NYFW 2015 Recap // 3.1 Philip Lim, Alexander Wang, alice + olivia, Anna Sui

Do I love fashion week? Yes I do.

Are there so many runway looks that I loved that I couldn't possible narrow them down to 13 or even 20? Yes.

Am I doing an alphabetical order recap? Of course.

If you don't like Fashion Week. I suggest that you don't read the blog for the rest of the week. Just saying.

Let's get to it!

Psst. All photos courtesy of HERE! I don't own any of these.

3.1 Philip Lim was all about moody reds, grey and black. Plaid, leather, fur and military details made their way on every girl that walked the runway. The girls wore minimal makeup with a striking red lip. I love the shoes in these two outfits. I didn't feature a bomber jacket, but the bomber made it's appearance in this show as well. I like Philip Lim's work because it's the perfect mix of feminity, laid back ease, and strokes of masculine detail in the shoes, pants or overcoat. 

Now I'm the curmudgeon that wasn't feeling Alexander Wang this year. It was too intense for me. I'm sorry. I know. I'm a fashion loser if I can't appreciate the coolest designer right now. Really though. So intense. This outfit stuck out though. The palette was similar to Philip Lim, but black was the shining star. The colors were practically the same really. This collection was Paris meets rocker grunge. Everything is edgy and looks like it was perfectly, yet haphazardly put together and that's what makes Alexander Wang, Alexander Wang. Can you believe he is a Parson drop out? 

alice + olivia has been a long time favorite. The pattern play in this collection is luxurious. The dresses were my favorite part and leave it to the brand to create the best skirt of all time. That fringe! Be still my beating heart.

If you're looking for Bohemian glamour, you're looking in the right place at Anna Sui. Can't you just see that white dress on Gigi at the original Woodstock or a clean and whimsical Coachella. Or the celebrity part of Coachella?! Haha. The patterns. The long cardigan. Bohemian isn't my look, but Anna Sui could convince me.

Ok that's it for the recap today! Stay tuned for Badly Mischka, Banana Republic, and Band of Outsiders next.

Wishlist Wednesday // Wishes for 2015

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I've been thinking about goals and resolutions and I don't think I'm going to share them on here. I'm not sure how I feel about goals and resolutions, but I have some, but I think I'll keep the really personal ones in my heart. In my journal. Things like that, you know?  I'm going to share some style goals today, because it's wishlist wednesday!

Style goals are awesome and I've been setting them since high school. Kind of superficial? Yes. Kind of substance-less? To some, but I love my style goals. What I wear doesn't define me, but it is a part of me. Here they are.

1 // I want to attempt to capsule my wardrobe. For those of you who don't know what a capsule is...here you go. I just really love the idea of minimalizing my wardrobe. You don't have to minimize the colors or style of pieces, but you minimize the amount. It's absolutely refreshing, the idea of it. Honestly, I want a uniform and I think I making the steps to having one. It sounds crazy, but I'm going to try it!

2 // Speaking of uniforms, I'm going to add color to mine. I love neutrals, but it's time for more  pops of red and jewel tones.

3 // I also want to add fitted more structured pieces to my uniform. I love flowy, boxy, oversized pieces, but I need to "professionalize and tailor" my wardrobe. It's time. I'm growing up and it's time. You don't get internships for magazines by wearing ripped jeans and baggy t-shirts.

4 // I am going to strictly stay within the bounds of my budget! I really will. It's important to do that. I need to save money and that means I need to sacrifice buying all the clothes I want when I want them.

5 // Next I'm going to shop for clothes that only make me the most comfortable and the most me. I am going to feel comfortable in the clothes that drape over me and I'm going to be confident. I'm going to rock it, and I encourage all of you to do the same! (p.s. I'm going to do daily uniform posts. I want you to take a picture of yourself in an outfit that makes you feel the most YOU. Describe why you love it and I'll share it on the blog....in fact, I think I will come up with questions for it. Wish me luck and I hope to hear about your inspiration and daily uniform.)

What are some of your style goals? Any trends you want to try? Any risks you want to take? Tell me, tell me!

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