Going for Gingham

Needless to say, I have been rather occupied with Fashion Week lately (Mrs. Smith if you are reading this, please take this into account when reading my essay). I have been stalking all forms of social media and my trusted style.com, which in my opinion, is the holy grail of all fashion resources. The majority of the shows I have seen are major. There are only a couple I haven't been a fan of, but most of them are insanely beautiful and well put together. Well one of my favorite trends that I have noticed so far (because it is EVERYWHERE) is gingham. And not the tacky red gingham synonymous with diners, but beautiful adaptations of the print due to the lady-like colors and Briggite Bardot style. Here are some of the top designers sending the trend down the runway.

Altuzarra 

Diane von Furstenberg (those shoes!)

Oscar de la Renta

image 1 via pinterest // 2-4 via style.com

Met Gala 2014

If there is any type of fashion/celebrity event I get uber excited for, it's the Met Ball. Ugh, the glamor! The style! The class! How could you not be thrilled to look at Sarah Jessica Parker and see how she interpreted the night's theme? Maybe that's what gets me, the theme. I'm a total sucker for cute, cliche little parties where everything matches and everything has a place, which explains why I love certain gowns. I'm a pretty big rule breaker on normal days (I've been thinking of dying my hair pink!!!) but when it comes to this big event, I like taking things by the rule book. Yes, Lupita Nyong'o is absolutely fabulous, but Josephine Baker wouldn't have worn any of Charles James's gowns.. So I've collected a few of my favorite pictures from the night (I might be adding more so check back for any updates). Hopefully you think these dresses are as phenomenal as I do!

Hailee Steinfeld was totally channeling this couture Charles James gown. She looked absolutely stunning and age-appropriate like always. I love the blush pink lining and her champagne colored heels. An A+ in my book.

I think it's obvious where Oscar de la Renta looked for inspiration for this custom gown for the Queen of the Met.

This is kind of breaking my rule, but Nicole Richie looked amazing in Donna Karan Atelier. Oh my gosh the hair is my weakness! The way it works with the metallic, slinky dress, brilliant.

Claire Danes has always been a beauty to me, and in this Oscar de la Renta number, I'm speechless. Two of my favorite colors, and two of my favorite fabrics. I applaud you sir de la Renta on this one, for it is currently making me drool.

I have been obsessed with menswear lately, but not the menswear of today.. I mean old Victorian era menswear, with the long overcoats and even Edwardian menswear with the chic suits and anything that says "British man." That's the way to my heart, I'll tell you right now. Ashley (left) in vintage Chanel literally brought tears to my eyes. Tears. Real tears.

1. via Vanity Fair // 2. via vogue // 3. via New York Times // 4. via vogue // 5. via New York Times // 6. via New York Times // 7. via New York Times // 8. via New York Times

Anticipation

Unless you are a southerner, you don't know what it's like to anticipate snow. A good snow at that. Here in Asheville, the weather is so bipolar that one day it is 60 degrees, and the next it's 27 with an inch of snow (hey that is a lot for around here). But right now they are calling for 8-10 inches! I hope it does so I can sit inside all day with a never-ending cup of tea, analyzing that day's fashion shows. Speaking of all of this snow, it makes me wish that I was in the Swiss Alps skiing with Regina Lampert in "Charade". That is where today's inspiration comes from, the queen herself Miss Audrey Hepburn.

via pinterest

I love the way that Givenchy has her in a full fur outfit, not counting the chic brown leggings. If only I had the courage to wear a fur hat in the winter. Since I've been glued to any electronic device that this past week looking at fashion week, I'm starting to see a little pattern in the Fall 2014 shows. Fur accessories. Don't get me wrong, a fur coat is flawless, if executed the right way, but I do think that it can be a little over killed. A fur clutch or scarf is subtle yet unexpected, a contradiction which I think will go a long way. Here's a look at some of my favorite snap shots from the runway.

 1. Badgley Mischka hat + scarf// 2. BCBG Max Azria hand warmer// 3. Tory Burch satchel// 4. Oscar de la Renta scarf // 5. Tanya Taylor handbag// 6. Nicholas K hat// All images via style.com