Valentino S/S 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v13_zps3c21e67a.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v14_zpsa4e13f6d.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v12_zps0574f2c3.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v11_zps7a5f8006.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v10_zpsded97d80.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v6_zpsba5b16c1.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v8_zps4d8b1ded.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v5_zps063119ad.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v3_zps29f6fc2e.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1t/v1_zpsbd055ea0.jpg" /><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Valentino has been my favorite fashion label for the past few seasons--I don't really pick overall fashion favorite designers/labels because season-to-season the look can be so different. Anyway, from breezy cape dresses that look like they were woven out of handkerchiefs to ruffled broderie anglaise pinafores and finally floor-sweeping evening gowns that look inspired from mermaids, the Valentino collection was not short on inspiration or breadth. There were some definite misses in the collection (pleated satin dresses that looked like they had cheap elastic waistbands), but overall it was a lovely collection that was both aspirational and practical. See the full collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/spring-2015-ready-to-wear/valentino/" target="_blank">here.</a><br />Style notes to take away for spring: skinny string gladiator sandals, cape dresses, bandana-like prints, and sea foam inspired color palette.</div></div>

Valentino S/S 2015

Valentino has been my favorite fashion label for the past few seasons--I don't really pick overall fashion favorite designers/labels bec...

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Peter Pilotto Fall 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/pp4_zps29f0b64e.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/pp3_zpsc3429aab.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/pp2_zps0a34ea69.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/pp5_zps7199b07a.jpg" /><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Peter Pilotto dresses are the sort of high fashion piece I would buy if I ever came into a lot of money. You never see the same sort of pattern manipulation and combination in high street knock-offs. At the moment I like to look up Peter Pilotto dresses in online shops and cry a little into my pillow at the prices. Anyway, the fall 2014 collection has been playing on my mind lately. My favorite pieces are the landscape photo prints, but the body con dresses with wrap tops are making me want to step outside my usual silhouette. See the whole collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2014RTW-PPILOTTO/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div>

Peter Pilotto Fall 2014

Peter Pilotto dresses are the sort of high fashion piece I would buy if I ever came into a lot of money. You never see the same sort of patt...

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Karen Walker Resort 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/kw1_zpsf5a386cf.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/kw3_zpsf5a5f9cb.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/kw2_zps9c75819d.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/kw5_zpsd0ba7b81.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/kw4_zps073e5eaa.jpg" /><br />At first I wasn't sold on <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2015RST-KWALKER" target="_blank">Karen Walker's Resort collection</a>--aside from the adorable cat purse and her always striking sunglasses, the clothes seemed a little plain, almost boring. Then I read the designer's inspiration, "[resort is] anti-going out clothes...As non-fancy as possible." Now the cat tee shirts, chambray smocks, and relaxed silhouettes make sense, they're clothes for Internet cat-ladies and suddenly I'm liking the clothes more. Sometimes the story behind the collection is necessary to appreciating the designs; with couch-surfing and Netflix-bingeing in mind I couldn't think of anything more suitable than Walker's collection which would let me feel like a slob, without looking like one. See the full collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2015RST-KWALKER" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>

Karen Walker Resort 2015

At first I wasn't sold on Karen Walker's Resort collection --aside from the adorable cat purse and her always striking sunglasses, t...

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Matthew Williamson Resort 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mw1_zps6672b584.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mw4_zps36c09230.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mw2_zps6719a76b.jpg" /><br />While the black & white trend is still going strong for many designers, it's very enjoyable that there are some exceptions to the rule, one extravagant exception being the always bold <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2015RST-MWILLIAM" target="_blank">Matthew Williamson</a>. His last few collections have been a bit staid, but for resort he has returned to his boho and eclectic roots with a series of striking minis and cocktail dresses that certainly suit the title of "resort." I for one, am a fan. You can view the full collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2015RST-MWILLIAM" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>

Matthew Williamson Resort 2015

While the black & white trend is still going strong for many designers, it's very enjoyable that there are some exceptions to the ru...

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Mary Katrantzou Resort 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk8_zps5a3766ba.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk3_zpsdf6b9417.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk11_zps06a86638.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk7_zpseb7a6208.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk13_zpse83d504f.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk5_zpse1885995.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mk4_zpsb31445cb.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2015RST-MKATRANTZOU">Mary Katrantzou's</a> pieces look pretty at a distance--good colors, interesting prints, simple shapes, but it's only when you zoom in on the details that Katranztou's genius shines. Her signature style for graphic prints is all over the layered embroideries, as is her name. Woven between layers of lace and bird appliqués are letters, scrambled and jumbled to the point they're almost indiscernible from the patterns they interweave with. After several seasons of complaints that the designer didn't know any new tricks, her last two recent collections are definitely putting an end to those concerns. View the full collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2015RST-MKATRANTZOU">here</a> and be sure to zoom in on the images!</div>

Mary Katrantzou Resort 2015

Mary Katrantzou's pieces look pretty at a distance--good colors, interesting prints, simple shapes, but it's only when you zoom in ...

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Orla Kiely Resort 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/ok1_zpsd23083e6.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/ok2_zps75f02e7d.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/ok5_zpsfa540198.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/ok3_zpsef462b9e.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/ok4_zps840038d7.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.orlakiely.com/" target="_blank">Orla Kiely</a> recently got into the shoe game with a collaboration with Clarks and shoes still seem to be on the designer's mind judging by this new resort collection featuring adorable shoe prints. Orla Kiely is always known for its bold prints and these retro-looking sling backs work beautiful on Kiely's vintage silhouettes. View the rest of the collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2015RST-orla_kiely" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>

Orla Kiely Resort 2015

Orla Kiely recently got into the shoe game with a collaboration with Clarks and shoes still seem to be on the designer's mind judging b...

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Tomas Maier Resort 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mm5_zps65a9ac84.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mm4_zps13fdbe87.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mm2_zps64413c96.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/mm1_zps7936e928.jpg" /><br />I'm a fan of the Thomas Maier Resort collection and whipped up a post stating as much noting the modern-beatnik vibe and semi-reasonabl pricing of the brand when I saw <a href="http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/05/26/tomas-maier-on-paper/" target="_blank">Miss Moss's post</a> on the same collection. She digitally collaged her favorite pieces of the collection with vintage artwork and the result is stunning. Even with the sketch backdrops the collection still feels very modern-Bardot to me. See the full Thomas Maier Resort 2015 collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2015RST-TOMASMAIER" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>

Tomas Maier Resort 2015

I'm a fan of the Thomas Maier Resort collection and whipped up a post stating as much noting the modern-beatnik vibe and semi-reasonabl ...

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Saint Laurent Fall 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl3_zps026189b3.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl2_zps9d48811d.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl9_zps5dad5600.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl4_zps1a5ea582.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl5_zps05fbf0ec.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl6_zps6e70a31f.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/sl10_zpsd9310331.jpg" /><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hedi Slimane brought us sixties mod style at its purest for this season of (drop the Yves) Saint Laurent.  My sharing of this collection is very self-centric however: these are the types of clothes I love wearing. Sparkly mary-janes, mod minis, and the always stylish beaten leather jacket over a feminine frock--the style inspiration is vintage but for those who are a fan of the 60s its timeless. Details I'll be focusing on when trying to imitate are the higher mock-turtle neck collars and glitter-fied shoes. View the full collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2014RTW-YSLRG" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div>

Saint Laurent Fall 2014

Hedi Slimane brought us sixties mod style at its purest for this season of (drop the Yves) Saint Laurent.  My sharing of this collection is ...

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Orla Kiely Fall 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko5_zpsc8cd19a3.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko9_zps6029fe49.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko4_zpsb217b502.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko1_zps83026814.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko_zps1b8876cd.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko3_zps9bde7d5e.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/ko6_zpsd7ecf0d8.jpg" /><br />Orla Kiely's rainy day presentation was a cute concept, though it did lead to somewhat distracting lighting in the pictures. Still, the collection does not disappoint: retro looks, beautiful t-strap heels, and printed trench coats--basically so many pieces I want to wear. View the whole collection <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2014RTW-orla_kiely" target="_blank">here</a>; large pictures by <a href="http://wishwishwish.net/2014/02/orla-kiely-aw14/" target="_blank">WishWishWish</a>.</div>

Orla Kiely Fall 2014

Orla Kiely's rainy day presentation was a cute concept, though it did lead to somewhat distracting lighting in the pictures. Still, the ...

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