Sunday, October 14, 2012

Spring 2013 Looks to Love (Part II)

Oscar de la Renta
Graphic black on petal pink + cocktail shape + fuchsia hair streaks (!)

While I'd love to gush about nearly all of the spring shows, some ensembles just captivated me. Really, it's the little details that render the looks stunning overall. Here are the rest of the outfits that are still on my mind a week and a half after the closing of the runways.

Mara Hoffman
Drop-waist + Hawaiian influence + sheer fabric

Michael Kors
Unexpected midriff + rugby stripes + eye-popping shadow

Prabal Gurung
Pearly gray + ruffled bunches + front-crossed straps + translucency

Diane von Furstenberg
Caftan cut + all-out sparkles + pinky-nude shade + red sandals

Ralph Lauren
Bohemian beaded tank + peasant skirt + ornamental necklace + tasseled purse

Tommy Hilfiger
Voluminous maxi + marigold yellow + clean white trim

Sass & Bide
Laser-cut leafy pattern + all white + silky blouse + oxford shoes

Acne
Muscle tee + rough straps + floaty lavender draping + formidable closed-toe sandals

Temperley London
Tissue-thin material + cornflower blue + symmetrical floral + long sleeves

Jonathan Saunders
Cosmically shiny pencil skirt + understated beige tee

Calvin Klein Collection
Optically intriguing netting + simple black/white + tried-and-true silhouette

Mulberry
Head-to-toe Easter egg green + boyfriend fit pants + soft moto jacket

Burberry Prorsum
Shimmering lace + iconic trench + chartreuse bag

Erdem
3D floral + diaphanous texture + matching gloves + crazy-tall silver platforms

Alberta Ferretti
Mermaid shape + regal teals + strategically placed lace + watercolor-like pattern

Salvatore Ferragamo
Sharp tailoring + all black + peep-toe boots + fishnet tank + sleek hair

Marni
Rosy cheeks + mod whites + modest cut + contemporary checkers

Christian Dior
Dramatic eye makeup + pulled back hair + tea-length + saturated colors + uncomplicated neck scarf

Giambattista Valli
Happy yellow + 3/4 sleeves + beaded embroidery + mirrored pumps + flash of skin

Carven
Layered collar + shrunken sweater + gray lace + (yet another) flash of skin 

All photos via style.com

xo Heidi

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Spring 2013 Looks to Love

Band of Outsiders
Camo green + tailored suit + laced sandals

Although the spring runways have closed and the four major fashion weeks (NYC, London, Milan, and Paris) have come to an end, I have a lot of catching up to do in terms of posting about the events. And while I was a little heartbroken to see such an absence of color on the catwalks compared to last spring's abundance of pastels and neons, I can't be too forlorn--there are still countless looks I've fallen in love with. Here's the start of them...

Balenciaga
Red + knotted texture + delicate necklace

Bottega Veneta
Tattered sequin stripes + netted cardigan + butterfly belt

Chanel
Classic tweed + bold purple

Chloe
Metallic ruby heels + dainty straps

Dennis Basso
Ethereal lace + ivory + cord belt

Altuzarra
Wrapped scarf dress + gold tassels + sandal boots

Badgley Mischka
Sultry cut + silver accents + peachy pink hue

DKNY
Caramel leather + black contouring + deep side part

Jason Wu
Unapologetic lace/leather combo + red lips

Marchesa
Dove gray + Sari-inspired design + asymmetrical midriff cutout

Jill Stuart
Impossibly silky sheen + salmon pink + burnt orange + deep crimson + middle part

Zac Posen
Strong gems + inverted sweetheart neckline + pointy pleats

Proenza Schouler
Bright lime + netted leather + ring zipper + chunky black sandals + thick choker

Reem Acra
Ball gown + spiny metallic embroidery + wash of hot pink


All photos via style.com


xo Heidi


Sunday, October 7, 2012

An Autumn Return

[Shining sun & changing leaves]

After allowing myself many weeks (8 to be exact) of transition/settling-into-my-new-place time, I'm back! It's been way too long, so in a meager attempt to make up for lost time, here are some things making me happy right now.

P.S. It's facelift time. A Shoe or Two will be undergoing some notable changes in the near future, and I'll be sure to keep you updated. And as always, thanks for reading!


[Fall's ubiquitous Baroque presence (via Tommy Ton)]


[Latest trailer obsession: Silver Linings Playbook]


[My roommate's new bunny named Foof, naturally (photo courtesy of the talented Marissa)]


[Jason Wu's star-spangled confection on the Spring 2013 runway]


Photo credits- style.com

xo Heidi