PRE-FALL GLAMOUR AT RACHEL ROY

usa - today is the day i fully realized that rachel roy is the shizz. seriously. take a good look at the silhouettes she produces season in and season out, examine (if you can via a computer monitor) the lux fabrics she incorporates, take in the total vision and you'll understand: this is a label designed by a woman for a woman. i'm finally beginning to understand and appreciate the easy glamour which she promotes in her sophisticated, mix and match pieces. rachel roy really is the wardrobe for a busy, city sophisticate - no wonder each item i saw reminded me of rachel herself. apparently, this is no coincidence. in it's review of the collection, style.com noted that roy herself has been seen in these prefall pieces before they debuted. okay, so it's clear i am in love. what are your thoughts? 

PRE FALL ELEGANCE AT CALVIN KLEIN

usa - herewith are my favorite looks from the 25 piece calvin klein pre-fall collection. it feels sort of odd to praise these pieces for being chic, simple and elegant because at the end of the day, that's what most calvin klein collections are and have always been. yet, these are the key adjectives that apply to this pre-fall line up and precisely what excites me about them. kudos to ck creative director, fransisco costa for maintaining and even exceeding the vision of this label.

MORE PREFALL: ZAC POSEN + DOLCE & GABANNA

alas, the only piece i liked from the dolce & gabanna prefall collection.

i live for this jacket and how it's paired with those purple pumps! it's lady like, but still gives full-on drama with that fur.

pumps are still fab - and look amazing with this dress. so good for the holidays or an event or even a formal date.

zac takes a bow. looks good doesn't he? or is it just me?

(thank you to style.com for these fabulous photos. log on to their website to see both collections in their entirety!)

new york -- yes, so it looks as though our invitation to these pre-fall collection shows slipped through the cracks as well. no worries! thanks to google i was able to review these and relay the information to you, my dear and devoted reader. zac posen's show was spot on! sexy, fresh and creative: the concept was "poodle ballet." oddly enough, despite the strange name once you see the collection in entirety, you understand. dolce & gabanna's was held in their new madison avenue boutique and the clothes were displayed on mannequins instead of models. to describe their theme, domenico dolce told style.com, "It's about what people need in the moment," said Dolce. "Party dresses inspired by orchids for early summer; D&G classics with a new style and volume for our new markets, like Japan; and gray everyday clothes," for, well, everyday. i love the bold colors and flirty silhouettes in this collection. but that's about it.....