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Spring 2012 RTW

Runway Looks for Less: 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2012 RTW

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE A few weeks ago, we wrote about this season’s trend of stylish sportswear-inspired pieces, which was popularized by designers like Phillip Lim. For his Spring 2012 collection, Lim created chic, streamlined and updated versions of classic athletic wear (like track pants, racerback tanks and sweatshirts), which he then expertly mixed with [...]

Runway Looks for Less: Balmain Spring 2012 RTW

Balmain Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE According to Vogue, Balmain‘s Spring 2012 looks were inspired by “Las Vegas, cowboys, and matadors” and as crazy as it sounds, all of those elements blended together perfectly to create an amazing spring collection. This was designer Oliver Rousteing’s first collection for the Parisian-based fashion house and he expertly juxtaposed the label’s [...]

Runway Looks for Less: Jason Wu Spring 2012 RTW

Jason Wu Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE Thanks in part to the release of his popular collaboration with Target earlier this year, Jason Wu is one of the hottest designers at the moment. Although he is known for his polished and feminine designs, Wu is also quite the trendsetter – many elements found in his Spring 2012 collection [...]

Runway Looks for Less: Jill Stuart Spring 2012 RTW

Jill Stuart Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE As is customary for spring, designers played with bright colors and pastel shades this season. However, none blended the two quite as perfectly as Jill Stuart did in her Spring 2012 collection. From soft peach and mint to bright tangerine and citron yellow, Stuart included a rainbow of different colors, with [...]

Runway Looks for Less: Vivienne Tam Spring 2012 RTW

Vivienne Tam Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE Designer Vivienne Tam‘s Spring 2012 collection was inspired by a zen garden. As such, her designs featured organic shapes and neutral fabrics juxtaposed with lots of punchy prints and pretty florals, creating the perfect springtime ensembles. If you’d like to get that designer look on a college student budget, you’ve come to the right place. Just [...]

DIY Nail Art Tutorial: Inspired by Art Deco

{Photo credits, going clockwise from left: 1, 2, me} Art Deco-inspired prints – like the one on the sweater above, spotted at Carolina Herrera – were all over the spring 2012 runways. No doubt about it, clothing that recalls the Art Deco movement is hot right now. And what’s more, the geometric prints translate perfectly [...]

Runway Looks for Less: Christian Siriano Spring 2012 RTW

Christian Siriano Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE I’ve been a fan of Christian Siriano ever since his days on Project Runway, so I’ve loved seeing him evolve into an accomplished designer with a distinct flair for the dramatic. Case in point: Christian’s Spring 2012 collection. He played with bright colors and chic separates to create über trendy, yet [...]

Runway Looks for Less: Theyskens’ Theory Spring 2012 RTW

Theyskens’ Theory Spring 2012 RTW | ELLE Has anyone else noticed that the weather has been SO unpredictable lately? I mean, one day it will be warm enough to go sans-jacket, then two days later I’ll be pulling on my heavy duty winter coat. That’s why I’m glad I discovered the Theyskens’ Theory Spring 2012 collection [...]