind the lens

Top: ASOS, Sweater: Gryphon (similar style here), Pants: Habitual (similar style here), Bag: RED Valentino, Shoes: Banana Republic (similar style here) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Jewelry: Michele watch, Ippolita bracelets, Link and Love bracelet, Unknown necklace, Alexis Bittar ring

I am so excited to share with you my first street style post. With the help of my roomie (THANKS JESS!) we hit the street outside my UWS apartment this weekend. It was fun, awkward and I only got a few strange looks from neighbors....hope you enjoy! 

P.S. I am obsessing over collar necklaces right now. I got the one above from a small boutique in New Orleans when visiting a friend last year.

Minted

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I love this color. I originally posted about it here, but combined with blush and another neutral. I def want to rock mint come spring.