Don’t laugh at me. (Actually, I could care less if you did or not…that’s one weird thing about me: I don’t get embarrassed at all.) Anyway, I always update my iPod with the latest podcasts of runway shows – the full 20 minute or so show. I love watching them, and lately, I decided that since I have a blog about fashion, I should take notes of the trends and what I love just for you =). And yes, I actually did take notes. I am quite proud of them. I actually feel like I’m one of those fashion editors for Vogue or Elle sitting in the front row with Cartier pens and Hermes journals, only, it’s just me, my iPod, and this little pink notebook with glittery designs (I told you I love sparkles!)
Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 08 show was the first one I decided to watch; he always incorporates all the trends seamlessly into his gorgeous collections. So here is what I took note of:
- He incorporates all of fall’s color palette trends: purples and shades that reflect the fall foliage (browns, reds, golds). Loveee the colors!
- Last season was all about luxury, as seen with the massive amounts of exotic furs and skins. ODLR plays with the juxtapostion of luxury and understated fabrics by mixing tailored tweed with fur. This play of fabrics reminds me of what Michael Kors did in his Fall 06 (I think?) Collection. ODLR had a lot of tweed jackets with fur collars or a fur trim at the bottom.
He understands women. Low but adorable Mary-Janes & boots with pointed toes!- TIGHTS! in brown & black
- Silouhettes: boxy jacket & full dirndl skirt or high waisted flannel pants.
- Statement Necklaces! He went for more of an organic looking statement with beads and stones, not so much the huge flashy jewels. This look is easy to recreate: just layer on necklaces of different lengths and voila!
- Tweed glamified…with metallic embroidery & beads! A bit like classic Chanel.
- Embellishments & Metallics: there was a lot of it! Metallic gold/silver embroidery, gold/silver leaf motifs, beads. Some seemed like brocade minus the heaviness; beautiful! A lot of floral motifs like fall foliage & embroidery!
- Dip-dyed skirts and dress with an overlay of black netting was gorgeous!
- Tops: ruffle front blouses, tops with black lace
- Cinched Waists! Recreate the look by cinching jackets with a thick belt!
- Fabrics: tweed, dip-dyed silk, chiffon, velvet, hammered satin, silk crepe.
- Exotics: fox furs, stingray bag (the Goya is beautiful!!)
Oscar de la Renta: the epitome of womanly elegance, from understated everyday wear to gowns gala-worthy.
xoxo.
Fantastic post! I love the last dress especially!
nice note, I do download the podcasts of fashion shows to my Ipod too, I take mental notes…nice xx
thanks for sweet comments 🙂
The dresses are as gorgeous as ever. And the Jimmy Choo’s to the right are so hot.
OMG this is awesome … you should continue with your note taking … It is very useful 🙂
we can always count on Mr. De La Renta for romantic, classic, savvy RTW every season.
OOOH! I love Oscar’s collection!
Thank you for the sweet comment. 🙂 And what beautiful dresses you have posted above. Breathtakingly stunning. xx
Dear, you have done a wonderful journalistic job!! I’ll try to do the same thing with my Ipod, thanks for the ideas!!!
I totally get those podcasts too.
I am loving Oscar De La Renta. I always see his fashion shows on FTV. What can I say, he’s just sssoooooo chica! =)
omgsh i get those podcasts too! people always look at me weird when i tell them that hahaha.
i love oscar de la renta. if only i could afford it…
Hey there love your write-ups! I could never write that much somehow.. I’m a pictures person lol 😛
Anyway would love to exchange links – I’ve already added you on mine 🙂
Feel like a fashion editor for Vogue or ELLE is amazing, don’t you think?! I love the last dress!
I would love to exchange links. I have already linked you!
Ohyes, he makes the best dresses! To own anything from there is amazing.
I love Oscar De La Renta.
Thanks for the comment on my blog, of course i would like to exchange links.
I have already added you
XxX
Thanks for the add! 🙂 Added you too.
Wow! I love your blog!!! :):)
hey darling thanks for the comment, of course id love to ink up!
oscar de la renta for presudent! move over obama!
Sure, I’d like to link up, lovely blog!
I love your notes. yea I would love to trade links. I gotta do it when I get home cuz I’m on the internet on my palm centro
Thanks for your comment!! I’m a fashion stylist’s assistant but I like to call myself as the Fashion Assistant, assisting Stylist on shoots etc.
You can watch the docummentary online: http://www.channel4.com/video/kill-it-skin-it-wear-it/catchup.html
Great blog by the way!!! Love the Micheal Buble ‘Everything’ song, I have that as a ringtone.
ohwhoie how fabulous! Oscar de la renta’s design scream feminity,elegance and luxury! his dresses are to die for.
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Muah!
marian
Great blog! I’m glad you recommended that I check it out. Do you want to link up? I’ve already added you to mine…
that last purple dress is to die for gorgeous! i love your blog. we should trade links?!
Things have changed since I was a younger. Before ipods and podcasts I would sit on style.com and study everything. Then burn all of the looks onto a CD, make a cover for it using all of the images in a tiny grid that would take forever in Paint, and that’s how I kept note of all of the shows.
Your way is a lot easier. haha
epic epic post.
thnaks for visiting my blog. be happy to exchange links with you. 🙂
i would love to exchange links with you, thanks for the comment (;
i always thought oscar de la renta was too frilly and girly for me, but the last dress in this post is seriously gorgeous. i also tried on those snakeskin jimmy choos!! omg i almost died. i was so close to walking out the store with them on. wayyy out of my budget though.
i linked you. xx
that gown is gorgeous.
you’re right!
he rocks that fall colour palette!
Thank you so much for your comment on Easy Fashion Paris !
You are now in my blog-roll …
Keep on blogging !
Fred the Mole
Hey! I would love to exchange links 🙂 I completely agree with you btw. Oscar de la Renta is a genius and this collection was absolutely amazing. I also loved the use of colour and of course, his gowns never fail to disappoint!
That last dress is just gorgeous!!