Fashion in a Week - NY Fashion Week edition.

It's Fashion Week in NYC and while I wish I could wander along the streets and spot arrivals of hot celebrities and fashionistas, I can only wait in front of my computer screen for news and updates on fashion shows. Sad, but true.
Whitney Port attended the Luca Luca Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear show in this chic and colorful ensemble. I love everything about Whitney's outfit: her strategically sheer blouse and her full midi skirt is like a match made in heaven, her orange ankle-strap pumps form a perfect contrast against the colors of her separates, the textured clutch makes for a pop of print against her plain palette and finally, her hair is pulled back into a low, messy bun that's so, extremely elegant. It's a look I'd like to replicate!

The budding designer also looked her stylish self at the Rebecca Taylor Fashion Show. Grey was the fundamental color of her look, which comprised of a clash of stripes and dotted prints between her soft knit sweater and mini-skirt. Matching heels and bag, with her high bun, complete her fun look.

Also sitting front row at the Luca Luca and Rebecca Taylor shows was Ashley Tisdale. No offence, but while I love the full swing skirt and black pumps, I don't think you need to declare your love for NY by wearing this tee at a fashion show.

I didn't really fancy what Ashley wore to the Rebecca Taylor show either. It was too much of a "party-goer" look, rather than a fashion show first-row-attendee look. The dress and shoes look great, but not together.

However, I like both of Ashley's looks at the Nicole Miller and Mara Hoffman shows. This is what I'm talking about! These were great outfits for attending fashion shows. Absolutely loving the peach-colored strapless frock and suede blue pumps! Not to mention, her braided locks are so edgy and chic. I would've traded the printed clutch for something simpler though, to make one statement at a time.

Ashley also looked fashionable at the Mara Hoffman show in her zebra print skirt outfit and flowy blonde locks. Like the booties with the look, but didn't love it. Overall, an outfit I relate to and shouts Ashley's style.

*credit: AshleyTisdale.org

Ashley's BFF Vanessa Hudgens graced the Concept Korea event in NYC in a velvet side-ruched dress. It's definitely one of her best looks so far! I'm pretty sure she's wearing a wig/hair extensions and she looked FAB. She should certainly grow out her hair and do blowouts to repeat this look. It frames her face and sharpens the chin area, creating a slimming effect. Back to her dress, the hemline is elongating Vanessa's petite frame and the color is working magic against her tan complexion. I sure hope she keeps this up! 

Actress and singer Mandy Moore was looking sun-kissed in her orange frock and bright red lips at the Lela Rose fashion show. I love seeing color on Mandy Moore and she wore this dress, and the statement necklace, really well.

 *credit: Just Jared

At the Prabal Gurung show was singer Nicki Minaj and Red Riding Hood actress Amanda Seyfried (look out for her upcoming movie with Justin Timberlake, Now). The 25-year old wore a three-toned textured sheath dress with contrasting yellow strappy heels. It's such a gorgeous look to wear to a Spring fashion show, with the refreshing, bright and bold color from head to toe. 

*credit: Just Jared

Sophia Bush looked red-hot at the Rebecca Minkoff fashion show in her bold blazer worn over a monochrome ensemble. I would love to recreate this look myself, it's simple to put together - just sling on a leopard print sling bag (the classic Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C. clutch is available on Shopbop for USD295 and at Robinsons at Orchard Centrepoint for somewhere between S$600-700!)and black pumps and you're ready for a day or night out. So simple, so chic.

*credit: Just Jared

22-year old Elizabeth Olsen, younger sister of fashion designer twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and budding young star, wore Erdem to the premiere of her latest film Martha Marcy May Marlene for the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. Her blush make-up picks up the pink and red hues from her lovely key-hole floor-length dress. It's a very sweet look, which was kept simple with minimal accessories.

British model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was out promoting her endorsement for Burberry Body fragrance in this head-to-toe Burberry suit in nude. It's a hard to wear look but the Transformers 3 babe worked it like no other. Love the choice of outfit which matched the theme of the perfume perfectly!

Finally, we have Emily Blunt at the premiere of Your Sister's Sister, wearing a color-block dress complete with a contrasting bow. She made such a pretty color clash against the pink carpet! Her pastel pink clutch beautifully complements the entire look.

*credit: Just Jared

So tell me, do you fancy any of this week's outfits?

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Burberry Prorsum: Spring and Fall 2010.

Spring trends off the runway has promised us tons of bright colours and platforms, as well as a different take on lace and florals from the previous season.

Burberry's Chief Creative Director Christopher Bailey continues raking in the dollars for the label with his marvelous designs that adds a trendy twist to the classic staples. Take for example, the classic Burberry trench coat now comes with studs, lace and even shorter versions. This is the perfect illustration where limitations spark creativity.

The British label's spring RTW collection was lined up with bright accessories and clothing, animal prints - the snake and leopard, in particular, studs and metallics.

Colour clashes were cleverly done, through mixing a bit of turquoise with lime-green.

Animal print was prevalent on tops, dresses, jackets and trench coats, but the bright colours give the prints a refreshing makeover.

Studs are embellished on the trench coats, giving them an edgy touch. As are metallics against leather booties and motorcycle jackets.

The Fall collection was presented in England yesterday, and upcoming movie BFF & Baby co-stars Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth were among the front-row VIPs.

Rachel Bilson was in a keyhole knee-length dress and kept warm from the cold England winds in a bubble trench coat. She toted a bright orange giant clutch to add colour to her outfit. I didn't really like her look. It was too dull and too overwhelming for her petite frame.

Rachel left LA with a similar jacket in blue from Burberry's Pre-Fall collection and she looked way cuter in this ensemble particularly with the red beanie. The blue lifts the otherwise heavy-looking bubble trench.

I did like what Kate Bosworth wore on the other hand. We seldom see Kate in dull colours from head-to-toe and that's what I like about her. She opted for the nude colour cropped jacket and a gold-studded skirt. Love those boots that are so in tune with Kate's bohemian style.

Bright colours were still pretty big for the show, drawing itself away from the other labels who are doing mostly grey, black and white for the season. But oversized is definitely the way to go for fall this year. And of course, platforms are still hot. Oooh, and the orange top-handle bag looks so yummy!

Christopher Bailey also featured the toggle buttons (my favourite on coats) on jackets and sweater tops. Very cute and interesting.

Fur coats are still trendy, but Burberry ones include some pocket and belt accents.

Coloured checks never looked so good! I'm so in love with the black and white plaid trench (below, extreme right)!

With this collection, it looks like a fine line between spring and fall collections, making all the items so wearable all the time. Impressive.

Vanessa Hudgens: New York Fashion Week.

While Vanessa Hudgens was always stylish in her casual get-ups, I never knew she was that big in high fashion! The Sucker Punch actress was invited to various runway shows as part of Fashion Week that is taking place in New York right now. It was like seeing a fresh new face on the front row, though I'm not sure how she got those invites.

So while I cover the many shows the beauty had attended in a matter a days, we could also take a look at what Fall 2011 has in store for us taken fresh off the runway. You may just spot a trend or two yourself.

alice+olivia was the first presentation Vanessa Hudgens attended and she did so with BFF Brittany Snow.

 

I actually preferred Brittany Snow's look over Vanessa's. The bright red pumps added a dash of colour to her ivory peplum dress. Vanessa, on the other hand, looked way too casual. I didn't like how shapeless she looked in that Spring 2011 piece from alice + olivia, with which she wore with black tights and strapless heels. Didn't quite like the hairstyle on her either. The best part was probably her custom-made earring.

As for the presentation by Stacey Bendet, black and silver formed the staple colour for the collection. We also see several shimmery outfits from sequinned dresses to those with a shiny sheen. Fur accents were spotted, and as separates were Stacey Bendet's focus, flared-pants and skirts were a common sight. Tweed coats make a great and classic option for keeping warm.

Then Miss Hudgens attended the Marc Jacobs show and she even snapped a couple of shots with the designer himself. It was once again disaster, for me, 'cause the blazer seemed too big for her. And I didn't like it with the micro-mindress underneath. Maybe if she had belted it up, giving her some shape at the waist it would've looked better. I did, however, like that giant orange clutch. Very delicious.

Leighton Meester was an expected guest at Marc Jacobs since she's such a big fan. The Gossip Girl actress donned a vintage 70's number from the label's Spring 2011 collection.

If you ask me, I'd say Marc Jacobs' collection for Fall 2011 was definitely inspired by the ocean. The backdrop for the runway show as well as the 'scaly' looks on some outfits gave that away. There's also tons of polka-dots and lace, to which Marc Jacobs added colour-blocking elements to update spring's white lace trend. The vintage silhouettes are also brought forward to the latest collection.

Vanessa Hudgens was always spotted shopping at Diesel, so it is no wonder that Vanessa gets an invitation to the Fall runway show for Diesel Black Gold. The 22-year old donned a leather maroon short dress with black booties for the event and was found chatting with Chace Crawford during the show. Pay attention to the runway, girl!

Diesel always brought about an element of rock and edge to its clothing and Diesel's Fall 2011 take on leather and military-inspired coats saw colours of midnight blue and maroon as well as last season's shearling or fur-lined jackets.

Tibi was next up on the busy actress' list of runway shows in New York. Spotted in black skinnies and heels, Vanessa paired them this time with a cream chiffon top and a sequinned outerwear. The look is very Lauren Conrad, and I really like it. Kinda flatters Vanessa more than the other looks above, doesn't it?

Socialite Olivia Palermo was also at Tibi's show, wearing a fur vest over Tibi's spring 2011 floral maxi dress. The City reality TV fashionista, who did a campaign for Tibi's spring collection, finished off her look with her leopard print booties. I'm actually loving the clash of prints, and I'm pretty sure only someone like Olivia can ever pull this off.

Tibi's Fall collection was all about below-the-knee dresses and oversized outerwear. Poofy skirts were seen on several frocks, and so was the plunging v-neckline. Tights are still the best way to keep warm in cocktail dresses, while visible socks are still a hit on the runway.

Then Vanessa trotted over to the Yigal Azrouel show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The Beastly leading lady wore a crepe short dress underneath her pin-stripe boyfriend blazer. A Henna tattoo was also seen on her hand. T-strap heels (I dislike) completes Vanessa's look.

Yigal Azrouel's Fall looks were all about menswear and oversized coats (ah, a possible trend emerging?). Minimalistic long-sleeved dress looked ultra chic and splashes of colour brought over from spring allows a smoother transition into fall as the bright pieces are well-mixed with versatile colours of black, white and grey.

 Today, Jeremy Scott presented his Fall collection , which I must say does not look one bit like a Fall collection! Vanessa Hudgens took front row seats and was right next to Kanye West. The HSM budding star wore a black knit dress which has crosses pinned all over from the label's Fall 2010 collection. Talking about quirky, check out her ostrich-feet boots!

Carrying on the tops with slogans and skeletons splashed across, Jeremy Scott's Fall 2011 collection was way brighter in colours than the Spring RTW collection was. Sequins, bright stripes and slogans/logos dominated the runway.

At Anna Sui, Vanessa was seated next to Black Eyed Peas' Fergie. The newly single actress wore a printed jumpsuit/two-piece made out of chiffon. She looked really awkward in it and I'm thinking someone taller would have been able to wear this better.

The 50-plus looks collection saw the likes of sequins, fur coats and patterned tights, as well as mid-calf socks with shoes. I'm just loving the vibrant colours and patterns, particularly the shade of blue Anna Sui chose for a few items from this collection. I picked a couple of looks I like and here they are:

Finally, Vanessa was up at the Marchesa show in NYC and the sweetheart was in a Fall 2010 Marchesa number. I wasn't so sure about those casual camel brown heels matched with such a formal frock so I was a little disappointed.

Marchesa's Fall 2011 collection kind of disappointed me especially since I loved so many outfits from its Resort 2011 collection. This time it was just an overload of lace and chiffon, with giant accents and headpieces. I couldn't even find a dress I really like.