Raindrops and Roses and Burberry Prorsum

As I briefly mentioned on Friday, I am obsessed with pre-fall 2011 Burberry Prorsum. Actually, I am just plain obsessed with all Burberry Prorsum. Christopher Bailey can do no wrong in my book. But I especially obsessed with the line of this season. I love the wide leg, and tiny waist accented with a belt, and then big fur trimmed sleeves.
And I'm normally not one for flowy empire waisted peasant dresses...but man! throw a little fur and leather and some amazingly sexy boots and it doesn't feel hippie dippie at all. And yes, I've noticed that it is completely 70's. Okay, where do I get an obie belt?

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If only I had a bunch of dough and it were 2011

Because is there anything you'd rather wear to Christmas parties? See the whole collection on the way too cool because I'm addicted.

Look: at this spring collection!

I know, I have been craving fall clothing all summer long and now it's fall and my brain is on spring. But can you blame me? Look at these amazing photos from the Sartorialist of Jonathan Saunders spring show! These looks are so crisp and clean but feminine at the same time. I love the slicked back hair and red lips with the flirty skirts.

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on Nerdom and Fashion (aka Back to School)

I was always a nerd. While this sometimes made school a less than pleasant place to be, I always looked forward to returning to school at the end of every August. For one, I was lucky to have inspiring teachers and secondly, I love fall clothing. And what is more fall than Cynthia Steffe's fall 2010 collection? It's got kneesocks, wool, capes, berets, camel and gray. I wish I had been cool enough to pull off some of these looks back then, but, hey, it's never too late to make up for lost time.

Were you too cool for school?

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Resorting to Picking Favorites

I pretty clearly remember asking my mom why it was that the Saks catalog in November featured a lot of swimsuits and sundresses and my mom explaining to me that November is the traditional season for some people to go to "resorts". I'm aware of the fact that there are people who travel to warmer places when it gets cold and need a special season of clothing for the occasion, but I don't personally know any of them.


That said, if I was going to take a little winter trip, there were a few collections that caught my eye...

I'm not convinced that I'm cool enough for Vena Cava. But assuming I could suppress my dorkiness and muster up enough confidence, I would love to throw on one of their sweat suits for lounging around a Los Angeles pool. Or maybe throw on a mesh top to go eat sushi in a strip mall on Santa Monica blvd.

Erin Fetherston's collection definitely made me want to take a ladylike trip to Europe (and clearly, the hat is the most essential part). Those lady like dresses were obviously envisioned for eating Tuna Nicoise at a chic hotel while admiring a Mediterranean view. Those pants, however, wouldn't allow you to eat too many.

I'm pretty sure the only occasion I would have to wear Marchesa's resort collection would be if I time traveled back to pre-Castro Cuba. But seriously, what a trip it would be. I love those Ethnic prints, hue bracelets, and head scarves. And the dress below is seriously one of the most beautiful ballgowns I've ever seen. It actually makes tye-die look....elegant.

Also, some of my other favorites: Valentino (via Coco + Kelley), Balenciaga (via because im addicted), Proenza Schouler and Sonya Rykiel (via the Clothes Horse) and Marc Jacobs ( via Sally Jane Vintage).

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Kind of wishing it was Fall

I know we're moving into full on summer but I can't help it. I am thinking about fall clothes and more specifically the awesome jackets from Burberry Prorsum. I have been drooling over these pictures for so long, I had to tell someone. I mean, I love strawberries, tans, and long days but the clothes just never excite me. But this...so military, so sleek, so masculine, SO sexy. Leather, sherling, glossy hair, cowl necks, gold buttons, zippers, wool, and lots and lots of leg. I'm almost wishing for a strong fall breeze.
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Celine's fresh white fall

There's been a lot of discussion in the fashion world about how Pheobe Phlio has brought back Celine. I'm definitely not familiar enough with the history of fashion to agree with that fact, but I did love her clean lines and mixing of materials in her fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection. But the aspect of her collection that really struck me what she did with white. I feel like normally I associate white lace and fur with a more vintage and historically inspired look. But Celine made it look sleek and modern. So while I am normally more about black sweaters, black wool coats, and black leather boots I am seriously considering an injection of white into my fall wardrobe. Of course, I won't be putting any Celine in that wardrobe, but maybe when the fall lines come out I'll be able to find some pieces that resemble what Philo has been able to achieve. And I can save the black for opaque tights, boots, and trim.

Don't you love that top look? What do you think, is all white too unflattering on non-models?

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