Marie Claire shows Opera Inspired Accessories

These accessories which Marie Claire magazine calls "Opera-Inspired," are taking the drama and romance off the stage and onto the streets by incorporating velvelt brocade, dramatic shapes, embellished designs, and royal colors into bags, shoes, and other day to day accessories. When I look at such artistic fashions, I always wonder how I can take these styles and use them in everyday life without seeming too out of place. These items may seem a tad bit dramatic for those of us who do not attend red carpet events or weekly fashion shows, but remember that accessories serve to accentuate an outfit and therefore can be used by anyone at anytime..so long as it is in the right way. The gold clutch, for example, would look stunning along side a little black dress by adding a splash of color to an otherwise simple emsemble.

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photos from marieclaire.com

Isaac Mizrahi show his Fall fashions

Issac Mizrahi showcased an interesting fall fashion line: models strutted down the runway draped in various patterns and clothings with unique shapes (look at the sleeves on the picture above!). At first glance these outfits can be so peculiar that it almost looks as though it may be rated a "fashion backwards" rather than a fashion forward. From the gargantuan sleeves to the handbag hats these ensembles are quite the attention grabbers and not ones to be over looked. With a second glance and extra consideration I applaud Mizrahi on his extreme shapes, bright colors, and eccentric accessories showcased for fall. Afterall, it is these type of fashions that take you aback and push the envelope of style that earn the title of fashion forward.

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pictures compliments of Elle.com

Raining Men from Glamorama

The male models of Glamorama strut (wet) down the runway to The Weather Girl's "It's Raining Men."

Ladies, enjoy!

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Macy's Glamorama Fashion Show Review

Chicago saw a night of lights, glamour, and high fashion as top designers, including Roberto Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Marc Jacobs, gathered in the Windy City to show their latest trends at Macy’s annual Glamorama.

Crowds of people were mingling inside and outside the Chicago Theater dressed in fashion forward outfits that reflected a lot of what has been said to be in this fall. I had put much thought into my outfit for this fashionable occasion with the intention to reflect the latest trend of mixing feminine pieces with edgy additions, such as metallic cuffs and leather jackets; an intention that seems to have been mirrored on the runway.

Glamorama began with a video dedicated to the benefitted charity Ronald McDonald house and followed by R&B artist, Ne-Yo, who performed his hit song, “Closer.” Ne-Yo’s performance was exceptional; his dance moves were similar to those of the late king of pop: Michael Jackson, and his style was classy, a perfect transition into the first of the runway shows, Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs’ fall fashions showed a retro 80’s inspiration with bright colors, large shoulder padded jackets, dark tights, and big hair. Jean Paul Gaultier’s models took on a much darker, gothic look that greatly contrasted with the previous bright colored clothing of Marc Jacobs. Gaultier’s fall line featured black and red colors displayed by models holding roses and walking in a slow procession to Marilyn Manson’s remake of Eurythmic’s “Sweet Dreams are made of these.”

Of the top featured designers to display their take on what is “in” this fall, my hat goes off to Robert Cavalli’s "Just Cavalli" line. Cavalli’s clothes seemed to emulate all the trends I have been seeing as of late: 80’s, bright colors, biker chic, and the feminine-edgy mix.

For the final runway show, even Cavalli could not complete. A curtain of water appeared on stage with male models, sculpted to perfection, modeling swimwear and underwear; after standing in the rain curtain each soaked model made his way down the runway to the Weather Girls’s “Its Raining Men.”

Glamorama showcased various talented designers, both up and coming as well as established, allowing for Chicago to finally throw its hat in the ring to compete with New York and Los Angeles for having a strong fashion scene. The trends seen on the Glamorama runways this year will undoubtedly find its way from the catwalk and onto the streets.

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