Sea F/W 2011

I love discovering new (to me) collections at this point in the game. Sometimes I feel like I'm looking forward to the same designer's collections every year without adding anything new to the mix. This is the first year that I've seen the New York based line from Sea. Here are some of my favorite looks from their expansive collection. The navy and ochre color palette is one that is inspiring a lot of my choices right now and I'm always a fan of star prints. And I love how all the looks are paired with beat-up Converse. There was a time when I wore my beloved Chucks with everything!

Family Affairs F/W 2011

Here's another fall/winter collection that I love. It's called Meteorite Dream by Family Affairs. I always enjoy the titles of their pieces and the song lyrics they include with each one. The colors in this collection are right up my alley; black, navy, camel, cream. I've been on the hunt for long sleeve dresses and the Scotland dress is about as perfect as they come.

Steven Alan Fall

The Steven Alan Fall lookbook offers up lots of great ideas for layering and thrift store shopping inspiration for the months to come. It also doesn't hurt that the entire lookbooks seems to be done in my favorite colors: navy, black, camel and grey with a little touch of red here and there.

Alexa Chung for Madewell Fall 2011

Some of the looks from the Alexa Chung for Madewell collection have made their way online. I have to say that I'm a little relieved that while I do like it, I'm not so overly in love with it that I feel like I NEED to have it. What a relief for my wallet! Ha, ha. I like the casual styling of the outfits but feel like I can make similar looks with things that I already have or can find vintage. I'm sure a lot of people will be all over that little white lace dress. It's super cute but I've come to accept the fact that I'm not a white lace dress kind of girl. The sweaters are nice, but only if the aren't acrylic or polyester. I guess we'll see. And the palm tree print isn't really my thing. That black and white dress, though... that's another story.

Built by Wendy

I know everyone is busy posting photos from NYFW but I just can't get with the spring program right now. I'm still too excited about the fall lookbooks that are popping up on some of my favorite sites. I've been waiting for the Built by Wendy collection to come out because I usually like her fall pieces more than the spring one (although those are usually nice too). This year I'm finding that to be true again. All of these looks are pretty simple and wearable which I think is the thing I love about them. I also really like the blanket prints and have been looking for something similar for myself at the thrift store.

Whit Fall Collection

Just when I thought I was done posting about fall collections, I discover a new one that I'm head over heels for. WHIT is the brainchild of American born designer Whitney Pozgay. It's just about picture perfect. The perfect little navy jumper, the perfect poofy skirt, striped tops, the perfect grey sweater dress! I pretty much want it all.

Fall Collections

 

The layering in the Wren collection has me excited about the cooler weather we're having. 



I love the neutral color palette for the Dace fall/winter collection. 



I'm so glad to finally see some of the pieces from Hetterson's fall collection.  That striped sweater is such a great basic must-have! 



Sally Scott's fall/winter collection has lots of great knits and clean, simple silhouettes. 


Papercup ~ The Sands (Summer 2011) from Swonderful Boutique on Vimeo.

And finally, Papercup's summer dresses make me a little sad to see the end of the season. 

Tocca Fall 2011

Ever since Lyell closed last year, there's been a bit of a hole in my fashion-lovin' heart. Each season, it was always the collection I looked forward to seeing the most. I'm not sure exactly what the deal is, but when you go to the old Lyell website, it redirects you to the Tocca website where these photos of a new collection are presented. Whatever is going on, I'm happy about it!



Confirmed via Nylon magazine... Emma Fletcher is now the designer at Tocca. Yay! (Thanks for the link, W)

Twenty-seven Names Winter 2012

photos by Guy Coombes



I've been trying to keep an eye on the collections from New Zealand Fashion Week as they're being shown this week but it's more difficult to find good photos since there's no typical style.com coverage of the shows. I'm super excited to see the Juliette Hogan lookbook once it's shot since the few photos from the runway show look really great. If you have a moment, check out this video of the show featuring an interview with Ms. Hogan.



OK, this is not a post about Juliette Hogan, but rather the Winter 2012 collection from Twenty-seven Names. They opted out of the traditional runway show in favor of an exhibition in the form of a party. You can see lots of behind the scenes photos of the festivities on Katherine is Awesome. I really like the navy and mustard color palette of the collection.

Whistles A/W 2011

Whistles Autumn/Winter 2011 from WHISTLES on Vimeo.

I love all the slow motion prettiness in this video featuring the fall collection from Whistles. I'd been meaning to gather some photos from the collection for a post, but I think seeing them in motion is even better.

Dear Creatures Fall 2011

The other day we got a little sneak peek at the fall collection from Dear Creatures. Now all the pieces can be seen on their Facebook page. I was instantly obsessed with the wool jumper that has the buttons down the side. Now I can add to the list of must haves; that sailor collared coat (in camel wool or olive corduroy?!), the herringbone cape and the pleated blouse with the bow at the neck.

Alexa Chung for Madewell Fall 2011

I was lucky enough to snag a few pieces from last year's collection and hope to do the same this year. I'm already spying a few things I'd like to try out. I've read that the collection has an American road-trip vibe and was inspired by girls in bands who live in their looks. I've already marked Sept. 22 on my calender!

Peter Jensen's Anna Karina

I realizes there's nary a chance that you haven't already seen these images floating around the internet by now. Regardless, I couldn't resist the chance to document it here. Peter Jensen's fall collection was inspired by the ultimate French New Wave muse Anna Karina so of course I was bound to love it.

Built By Wendy Fall 2010 Collection

With the debut of the Built By Wendy Fall 2010 Collection, I think my fall inspiration folder is complete. I like the muted color palette and the slightly 70s vibe of the jumper dresses and boots. The first dress below is a favorite; I'm always a fan of stripes and pockets on a dress. I'm not sure about the velvet(?) overalls but they strike me as one of those things that could really grow on me.

Fall Collections

My folder with fall/winter collections is quickly filling up! Rather than let them slowly trickle onto the blog, I thought I would do one big round up post. Here it is! There are still a few collections that I'm looking forward to seeing (Nadinoo, Dear Creatures) but all of these have caught my eye for one reason or another.



Above is the A.P.C. collection which always has nice, simple pieces. I'm going to be on the hunt for a mustard colored sweater like that one.









The Margaret Howell collection also has nice, simple pieces and makes me want to wear flat shoes with everything. On my wishlist: the perfect pair of chelsea boots.







Eve Gravel has lots of cute little black dresses, but I think the striped pieces are my favorites.







The photography accompanying the Fischer collection is every bit as good as the clothes themselves.







I'm so glad I discovered the South American line Greens on Starr's blog. That toggle coat is utter perfection!







This might be cheating a little bit since ASOS isn't exactly a designer's collection but I'm really loving the styling of a lot of their fall pieces. Again, the toggle coat is my favorite.







I've noticed there are a lot of shorts in these winter collections. I really like this tailored pair from Sandro.







Seeing the Portland Collection from Pendleton is making me look forward to breaking out all of my cardigans.

Dear Creatures Fall Winter

Oooohh! I think this is my favorite fall collection so far. The two looks above are definitely on my "recreate" list. Of all the collections I drool over, Dear Creatures is the most attainable, so it's exciting to see so many pieces I love.

APC Fall Winter

It's that time of year, whether you're ready for it or not. Fall collections are beginning to debut left and right. While I'm still quite content with the hot weather and wearing sundresses and sandals, I'm curious to see all the fall lookbooks.

I really like the new APC collection, though some of the looks don't exactly scream fall to me. I guess it's the bare legs that are giving that effect (does it freak anyone else out how much they airbrush the model's knees?). That first outfit looks downright summery, but pair that dress with tights and a cardigan and you'd have a cute fall look. I also like the bright splash of yellow paired with brown and the velvet shorts. Also, I just picked up a light camel colored 70s jumper and was debating on whether or not to shorten it for myself. This collection just convinced me to go for it!

Olive & Orange AW11

While we're talking about Orla Kiely we may as well talk about their diffusion line, Olive & Orange. I just spent the last half hour ogling every since piece in their fall collection. As much as I love the Orla line, I think I might lean towards this one if I had to pick just one. Maybe it's the socks with oxfords combo that's stealing my heart? I think I might have to make my mission to get my hands on that camel coat. The only problem is I'm not sure who carries this stuff online. Any suggestions?

Orla Kiely AW11 Video

Orla Kiely Short Film from Dolce Films on Vimeo.

Continuing the the never ending stream of Fall/Winter collections that are making the rounds is Orla Kiely. It's no surprise that I'd include it here since I love it every single season. This fall's homage to 60s mod is retro perfection. I love how this collection always manages to walk the line between modern and vintage and never comes out looking like a costume. If you have a moment to watch the quirky-creepy video, I highly recommend it. It's always nice to see the clothes in action and not just in a still shot. Here are some of my favorite looks...

Steven Alan Fall 2011

Apparently it's Fall Week here on the blog. Sort of like shark week, only with clothes? It wasn't intentional but here I am posting yet another fall collection. As soon as I saw a few of the looks on Starr's blog I knew I had to see more. It's my favorite so far! I love the whole urban explorer look with the ponchos and the hats and the boots (it makes me think of Elaine Benes and her urban sombrero). I'm also completely smitten with those brown ankle boots. I think they might lace up the back? Love!