Active Wear Worth A Pretty Penny

If your anything like me, you hate spending money on clothes that your just going to sit around in, run errands in or just hit the gym and get sweaty in.  When shopping for these types of items I typically look for the following qualities to qualify my purchase:

1. Cheap
2. Versatility - Basic and easy to mix and match
3. Basic quality - good stitching, decent fabric and can stand some wear and tear and many washes

Despite these basic three elements of purchase qualification there are specific types of pieces that I won't mind spending a pretty penny on as long as these items hit quality numbers 2 and 3 from above and can also meet the following criteria:

1. Unique - my BFF isn't wearing it and I've never seen it on anyone (with the exception of maybe just a couple strangers)
2. Details - there is something that just stands out about the piece
3. High quality (often associated w/brand for me) - fabric and style looks and feels great on my body

Here are some examples of pieces that hit the mark me.

FASHION SHOW - PIN UP

Pin Up Spring/Summer 2011

FASHION SHOW - NINA RICCI

Spring/Summer 2011

Spring Dreamin'

Most designers are looking forward to deploying their Spring collections right about now and anticipation sets in to see what the market picks up and what the people on the streets will choose to wear.  Take a look at the style notes that I have so far gathered for Spring 2011 and get a glimpse of the colors and designs that have inspired some of our top rated designers for Spring this year.

Style notes:
Colors: Whites, neutrals and bolds
Style: Sleek not pouncy and a continued feminine look from last year.  Drapes, pleats, lace.
Accessories: Minimal.
 

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen

Leifsdottir

Leifsdottir

Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore

Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy

 

Trina Turk

Trina Turk