celine s/s 2010

It was a highly anticipated show -- Phoebe Philo's return (well, after a smaller debut resort collection of basics). And to me these clothes are perfect simplicity. Leather t-shirts, shrugs, and skirts; trench coat meets shirt dresses; crisp white blouses and billowing khaki pants and jackets. The select use of stronger color is exquisite as well -- teals and dark blues that complement the neutrals perfectly.

Expectations were high, but Phoebe Philo didn't disappoint.

My new favorite look for day: just a simple little black dress and heels, accessorized for variety.

Courtesy of the Singular, a great fashion blog to check out if you haven't seen it yet!

viktor and rolf spring 10

I always love a graphic pattern -- particularly a strong one using black. I have to be careful when shopping because that's what I'm always drawn to, and you don't want your entire closet to be filled with stripes! But it came as no surprise to me that these were my favorite looks from the Viktor and Rolf spring show. I love how they took the lines of a tuxedo lapel and made them abstract forms on dresses and drapey jackets.