Ralph Lauren: All Across the Spectrum

Ralph Lauren, a classic name in American Fashion, has just debut his Spring 2014 line at New York Fashion Week.

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The show started with looks, like the one above that featured beautiful and classic shapes reminiscent of the 60's.   Lauren played with multiple patterns but stuck to the trendy black and white palette.  Then suddenly, models started appearing in stunning brights including orange (pictured below), yellow, red, and a gorgeous sapphire blue.  Because the pieces all had a coherent shape, the show flowed beautifully.  The mix of black and white pieces with colorful pieces was genius.    

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And there's just nothing like a Ralph Lauren gown.  His gowns are timeless and elegant.  I'll let the photo (below) speak for itself. 

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Victoria Beckham Spring 2014

If there's anybody who knows how to look chic, it's Victoria Beckham.  At her Spring 2014, we her the usual silhouettes but this time with a sporty twist.  We also saw beautiful burgundies and pomegranate tones.  I'm loving the look below as it features an interesting neckline and sporty hemline reminiscent of a tennis skirt.

The biggest standout, would have to be this collection's bags.  Beckham played with geometric patterns on many of her frocks as well as her handbags.   I like that the handbags are pretty structured but this element is juxtaposed with a fun triangle pattern!

Sophisticated Denim

We are in the midst of fashion month!  With New York Fashion Week alive and thriving,  there's just so much fashion to cover!  Today I'm coming at you all with a style that I predict may soon be a trend. I like to call it Sophisticated Denim. We usually think of denim as a pretty casual fabric that at times can be dressed up.  This season two designers, Derek Lam and Diane Von Furstenberg have tackled the task of creating new, sophisticated structures with denim. 

Derek Lam
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While I enjoyed Derek Lam's Spring 2014 run way show, the above look by Derek Lam is a little to severe for me.  It's definitely denim overkill.    

Dianne Von Furstenberg
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Now this is how sophisticated denim should be done!  The dark denim doesn't overwhelm the lace and the flared bit of the dress is super chic.  I like that this dress is a denim take on DVF's classic wrap dress.  However,  I'm still feeling a bit ambivalent about this whole sophisticated denim look.  How do you feel about this trend?