Candy for Your Feet: Gucci Fall Collections

Candy for your Feet and something for your arm from Gucci, who continues to ride the sexy beast for Fall 2012.  What girl doesn't need a hot red pump to add to her wardrobe of black (yes, I mean you, girl) so please go to the bank for this one. The bag comes in not only this dyed navy python, but an array of colors and when its on your arm, well, you know, its just plain ARM CANDY. 

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Boho Beauties for Spring 2013: Vintage Simple

Chris Benz had an array of BOHO BEAUTIES lined up at the Show to showcase a point of view that was both a vintage spin as well as a visit down memory lane for those of us who remember the 70s thrift shopping.

With a mix of prints that was reminiscent of MIU MIU and those vintage thrift finds, the girls looked boho waif and charming. The spring look was not a uniform or cookie-cutter approach, but highly styled as each girl's own individual look created the wardrobe choices.  Chunky funky shoes, hose or bare legs, coats, or shawls, little sweaters and bias cut dresses all were a charming way of mixing up what was basically an explosion at a thrift store.  This isn't a bad thing, but it is definitely age specific since women over the age of 35  love vintage,  but don't want to compete with their daughters.  The best way to look at this collection was not to take it at face value.  Instead, I found the textures, colors and esprit were what made it interesting, not necessarily the ensembles.  Pieces each had interest, but when shown together were too much, of a good thing.    Color, and patterns were a nice "kick in the pants" for spring, so if you love color, this collection is for you!

A special note should be mentioned that the faces, and natural make up,  hairstyles were charming and will be trendsetters for the season.

Chris Benz, known as the "Prince of Color" see more at: www.chris-benz.com

WALTER: Bright Colors and Pure Shapes for Spring

WALTER, at the MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK SPRING 2012.

TRENDS for Spring 2012:  Saturated Colors and Water Color prints


The Collection for Spring for Walter 2013 was shown in the Studio and Models were dressed in the entire collection, like a silent department store window.  Each wore an amusing 'Skull Deco" set of headphones and moved to the beat of their own private disco. With each look ranging from Walters typical unique textures and mixes to his embrace of pure colors like turquoise, orange, salmon and water color prints.  Sometimes the mixing of color blocked pieces can just end up looking like too much of a good thing. The way to handle this is to take the pieces and break them up with an anchor, of sorts.  A white or black jean, or leather skinny pant. The pieces at Walter are always fun to mix around, and with this collection you can do just that.

We suggest you take on a few pieces and mix them into your things from last year, your lace skirts, your white or black jeans, and you'll be set. Just add the fun platform shoes in bright tones and patent leathers, or a white jean jacket.

Small brightly colored envelope bags in a host of colors were mixed in to make the Look amusing, witty and fun. Nothing serious here, just enjoy the color!


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Queen of Luxury: Aerin Lauder's Lifestyle Brand Debuts

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” 

Marilyn Monroe

Beauty in the eye of the beholder:  Just released by Aerin Lauder in the classic and inimitable style of the Estee Lauder Brand, she's offered up something of a "Branded Extension" of her own busy  yet,  easy elegant lifestyle. If it were all so easy for the rest of us...well, perhaps when we take out these beautiful compacts and lipsticks, we'll feel ever-so-much better.  With carry-all glamour and a selection of color palettes that work for everyone, she's created something that promises ia elegant but useful; you can take that compact out in a restaurant and adjust your lipstick, very Marilyn, with a touch of the upper east side. I am however, rather surprised that there is no "eco-luxe" vibe going on here.   I had the thought that Aerin Lauder, was going to think "outside the box" and try something a bit more brave.  Instead, she's "reinforced" the typical Estee Lauder Product in its conception that is just another part of the main line.

Certainly, her name may be on the product and her "signature" may be here, but the inspiration is entirely her grandmother's. She brings no news to the table in cosmetic design or conception which is a bit disappointing. Her fragrances were a breath of fresh air, and we are fans of the Tuberose, that is always complimented when we wear it.

The modern cases, seen here, seem nice and clean, so that's certainly a promising start. I will look forward to testing the products when they are released.



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London News: Backstage Butter

Backstage at the Fall/Winter Collections, Butter was on everyone's fingers: London Butter, that is, the hottest nail color design studio in the world right now.  The nail design studio has struck a chord with fashionistas everywhere and is probably giving the Big Three (CHANEL, DIOR, YSL) a huge headache because they are so popular with the nouvelle style  set. 

With colors that are rich and fall-like, greys, browns, metallics and colors in fused with flecks of gold or silver, they are beyond "future" and seem very now and very wow.  

Here's just some of the colors we love: Dodgy Barnett, Lovely Barnet, Gobsmacked...just a few pictured here will get you out of your neon brights from Spring and right into the new fall season.  

Tweeds, Leathers, furs, metallics, are just some of the inspirations here so get started with your collection that will give you an edge over the rest of the nail colors that still seem so, well, yesterday. 

Here are the backstage catwalks where the BUTTER fingers were seen:

Altuzarra, Kevork, Kaelen, Simone Rocha, JS Lee, Craig Lawrence, Matthew Williamson, Michael van der Ham, and Roland Mouret.

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Paris When it Sizzles: Lingerie and Swimwear Report

When the French gather to celebrate one of their most famous fashion industries, they party like it's 1879. At the historic Rothschild property in Paris' 8th district, the smashing "White and Gold" opening party was a great success with champagne flowing, beneath crystal chandeliers, trays of passed delicacies and the grand park littered with plastic party bubble that bounced all night. The Rothschild property, once a palatial home, now serves as an elegant and ultimate party location.  

The next day, we mingled with buyers from all over the world who shop for lingerie and swimwear from Brazil, Asia, France, Germany, Italy and the U.S. The biggest trends are hot color concepts, vintage inspirations inspired by "Marilyn Monroe" who seemed to be present throughout the show. Swimwear also had a decided "Marilyn" vibe with higher cut bottoms and tops that were styled for generous bust lines. Bikinis from Brazil are always a favorite, and they were shown in a variety of styles ranging from metallics, ethnic prints, hot neons and the tropical color palette that we have come to expect from the world's hottest beaches. The aging population of 35-55 year olds can look forward to sexy one pieces, too.  These have improved over the years, with tummy tightening cuts, bust building tops and even fabrics that "add" collagen to the skin of the wearer. 

The secrets of lingerie, designed and created by the French has a grand tradition, but it had certainly become an industry of mass market companies. But one company will be providing something new, AUBADE, a venerable French name will set up a couture shop in Paris, to reach this very particular customer. As the demand for luxury lingerie catches on,  the idea of a lingerie line that harkens back to  a more "couture" approach is a new trend in the market.  We couldn't end this article without mentioning that there were two distinct companies from England who were also stand-outs at the show:  Lucile, of London, a line that has been taken up by the grand daughter of a famous Lingerie/Couture Designer from the beginning of the 20th century:  Lady Duff Gordan.  For those of you who don't know, her famous "Maison Lucile" was indeed the bespoke lingerie house to the Kings, Queens, and infamous beauties of her day.  With new looks that are based on these historic ladies, the line stands out in this upper luxury category.

Look forward to some exciting new lingerie styles, bathing suits and cover ups that will be inspiring even the most shy of us, to get out and find a beach. 

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Postcard from Paris: Fall 2012

Hello to all our readers at Stylist Privee (all of you bohemian shoppers) with over 3,000 page views in the past few fashion seasons, we are going to announce soon our new Editorial Focus for Fall 2012! 

We've just been to Paris and saw the shows, the shoes, the underthings, the shop windows and the places to get things you didn't know existed until now...and we'll also be sharing with you all our secrets to shopping in this gorgeous city. Why confessions, and why bohemian?  

A true bohemian in Paris has great style, finds it in unique places and adds a dash of the artistique to create "C'est Magnifique" and becomes someone truly original.  We can't tell you how to be an original, you'll have to create that for yourself, but we can share the secrets of style only the truly "boho" shoppers know!


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