Yes I said there would be one final blog post about the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week SS 2012 and here it is. A final collection of the remaining snips from the fabulous 5 day event!

Sardar on a Scarf!
What an adorable scarf with heads of Sardars printed on it! I want one!

Traditional or Tribal? or just plain electric?! Gorgeous wedges.

A turban does somehow depict power, the great kind, not the Voldemort kind, though he could definitely use one!

So clean, so prim!

Pink soled socks! So much excitement in your soles!

Fake Eyelashes left next to some creamy roses.

Rachel Bayros and an interesting hairstyle!

Its a new year and we must at all costs strive to try new things! At the risk of not being so dramatic, it does happen to sorta be my resolution. Thats where comes in my secret desire to work printed pants.
There are no fixed parameters as to what prints, just trust your heart and a few more tips that I will be dropping in the post and you’ll be looking at a whole new you!
If you’ve noticed, the prints are endless, ranging from small floral to large floral, tribal, geometric, animal and plain whacko. Choose from the wide-leg pants to skinny pants or cropped ones. Go ahead and pick out whatever fancies you but please make sure if your pants are printed, keep everything else, and I mean EVERYTHING else, solid colored. It can either be a simple black or white or you can venture into trying the fabulous solid neons available pretty much everywhere with your printed pants. Your tops, bags and shoes – all solids, which is actually great because then you can also throw on your biggest accessories without a second thought! It all works out so so well.

Some key pieces to start you off with and an idea of what you an coordinate with them.

(L-R)Top: Sonia Rykiel Star pants, Hot Pink Preen Blazer
(L-R)Middle: Vanessa Bruno Athé’s pants, Theyskens’ Theory top, Jason Wu Sling Bag, Gucci Shoes
(L-R):Bottom: Elizabeth and James’ wide-leg pants, Elizabeth and James top, Marni bag
Courtesy net-a-porter.com

Trendspotting the printed pants:
Wide-leg pants with a tiny floral print

Big Floral Print

Ethnic Print

Tribal Print Slouchy Pants

Snake Print Pants

Photographs courtesy lookbook.nu

Heres how you can work the pastel trend into your look this season. I know it seems washed and not the kind of thing that inspires at first glance but pastels really have a way about them. Very versatile since they can be coordinated with stronger or lighter shades, dressed up or down. Perfect for day wear and if you add some statement accessories, very suitable for nightwear as well.

Here is a start for those who have hesitated to include pastels in their wardrobe. Key pieces that will be chic and versatile:

Versus heart print skinny jeans, Miu Miu crepe cropped jacket, Anya Hindmarch heart studded card-holder, Paul & Joe Sister cotton shirt and Jil Sander pleated stretch skirt

Missoni crochet knit gown and Jil Sander double breasted coat

Hussein Chalayan draped silk satin dress and asymmetric silk satin top
Available at net-a-porter.com

Some looks to get you into the paste mood:
Minty Pastel Dress

Coral Vintage

Pastel Accessories

Chalky

Winter Pastels

Floral Pastels

A rapidly picking up trend, pastels seem to be slowly and steadily inspiring people to be bold and go less loud!
Photographs courtesy lookbook.nu

Cleaner lines and forms for the Pre-Fall 2012 collection of McQ. Solid sturdy designs having a slight conservative feel to them deviating from the usual eccentricity.
Colors to note are wine, moss green, bright red and neutrals.
Prints are one particluar trend I am extremely excited about!
Below are a few favourites from the complete collection:










Photographs courtesy ldnfashion.com

When its Hervé Léger you have a definite idea of what the collection would look like but somehow im still always waiting for the new ones to come out, always hungry for more! Here is a quick compilations of my favourite pieces from the current pre-fall collection. I cant believe theres a gown too! This was meant to be!

The play of the horizontal stripes along the contours of the bust and also the thickness of the stripes along the curves of the body is any woman’s best friend for sure:

Color Blocking in the bandage dress. Fabulous!

A gorgeously androgynous body-con

As you can see, aquatic blue hues are still very much coveted.

Sand-dune to charcoal ombre bandage dress. There should be a legal limit to how much rocker-chic one can look!

That low-cut neckline is flattering for any bustline. Loving the leather coutout waistbands with zippers. Adds a sliver of goth-charm!

Carrot-red and maroon

Very racy number. Makes you wonder if its got a lining!

Black and gold is a forever glamorous combination. I love the fact that its not completely OTT since gold is not being overplayed here.

A pretty constellation a-line bandage dress. Its bandage but its still got flares in it waist down. Again the crystal embellishments have not been overplayed, giving it that subtle touch of classy glam!

Photographs courtesy nymag.com

Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Schedule:

Saturday, January 14, 2012
9.30 CET / 3:30am EST / 5:30pm JST – Corneliani, Viale Alemagna, 6
10.30 CET / 4:30am EST / 6:30pm JST – Ermenegildo Zegna, via Savona, 56 A
12.30 CET / 6:30am EST / 8:30pm JST – Costume National Homme, via Tortona, 58
14.00 CET / 8:00am EST / 10:00pm JST – Dolce&Gabbana, Viale Piave, 24
15.00 CET / 9:00am EST / 11:00pm JST – Jil Sander, via Beltrami, 5
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 15) – Frankie Morello, via Palermo, 10
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 1:00am JST (January 15) – Burberry Prorsum, C.So Venezia, 16
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 2:00am JST (January 15) – John Varvatos, C.So Italia, 21
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 3:00am JST (January 15) – Neil Barrett, via Valenza, 2
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 15) – Roberto Cavalli, via San Luca, 3

Sunday, January 15, 2012
9.30 CET / 3:30am EST / 5:30pm JST – Bottega Veneta, via Privata Ercole Marelli, 6
10.30 CET / 4:30am EST / 6:30pm JST – Emporio Armani, via Bergognone, 59
11.30 CET / 5:30am EST / 7:30pm JST – Ermanno Scervino, via Manzoni, 37
12.30 CET / 6:30am EST / 8:30pm JST – Salvatore Ferragamo, Piazza Affari, 6
14.00 CET / 8:00am EST / 10:00pm JST – Pringle of Scotland
15.00 CET / 9:00am EST / 11:00pm JST – Vivienne Westwood, C.So Venezia, 16
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 16) – Missoni, via Thaon de Revel, 21
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 1:00am JST (January 16) – Trussardi, Piazza Della Scala, 5
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 2:00am JST (January 16) – Prada, via Fogazzaro, 36
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 3:00am JST (January 16) – Moncler Gamme Bleu, via Clerici, 5
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 16) – Calvin Klein Collection, Viale Umbria, 37

Monday, January 16, 2012
9.30 CET / 3:30am EST / 5:30pm JST – Dirk Bikkembergs, Viale Alemagna, 6
10.30 CET / 4:30am EST / 6:30pm JST – Iceberg, via Palermo, 10
11.30 CET / 5:30am EST / 7:30pm JST – John Richmond, Giardini di Porta Venezia – Ingr via Palestro
12.30 CET / 6:30am EST / 8:30pm JST – Gucci, Piazza Oberdan, 2/B
14.00 CET / 8:00am EST / 10:00pm JST – Etro, via Piranesi, 14
15.00 CET / 9:00am EST / 11:00pm JST – Z Zegna, via Solari, 35
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 17) – Canali, via Savona, 56
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 1:00am JST (January 17) – Gazzarrini, via Tortona, 15
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 2:00am JST (January 17) – Moschino, via Cinco del Duca, 8
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 3:00am JST (January 17) – Nicole Farhi
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 17) – Versace, via Gesu’, 12

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
9.30 CET / 3:30am EST / 5:30pm JST – DSquared2, via San Luca, 3
10.30 CET / 4:30am EST / 6:30pm JST – Giorgio Armani, via Bergognone, 59
11.30 CET / 5:30am EST / 7:30pm JST – Diesel Black Gold, via Savona, 56
12.30 CET / 6:30am EST / 8:30pm JST – Ports 1961, via Tortona, 58
13.30 CET / 7:30am EST / 9:30pm JST – Enrico Coveri, via Bugatti, 9
14.30 CET / 8:30am EST / 10:30pm JST – roccobarocco, Palazzo Valsecchi – via Santo Spirito, 10

Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Schedule:

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 19) – Y Project by Yohan Serfati, Maison des Metallos
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 1:00am JST (January 19) – John Lawrence Sullivan, Maison des Metallos, salle noire, 94 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Paris 11e
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 2:00am JST (January 19) – Mugler, BETC, Passage du Désir, 85-87 rue du faubourg Saint-Martin, Paris 10e
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 3:00am JST (January 19) – Gaspard Yurkievich
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 19) – Christian Lacroix Homme
21.00 CET / 3:00pm EST / 5:00am JST (January 19) – AMI by Alexandre Mattiussi, 24 rue René Boulanger, Paris 10e

Thursday, January 19, 2012
9.30 CET / 3:30am EST / 5:30pm JST – 3.1 Phillip Lim, BETC, 48 boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris 10e
10.30 CET / 4:30am EST / 6:30pm JST – Kolor, Espace Commines, 17 rue Commines, Paris 3e
11.30 CET / 5:30am EST / 7:30pm JST – Issey Miyake, 5 place des Vosges, Paris 4e
12.30 CET / 6:30am EST / 8:30pm JST – Rick Owens, POPB, salle Marcel Cerdan
13.30 CET / 7:30am EST / 9:30pm JST – Viktor&Rolf, Galerie de Minéralogie, Jardin des Plantes, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Paris 5e
14.30 CET / 8:30am EST / 10:30pm JST – Louis Vuitton
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 20) – Alexis Mabille, Le Meurice
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 1:00am JST (January 20) – Jean Paul Gaultier, 325 rue Saint-Martin, Paris 3e
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 2:00am JST (January 20) – Yohji Yamamoto, 155 rue Saint-Martin, Paris 3e
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 3:00am JST (January 20) – Dries Van Noten
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 20) – Adam Kimmel
21.00 CET / 3:00pm EST / 5:00am JST (January 20) – Steffie Christiaens, TBA

Friday, January 20, 2012
10.00 CET / 4:00am EST / 6:00pm JST – Junya Watanabe
11.00 CET / 5:00am EST / 7:00pm JST – Yves Saint Laurent
12.00 CET / 6:00am EST / 8:00pm JST – Julius, Maison des Métallos, 94 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Paris 11e
13.00 CET / 7:00am EST / 9:00pm JST – GustavOlins, TBA
14.00 CET / 8:00am EST / 10:00pm JST – Juun J., Espace des Blancs Manteaux, 1bis rue des Hospitalières Saint-Gervais, Paris 4e
15.00 CET / 9:00am EST / 11:00pm JST – Kris Van Assche, Les Beaux Arts de Paris, salle Melpomène, 13 quai Malaquais, Paris 6e
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 21) – Boris Bidjan Saberi, BETC
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 3:00am JST (January 21) – Comme des Garcons Homme Plus
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 21) – Givenchy
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 5:00am JST (January 21) – John Galliano
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 6:00am JST (January 21) – Henrik Vibskov, TBA

Saturday, January 21, 2012
10.00 CET / 4:00am EST / 6:00pm JST – Maison Martin Margiela, TBA
11.00 CET / 5:00am EST / 7:00pm JST – Kenzo
12.00 CET / 6:00am EST / 8:00pm JST – Walter Van Beirendonck, Espaces Commines
13.00 CET / 7:00am EST / 9:00pm JST – Ann Demeulemeester, Les Beaux-Arts de Paris, salle Melpomène, 13 quai Malaquais, Paris 6e
14.00 CET / 8:00am EST / 10:00pm JST – Bernhard Willhelm, TBA
15.00 CET / 9:00am EST / 11:00pm JST – Dior Homme
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 22) – Wooyoungmi, Palais de la Femme, 96 rue de Charonne, Paris 11e
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 3:00am JST (January 22) – Cerruti, 3 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8e
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 22) – MiharaYasuhiro, La Maison Rouge, Fondation Antoine de Galbert, 10 boulevard de la Bastille, Paris 12e
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 5:00am JST (January 22) – Damir Doma, Espace des Blancs Manteaux
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 6:00am JST (January 22) – Hermès
21.00 CET / 3:00pm EST / 7:00am JST (January 22) – Raf Simons

Sunday, January 22, 2012
10.00 CET / 4:00am EST / 6:00pm JST – Bill Tornade, TBA
11.00 CET / 5:00am EST / 7:00pm JST – Lanvin
12.00 CET / 6:00am EST / 8:00pm JST – Agnes B., TBA
13.00 CET / 7:00am EST / 9:00pm JST – No Edition, TBA
14.00 CET / 8:00am EST / 10:00pm JST – Songzio, Espace des Blancs Manteaux, 1bis rue des Hospitalières Saint Gervais, Paris 4e
15.00 CET / 9:00am EST / 11:00pm JST – Rynshu, Hotel Westin, 3 rue de Castiglione, Paris 8e
16.00 CET / 10:00am EST / 12:00am JST (January 23) – Paul Smith, Couvent des Cordeliers, 15 rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, Paris 6e
17.00 CET / 11:00am EST / 3:00am JST (January 23) – Qasimi, TBA
18.00 CET / 12:00pm EST / 4:00am JST (January 23) – Thom Browne
19.00 CET / 1:00pm EST / 5:00am JST (January 23) – Arnys, Ambassade du Paraguay, 1 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7e
20.00 CET / 2:00pm EST / 6:00am JST (January 23) – Acne, Garage Vaugirard, 165 rue de Vaugirard, Paris 15e

C.A.N.N.O.T W.A.I.T! eeeeeeeeee!!!
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