MBFW: Callula Lillibelle Fall 2011

What a breathe of fresh fashion Callula Lillibelle brought to fashion week. After covering more than 40 shows I was definitely excited about this collection.

Described as "desk to dinner" wardrobe for the modern woman this collection fits size 0-14. With camel tweed coats, houndstooth capes, and lace turtlenecks this is a thirfting queen's dream come true.

Hair was done by David Cruz for Cutler Salons and makeup by my good friend James Vincent for Make Up Forever. Although I was so engaged with the collection I hardly noticed it.

The accessories offered a clean cutsey girl look. Exactly my style. The eyewear from Selma Optique and Jee Vice Optique will be getting a few sales from me.

I definitely encourage you to check out their site they've got a real, affordable, and stylish collection.

 

This last image is a lot blurry but I love this skirt. Soon after my #Operation12 is complete I will be purchasing a few items from Callula Lillibelle. Congrats to them on their success!

(all images taken by me with my new Song Bloggie!)

Essence Magazine Street Style {who know I was stylish}

The opening day of MBFW always brings out the stylish folks. And I am now one of them. This year I said I would live up to my fashion know-it-all reputation and really think about what I was going to wear. (I will add that this ONLY lasted for the first 3 days, it's Monday and I am just worried about covering shows not looking fab!)

My friend (Asia from NYLA Report) and I were on our way to get our Starbucks fix and a guy stopped us and asked for our pictures. I wanted to give the "stank face" because I was feening for coffee but I'm always nice - you never know who is who at fashion week. Inside .. or outside.

DAY ONE "WHAT TY WORE" >>

Many folks wrote off latex-leather-ish leggings but I saved mine from 2 seasons ago and pulled them out for the trip. Go figure that EVERY socialite and fashionista is rocking some type of leatherette pant from tight skirts, to short short shorts, to of course the leggings. I figured I would go for a rocker chick look so I paired it with my black leatherette jacket I got from Torrid.

My H&M circle scarf (I don't know what else to call it?) makes for a really warm accessory. NEWS FLASH >> Leatherette does not keep you warm.

Sequins is another trend that everyone is wearing. It's a great nightlife garment meant to be seen and sparkle so of course the NYFW fabs are sporting this too. Including me - difference is, I opted for the big sequins clutch bag I got from Forever21 2 years ago. Sequins clothing makes me itch?

 

My mother will be glad to know that I actually wore a pair of shoes that she "regifted" to me. I needed a cute small heel that would be strong with me for the 9 hour days I would be standing/walking during MBFW. My new Easy Spirits that I am sure my mother got from HSN.com held up nicely.

Again, all of my style efforts and my need to be stylish wore off today and I am back to plain ole me. I enjoyed me life in the style file though!

WATCH: Tom Ford Spring Summer 2011 Runway Show

Back in September 2010, Tom Ford invited a select few editors and trend-setters to his Madison Avenue boutique for a secret preview of his womenswear relaunch. Us mere fans had NO idea this show was taking place until after those "select" editors took to the social networks for bragging rights.

According to Fashionologie, Tom selected "women who inspired him" to walk the catwalk including models Du Juan, Liu Wen, Karlie Kloss, Lakshmi Menon, Abbey Lee Kershaw, current Tom Ford eyewear face Freja Beha Erichsen, Anja Rubik, Daria Werbowy, Karen Elson, Natalia Vodianova, Liya Kebede, Stella Tennant, Chanel Iman, Amber Valletta, past Tom Ford eyewear face Carolyn Murphy, Monika "Jac" Jagaciak, Lauren Hutton, and Joan Smalls. In addition to the models, he also added fashion icons like Beyonce, Julianne Moore, and Rita Wilson for extra awesomeness!

No other photographers were allowed in besides Terry Richardson. Thank God for Youtube. Finally the video has been released.

In case you love the song playing in the background as much as I do it's model/singer Karen Elson, "Pretty Babies."