Slashing
Edward Scissorhands was a fab movie but I would never let Johnny Depp’s character near my closet. And I wish designers didn’t invite him to their studios to slash everything in site.
(clockwise from top left) Michael Kors, Yigal Azrouël, Phi, Cushnie et Ochs, Cynthia Rowley, Max Azria
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Cut-Out Sides
A cut-out midsection is the perfect option for those who want to show off the result of their daily Pilates classes. A crop top is too ’90s. But this trend shows just enough skin to be sexy but still age appropriate.
(clockwise from top left) Monique Lhullier, Zac Posen, Yigal Azrouël, Erin Wasson x RVCA, Juan Carlos Obando, Max Azria
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Sheer Yoke Dresses
I really need to go to American Apparel and buy one of their Sweetheart Two-Toned Mini Dresses ($46). I was resisting for a while after seeing so many girls in Los Angeles pairing them with booties but the trend isn’t going anywhere and I’m obsessed with the cobalt/navy version. Maybe I can convince my Forever21Report partner to take a trip with me down to American Apparel’s warehouse to see if I can get the dress with a discount.
(clockwise from top left) ADAM, Yigal Azrouël, Carlos Miele, Betsey Johnson, Chado Ralph Rucci, BCBG
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OK, I’ll admit the Nicholas Kirkwood hip high boots at Rodarte were fierce. But personally, it’s hard for me to see a woman in real life wearing boots that high without thinking of Pretty Woman—pre-Julia Roberts’ ladylike makeover.
(clockwise from left) Rodarte, Halston, Yigal Azrouël, Marc Jacobs, Chado Ralph Rucci, Alexandre Herechocovitch
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Sheer is so much sexier than bare. The thin material means they can look, but can’t touch. And if you’re worried about something being too sheer, layer or try just a sheer sleeve like the amazing blazer at Doo. Ri.
(clockwise from left) Luca Luca, Doo. Ri, Yigal Azrouël, Jason Wu, Elie Tahari, Elise Overland
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Perhaps it’s because I paint in my spare time, but I adore all the artistic prints that designers have been showing whether it’s watercolor, graphic or even splattered.
(clockwise from left) United Bamboo, Chris Benz, Yigal Azrouël, Jeremy Laing, Lela Rose, Peter Som
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