Si belle!

I just caught a glimpse of Oscar de la Renta's resort collection for 2011 and here's what inspired me:

I absolutely adore the first look and I love the cropped jackets and little hats. These pieces definitely have a vintage feel to them while still maintaining a modern spirit.

Wishful Thinking

Marc Jacobs' fall collection left me drooling and wishing I had married an investment banker from the upper East side.  (Just kidding!)  From the finely tailored coats, ( I hope he didn't use real fur), to the flowing, delicate dresses, it was a delicious mix of colors and textures.

All photographs courtesy of Style

SCCC Apparel Design Program Final Show- 2010

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the final line show at Seattle Central created by the Apparel Design program's graduates. This is the program that I will be starting in the fall and I can not believe that someday I too will be able to design and execute such remarkable clothing. The show was inspirational to say the least and I am so excited to get started! Here are some of my favorite pieces from the evening....

On the Runway: Dennis Basso Spring 2010

Finally! A runway show that actually puts emphasis on femininity!!! It's been so long since I've seen something so right and so beautiful walk down a cat walk.  It seems to me that designers are so busy trying to push the envelope that they've stopped trying to make clothes that celebrate the female mystique. Hooray for Dennis Basso and his gorgeous color palette, delicate lace details, and gorgeous cuts. Now if only I had thousands and thousands of dollars......

He will always be my favorite.

Alexander McQueen was one of the reasons that I ever wanted to become a designer.  His genius will live on forever and ever and his designs  will never cease to amaze and inspire me.  These three gowns are from his last Fall 2010 collection and reflect so much of fashion's history.  They look like period pieces only with a McQueen twist.  To see more of his collections go here.