NY Fashion Week Spring 2011: Victoria Beckham

since her very first collection, i've loved the collections Victoria Beckham has created. she keeps the aesthetic is true to herself, and it's so obvious every piece is something she would wear. for spring 2011, the chic momma incorporated some bright pops of color and played with more billowy silhouettes.


love this handbag! bold eyecolor created using Lancome Color Design eyeshadows in Trendy and Drama.

featuring shoes from Brian Atwood and the debut of her very first handbag collection (insert a Rachel Zoe catchphrase here, wink), each look was complimented by bold, purple shadow on the eyes and middle-parted hair that was mostly sleek-- a waving tool or curling iron was used to crimp hair at the midsection, for an unexpected pop of texture.


white is always fab for spring

what was Beckham's inspiration? she says, "this season we really have a minimal aesthetic, so we're really focusing on the seaming to help with the details. i'm celebrating a woman's curves this season-- it's all about shape. women want to look sexy in a minimal way. it really does bring out the best in a woman's body."



to see the entire collection, visit style.com


xo
source: stylelist.com; images: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America

Trend Alert: Ruffles

spring is one of my favorite times of the year. it's warming up, but there is always a coolness to the air. i love that this change of season brings on the opportunity to wear more feminine pieces, and right now, ruffles are bringing the charm.



Rachel Bilson wearing Express Ruffle Front Jumpsuit

one store that has a great variety of ruffled clothing right now is Express. their pieces work to create many looks-- from frilly to flirty, feminine to funky (Rachel Bilson is a fan). whether you choose to give your edgy look some softness, dress up your ruffles for evening or dress them down for day, this is one trend you can make your own.



left, Escalating Ruffle Strapless Dress; right, Ruffled Halter Dress, both Express

adding bold accessories really adds a fabulous contrast to soft ruffles. you could also add a leather jacket over either of the dresses pictured above for the perfect amount of cool edginess.



left, Lea Michele wearing floral French Connection dress; right, similar Express Ruffled Sweetheart Neckline Dress


visit your local Express or express.com for more info and to purchase.


tell me: will you be rockin' the ruffle trend this season?

xo
first two images: Valentino FW2010, left; Cynthia Steffe SS2010, right. both images via style.com