Marchesa Evening Bags. YOU CAN'T BUY!

Want a Marchesa Spring 2012 evening bag? Too bad, they’re sold out! Well. That was quick.

I found out quite a while back that Marchesa was going to debut a line of clutches to compliment their gorgeous, highly detailed evening dresses, and since then we’ve seen no shortage of celebs toting them down red carpets from New York to Los Angeles. Finally, 2 days ago, they were available online! And then they weren’t. The recession might just be over, folks: the bags, priced $2274-$3475, sold out in a matter of hours. Above are pictures of the bags you can’t currently buy (but maybe soon!)...

Reem Acra brings on the Glam!

When you’re viewing the work of a great fashion designer you cannot simply cast a cursory glance at the design and make a decision. The skill level and ability of the best of the best requires that you study and absorb to understand precisely what you are looking at. Reem Acra is certainly a designer of that caliber, and compels such a level of effort. It was particularly important for her Spring 2012 collection as she, like many designers this season, changed her design direction. Have a look at my Picks!

The red carpet Queen Reem Acra known for luxury - lavish, embellished gowns. For her spring ready-to-wear collection, she wanted to bring the riches of her fancier clothes into her more casual ones, and she's done it with prints: A vintage jewel print, for example, on a silk sheath dress. Or a mineral print. Or a kaleidoscope print. "It's all about the prints this year," she said backstage. & I say we love all about your prints this year!  Reem Acra tops the list of my favorite designers,when I met her for the first time the room was filled with positive energy, and I felt I was talking to an old friend humble, honest she leaves a mark wherever she goes! I was speechless when I saw her Ready to wear collection and change of direction, the materials were sumptuous. She kept  a luxurious look in daywear and her collection certainly delivered on the glamour. Backstage pictures, Reem with heartbreaker LouLou on stage & Check me out with Reem Acra below! 

Latest News From Acra: “With the International growth and distribution of my collection, I feel that the time has come to enter the prestige fragrance market, I am excited about our agreement with TPR Holdings and I am thrilled that together we will be able to bring the Reem Acra brand to an even wider audience with our entry in the category. Brian Robinson, TPR president said, "Reem Acra has unique positioning, worldwide name recognition and an incredible design sense.  We are looking forward to working with her to translate her prestigious brand into the fragrance category."  

Wishing Reem the best with her new venture! Can't wait to add a touch of Acra, everyday!
Note: for the brides to be! Reem Acra is best known also for wedding dresses gorgeous layering and subtle embroidery that bring out the princess in you! check out her collection. Do not hesitate! I didn't!

Tom Ford wants some things from us!

The New collection is exactly what you’d expect from such a luxe brand and one of the smoothest designers in the fashion world: Ford is bringing old school glamour back with a bang. But he wants some things from us in exchange; he wants us to understand our features because ‘symmetry appeals’ and he has a contouring palette that does the job nicely. 'All make-up should be applied with a brush' instructs Ford, luckily he has the chicest we've seen in a while. And lastly, Ford believes make-up should be perfectly blended and diffused; eyeliners should look lived in and lips soft (which is why you won't see a lip liner in the collection)

So what is there? Well, there are over 130 beautiful products from 'Radiant Skin' which encompasses basic skincare, cleansers, infusions, moisturisers and more. 'Flawless Complexion' – comprised of foundations in liquid and stick form; highlighter and concealer pens, powders and the set-to-be-hero Shade and Illuminate, for achieving that all important and alluring symmetry Ford deems so important. 'The Colour Collection' includes an extended line-up of the existing lipsticks (now housed in black, rather than white packaging), as well as sumptuous Eye Color Quads, blushers, lip glosses and one of the best brow pencils, we have seen - it has an built in sharpener and brush. Nail lacquers are also set to hit stores … (Tom Ford Beauty Launch Sept 2011)

A vos ordres Mr. Ford our homework is done! Let the Ford GlamBang begin... 

New York Fashion Week 2012 Highlights- Herve Lerger, Donna Karen, Marchesa ...

Herve Leger by Max Azria, Continuing last season's armour theme, Herve Leger's girls turn rebel warriors for spring.

Marchesa, While Marchesa usually stages an intimate presentation with models posing stoicly on pedestals, this season the girls took to the runway.Feathered skirts and fringed boleros make the models' struts all the more magnificent.

Zac Posen can always be relied on to bring on the glamour. His friend and muse Coco Rocha shows off one of the most intricate designs of all.

Donna Karan, This season dedicated her collection to the people affected by the Haiti earthquake, where she recently carried out charity work. Her nod comes in the form of tribal prints and chunky ethnic necklaces.

Phillip Lim  offering was inspired by the "the freedom and fragility of kites", hence airy-light silks in billowing cuts, and tops strung from delicate straps

Michael Kors took his inspiration from Africa this season, sending a parade of animal prints, tie-dye and feathers down the runway. Flat, two-strap sandals are notably pragmatic.

Check out Oscar De La Renta & Victoria Beckham NYFW 2012 Reviews

OSCAR DE LA RENTA (WOMENS SS12) NEW YORK

Oscar de la Renta gave a bit of seventies flair for his spring 2012 collection. Full of vibrant jewel tones, lace bodices and tailored suits, de la Renta brought his refined elegance to New York Fashion week in full force. With a smattering of floral prints, the new season embraces full voluminous skirts and form-fitting day wear dresses.

But de la Renta also showed a desire to introduce himself to a new crowd, one that would appreciate the unfinished office space he used as a venue, one that would like the Led Zeppelin-infused soundtrack — one that might seriously consider wearing the flower headband in her hair the way the model wearing a hippie-ish, white faille-yellow chiffon embroidered gown.

 He offered bright-colored evening gowns, including a marigold yellow one and another in tomato red, that had long full skirts in back. They weren’t quite trains, but they trailed beautifully down the models on the runway. 

Oscar De La Renta show was a true fashion moment, indeed.