Seeing Stripes-Lining the Runway at NYFW S/S 2013

Oscar de la Renta via

Last week New York Fashion Week rolled out the runways showcasing the best of American design for Spring/Summer 2013.  Of course I had my favorites: Carolina Herrera, soft and airy...Diane von Furstenberg's "rebel princess" collection...the pure glam of Zac Posen and of course Oscar-if you want to know why I love fashion see the Oscar de la Renta runway-where beautiful happens.  This NYFW you couldn't help but be distracted,however by the sighting of stripes-everywhere!  Marc Jacobs did them in black and white "pop", Michael Kors did them in crayon bold, Tommy Hilfiger of course would be the one to do them Nantucket prep-style and Oscar did them up for a fabulous party.  Stripes are all walking the line for Spring Summer 2013-how many ways can you interpret a stripe-take a look--is it Spring yet?

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Michael Kors via

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Tory Burch via

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For the Frill of it! Beyond Bridesmaid-Reasons to Get Ruffled

Fendi

Chloe



With Halloween only a week away I am noticing a lot of costume looking pieces hanging on main line store racks---

leaving me to wonder what designers are thinking...
what are buyers and merchandisers thinking???

Net a Porter


Does everything need a ruffle on it??? In all fairness to Seventh Avenue though it could be that I am just still haunted by BAD Bridesmaid memories. Once upon a time I was forced to be seen in public looking like a blueberry with ruffles and since then I break out in hives whenever I am within 100 yards of anything polyester/acetate and ruffly.

I am not alone on this one, on a recent episode of Project Runway Heidi Klum declared that she was "not a big fan" of ruffles either. Even if you have been scared by one too many bridesmaid dresses you cannot help but notice that ruffles are having their day! Wherever you look you can see that designers are incorporating ruffles on necklines,
Tory Burch
hemlines
Anthropologie

scarves, hats, gloves , boots, Anthropologie
shoes...Moschino Anthropologie


Coats Anthropologie

Anthropologie

The Runways and Red Carpets are All-a-Ruffle as is The First Lady







I may never walk out in public, short of October 31, in a lot of the be-ruffled wear of the season but even this former bridesmaid admits that ruffles done well can be...
Feminine

Valentino

Flirty

Zac Posen Celine

Fun!

Anthropologie

Classic


HalstonMarc Jacobs

St. John

and Yes! Elegant

Valentino

Chloe

Valentino

So if in fact I am letting ruffles into my closet then f course my eye roams over to the knit world...ruffles are adorning scarves and jackets and sweater coats and ...

Anthropologie

Jean Paul Gaultier

Anthropologie

Come Visit Winding Yarn and let's play with Ruffles from the needles...

Clutch Player

Everything Baseball

The Major League Baseball Trading deadline has come and gone but the need for a Clutch Player (or if you are from Boston- Play-ah) goes on...The Red Sox clearly need one-NOW! Maybe these can help???? Doubtful, but I think they're great no matter if you are running the bases or just playing the field...


1. The Utility Player-The Cell, The Blackberry, The Lip Gloss, The Credit Card...all fit!

All in One, Vera Bradley

Ambroise, Tory Burch


2. The Base Runner-For when you are Running into the market, the dry cleaner, the bank...

Wristlet, Vera Bradley

SWAK, Vera Bradley

Clutch wallet, Vera Bradley
Balenciaga, Barneys



3. The Designated Hitter-When you need a HIT of color or that one piece that clears the bases.


Woven Wicker, Vivre

Hard to Get, Lily Pulitzer


Purple Python, Vivre


Kate Spade

Palm Beach Club, Barneys


4. The Slugger-This is the Player you can always count on to get the job done!

Classic Gold Python, Vivre

Hand Painted Clutch, Vivre


Tiki, Vera Bradley

Tassel Clutch, Vivre




Ipanema, Vivre


5. The Starter-This is the Player that you take along for a Day Game-A day Out, Lunch Date, an Afternoon Tea...

Shell Shocked, Lily Pulitzer


Shagreen Clutch, Vivre

Python Clutch, Vivre

Hadley, Tory Burch




6. The Closer-The Player who Finishes the Night!

Celestina, Barneys

Celestina, Barneys


Marano, Vivre


Come Visit Winding Yarn for In the Clutch and On the Needles

Shell Seekers, Champagne Maker The Stitch Poet