7 Feb - NYFW || AW14 RTW 01

Alas, New York Fashion Week is upon us. Better yet, the Autumn Winter collections, my favourite! This season in texture we're seeing a lot of "teddy bear" like fabrics, knits and overall fluff! For colours, lots of black (love!) amongst pops of mod like colour, beiges and ivories and various shades of deep blues and deep reds.

Rebecca Minkoff

I really loved the contrast of dark pieces with pastel pieces. The light flowy pinks, and then the hard leather lines. These are my four favourite looks, and I would honestly wear the entire outfits, as opposed to just pieces. I'm a huge fan of Rebecca Minkoff, and this was another killer collection! 

Kate Spade

I loved the pop of colour in the line, and the very mod looks. So different from what we've been seeing so far. It was also really cool how they played with different textures; the leopard print jacket, the fluffy "teddy bear" skirt, the crisp slacks, the feathers. They also featured a segment with one of my favourite colours, cobalt blue, so I was quite happy seeing that!

Jason Wu

First off, let me start by saying ADRIANA LIMA THO.. the  epitome of a super model, my ultimate girl crush, the BEST way to start a show, I was thrilled! ANYWAY, as a complete monochromist, I loved how the show opened with a series of all black outfits - right up my alley! One of the silhouettes in particular was very remnant of 90s Calvin Klein to me. I also loved the transition to blue, so excited for this colour! The waistlines were very 40s and 50s. I can also see the bias cut slip dresses being very popular too. 

Charlotte Ronson

This is probably going to wind up being one of my favourite RTW collections of the season. Why? Because you know I love my all black.. These  pieces were all so versatile and chic, and I could see myself wearing 90% of this at any point, as opposed to a trendy piece. I'm very excited for this collection and will definitely look into grabbing a few pieces!

Helmut Lang

This is one of my favourite designers, as of the past year or so. I love the loose structure of the brand, and with this collection I'm really loving the textured pieces. Again, we're seeing the "teddy bear" like fabrics, along with knits and more fluff alongside the classic crisp pieces.

xLB

8 Feb - NYFW || AW13 RTW 02

Kate Spade

This collection was definitely all over the place - but in all of the right ways. Bright, colourful, cheeky prints are shown, as well as dark neutrals, and finally some more masculine silhouettes. My favourite outfit was the very last one as it is definitely something I would wear. I also quite liked the third outfit - so fun!

Jason Wu

Wu set out to create his most grown-up collection to date, and I think he's definitely succeeded with that. Still very feminine however, there were some great, straight, masculine cuts. It was all very monochromatic, with only bursts of red. My favourites from the collection were the third and last outfit.

Rebecca Minkoff

Definitely not one of my favourite shows - I just wasn't wowed by it. There was definitely a tomboy vibe to the collection with all of the layering going on. A highlight was definitely the outerwear which I would agree is Minkoff's strong suit. Again we're seeing lots of knits and leather, which I'm quite excited for! My favourite outfits were the first one and then the last three - love the blues! 

What are you thoughts on NYFW so far? Any trends you're loving?

xLB

Christmas Wish list 2012

Hi beauty bunnies!

Seeing as Christmas is only E LE V E N days away I guess this is a bit of a belated post, but I've really been in the Christmas spirit since learning I get to go home for more of the holiday break than I intended on (YAY!!) and I have a massive list of things on my purchase list, I figured I would do a christmas wish list for 2012!

Stila Convertible Colour in Peony (33$ CAD)

I've been hearing wonderful things about this product for the longest time, and peonies just happen to be my absolute favourite flower, and the shade looked great so I took it as a sign to be meant to be! So this one is definitely at the top of my wanted list. It's a lipstick and blush in one that comes in 7 gorgeous colours. Peony is a muted nude-pink-brown colour. Gorgeous! I've heard it's highly pigmented, so I'm excited to try it out on my own. Hopefully you'll see a review in the new year!

Trilogy - The Weeknd (12.99$ CAD)

I've been meaning to buy this for SO long but never got round to it, so I hope Santa adds it to my stocking this year ;)

Kate Spade iPhone 4 Wristlet (70$)

I've wanted a wristlet/wallet/clutch type iPhone case for the longest time. I was looking into the Michael Kors ones  for the longest time but wasn't sold on a model/colour. Then I stumbled upon the Kate Spade ones and found exactly what I was looking for! This one is a gorgeous black patent and has a super cute striped interior. I also love the detachable strap feature and the embossed pattern on the front flap, lovely! Kate Spade always has the cutest and quirkiest tech accessories, I'd definitely recommend checking them out!

Juicy Couture WWF Necklaces (78$)

These necklaces are absolutely ADORABLE and stood out to me when Juicy posted them on their Facebook page. A little pricey for borderline costume jewellery, imo, however they do benefit a great cause, the World Wildlife Foundation, so I feel a bit better shelling out the money! The turtle one stood out to me first, it's gorgeous; look at those colours! And tigers are one of my favourite animals, so I had to add it as well! So cute, such a great cause!

Neiman Marcus/Target Collab - Carolina Herrera Travel Bags (39.99$ USD)

There wasn't a lot from this collaboration that I thought WOW I have to have! There were a few things, but some I just couldn't justify the prices on them. These stood out to me. After seeing them online I went to check them out in store and feel even more in love! The prints are way too cute (and also come in a matching stationary set). The interior of them is quite nice at all, and they don't feel the slightest bit 'cheap' which I was worried about. And there is some great detailing on these, like the ribbons and the zippers. Definitely going to have to pick these up! There's a lot from this collection I'll be grabbing if it hits sale/clearance. Overall, too cute!

Origins Super Spot Remover (13$ CAD)

I've read so many wonderful reviews on this product, so I'm just itching to try it! If it weren't for Christmas being so soon I'd be buying it next pay check! However, I shall wait.. It is pricey for such a small bottle, but it's one of those things where a little goes a long way, so it could last years.

Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette (43$ CAD)

Again, another product I've great reviews on. A lot of people have constantly been going back to this concealer set, despite trying plenty of others, which I quite like. I opted for No 1 instead of No 2 which I probably should be, because I feel I'd get more use out of the green than the purple, that's what it came down to for me. I'm really excited for this one, again, hopefully a review in the new year!

NARS blush in Orgasm (32$)

Now a question I've been wondering for quite some time now is.. HOW DO I NOT HAVE THIS ALREADY? I've sampled it a billion times, I love the colour, and it's pretty much a staple in anyone's makeup collection. I guess I've just never gotten round to buying it for some particularly odd reason, but nevertheless, hopefully come christmas 2012 it will be mine, at long last!

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle (29$ USD)

Another product I've heard many wonderful reviews on. The mineralize products are all so beautiful too, I love the swirls in them.

Fossil Stella Resin Watch - Tort with Gold Tone (105$ CAD)

I have been lusting after this watch for quite some time now. I'm huge on watches; I wear one everyday. That being said, I have a really nice silver toned watch, but I don't have a nice gold toned watch yet (I like my watches to match the rest of my outfit/jewellery's hardware). That being said, I like how it's fairly neutral, so great for everyday wear.

That about sums up my most wanted list! I'll likely end up purchasing majority of these myself from christmas/christmas pay money. Because they are all things I've wanted for quite some time and feel necessary to my collection! Anyway, hope you all get exactly what you want and have a lovely time with your loved ones this holiday season!

xLB