Romanticism In Its Own Way

It's fashion of seasons in-between. This weird time when summer is over and fall kicks start. We might have one hand restocking new season's wardrobe while the other one flipping through iPad checking out hot-on-the-heels trends of next year as fashion weeks rage at full steam. While spring-summer 2012 collections are being revealed in various fashion capitals, here in Bangkok, our local designers are launching their lookbook for autumn-winter 2011, of which some pieces are already in store. Check out these 3 brands; Milin, Sretsis and Tutti & Tutti Frutti. Leading Thai designers are sticking to romanticism this season as they play with sheer, lace and feathers. Milan fashion week is around the corner. What is your favorite SS'12 so far?

Shiny, Shiny, and Glittery

I know many of you might be a little be bored of Miu Miu glitter shoes already cuz lately it's been all over the blogosphere but I kinda had an urge to share this bling-bling collage from Loft in Soho. I haven't done much glitter in my fashion history but this post is making me insane!

Miu Miu Fantasy Lookbook

Vintage, chic, sophisticated and elegant -- Miu Miu has them all. Models in 1940s inspired pieces were shot against the backdrop of Palais d’Iéna for Miu Miu Fall/ Winter 2011 Fantasy Lookbook. Key pieces of the collection all paraded for all to admire and lust after. Who in the world can resist those collars, big clutch bags, glitter heels (of course!) and those pair of glitter shades (my fav!). And so the tale goes on...

Lanvin (Literally) Beats It Out In Fall-Winter Ad Campaign

This must be my most favorite ad campaign of the season, not because of the models or collection but the video that came with it. Photographed by Steven Meisel, Raquel Zimmermann and Karen Elson bust a move for Lanvin's Fall/Winter 2012 campaign, which sees the duo dancing in a luxurious setting in elegant, feminine designs.

In the must-see video, both models dance to a song by Pitbull, as well as several male models who wear the label's menswear collection and even Lanvin Creative Director Alber Elbaz who also shows off his moves in the unique campaign video, brilliantly pieced together by Meisel. Refreshing indeed!

Hailee Steinfeld As MIU MIU New Face

Tobey Maguire is former Mr Spiderman who assumes the role of Prada boy this winter. Miu Miu also chose her Fall-Winter campaign, another star, the young American actress Hailee Steinfeld.

Aesthetically impeccable, the Bruce Weber photographed images took place mostly outdoors, green grass or trees used as decoration and embodying the simply need to return to nature. The figure is draped with Miu Miu dresses, skirts inspired by years from 30s to 40s, and of course, those amazing glitter shoes; the season's IT shoes.

However, from my very own perspective, Hailee is a bit too young (14!!!) and in this shoot she reminds me of Dorothy and her magical red shoes though. Anyway, speaking about the shoes..  Glitter is back with a vengeance next Fall ladies! Watch out for anything SPARKLING!! 

2011 Fall Trend Recap

Fashion famously works in cycles; what goes in must come out, and vice versa. And no matter how much we still love the color-blocking trend or the all-white look, summer is soon to be over.

And if you think fall is just about layers and warmth, take a look at 2011 fall trend recap below.

The new collections came in happy hues and the-bolder-the-better brights, some new takes on old favorites that'll have you looking at your wardrobe in a whole new way.

Brightly Coloured Pants

Yigal Azrouel, Karen Walker, Prabal Gurung, 3.1 Philip Lim

Whether they were cropped, flared, tapered, or high-waisted, the hottest shapes of the season also came in super-saturated hues, perfectly for punching up the clean silhouettes for fall.

Leather Skirts

Rachel Comey, Tommy Hilfiger, Vena Cava, Marc Jacobs

Designers found a new way to wear the leather skirt, and paired it with casual-chic tops like heather-gray button-ups and sweatshirt-like sweaters.

Tuxido Dressing

Rag & Bone, Thakoon, Band of Outsiders, Chris Benz

The white shirt, black bottom, and black neckpiece never looked so femme-fatale as on the fall '11 runways.

Graphic Tartans

Rag & Bone, Thakoon, Band of Outsiders, Chris Benz

Plaids and tartans went big and bold this fall, with designers finding more inspiration from in-your-face rustic weaves than the understated checks of seasons past.

High Slits

Jenni Kayne, Preen, Altuzara, Jeremy Laing

Dresses may have veered more on the conservative side, but a healthy dose of sexiness was still preserved with hip-grazing slits.

The Great Length

BCBG Maxazria, Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriguez, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Hemlines were still long this season, but we're finding more and more to love from the mid-calf lengths than ever before. In cool metallics, graphic mixed prints, and with menswear tailoring, these full-coverage skirts got a whole lot more sexy.

source: refinery 29

Zara Autumn/ Winter 2012

The new Zara autumn-winter 2011/2012 collection is out now on their official website. All the things are looking pretty cool and nice. Looking forward to them hitting the stores very soon. Here are some of my fav pieces. Me loving the minimalist items ranging from dresses, jumpsuits to shoessss. But when it comes to bags, vividness still rules.

Lace and Dots : Jason Wu FW 2012