Fashion Week Review: Spring 2011

After watching a very disappointing Project Runway I decided its time to review Spring 2011 Fashion Week in NYC, Milan and Paris. I don't know about you, but I was really rooting for Mondo. So I'll start out with my two favorite looks from each collection and then move on to some other amazing designers.

Project Runway Mondo vs Gretchen

Phillip Lim

Loved the simplicity of this collection.

Christian Dior

John Galliano embraced the sailor look and I was swept away with him.

Lanvin

How can you not love the red dress. It is a standout and I am sure we'll see it on the red carpet.

D&G

I saved my all time favorite for last. I couldn't help but fall in love with this collection. Peasant dresses, beautiful prints, flowy, carefree...I feel like putting on a dress from this collection will transport me to a town on the Italian riviera, sitting in a cafe, eating risotto, watching the sunset.

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Double Take

I've been a recent victim of fashion deja vu. As a shopaholic, I tend to scroll through websites whether I need something or not. In this case I was perusing Victorias Secret to see if I can find a nice swimsuit. Naturally I simply had to click on dresses and this is when the deja vu occurred.

I was pretty in love last year with Chanel's wookie collection as I called it. The sweaterdresses were awesome. I could just imagine myself drowning in soft wool but then I had to wake myself up because Chanel sweaters are not exactly in my budget. Which brings me to todays session on Victorias Secret. I open up the dress section and there is the Chanel dress staring back at me. No, not the real Chanel, but close enough. Just how close? You be the judge :)

VS

Victorias Secret Ombre sweaterdress $98

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