oscar de la renta pre-fall 2012

So elegant and wearable. Oscar de la Renta designs beautiful new classics. The first look reminds me of Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator.

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oscar de la renta s/s 2012

Really loving the idea of a tee worn over a ball gown, or exposing just the tiniest amount of midriff with long sleeve crocheted crop top. Midriff is the new cleavage, fyi. Optimistic brights in coral and various shades of chartreuse, which seems to be du rigueur this season. Oscar always manages to include Spanish influences in his collections and this season its in the form of colorblocked black and white lace; one look was a suit accessorized with layers upon layers of jet beads. Such a gorgeous collection.

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oscar de la renta resort 2012

Oscar de la Renta definitely found his inspiration in all things Spanish when dreaming up Resort 2012. From Picasso's cubist period to flamenco frocks and hats and matador jackets, he incorporated all of it into a beautifully wearable and lively collection.

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sweepin' the clouds away

Diane von Furstenburg and Big Bird

Vera Wang and Abby Cadabby (why do I not remember this character??)

Derek Lam and Thakoon Panichgul with Bert & Ernie!

Calvin Klein's Francisco Costa and Grover!

Carolina Herrera and Elmo (my fave)

Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy with Cookie Monster!!

Oscar and Oscar..ha!

I know what you're thinking...Miss Piggy and now Sesame Street? Yeah but its the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street! It used to be one of my favorite shows to watch when I was a kid. I was really happy to see this in Harper's Bazaar's September issue because I've found their editorials of the last few issues to be dull and uninspired. This one is by no means spectacular but it reminds you that fashion is supposed to be fun, playful and not taken seriously.

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