Magazine Covergirl: NYLON -- Leighton Meester (February 2011)

     I absolutely love Blair Waldorf -- the bow headband on her hair, the Prada on her feet, and the scheme of sabotage on her mind. She's the type of dictator that you can't help but cheer for. But Leighton Meester, surprisingly enough, is nothing like Queen B. Sure she appreciates good designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Dior, Celine, and Prada, but she actually prefers light hair and make up on any given day and even admits that she wouldn't actually make the same vicious choices as her character in Gossip Girl, as revealed by her cover story in this February issue of NYLON magazine. 


     Gossip Girl made Leighton a household name, but she is actually quite the chameleon. Her extremely different roles in her upcoming movies like Country Strong with Gwyneth Paltrow and The Roommate with Minka Kelly, both of which are in theaters now, proves that versatility. And what's more, Missoni just made her the new face of their Spring 2011 campaign -- which is something she is very familiar with since she actually started off by being spotted by a talent agent, which ultimately landed her in a Ralph Lauren campaign when she was only 11 years old!

Dress by Asos
Shoes by Belle by Sigerson Morrison
Tights by Falke
Flower by Marc Jacobs
Sunglasses by House of Harlow 1960 

     For this February NYLON shoot, which was shot in NYC and styled by the senior fashion editor, Michelle Reneau, Leighton ditched her Gossip Girl collegiate ensemble for something more edgy and eclectic. I absolutely DIE for the golden yellow Chole' dress and tweed Chanel vest ensemble, cinched with a belt and paired with a vintage Chanel necklace and Fendi bracelets. And the fact that it was styled with boots instead of heels makes it even more rock n' roll. Such unexpected twist makes it even look better. I think the proper term is glam-rock.  I love the pop of colors in each shot. It takes away the gloomy mood of the winter season and openly welcomes spring. And you know how much I love color. Oh, and Chanel. Oh how I love Chanel. 

Top by Erdem
Denim Shorts by Diesel
Black and White Shorts by Rag & Bone 

Dress by Chloe'
Vest by Chanel
Belt by mm6 Maison Martin Margiela
Necklace vintage Chanel
Bracelets by Fendi
Boots by Frye

Bandeau Top by Marc Jacobs
Skirt by Prada
Necklace by Aurelie Bidermann
Belt by Stella McCartney 
Flower Brooch by Dori Csengeri 

Love, KB

Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week: Fall 2011 Review #2

Derek Lam

February 13, 2011

10:00 AM

Runway to Real Way

• 39 looks in the collection 
• Color: A mixture of dark and light colors like bright red, powder blue, olive green, winter gray, and the usual neutrals like brown, black, cream, and navy blue and a hint of golden yellow, orange, and garnet. 
• Fabric: Heavy wool, silk rayon, twill, leather, stretch flannel, fluid silk jersey and fur. 
• Prints & Patterns: The majority of the collection contains solid prints, but there are definitely some prints such as plaids and stripes. 
• Accessories: Outerwear includes several pea coats and a shearling vest. As for the footwear, oxfords and ankle booties with some peep toes dominate the collection. 
• Theme: Classic American sportswear. 

Tory Burch

February 13, 2011

2:15 PM
"English country dressing translated through American sportswear"

• 39 looks in the collection. 
• Color: The collection is dominated by a lot of earthy tones like different variations of  browns and blacks, but there are definitely hints of color like red, orange, blue, and purple. 
• Fabric: Tweed, chiffon, leather, lace, fur, wool, and polyester. 
• Prints & Patterns: Tweed in checkered and plaid patterns with bow blouses, scarf print maxi skirts, and flared trouser suits. 
• Accessories: Matching tweed crossover bags, leather handbags and boots, and bows serving as neck ties. 
• Theme: Louche seventies vibe.

Diane Von Furstenberg 

February 13, 2011

4:00 PM
"American legends"

• 49 looks in the collection. 
• Color: The palette consists of black, ruby red, royal blue, with plums and pinks, and minty green. 
• Fabric: Silk, charmeuse, jersey, sequin, chiffon, polyester, and fur. 
• Prints & Patterns: The collection is bursting with pioneer and casino inspired prints like hearts, diamonds, and spades. But there were definitely pieces in shimmery, solid prints. 
• Accessories: Fringe suede and black leather boots, wide brimmed hats, leather belts integrated in the wrap dress and blouses, and fur worn as a vest or outerwear coat. 
• Theme:  Pioneering spirit/ Wild West.

Carolina Herrera 

February 14, 2011

10:00 AM
"Sometimes you get carried away and are inspired by the moon or the stars or a book that you are reading"

• 41 looks in the collection. 
• Color: Different shades of black, grey, and brown and hints of bright orange, copper, powder blue, and periwinkle green. 
• Fabric: Silk, wool, fur, and flannel. 
• Prints & Patterns: Lace, water color and abstract prints. 
• Accessories: Skinny and wide high waisted belts.
• Theme: Streamlined and straightforward American sportswear. 

Monique Lhuillier 

February 14, 2011

3:00 PM
"Fall is about sensuality. And besides, women feel beautiful in black."

• 44 looks in the collection and all forty-four looks are featured below. 
• Color: Black -- the first 22 looks were black. Other neutral colors like nude, brown, and gray. Dark red, dark violet, and olive green. 
• Fabric: Silk organza, lace, chiffon, wool crepe, taffeta, tulle, and ostrich feathers.
• Prints & Patterns: Cheetah print, lace, fur, and ruffles. 
• Accessories: Belted bows, lacquer braided belt, and ribbon strapped shoes. 
• Theme: Sheer drama. 

Betsey Johnson 

February 14, 2011

6:00 PM

• 91 looks in the collection. 
• Color: Every color in the rainbow. The first forty looks were dark -- blacks and brown with a splash of dark red, bright yellow, neon blue, pink, and purple. The second half of the collection was Betsey Johnson's new lower priced lined called Pink. *It was modeled by 50 of her retail stores employees around the country, all of them wearing blonde wigs with bangs. The new collection featured a lot of bright, neon colors. 
• Fabric: A mixture of light and heavy fabrics like wool, jersey, fur, lace, and polyester. 
• Prints & Patterns: Animal prints, plaid, florals, lace, skulls, and caricature prints. 
• Accessories: Peep-toe lace up booties, floral combat boots, patterned and colorful stockings, and cross over chain purses. 
• Theme: "He loves me less."

Pink

Love, KB