And what about Paris?

There are a lot of not answered questions about Paris Fashion Week,

Did you know that Kanye West is going to launch his own women collection in Paris Fashion Week?
Yes, yes, yes, I couldn't believe it either...

And what is happening in Dior?
I couldn't imagine a collection without John Galliano (which actually happened, and wasn't bad at all) but finding a substitute? It's like if we replaced Karl Lagerfeld, I think we were so accostumed to the idea "John Galliano = Dior" that now is very difficult for everybody to imagine another person designing for the maison.
Blah, blah, blah... too much talking but no facts. The thing is there are no real facts, but there are some rumors,

Something was said about Marc Jacobs, then about Haiden Ackerman and Ricardo Tisci and not everybody's talking about Alexander Wang!

I can't even imagine it, but, sometimes everybody needs a change, and I think it's time for a big change at Dior.

How is Balmain doing without Decarnin?
I've never been a big fan of Balmain, I think that Christopher Decarnin (the previous designer) did an awesome work there at first, but the last collections were quite repetitive...
Judging by the pictures of the "new" designer, Olivier Rousteing, what do you think? I think it's not bad at all to be his debut on the runway ♥

London, Milan

Here you have some of my favourite fashion shows from London and Milan fashion week. I know it's boring because all the blogs are talking about the same thing (some of them incredibly better than I could ever do) but watching the shows, the pictures and the clothes proposed for every season is a part of fashion I really love ♥

Burberry

I'm not really exited about this collection. I expected something more awesome, which is what Christopher Bailey has accostumed us to. Don't get me wrong, it was such a great collection, I loved the accesories, the use of esparto (I'm not sure about the material used in shoes and hats, but I hope you understand me) and the awesome trenchs, but I think that compared to spring 2011 and 2010 collections this wasn't brilliant.

Dolce & Gabbana

I was very surprised about Dolce & Gabbana this season, because as you can see, this is the first time I talk about this brand. It was actually a nice collection, the mix of the sexy italian women + fruits and vegetables á la Stella McCartney and Moschino Cheap and Chic 2011 spring collections was something I didn't imagined.

Fendi

I always ask myself how Karl Lagerfeld can manage designing for Chanel and Fendi (a total of 10 shows per year), being a photographer, making his short films and make all these things so so good.
I really liked this collection. The clothes were impecably well cut, plus the hair and make up were amazing.

Jil Sander

How not to love Jil Sander? Actually, the collection could be reduced to paisley + white + gingham + Picasso motives + amazing plexiglas booties, but it's imposible not to love each piece. Definetely, Raf Simons is doing an awesome job at the firm.

Peter Som


Prada

I'm very impressed about Miuccia Prada this time, why? Because it normally takes me at least a few hours to like a Prada collection (it goes from :| to :) and finally :D ) but not this time.
There is a clear permanence of the Miu Miu spring 2011 lines, but mixed with a touch of Grease and it's 50s. Taking the cars pattern off, really liked the collection.

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And between all those shows from fashion week I leave you with some pictures I took (actually my sister took them) when we visited Barcelona.
This time I went just walking around the city, watching the amazing buildings and architecture (which I think was the thing I enjoyed and loved the most) and of course visited the "mercat de La Boquería" (the second picture starting from the end) where they sell the most exotic fruits and the most delicious crêpes.
Hope you're having a nice weekend ♥

New York, New York

Are you ready for my review of NY fashion week? Ok if you aren't and you don't want to read much, just take a look at the catwalk pictures, I'm sure your eyes will enjoy it ♥

Christopher Kane

I really liked it and I think it was such a nice collection, not so fierce as some of the previos ones and way more glittery and girly. The first outfit is pure love!

Derek Lam

Wow, Arizona Muse (the third model) can't be more awesome with that fierce look + really cool hair, but that's not the only reason I really liked Derek Lam's show. Seriously, I'm a big fan of Derek Lam, I've always been. The designs are so clean, and pretty... I feel silly describing what I feel about it, I don't know why, but they always catch my attention.

Phillip Lim

I have the same feelings about Phillip Lim than the written above about Derek Lam.
By the way, have you seen the dress on the right? Isn't it amazing? and have you seen those transparent shoes? They can't be cooler... Ok, I may sound over excited, but they're really beautiful.

Jason Wu

I don't want to sound more over exited, but I love Jason Wu's work, and so I love this collection

Proenza Schouler

Since they created the PS1, I can't do without looking at Lazaro and Jack's work every season. This time, it wasn't one of my favourites collection, but anyway I liked their version of the 40s lady

Tibi

If I have to tell you the truth, I hadn't heard about Tibi until the Man Repeller collaboration with it, and because I liked it, this time I took a look at their proposal for next season. What do you think? it's nothing really big, but the clothes cuts are so clean, and the clothes so simple and pretty that it's imposible not to like it.

Any plan for today 4pm?

Are you fed up of not being able to attend fashion week? I am!

If you love Burberry and have no plan today at 4pm (London time), click here to see the Burberry Spring Summer 2012 fashion show live!

Come on, it's a really great plan for a boring Monday afternoon ♥

PS- If the link doesn't work, just click on your country and then on the "show" button

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Hi, how are you? I love travelling (well, who doesn't?) and this summer I had the opportunity of visiting Barcelona.
Although I would have liked to travel abroad, I enjoyed it way more than I expected. I had been to Barcelona before, but it was some years ago and I don't even remember most of the things I saw, or how beautiful the city was, so I leave you with some pictures to show you some of the places I visited and to encourage you to visit the city if you haven't visited it yet ♥

Rouge Allure

You may have thought that my love for Alexa had dissapeared, but it obviously hasn't.
After a few days looking "normal", here she comes looking absolutly stunning pairing red accents with a suede skirt ♥
Alexa, please, lend me just a bunch of your clothes!

The importance of basics II

Hi, how are you doing? Do you remember that, about last week, I talked to you about the importance of having a wardrobe based on basics? (forgive the redundancy)
So, lets get started.

First step

The first thing I recommend you to do is get some basic tshirts: tank tops or vests, short sleeve and long sleeve (depending on the season). The main colors are white, black and also grey. About the cuts, the pictures are only orientative, for example, I prefer loose ones, but you can get them tighter, it's your choice.
About the fabrics, I would recommend 100% cotton or 100% linen, but don't go for the classic thick basic tshirt mixed with elastane (like this one), you'll soon get bored of it.

For example, if you want a short sleeve white tshirt, I'd go for this one (click here). Why? Because it's 100% linen, it has a nice shape and cut and it's affordable too. If your budget is higher, you can take a look at Cos, or even T by Alexander Wang, they're so beautiful.

Second step

So, once we've covered our torsos with basics tees, it's time for our legs.

The first thing to do is knowing what type of cut fits you better; skinny jeans, boot cut, wide leg... I'd go for a skinny jean or a boot cut one, and why? Because they look good with every shoe and every jacket.
Once you know wich cut looks better on you, let's go for it.
In my opinion, you'll need at least 2 pair of jeans.

1) Dark (really dark) ones, like the second ones on the picture. You know, that pair of jeans that you could use for more formal ocasions (for example, a dinner with friends) or just everyday.
2) Lighter blue (for everyday)

And if you want to, you can get a pair of black jeans that goes well with everything or a pair of coloured jeans, like those burgundy ones on the picture.
The most important thing is to know which cut makes you look beautiful. There are different cuts for differents bodies, you just have to find yours.

Third step

But life is not all about jeans. You need shorts and skirts too.

1) Denim shorts. I'd go for a high waisted ones, like those on the picture. They're perfect for summer and autumn too (if you wear them with tights underneath).
2) Black shorts. They'll be perfect for a more formal event of for everyday too. Look how beautiful Sabrina (from afterDRK) looks here. I still don't own the perfect (actually, any) pair of black shorts, but I'd go for silky ones.
3) Black skirt. I can't count how many times my black skirt have saved me, but I can assure that I've worn that skirt in a lot (really, a lot) of ocasions.
Atention! I'm not a very "dress" girl, but the skirt can also be replaced for a black dress or even a black rumper, or if you want you can buy those three. The most important thing is finding a piece that look good on you.

There are much more basics, but I don't want to bore you, so I'll continue on my next posts.
Hope you have enjoyed.
By the way, wether you agree or not, you can leave a comment, I want to hear your opinions! ♥