favorite collections: isabel marant spring '13

The last time we collectively embraced boho-glam as the aesthetic du jour, Rachel Zoe was dressing Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton in fur vests and oversized sunglasses, and we were all obsessed with Sienna Miller's effortless hippie chic. This era was followed by a more grunge-focused period in which we traded in our paisleys for plaids and our bangles for studded wrap bracelets. In light of fashionista favorite Isabel Marant's spring 2013 collection, I predict a bohemian fashion revival and, as a self-declared flower child, I could not be more stoked. The details from this show are a refreshing change from the more minimalist It collections we have pined after the past few years and I am ready to rock all of them!

First: the shoes. They are both bad ass rock'n'roll and look super comfortable in the 2 1/2" inch heel variation. I am currently on the prowl for an affordable take on these studded beauties, but so far everything is slightly over my budget (see these and these, both Jeffrey Campbell). Might have to make an exception...

Next: the patterns. You already know about my current obsession with all things tropical, a trend that was not overlooked in this collection. Exotic florals in black, white and red take form in effortless mini dresses, embroidered skinny jeans and silk blouses. There are also paisley prints (my all time favorite!) in blues, purples and reds seen on a stunning quilted coat and numerous flouncy dresses and peasant tops.

Last: the delicate jewelry. I am known to pile on the chunky bracelets and load up my digits with rings, but I am totally drawn to the simple jewelry styling in this collection. A thin brass choker paired with a doubled up chain is just the right amount of bling for sticky summer nights. 

[images: vogue.com]

Are you ready to embrace the boho revival?

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

favorite collections: still cool four years later

I was so excited to see that not one but TWO show-goers this fashion month decided to revive this Balenciaga jacket from Fall 2007, one of my favorite collections of all time. I included three of its looks last October in this styling tip post on patterned dresses paired with grey stockings. I'll never get enough of the tribal patterns, scarf dresses, school boy blazers and khaki jodhpurs.

{streetfsn}

{unknown}

Those flowers for me, Anna?

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa

favorite collections: proenza schouler pre-fall '11

{$10 says taylor tomasi sports this look at fashion week next month}

If there's mixed tribal prints, count me in! Proenza Schouler's Pre-Fall 2011 collection crosses ikats with faire isles and tribal stripes with wish-washy tie-dyes, eliciting my most dazzling Teen Vogue editorial dreams. Also crossing seemingly clashing fabrics (silks, knits, tweed, jersey, etc), it's the iconic Proenza silhouette that pulls it all together: long and lean are almost always the key words.

{i say almost in reference to this look. long: def. lean: ehh..}

While the collection's stand-out looks consist of oversized blazers paired with to-the-knee silk pajama shorts, I must say I am partial to the dresses (as I usually am).

{j'adore this silhouette}

{this skirt wins my heart, and is also destined to be spotted on taylor come fw}

{thin-strap tank over cut-off tee = major styling inspiration}

{call me jewish, but i'm digging the frum-ability of this dress}

The moral of the story? Proenza: You. Can. Do. No. Wrong.

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa

favorite collections: marni ss11

Oh Marni SS11, I love you in all your leather bathing capped glory.

{photos from style.com}

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

favorite collections: proenza photo bliss

Check out this visually stunning backstage peek at the Proenza Schouler SS11 collection on Tommy Ton's Jak & Jil Blog. Neon lace. Sequin close-ups. Crazy chunky bracelets. Could these photos get any better??

Click here to see the PS show in full.

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

r&b resort love

As I'll be running around all weekend (Misha's birthday party, Dave Matthews in Hartford, headband-making class and moving into the NYU dorms)and will not be able to post anything, I'll leave off for the weekend with a quick, last post.

Reppin' r & b: The resort collection is off the chain. Vogue came in the other day to preview it and I was able to assist at the meeting by dressing the models. Fun!!! Here are some of my fave looks from the collection:

Love the drop-crotch leggings. If only my legs were long and lean enough...



The design team did such a fab job styling the collection. Here's a prime example of their expertise in layering:



I'm a sucker for sequins and turbans--and the silhouette is amazing:



I wish I could post more resort faves but I gotta dash! Time to pick up balloons and cake for the party!!

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa