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Florals Rule SS 2008 Fashion

Daphne — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:20 +0000

Florals are making a comeback this spring. The revival of summer prints has been showcased in many of the current season’s ready-to-wear collections.

Floral prints for Spring may seem a bit predictable, but if the collections of designers like Miuccia Prada, Stella McCartney, Elie Saab, Balenciaga, Dolce and Gabbana and Diane Von Furstenberg (to name a few,) are any indication, then the traditional floral trend has been reinvented to unconventionally contemporary effect.

Soft florals are, of course, a staple, but this season’s florals are also seen in oversized prints, and vibrant hues. These multi-colored and stylized blossoms are popping up in blouses, silk scarves, accessories (including shoes and handbags) but mostly in dresses. From long and flowy, smart and tailored, to short and flirty, floral dresses ruled the Spring 2008 runway. Romantic, feminine ruffles are given a new edge with artsy detail, abstract print, bold cuts and startling colors. Spring 2008 fashion is anything but dainty and subdued, instead it’s about looking fresh and passionate and confident and contemporary your florals.

Sexy Belts for Summer!

Daphne — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:31:25 +0000

Yay here we are with another summer roundup. This time, let’s take a quick look at some of the most exciting belts for summer 2008, get your wallet out!

1. Anna Vince Belt with square bow, +/- $300

2. Dries Van Noten Wide buckle belt, +/- $350

3. Maison Martin Margiela Woven belt, +/- $325

4. Marni Fabric and leather belt, $230

More to come I promise! :)

Pretty (and colorful!) Dries Van Noten Pumps!

Daphne — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:19:10 +0000

My god I have just fallen in love with a pair of Dries Van Noten pumps. I don’t just like these. I’m not just considering buying a pair. I’m looking at them and I actually feel aroused. Literally. I’ll do the psycho-babble this obviously justifies tomorrow with my psychologist friend — for now I’m jumping to the “CHECKOUT” page on brownsfashion.com.

Look at the metallic heels!

DON’T BUY THESE TONIGHT. Your order might be accidently pushed ahead of mine and I’d have to come and kill you. Order these on Tuesday, when mine are hopefully in the mail to me.

Peace!

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2008 in Paris

Vanessa — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:49:48 +0000

Beautiful! At first I thought that with all the bright colors and prints, this collection would come off a little busy and overbearing, but I was so wrong. I love it. The prints are absolutely beautiful, and that sheer coat is just simply the catâ€™s meow. I love the bright yellows for spring. This is a brilliant collection. Dries has really outdone himself. Itâ€™s very in keeping with his prior collections, but after all if it ainâ€™t broke, donâ€™t fix it, right? These will look very sexy next Spring, and I canâ€™t wait to see what he has for us next season.

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