Marchesa means a lot of things to a lot of people. To me it means, time to PARTY! Sexy, social and with a point of view, the gowns and dresses delivered – big time.

The palette was a champagne dream; a concoction of golds, silvers, a bit of red and heavy on texture. Loved the lame, tulle, the full skirts and the constructions fit for a princess. What do you think?

Things are heating up for Victoria Beckham. The designer’s latest collection had a decidedly prep school feel. Once again, Beckham opted to personally present her collection to fashionistas and members of the press.

The pieces have the same beloved Beckham appeal – softer palette, optimized use of the shift shape with simple lines. Added to the collection? Texture! Jacquard, shimmers, sharp colors and lively prints.

Love this Givenchy fragrance ad with Liv Tyler. Moody, broody, sexy and fab!
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Vera Wang’s vision for Fall 2012 is sheer genius – ha! Smokey greys mingle with charcoals and silvers while misty blue and a raging orange break up what is otherwise a darker, pensive palette.

Wang’s silhouettes were ladylike but dramatic: fur and metal accents against silk and leather. Arms were bare. Shoulders were severe. And layering was front-and-center.

Drawing inspiration from Australia, the Mulleavy sisters cobbled together a collection with a decidedly retro feel. The feeling of the collection was from a forgotten era, but there was a lot today’s trends and thirst for practicality on the runway.

I loved the the shearling jackets and oversized collars on sweaters. Ethni-Romantic prints were flawlessly applied to our favorite shapes – which , of course, included gowns – allowing for movement, motion and drama.