Sheer Genius

As I wander around the archives of my most favorite website (Style.com) and refresh myself on Spring RTW 2011 I always look for trends I would love to duplicate.  Now most looks of designers like John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, and Valentino are simply unattainable for a poor college sap like myself, however I can take away the essence that their looks achieve.  Now Sheer is here.  It's EVERYWHERE from Pre-fall 2011 to every single runway of Spring RTW 2011 has a sheer element to it, and it makes so much sense considering the versatile fabric is honestly the superhero of all fabrics, IT CAN DO ANYTHING! What is better then an article of clothing that has chameleon like qualities && can transform from one look to another so flawlessly.  NOTHING. Sheer elements can be Feminine when paired with lace, Sexy with an exposed bra or leopard sheer print or charming with a sheer polka dot.  It can be in a neon pink for Spring or sultry slate gray for Winter.  It's a SHEER thing that Sheer is here, and not going anywhere.  Let's hit the pics... Honestly there is a lot, just couldn't help myself.

{ H2T amaze! Blumarine }

{ Gorge Lily Lattice Dress in Wine $58 @ Shopnastygal.com }
Mark my words, this WILL be mine!

{ Top 10 dress of all time. If only I had the money, DARN YOU MARCHESA }

{ Adam Sequin Embellished Silk Top $695 }
chump change

{ Louis Vuitton SP RTW 11 }

{ Okay you caught me, this is from the Dior archives and yes I HAVE already posted this picture, but can you even deny it? answer: NO! }

{ I GASPED IN DELIGHT when I saw this dress.  Others did the exact opposite}
Sorry i'm not sorry Emilio De La Morena dress 

{ Kate Spade lovely navy polka dot sheer heels $298 }
I would wear these to my Sunday high tea at the Ritz in a heartbeat!

{ Nude sheer to me is the greatest of all, it is so delicate and sexy all at the same time }
You outdid yourself Chloe

{ She actually got something right?! Herve Leger dress I die over, Megan Fox is another story }

{ So editorial }

{ Pair a blush pink sheer ankle length dress with a fur throw for a boho look }

{ Not quite ready to jump into sheer, baby steps my friend.  Try something like this lacey purple sheer sock }

{ Dior Electric Purple Sheer ruffle frock...amazing to the tenth degree }

{ Elie Saab SP RTW 11 }
NBD just my Tuesday afternoon frock.

Neurotic Neon

If you know anything about me at all you would know that I LOVE neon! And currently while mid missouri is in a sea of white, I simply can't help myself from seeing neon.  Now sometimes translates as cheap or even sleezy (as seen on the Jersey Shore).  However neon doesn't just mean neon shutter shades for $5 at Urban Outfitters, neon is being done by some of fashion's highly respected houses, the company being Lanvin, Givenchy, Oscar De La Renta && more! 

Now I like a bold, dramatic neon head to toe looks as much as the next girl but if you are just about to begin your relationship with neon I recommend baby steps. Start with one neon piece && build around it.  When you are wearing a bright colored shirt or bright pants, it is best to pair it with a neutral color.  Feeling bold? Well the next step would be to pair a hot pink blazer with a bright orange short, but break it up with a white blouse && your favorite nude pumps. Good luck to you belles && may fashion be with you on your neon journey. Now let's hit the pics...

{  ADORE bright blue with this red shoe, would be on another level with a red lip! Costume National SP2011 }

{ Adia Kibur $68 at Shopbop }

{ So young, So talented && SO NEON! Jennifer Lawrence in Oscar De La Renta at SAGS } 

{ Marni $590 }

{ JACQUARD && NEON!?! foget about it! Herve Leger your for the small price of $1,450 }

{ Nixon $86.20 at asos.com }

{ Jimmy Choo on another level, ONLY $550 at net-a-porter.com }

{ SJP in Versace, one of my favorite dresses of all time }

{ Givenchy }

{ Not ready for a neon piece? Experiment with neon nails! Just a hint of color for any outfit! Just make sure to do a base coat because let me tell you from experience most neon polishes will stain your nails otherwise }

{ Now here is something I want to play with, a great orange lip with just a hint of mascara && hair for days, i die }

New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 part quarte

The craziness and dazzling fashion continues, and Spring is singing with [Barely there wear].  That's right girls, hike up those hemlines, cutout the excess and let it all hang out.  Well, not ALL hang out, but the latest shows show just enough skin through cutouts, sheer detail and tiny tops.  

{ Barbra Tfank }

{ Marc by Marc Jacobs }

{ Marc by Marc Jacobs }

{ Herve Leger by Max Azria }

{ Badgley Mischka }

{ Marc Jacobs }

{ Elie Tahari }

{ Theyskens' Theory }

No one hit the nail on the head quite like Dennis Basso.  GNO frocks in iridescent nude && silver, Sheer hems and cutouts galore.  These frocks flirt with the line of naughty and nice.