Paris Fashion Week: From Dior Leather Dresses to Lanvin Sheer Bottoms

Paris Fashion Week has wrapped and we have a mix of highlights from the SS 2012 Paris events. Who went, who rocked and who flopped. Stand outs during Paris fashion week were Lanvin and Dior and we also spotted some front row fashionistas at the show. Check out our mini recap below.

The SS 2012 Lanvin runway show was exciting as usual with a few surprises. Above we see an Olive colored deep v-neck silk gown with a sheer bottom. We’ve seen this design do very well with Gucci and feel it will do well with other lines.

Fierce and elegant this sheer bottom, belted, cut out maxi dress sported an original looking upper body design. We can’t see it in the photo, but the back is cut out as well.

Above is a different variation on the typically long sheer maxi dress. We see a black deep v-neck, belted, knee length dress with a sheer bottom. Very sexy.

Next we see that edgier side of Lanvin. The black bordered white knee length skirt and the long sleeve peek-a-boo blouse are fierce in every since of the word.

Last but not least is the above front slit skinny belted dramatic v-neck knee length wrap dress. This garment just looks wearable which is what we like about it. This one can definitely go from runway to rack without a doubt.

Next is the SS 2012 Christian Dior runway. Above we begin with this sheer bottom flowing gown with intricate strappy top. Again we feel like we’ve seen this before with Gucci in the fall, but seeing it again isn’t so horrible.

Leather dresses have absolutely been trending lately and it looks like Dior expects this trend to carry over to next spring. This tan colored sheath dress with pleated bottm has an interesting mosaic trim on the sleeves and hem of the dress. We love the detail.

Next the above pictured classical looking dress is something we expect to see on the red carpet. The chiffon vertical ruffles give this dress a 1940’s elegant appealing look.

Last but not least from the Dior collection is this long fairytale flowing white gown with black ribbon waist detailing.

A Fashion Week wouldn’t be complete without Rachel Zoe. The front row fashionista attended Barbara Bui’s SS 2012 showing. Upon returning home from sweeping all of the fashion shows this month, Zoe travelled with an outrageous 13 bags of luggage. Somebody’s a happy little fashionista!

From showing in New York to viewing in Paris Mary-Kate and Ashley were front row fashionistas spotted at the Montaigne Market store. The famous fashion duo are Fashion Week staples at any fashion event. It’s always a treat to see them come out.

Salma Hayek was a front row fashionista at Paris Fashion Week. She was in attendance at her father in law’s Balenciaga SS 2012 runway show. For the first time sitting front row was less appealing seeing as how the front bench broke and all of fashion’s elite had to stand. I bet they’ll think twice before they laugh at a model that loses her balance on the runway again. Karma!

Fashion Mashup: Hello Kitty for Forever 21

Get ready to get happy Hello Kitty fashionistas. Our favorite affordable clothing store, Forever 21, just got a little bit cooler. Mid November, Forever 21 will be carrying a new fashion collection by Hello Kitty. It’s not only an epic collaboration, but super smart since the age demographic for the two brands are so similar. We absolutely love a good fashion mash-up. Take a sneak peak at what styles to expect from the collection below.

We so love this cute oversized camel cardigan with the signature Hello Kitty face on the side. We also like the red socks with Hello Kitty bows, they’re such a cute contrast paired with the leopard print pumps (pictured above). Last we see a small handbag from the collection that is worth a little more investigating.

Next up for review is this simple white quarter sleeve sweatshirt with a Hello Kitty design on the front, sleeves and the back. This Hello Kitty top is one of the more basic pieces in the collection and at such a sensible price point.

Then from the collection is this awesome long sleeve fringe bottom shirt with a gold Hello Kitty design on the front. We’re certain that fashionistas across the country will be adding this carefree top to their collections. Pair this top with a pair of Forever 21 sequined shorts or skirt for a super chic look.

The collection will also offer this adorable light fabric dress blouse featuring a button up front, tie neck, pleated bib and covered in Hello Kitty faces. This totally feminine top stop short at the waist and comes in a long sleeve version. Pictured above, the fashionable top is paired with black leather shorts for a complete edgy feminine look.

What fashionistas wardrobe is complete without pajamas? Sleeping in style is as important as stepping out of the front door with the right outfit on. The Forever 21 Hello Kitty collection offers a pajama set complete with nighttime accessory bag to hold your necessary toiletries. The top features rolled up sleeves and a button up front and the entire set is covered in popular Hello Kitty bows.

This sweet and innocent cardigan is another favorite from the Hello Kitty collection at Forever 21. We like this piece for its charming pink detailing against a navy body.

We all know that Hello Kitty girls love nerds, so it’s only fitting that Hello Kitty lovers sport a somewhat geeky looking Hello Kitty cat on front of a preppy quarter sleeved crew neck sweater from the HK Forever 21 collection.

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