Brunettes are back!...

Last season, it seemed that the catwalks were overrun with blondes, and so this season, I predicted that there would be more brunettes on our runways, and (for once!), I was right.

I'm noticing a shift on the covers of magazines also..... I'm really loving this elegant and classy cover from FQ for this quarter.

The brunette model is 62 model's Amanda Moore, based in New York, and represented by arguably New York's most powerful agency right now, Women Management.

Internationally, the new Vogue Paris has just dropped, featuring Women's Iris Strubbegger, and similarly, it is cool, elegant and poised, and featuring Chanel.. love them both!

Have you noticed the shift?
(apologies for the small image size, I'll upload a larger one as soon as I can scan the magazine)

Thank God for Rodarte...

I'm fizzing right now having just seen the first few glimpses of Rodarte....How do they do it?... they take the thoughts and ideas flying round in the world right now and turn them into wearable beauty,... but still recognisably with that Rodarte signature...

The collection for this season feels more organic, less punk, less severe... quite earthy, moss and lavender and clay tones, very painterly.

The amaaazing strappy leather pants (I'm saving for these now!) and the thigh-length boots still have that Rodarte punk edge, with their strapping and buckling, but in the muted earthy colours of grey, they are more elegant and grown up.

The knits are still there too... shaggy and also more organic, (quite reminiscent of New Zealand's young talent, Alex Jaeha)

Ok.. I'm in love with this... there isn't any peice that i don't like.

What do you think?

Two more laps for Georgia.....no make that three..

Georgia at Yeohlee..... looking more and more confident which bodes well for London and further... and I'm also pretty sure that this is also her at Genera! (confirmed by her agency)

***Update**

Georgia also walked Nanette Lepore (style.it)

Things I like # 3....

These are two very different collections: Y3's dark, tailored, casual everyday wear and Betsey Johnson's playful OTT looks... but I really love them both equally.
The Y3 collection shows gorgeous pieces that I would buy and wear, always feel great in and never feel over dressed.. I especially love the military inspired pieces, the sequined beanie, and the navy wool dress... the kids wear is pretty great too.

















































































The Betsey Johnson Collection is on a different plane and is completely Betsey.....
But I would do ANYTHING!!! to get my hands on either or both the light blue or white knit skirt or the knitted short suit (not for me of course....).

Marc Jacobs #3 (Things I don't like.........)

Ummmmmm... I think I'll just let these looks speak for themselves...!!??

More things I like today .....

Ok, maybe I was a little hasty when I said that, despite loving the energy and spirit of the collection, I wouldn't WEAR any of the clothes at Marc Jacobs today....


On closer inspection , there are several peices that I like VEEEEERY much and would buy, fawn over and wear...

The tights and eyewear in the first and second pic and also the two dresses and their accompanying hairdos in the third and fourth pics are also mighty fine!!!

Is it Dynasty?...Is it Gloss?... no it's Marc Jacobs Fall /Winter 09

Wow!! I'm a huge Marc Jacobs fan, and especially loved last season's collection, so anticipation was high...
Maybe I should have been warned by the Stephen Sprouse grafitti bags for Louis Vuitton... but Marc has gone all 80's punk and power suits!!

OK.. on the plus side....(1)...it's not gloomy and recessionista, (2).. I love the excellent and very cool hair and makeup... (3).... I adore the casting, some of my favourite girls were there: Natasa V and Lara Stone (who closed the show!)...

But on the downside, well I won't be wearing clothes like this... maybe the hair..? maybe the studs..?,.. but no shoulder pads or power wear of any sort!

Overall.. my initial impression is that I adore the joie de vivre of this show and love the overall message of a return to individuality, flair and adventurous characters in fashion!
More thoughts later when I've had time to see the full show...
(all images from getty)