Author: Rena

The Clean House of Hakaan – Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013


Hakaan presented a fall/winter collection for Paris Fashion Week 2013/14 that I am in love with.

There’s something about gowns that are cut on a bias that soothes my inner vixen. Clean lines, fresh feathers (yes, feathers) and knee high leather boots are all the perfect ingredients for a fashionable fall season. Hakaan kept the show clean with three primary colors of black, red and white…can never go wrong with those classic colors.

(photos credit to Getty Images)

To keep things on trend peplum and sexy cutouts made a show-stopping appearance and are here to stay for yet another year, get your closets ready stylish sweets!

 

 

Chanel: PFW Fall/Winter 2013

No words are really necessary here… Karl Lagerfeld presents Chanel.

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 05: Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld acknowledges applause following Chanel Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on March 5, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

 

 



 

 

The Details

 

 

The Bags & The Boots

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Got it.

Chains. Boots. Leather. Tweed.

I’m definitely picking up a few things this year.

 



Olympia Le-Tan: Fall/Winter


Olympia Le-Tan :: A handbag designer who turns “old books” into cute clutches. I remember reading about these books as clutches a couple of years ago. Always having way too much to carry around with me, I never thought of owning one…very cute and fun to look at, there may be one in my closet soon.

The whole books as handbags thing isn’t what caught my eye this week in Paris. The fashion did. The fall and winter collection from fashion week…well…picture German lederhosen…ok now picture sexy models…now put those two together and you get a collection that’s cutesy, sexy and absolutely to die for!

Think I forgot to mention there were some curvalicious models in her show, haha hope you enjoyed!

Who knew German lederhosen could be so stylish and sexy?!

Paris Fashion Week: Mugler

 

 

 

Futuristic is the first thing that comes to my mind after flipping the runway shots. But then as I started getting further into the pics, I instantly reverted back to high school when Puff Daddy & Mase were hot in the streets. If you’re too young to remember, I’m sorry but everyone wore shiny suits back and Mugler gives it us. A bit of the past mixing with the future. Creative, I love it for making my brain turn to mush.

 

That’s it for now, there’s tons of show today in the wee wee wee hours of the night or morning to attend. By attend I totally mean pulling out my laptop at 3am which will be 9am in Paris and watching a few shows in my pajamas with a little warm green tea…yum.

Paris Fashion Week: Barbara Bui

Fashion designer Barbara Bui is one of the many reasons I love fashion. She’s kind of like me! Starting a line in 1987 after coming from the literary world (barbarabui.com) …um hello…that’s me (almost!) I’ve always loved fashion and starting this blog after college has been so much fun! Not the typical office setting with degree plaques on the wall but I love it. Designing isn’t in my near future but who knows! It’s always fun to see where life takes you. By the way, Bui also designs amazing clothes, just look at a few faves from the clean lines and ultimate chic fall/winter collection.

 

 

The coat: I need. Lace pants: Yes. Cropped Everything: If you got it, flaunt it.

(photo credits: Getty Images)

Any designer that wears black leather pants and wedge sneakers can do no wrong in my book.

Alexis Mabille – Fall Winter 2013

 

Just let me get his entire collection in my size, please! So far we’re learning that a pant suit will be absolutely necessary when the fall season arrives. I’m totally cool with idea as long as it’s from Alexis Mabille! If you’ve been paying attention, this is the same designer who produced the gown that Zoe Saldana wore to the Oscars just a few days ago. Anywho, color blocked dresses, harem pants, animal prints and bows…all you need to know!

 

 

The details

Sleek side parts, big satin bows and that perfect stained lip! Oh and gorgeous models…

 

Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter Ready To Wear 2013


Eifel Tower: Paris, France. Google Images

Bonjour amis! Oui oui!

Of course we’re in the city of love and one of the fashion capitals of all things haute couture. That’s right it’s Paris baby! As with all the past fashion weeks, I’ve virtually “jet set” across the globe to every runway show. Once my virtual G5 lands at the airport I’m busy uploading wonderful pics of my favorite looks from a variety of designer collections. First up for our starry eyes are Alexis Mabille and Mugler. Hope you enjoy the fascinating faves!

 

Birthday Wish List

It’s almost that time of year! That’s right, my birthday! Next Monday, March 4th yours truly will be one year older. People close to me have been asking what I’d like for my birthday. Well, that’s tough question to answer for ANY fashionista-shopaholic with expensive taste! My usual answer is “Show Me The Money!” Just kidding of course! I’ve been wanting to make a Jerry Maguire reference all week! Anywho, money is the easiest gift to give because it allows me or you to go out and purchase exactly what you want. The gift giver won’t have to worry about if they picked the right item, color or even forgetting the gift receipt!

Money is the ultimate gift to get me or anyone else that could be hard to shop for. Totally don’t think I’m hard to shop for, seriously, you can’t go wrong with shoes or a handbag *hint hint*. Some gift givers don’t like giving money, they’d rather give something more personable. Which is absolutely great and fine with me too! That brings us to this post! For the people who need to know what to get me or someone with the same taste as me, here’s my birthday wishlist!

Coach 
Madison Gathered Leather Lindsey Satchel
$598
Hot Pink

Bottega Veneta
Intrecciato Leather Knot Bracelet
$250

$159
+
$17/bottle
$48

Butter London
Bright On Trio
$36

$675
Size 8/8.5/9
$70
Size 8/8.5
There you have it! Those are the things that are on my mind and my birthday wishlist! Not too shabby, right? I’m in love with these things and I’m sure any girl would love to have them. Happy Birthday to me…almost (March 4th) Feel free to go ahead and have a looksie at my contact page for my info. I kid, I kid! Unless you’re gonna do it 😉