Carolina Herrera.....

Ok, so they aren't over the top....but this is one of the most consistently elegant and sophisticated Fall 2009 collections I have seen. Sexy necklines, body conscious silhouettes and just enough draping. Fresh and classic...lots of staying power. I am crazy over this new collection...and I have followed Carolina Herrera since my college days.

Flattering body sculpting skirt by Thayer

Absolutely crazy for the high waisted skirts and so glad that they are back.

This one has a great wide waistband....so flattering! By Thayer at shopbop. Silk and cotton....love that.

$209.00

I am getting this SKIRT!

Singer Esperanza Spalding for Banana Republic

Beautiful vocalist and bassist Esperanza Spalding models Banana Republic

Carlos Miele......Fall 2009

Carlos Miele is a favorite designer of mine. Haute couture (elegant sewing)...absolutely! I think that Marlene Deitrich, Hedy Lamarr, June Blair, Leigh Snowden and all those fabulous women from days gone by........would revel in the slinky feminine and understated gowns shown this year.

Preen by Thorton Bregazzi

Another perfect black dress!! This one by Thorton Bregazzi. It is flirty. It is elegant. It is perfect! PERFECT also to show off just about any fabulous shoe of your fancy!!

Photo from wwd

More Jessica Simpson....classic design. As perfect with skinny jeans as with a suit. $90.00



Find them: zappos.com

Jessica Simpson Shoes

Classic stylin...drenched in eye catching violet! I love these for their beauty and their affordability.

Find them: shoebuy.com for $90.00

AURELIO COSTARELLA....Spring 2009

Ok, bring on the glam without the fuss!! Aurelio Costarella's Spring 2009 Collection is artistry in motion. Simple silhouettes that come alive when you move. Work it!!

Anne Valerie Hash Spring 2009

Here is another wearable cocktail dress by Anne Valerie Hash in her new Spring 2009 collection. Gunmetal gray silk charmeuse. Cut out shoulders gives the assemble an edge.

Find her entire collection at:
nymag.com

Valentino was the bomb, is the bomb and will forever be the bomb!