FEAR LANPHEAR

Kate Lanphear is awesome. Well, awesome may be not the most fitting description of her. She is the epitome what we call fierce, chic, but nonchalant beauty. and BLACK. Black is always the new black in her book. Every look she wears: I want. Classic fits just suit her so well and smoking hot (get it? smoking as in fashion).






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Sad, but true story of my Retail Therapy

What can we do with some Crisp white shirt?

OR better, what can't we do with one?

Great ways to wear Gray Outerwear (Jacket, Peacoat, Cape, you-name-it):

Who needs psychotherapy? I know theres this really good doc in town. A few good things about him is that you can pay whatever you want to pay and its totally LEGAL. No appointment necessary. His name is Bergdorf Goodman and I am in a dire need to visit him. Yessssss Retail therapy.

Well, yes I am in a dire to visit him and I am dead serious. It's freezing in New York already (with the exception of this week which turned out to be nice and sunny).

and I am sure the two above things are going to be something I would be looking for...

Photos from Net A Porter. Loves.

-Cathy

Milan SS 2012 Highlights II

PRADA:

Miuccia is a genius. And one of the reasons for that is the subtlety of her use of thematic inspirations without ever being tacky. This collection was risky, verging on being a bit too LITERAL. Pattern of cars on skirt? Are you sure Miuccia, is that really something you had to do? Okay last year Celine Phoebe Philo was also inspired by cars and I thought that was a literal take on cars. And now this is REALLY literal.

BUT Miuccia will never disappoint me. Her use of jewels were spot-on, perhaps even better than Dolce and Gabanna's (and that is a big statement.) Her silky jackets, coats, florals, and blouses hit the right pulse, in all of the pieces.

JIL SANDER

was a conglomeration of metaphors. First, many of the critics spoke of the modern classic housewives of the suburbs. Some spoke of the veils and restraint etc. etc. What about Picasso? Raf Simons' use of Picasso motifs were... hmmm... beautiful. They were not only in the few of the sweaters, but all throughout. As an aspiring Art connoisseur, the check-patterns definitely read as subtle homage to Picasso's harlequin motifs.

Then, what about Richard Prince Nurses (paintings at the very bottom)? It is surprising that not so many people have mentioned this blatantly. You tell me. Am I stretching the art inspirations a bit too much, or do you see the connection as well? Thanks for reading this petty discussions. -Cathy

Milan SS 2012 Highlights I

These are some of my highlights from the Milan Spring Summer 2012 collections.

Let's start with

DOLCE & GABANNA:

A fabulous, shimmery, and vibrant collection this one was for sure.

Jewel (and colorful ones, too) tone and actual use of jewels for pattern is prevalent in this show (which we will also see in PRADA). And a bit of fruitiness was there too, which seems a bit redundant with the last year's Stella McCartney. But who cares, they are different enough.

Next up is Missoni. Not my favorite from Missoni... considering the lines were a bit 'messy' (I am quite wary of using this word, but I just had to spit that one out.)

BUT, the accessories and shoes are. Just. Fabulous.

The use of fringe with the coloring of Missoni is very wearable, surprisingly.

Emilio Pucci is becoming a bit of my personal favorite nowadays.

Sexy, sultry, a bit over the top, and classically Florentine.

The gypsy theme was very feminine, sexy, and a bit gothic (with the use of crosses).

The accessories are just too good to

This green shirt will be mine. yes.