Fashion || ESSENCE Magazine's 2011 May Issue "Dream in Color" Spread

Beautiful head to toe Spring by Essence Magazine Fashion Director, Elianna Placas. Each look captures a different silhouette and color combination that will fill your mind and quite possibly your wardrobe with an array of strong options for the season.

Photographer: Antoine Verglas

LOOK 1| Romper: DVF; Ibisco Necklace: Furla

LOOK 2| Cattelan Dress: Jay Godfrey; Bangles: Circa Sixty Three; Sandals: Stuart Weitzman

LOOK 3| Plisse Gown: Cacharel; Hat: Lola Hats; Wooden Wedges: Marc Jacobs

LOOK 4| Chrysalis Crepe Dress: Maria Grachvogel; Handbag: Sobral; Beach Comber Necklace: Danika

LOOK 5| Silk Top & Pants: Costume National

LOOK 6| Georgette Draped Top: J. Mendel; Sequin Shorts: Just Cavalli; Clara Chandelier Earrings: Fulham.

Pick up the issue for style tips on achieving each look with low to moderate price points on page 140-141.

Fashion || Armani Privé SS 2011 Couture

Fashion || Armani Privé SS 2011 Couture

Futuristic and structural silhouettes at the Armani Privé Spring 2011 Couture runway.

Thoroughly enjoyed the deep jewel tones, geometric lines,

and textural sheen of the looks including some of the hats designed by Philip Treacy.

Unidentified flying objects juxtaposed on the crowns of several models gave

several looks a modern edge and elegance.

Fashion || V Magazine: COLOR is the New BLACK

Fashion || V Magazine: COLOR is the New BLACK

We couldn't agree more with V Magazine.

See the "new black," color, in motion.

NEW BLACK: COLOR

"Spring’s new-hued uniform is anything but basic."

Film by Pierre Debusschere

Styling by Catherine Newell-Hanson

via: Vmagazine

Fashion || Gucci Spring 2011 MFW

Fashion || Gucci Spring 2011 MFW

Milan fashion week showed up-and-out early for the start of their shows.

One of our favorite runway shows from the past week in Milan were the chic looks at Gucci.

Their Spring 2011 runway showcased separates created from a palette composed of teal, turquoise, tangerine and royal purple, accentuated with metallic accessories in gold (the belts remind me of the belting featured on the Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 runway).

Details included twisting bodice patterns, tucks, and pleats.

Focus on tapered pants (cut to the waist) made a sleek alternative to the now popular harem pant commonly seen on 2010 and 2011 runways.

Paris Fashion Week begins tomorrow!

via: Gucci

♥ Designer Jenny P.

FASHION || Holly Fulton Spring 2011 LFW

FASHION || Holly Fulton Spring 2011 LFW

Award winning fashion designer Holly Fulton might say that

her collection is finally receiving the fashion week exposure it deserves;

The hard-at-work designer presented a line full of her trademark, fanciful, art deco prints;

her collection was a geometric playground that gave you a little bit of everything.

I spy: Sexy Fringe Detail, Bikinis, Sheath Dress, Circular Skirts, Wide Printed Harem Pants,

Art Deco Bibs that are to-die-for! I prefer to call bibs by their original name. Pectoral.

Pectorals are elaborate adornments designed to lay flat across the chest that date as far back as Ancient Egyptian times.

A grand slam combination between modern design and ancient civilization's infatuation with geosymmetry (in prints and jewelry).

via: HollyFulton

♥ Designer Jenny P.

Fashion || MENSWEAR: James Long Spring 2011 LFW

(Photographer: Samir Hussein)

Fashion || MENSWEAR: James Long Spring 2011 LFW

James Long's Spring 2011 Collection during London Fashion Week

Highlights: Distressed knits that unveil pops of color yarns

within the the monochromatic black and grays of his knits.

We also love the tint of watercolor-splashed shirts, totes, and pants rolled up at the hem;

GQ suggested a Jackson Pollock reference here.

Could be, or they could just be splashes of paint as I don't find the splatter techniques remotely similar.

Love the work of Mr. James Long. Especially his knits.

via: JamesLongUK

♥ Designer Jenny P.

Fashion || "Ride On:" Betsey Johnson Spring 2011 NYFW

(Photographer: Jemal Countess)

Fashion || "Ride On:" Betsey Johnson Spring 2011

Betsey Johnson wants you to "Ride On" --As suggested by the opening of her Spring 2011 Runway Collection.

It wasn't the fanciful Nautical or Race Car looks that were all the rage at INSPIRAT!ON.

Actually, we were more than thrilled with her finale!

LEDs, Luminescent Neon Party Dresses, & Betsey. xO

Believe it or not, the street IS our runway.

via: BetseyJohnson

♥ Designer Jenny P.

Fashion || Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Runway

(Photographer: Fernanda Calfat)

Fashion || Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Runway: 70s Glam

My Tweet said it all:

"@MarcJacobsInt is having a fabulous showing on their Spring 2011 Runway!!

70s glam has made an undeniable return. *Applause* #NYFW"

Just when we thought we couldn't adore Marc Jacobs more than we already do,

His signature collection was to-die-for. It's the Nineteen Seventies resuscitation that is much needed in a consumer world oversaturated with 80s-inspired duds.

With the decade also comes the attitude, our deepest desire for progress nouveau, activism, and eccentric tailoring.

I spy: Satin suits. Wide leg pants. Oversized glasses. Floppy hats. Jumpsuits & body suits. High waistline; Big hair; Obi belts; Oversized three-dimensional floral appliqués; Tent dresses with ruffles.

Ironically I'm wearing my biggest and baddest Afro to date.

Thank you to The Cut Blog for capturing THIS Moment: Marc Jacobs and Grace Coddington.

via: MarcJacobs

♥ Designer Jenny P.