Spring 2012 Collections have Sprung

 Enjoy some of these first looks from the New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 collections.

10 Crosby Derek Lam - It's all about color and fresh lines.

BCBG Max Azria - Digging the tribal chic...Hunger Games, inspired?

 Jason Wu - Nipped in waist and feminine silhouettes perfect for spring. 

  
Peter Som - Love the spin on the color wheel..

NY Fashion Week Spring 2010: Day 1

The shows are underway. Here are my favorites from the first official day of the Spring/Summer 2010 collections:

Elie Tahari

THE place for neutrals.

BCBG Max Azria

Mark my words...we will see these on the red carpet.

Jen Kao

Body-con at it's finest.

L.A.M.B.

A lesson on how to rock pattern.

Monique Lhuillier

Minus the shoes.

Vena Cava

In love with their graphic elements.

Prabal Gurung

Simple color palette made special by stunning bow details.

Whitney Eve

Reality star, Whitney Port, serving up leggy styles. (images via Coutorture)

Ports 1961

My favorite sh0w of the day. If I were headed on a Grand Tour, this is what I would pack.
All images from Style.com except where noted.

My Clothing Embargo

I'm on a little 40-day clothing embargo...and it's tough. Nearly as tough as giving up cookies as a kid. To add insult to injury, I'm headed to Las Vegas for a family girls trip, which will have endless amounts of temptations. In an effort to avoid succumbing to those inviting stores and sale signs, I offer up these finds to you instead of clicking the "add to shopping cart" myself!

Quiet tones @ Jcrew:

Silk Cami, $79.99 and Chambray Skirt, $29.99
I typically stay away from pastels b/c of my olive coloring, but these all sing of spring to me.
Psst...you can always find a plethora of coupon codes and info here at JCrew Aficionada

Abaete @ Shopbop

"Ysabel" Dress, $112, "Carolyn" Dress, $297, "Abigail" Dress, $139
Last night, the ladies of ANTM got to model some fantastic pieces by this designer...so lucky! I'm a fan of this line, and love the cut and details of each of these dresses...but I would shorten the hem on the first one!

Charlotte Ronson @ Urban Outfitters

Charlotte Ronson Tartan dress, $119 and Knotted Back Top, $49
This designer is known for her casual pieces that are both youthful and put-together. Check out images from her Spring '09 collection.

Counting down the days...

Fall Fashion: Dream Job

September is here and that always makes me think of new school clothes. Now, I'm years and years from back-to-school supply shopping, but that doesn't mean it's not a great time to be inspired for work clothes.
Remember: Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Job I want: photo editor for Elle Decor.

Loving neutrals that are beyond the pale:

Designs by Monique Lhullier, Carlos Miele and BCBG Max Azria

Print perfect:

Designs by Carolina Herrera, Karen Walker and Charles Nolan

Full skirts = Fresh:

Designs by Lela Rose, Jason Wu, and MaxAzria