.023 HOW TO WEAR IT (RTW EDITION)

As always, fashion week brings on a slew of new trends. Sometimes all of the trends seem to come from a common source and other times it feels like designers are all over the place with their muse. This time around, it seems as though the latter is coming into play. Designers are fetching inspiration from a myriad of decades, icons, and "moods". Just when I thought fall trends were leaning one way, I find that another top designer is causing trends to lean the other way. I have spent my little two week hiatus mulling over what this season has brought us and needless to say, I am still juggling around with all the different proposed trends.

I decided to take on the daunting (but all too fun) task of creating outfits inspired by some of the biggest shows of this season.

( Photos from Saint Laurent FW RTW - Fashionista )

Hedi Slimane (praise be) went with an overtly mod-inspired collection this season. Boots with sparkles, mini skirts, and high collars permeated this fashion show. What was refreshing about Slimane's vision was that what he sent down the runway was statement-making without breaching into the avant-garde. Each item of clothing stands out well on its own and it is easy to envision oneself wearing a piece of this collection. While the collection is far from being in-your-face, the collection remains both memorable and inspirational. 

the sidewinder by seaminor featuring Wildfox Couture

( Photos from Gucci FW RTW - Fashionista)

Gucci's RTW collection featured a muted pastel color palette with powerful silhouettes that felt reminiscent of American Hustle with its fur coats and aviator glasses. I love the monochromatic ensembles, some even matching down to the accessories. Perhaps mod is the undertone of this season, as Gucci has taken on the knee-high go-go boots and the mini skirt. 

network by seaminor featuring leather boots

( Photos from Miu Miu FW RTW - Fashionista )

Miu Miu truly stood out at Paris Fashion Week. From quilted sets to see-through raincoats, the Miu Miu collection did what it always did - it blew the crowd away with innovative designs and a childish charm. This collection played with a countless number colors ranging from primary colors to Pantone's bold orchid. The color-blocking felt reminiscent of other fashion shows, further establishing a trend that breaks away from the darker jewel-toned palette of last year. Once again, we see high boots and short skirts. Perhaps I was sweating a little too much while trying to find similarities in this season's shows. Even by reviewing three seemingly different shows, I have showed myself that there is always an undercurrent in every fashion season.

inspired by miu miu rtw 14 by seaminor featuring an a-line skirt

.020 WHY IS IT NOT FALL?

The obvious answer to this question is because it is indeed late winter in the northern hemisphere, but you more than likely are not a smart ass and understand that my current distress is due to all the glory that is NYFW. The last two weeks have kept me pretty busy. I have been applying for a third job (it is hard out here for a financially independent college student; good news, i got the job!), working out a new schedule for classes, and attempting to get back in shape. I spent the pocket of free time I had this weekend to update myself on NYFW and let me tell ya, I am thankful I got that third job for more reasons than the fact that my rent can now be paid for. The collections are awe-inspiring and all I want to do now is buy myself outfits to prepare for this coming fall. Admittedly, I am not one for summer apparel. High-waisted shorts and a tucked in shirt are usually enough for me. I prefer to save my money for clothing better suited for cooler temperatures. Anyways, I digress. Onward to one of my new favorite collections!

(Photo credit: Fashionista.com) 

If you do not know by now, I would literally give my soul to the devil (or even a minor demon, I am desperate) to work for Opening Ceremony. Their daily tweets and new collections give me life. Here we see Pantone's color of 2013, emerald, taking residency as well as the coveted navy that I wrote about a few weeks prior to this post. Knee high boots remind me of a dark period in my young life when I wore exclusively Forever 21 and thought knee high boots worked with any outfit. 2007 was a dark time, my friends. I will skirt around the knee high boot trend and hone in on the long coats that I prayed would still show up on the runway. I live for coats and to see the familiar, heavy, long coats of last fall still on the runway leaves me feeling reassured and ready to stock up come after-season sales.

(Photo credit: Style.com - I want to die.)

(Style.com - I usually loathe asymmetrical but wow WOW.)

(Style.com - Tears. Actual tears.)

(Style.com - This reminds me of Ashley Williams and I am sweating.)

(Style.com - This collection hurts.)

As you can tell, I have a lot of emotions when it comes to trying to come to terms with this collection. I wish I could transport myself into a time where I have enough money to wear all of these pieces. To check out more of this collection and a more professional review that is not full of young adult tears, scope out this article on style.com.