Fashion Matches: Best Finds from This Week's Arrivals

After posting a Hills recap and Cannes fashion I admit I almost forgot that it's time for my weekly new arrivals post :) Here it is in full monochromatic glory (with one exception). I don't know why I was drawn to all things black this week. Maybe because one of my close friends, who is graduating told me how her graduation gown is a very somber black. Well, these are some not so somber choices, ranging from a Alexander Wang dress, to a Juicy Couture hoody and Chloe boots.

If you saw my posts from New York fashion week you might have noticed that I fell in love with Preen's whimsical line. It had lots of interestingly shaped cutouts. This trend definitely spread to many runways, and here's another example from Alexander Wang. It's your not so basic black dress. You are never too exposed because the mesh panels are there to protect you.

Alexander Wang Cutout dress $595

I don't envy the velour suit designers at Juicy Couture. Every year they have to come up with a new way to introduce this concept to us, and make it interesting so that we go out and buy our fourth completely unnecessary juicy suit ;) Sometimes it's the perfect color, this time however it's a completely different shape. No longer a regular hoody, it's been transformed into a semi motorcycle jacket with an asymmetrical zipper.

Juicy Couture Motorcycle Hoody $168

Riding boots were very popular this fall/winter season and though it's early to start thinking about it Chloe already has a fantastic pair of riding boots out. Usually such boots are simple, as if you're actually planning to ride a horse in them :) These are much more fashion oriented with a suede cuff and leather band wrapped around the boot. They are pretty expensive and only available for pre-order but I predict this is going to be a popular item.

Chloe Over-the-Knee Flat boots $1095

Some trends go away in a season, others are here to stay. This is the case for maxi dresses that have been appearing in stores in all varieties of shapes and colors. I like the simplicity of these two Rachel Pally dresses. In fact I couldn't choose which one I liked more, so I'm putting up both. The caftan dress is actually a design that Angelina Jolie wore. Which one do you like better?

Rachel Pally Convertible Halter dress $216 and Knit Caftan $233

image sources: saks.com, shopbop.com, nordstrom.com

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