The Technology Obsessed Warrior: Givenchy Spring/Summer 2014

I have to be honest, I haven't been as on top of men's fashion shows. It's quite unfortunately actually, because I've viewed some of the collections and to have not seen them on the catwalk is devastating. But fortunately for us, we have technology!

So, if you may have noticed, I love Givenchy. Like, utterly love everything about the design house. It's classic, but so eclectic. And wearable. One day, and hopefully soon, I want to style a shoot that is strictly Givenchy...yes. Lol. Anyway, back to the fashion show. I loved the collection. Riccardo does a great job at integrating an idea into wearable, artistic, fashion which is something that I feel a lot of designers attempt but don't quite accomplish. For his Spring/Summer 2014 collection, we are given tribal, techie, fantasy. The colors are very vivid and lay on a simple backdrop. And we have some major color blocking. We also see the resurgence of women capturing the oversized fashion. In this case, with the oversized, structured blazer. Love! From the coats and sweaters, to the leggings and collared shirts, everything is perfect! So give me feedback. What do you think of the collection? Do you think it's too much or just enough? Until next time, stay fashionable! Xx

Things? Happening? Excited? Very?

Hi everyone! Hope you all are well. So I thought for today, I would update you guys on what has been going on my life as of late. Recently (that being about two weeks ago), I ran into a street style blogger by the name of William (Will) Crooks. I was actually introduced to his blog over coffee one night. Of course, coffee has to always be involved. Anyway, as I was looking over his blog, I noticed that there was an aesthetic that I hadn't been aware of until it was captured in a photo. It's interesting to think that much of our time is spent bypassing the beauty that is around us, and begin to grow almost numb to anything that is, well, beautiful. And it is because of that reason, that capturing of the moment, that I love photography. It's a great way of preserving the essence or a story or simple memory associated with that particular moment. And more me, photography and fashion go hand-in-hand. Fashion tells a story through an aesthetic, which photography captures that story. It's that magical feeling you get when you're flipping through the pages of a magazine and you are captured by a photo, shot on the rooftop of an Italian gala, with lights and people. Captured in the center is this person, not modeling, necessarily, but captured in the natural. And you begin to see the small details that add to them; that add to the overall photo. It's that artistry that entices me. Alas, I have been blessed with the opportunity be photographed for Will's blog. And I'm hoping that I will be able to add to the aesthetic, through the photographs and through my own styling and photography. So that's basically all I wanted to say. I hope you could gain something from this and if not, that's okay too :) Until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

In the meantime, check out Will's blog. You won't regret it!

I give you::Givenchy AW 2013/14

So like I said, I've been a terrible person and haven't posted in a while. I hope this makes up for it! I did manage to check a few tweets here and there to see what people were saying about Givenchy, and let me just say that it wasn't the best. While some did love the collection, others? Not so much. But alas, I'm a Givenchy fan...even though I own not a single piece. Maybe one day

First off, can we just talk about the major Disney reference. Bambi? Bambi?! Like the happy, little deer Bambi. Loved it. Also, we had a focus on the femininity of the woman with this collection. And if that was hinted at by the lace pieces, floral prints, and snakeskin boats then...There was an element of grunge still there, however. With the oversized sweatshirts and leather.

For me, I thought the collection was great. It showed a side of Givenchy that was new to me. But then again, I only started paying attention to Givenchy about a year ago so...yeah. Awkward. Anyway, I loved it. I loved the new direction and everything about it. So yeah, that's about it. Again, sorry about the neglect. Just so many things have been going on *tear* but I'm back now. So until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

In the meantime, please enjoy this short clip. :)

Givenchy. Gi-ven-chy.

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang! Excited Much? Thought So...

Hi my fashion followers. As I'm sure you can tell by the title, today I want to discuss Alexander Wang's debut collection with the Fashion House, Balenciaga. But before I get into that, let me just say that I did well on my midterms....very happy about that *thumbs up*

Anyway, moving from my not-so-exciting life, I was very impressed by the collection. I thought Alexander stayed true to his own ideas and designs, but infused it to accent the past designer of the house, Mr. Cristóbal previous work. First off, for those of us who didn't get a chance to watch the show as it was happening (which meant waking up at 3AM EST...yeah), I'm sure you can understand where I'm coming from when I say that I was upset that I didn't get to see how the crackled floors contrasted with the actual clothing. I thought that was a really cool concept to incorporate. Also, I liked that about the pieces themselves also. Wang integrated the crackled detailing in the clothes (the fur pieces actually) which gave an edgier vibe to it, in my opinion. I also really liked how he changed up the peplum by having it molded to the body and them flaring out...I don't think that's called a peplum...awkward. Anyway, another detail I liked was the very streamline, kind of geometrical, fitted dresses. I thought those were really chic. There was also a lot of volume added to his coats as well, which I also thought was really cool. And then, of course, I'm a sucker for black and white anything #TotesAmaze. Now, I didn't see the show so I don't know who the shoes held up, but just glancing at them, they aren't my favorite. They just looked difficult to work with and odd to me. But that's just me.

Overall though, I must say that I am very pleased with this collection. I think it hold true to Wang's design aesthetic. I like that it's wearable also, because as I've said before, designers need to make pieces that are wearable. But I do like the occasional "OMG" moment. So congratulations Mr. Alexander Wang, you've done well in my book.  

Let's Talk Dolce & Gabbana

Hi my fashionistas and fashionistos. I hope you all are well. So...yes. I'm been very slack with postings lately, but I've been very busy with school and midterms. It's been garnering all of my attention and with the late, coffee filled nights, I've neglected my blogs. Fortunately, spring break starts this Friday! There will be lots and lots of Sex & The City along with random postings from The Devil Wears Prada (my fav movie ever!) and of course more fashion.

Now that that's taken care of, let's talk Dolce & Gabbana. To begin with, I just want to say that I've been a fan of D&G for many years now. I have their sunglasses and reading glasses (I'm obviously a D&G fanatic...not). I feel like Dolce & Gabbana has garnered a lot of attention through TV and music as well. I'm positive I've heard name drops several times. Okay, so for my review.

The first word that came to mind was ethereal. I think it sums it up perfectly. It made me think of times during the Vatican, a time of kings and queens whose robes would be so perfectly created and tailored to showcase the artisanship of time. It was sheer elegance. I loved that it had a mosaic feel to it. There was also the religious influence there through the Catholic church. And this was not the only time we've seen religious influences...remember the men's f/w 2013 Givenchy collection? Exactly. But I must say, even amid the elegance of this collection, there was still a modern feel to it. The clothes weren't too over the top to the point where they were not wearable. And there were so many textures and patterns as well. You had lace! You had tweed! You had plaid! You had intricate design! It was just brilliant. Also, can I just mention the red moment? Can I just say that it was major? Yes? Okay. It was MAJOR. Literally, i was like, "O.M.G. goooorgeous!" Red is such a beautiful and passionate color and I think the way that it was worked into the collection was done so, perfectly.

I also loved the bold lip and the accessary items. The crowns and earrings really set the collection, really adding to the whole king, queen, Vatican feel to it. I liked how they also had different fits. Some being short and loose, and others being long and fitted. Or, you had shorts. Shorts are always nice.

Overall, I was very impressed with this collection and I thought that Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana did an amazing job. Well, that's all for now. Until next time, stay fashionable! Xx

Dean, Dan, and Dsquared²

Hola mis amigos! I hope you all are well. Yes? Awesome! Okay, so I'm just going to jump right into the review.

Dean. Dan. Well done. Well done. For those of us who watched the show (if you didn't, it'll be linked below so no worries), you know who amazingly brilliant this show was. Inspired by the 1940s and the glamorous girl meeting the masculine man, the collection literally blew me away. First off, there were suits. And bow ties. And fur. And hats. And jewelry. As you can "see", I'm excited. Lol. This collection reminded me of those black and white movies that involved some lady singing in a piano, in a bar. It had that old Hollywood glam to it, which wasn't exaggerated, but done just right.

The suits were what impressed me the most, because while it had a masculine feel, it still had a feminine side to it. Maybe because one of the models was Cara Delevingne and maybe because I absolutely love her. Maybe, I'm just saying. No, but overall, the suits worked perfectly, some being tailored and others given a more slouchy feel. They also incorporated vests as well, which I thought added to the vibe.

Something else that I loved were the gowns. They were floor length, with long trains, that everyone tripped on...*take a moment* Okay, moving on. The gloves were also gorgeous! Again, they gave to the feel of the collection, with simple, very easily complementary colors that added just the right amount of pop.

I would now like to point out the jewelry. They pieces were intricate and didn't exaggerate the look at all. The hats also did the same thing for me. They, again, contributed to the feel of the collection in the right way. Sometimes, I feel like a certain look isn't appreciated because of accessary pieces but this was not the case. Oh, and let's not forget the socks.

So, Dean and Dan, you continue to build and grow. And I love it! Everything just seemed to be right. The music, the atmosphere, the models, the walk, the looks, everything. It just flowed. And yes, there were a few stumbles here and there. I honestly don't know why people freak out over those types of things. People trip...models are people...just saying. Anyway, that's a different conversation. Alas, my love for Dsquared²  continues on.


What do you guys think? Did you like the collection? Leave comments or tweet me and let me know. Also, if
there's anything you want me to talk about, tweet me or leave a comment and I'll do my best :) Until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Missed the show? Check it out here. Enjoy!

It's all about Prada!

Hi guys! So, let me just start by saying that I was, in fact, 20 minutes earlier to the Prada show. The virtual show, that is. Lol. Anyway, since I was earlier, I was able to really pay attention to the scenery and backdrop that was used during the show. It had dreamy feel to it, with the shadows of models appearing behind it. It reminded me of a movie that took place. The day was hot, and steamy shadows of a not useful ceiling fan was projected off the walls...and scene. I would go on, but that's not why your here! Okay, the show. Now, I've always enjoyed Prada. Much like Burberry, I've always felt Prada to be classic, very beautifully tailored, with a not so glam impact. And I like that. In my opinion, this show was no different. There was a level of sexiness to it, but it was incorporated in a way that allowed for the collection to remain classic. 

The first thing really made me love this collection was the amount of skin being shown. Prada made it known that the woman can be classic but sexy. And this is something that is necessary. Very necessary. A lot of women teeter between being sexy and...well, not so sexy. So praises are in order.

Something else that I loved was the fur. Now, I know some people may be opposed to using real fur, and that's A-okay. But this is strictly from a "I don't know what they used, but it looked good" standpoint. Lol. The fur looked good and added just enough umph to the looks to make them standout. And speaking of fur, it was not just about the coats, but also the cuffs. Yes, cuffs were brought to the forefront with this collection. They were noticeable and the funny thing is, I didn't mind them. They added balance to the wider bottoms.

And then, the patterns. They weren't too out there. I liked the classic, checkerboard prints. It was simple, and elegant. And talk about your sequins, mixing textures, and croc skin. Tres chic! What was also tres chic where those bags. From croc print to tweed, they were lovely. And big. I like big.

So, Prada, you've impressed me. I must say. The only thing I didn't like where those sandal heels (if that's a thing). They were too chunky and looked awkward, in my opinion.

I'm going gaga for Gucci

Hi my amazing readers. So...it hurts me to say that I missed the Gucci show this morning! *Tear* Alas, being a college student and crashing after caffeine highs caused Victor to miss fashion shows. Lol. Okay, not really. Fortunately, I was able to view the collection on  Style.com (amazing website, btw). So upon viewing this so, so, SO, so lovely collection, my reaction went something like this..."OMG, O-M-G! O-MG! O-M-G!" all while in my school's library? Talk about awkward looks. So, moving on. Let's get to the collection. If you couldn't tell from my reaction, I loved it! Gucci has always been one of my favorite collections. It's just so aesthetically appealing and makes the woman look so powerful and sexy and just perfect! Totally fan-girling right now.

The colors were dark, giving the collection a mysterious vibe. I loved that spy-esque feel I had when viewing it. It was stealthy, with the pencil skirts, the see-through fabric, and leather. Loved the leather. Also, I like that the patterns were simple, but still very intense. How you do that? Ask Frida Giannini, Gucci's current designer. She worked that in perfectly. I also liked the use of lines. They were straight, nothing to wild and incorporated to well. 

Now, for detail. The heels. Ugh, they were major! Like, MAJOR. The boots were to die for. I loved the purplish, blueish, redish color of them (don't ask). And the snake print set it over the top. As the collection progressed, it became more and more detailed, which is also something I loved. The frills on the pieces were elegantly done and I thought of a bird of paradise. Majestic and cunning. And the colors were nicely balanced between dark lines and fluorescence. And then, there were flowers. Subtle, but they were there!

So, overall, I was pleased. Again. Just like the men's collection, this collection was MAJOR! Well done, Frida, well done. 

So what did Christopher Bailey have to say? Check it out here!

And now, for a review. #BurberryProrsum

So, let me see. Where to begin? Well, personally, I've always thought that Burberry was very timeless an classic. There's something about the way the Bailey did this collection that really caught my eye. Maybe it was the latex? Maybe it was the trench coat look itself? OR...maybe it was the see through pieces in the collection...? I'm just saying. But I liked it. I felt it continued to hold true to it's classic appeal, while moving in a different, more "secret spy, I'm stealthy and you can't see me" vibe. Okay, so that might not make any sense, but that's what happened in my head. Alas, the collection featured the trench coat (major bias going on for me). Also, I loved the incorporation of animal print. And the pencil skirts added an extra umph to the collection. Not to mention the hearts that were sprinkled everywhere. Aww, love. I wonder if that had something to do with Valentine's Day or was he just trying to soften the kinky feeling...? I'm thinking kinky...just saying. Overall, the I thought Bailey did a great job in retaining the classic look and feel of Burberry while at the same time adding a new level of creation to it as well. Apparently, the collection was inspired by this woman, Christine Keeler, who had done "things" with a politician or two, or three, or ten. Who knows? Okay, I'm done rambling. Anyway, check back for more. Peter Pilotto and Tom Ford, I'm coming for you next. Blogging wise. Alright lovely people, until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Oh. You missed the #Burberry show? Well, here it is!

I missed it too. Yikes!

So...if you missed some shows like, oh I don't know, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Prabal Gurung, or Rachel Zoe, then here they are. I'll be posting more reviews soon, however. School is just, in the way. And trust me, I much rather be blogging than schooling...Anyway! Look for trend reports, hauls, and quick tips coming soon. So until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

If you missed the show...

check it out here. Enjoy guys! And once again, stay fashionable. Xx

Marc Jacobs.:.NYFW

Omg. OMG! Yes, it's very important that I start by using these three, little letters. So going back to last night, I was blown away. The collection consisted of satin and silk, colors and patterns, and there was a London-Paris-Anastasia-esque feel to it. Aesthetically, the collection was beautiful. I loved the colors. They flowed well together and the looks were just everything. Now, let's talk about hair and makeup. O.M.G. The hair was big and over the top and I loved it. I was dramatic but in a way that worked well for the clothes and the makeup added to the London/Paris/Anastasia-esque feel. And I must say that the collection was very sexy and had a glam factor to it also. So, once again, Marc delivers. Stay fabulous! So, until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Victoria Beckham.:.NYFW

Hmmm...what can I say, what can I say? Let's try this: sexy, classic, geometric, color blocking, fashion...just absolutely woman-esque. I hope that made sense but literally, those are the words that came to mind when I saw VB's collection. She does it so well! Okay, let me start with the colors. I loved the tones and pops of color. It just seemed to flow together so well, with purple and blue and yellow, incorporated into blacks and grays. Loved it! Then you had geometry. Now, I've never been really obsessed over geometrically obvious pieces. I always felt they were just like, too much. But it wasn't until Nicola Formichetti, and now Victoria Beckham, that I've really enjoyed seeing them become apart of the full look. With Victoria, I loved how there were standouts and subtleties. Like, for one piece, you have an obvious triangle, but for others, you have a more subtle "I don't notice it but I notice it but it's still not noticeable because it's so well incorporated" piece. And I love it. Victoria has always been major to me. I mean come on, Spice Girls. Ya, we all loved them. Her style is just amazing. It's like effortless chic. Always fitted perfectly, always the right hairstyle, always the right makeup, always the right everything. I just love her. And now that hubby David and son Romeo are dabbling in the fashion world, I think we'll see more in future collection embracing their input, but who knows? What I do know is that Victoria will continue to be a style icon and fierce fashionista. But that's all for now guys. Until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Kenneth Cole.:.F/W 2013

YES! That's basically all that needs to be said for the Kenneth Cole F/W 2013. Blacks and color blocking, textures, leathers, wool jackets, monochromatics. Literally, LOVED the collection to death. One thing that I really loved was the biker-y, mixed with urban chic, mixed with James Bond looks. Yeah, that's exactly what went through my head. Also, the did incorporate color which I thought was nice. With olives, deep reds, and blue, I thought there was this balance. So glad to see Kenneth Cole back on the runway!

HashTag: NYFW - Check This Out

Experience some of the mayhem as Daniella Pineda 
goes backstage at the BCBMax Azria show. 
Enjoy. Xx

Congratulations Marc Jacobs

Okay. First, I have to say that I love Marc Jacobs. I love his playful design, culture, and artistry in his work and as the creative director of Louis Vuitton, that shows through without a doubt! Now, as the creative director of Coca Cola, I'm dying to see what he brings to the bottle. I thing that I feel makes a great designer is the incorporation of personality, and that's MJ. He puts his personality into everything and I love it. Switching from Jean Paul Gaultier, whose designs were very 'Day' and 'Night', I'm excited to see what Marc has to offer us. Now, this video. Marc, I must say, you definitely keep yourself up. I can only hope that by age 49, I love that good. I mean really! The guy doesn't age at all! Anyway, check out the video. He will not disappoint. Well, until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Men's Fashion Week: Alexander Wang

The Alexander Wang show was a great example of city wear for men. I thought the collection was very wearable and represented the NYC men's chic look very well. I loved the use of leather as well as the heavy coats and jackets. The baggy sweater look was also present in the collection which has been very popular lately. Also, I really liked the patterns of the collection. It was simple and I liked that a lot. This adds to wearability of the clothing, which is something that I think was a very strong point. Personally, I think it's important to having clothes that are universal and this collection does that. I also loved the very easy colors. There was nothing loud or too extreme. It was very easy. Overall, I thought Mr. Wang did a great job and I can't wait to see where he takes Balenciaga!

Check out the entire Alexander Wang Men's Collection by clicking here!

Men's Fashion Week: Givenchy

Okay, so I'm biased. I love Givenchy and this year's men's collection is no different. At all! Black. That's basically all that needs to be said about this collection. Givenchy is known for being, well, dark with graphics that appeal to the younger crowd, myself included. But this year, Mr. Tisci brought a more couture vibe to the men. Fabrics were definitely involved this time around, with cashmere sweaters, velvet, and leather. I also loved the signature "Amerika" tag that was used to express his love for the country, just in a very dark way. There were moments of eery statues, images of sadness, dark flowers, and the American flag. I also loved the usage of zippers in his collection. Having them on both sides of the shirt was new and worked very well. Lastly, the stitched jackets were amazing. They gave off a "trapped" vibe and were sport-like in nature. Overall, I loved the collection. Givenchy took a different approach but I think it worked very well. I can't wait to see what else will follow this brilliant work! Click here to check out the entire collection!