Ethnic Influences

Most ethnic inspired clothing has become so common that they really aren't considered ethnic anymore.

Mexican or Spanish inspired clothing (colors and prints) are really apparent in the summer time. (http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301&productId=501593040&N=1000930&searchUrl=%2Fendeca%2FEndecaStartServlet%3FN%3D1000930&R=02819392)

Asian styles and prints are always changing. It used to be that the "silk" dress with the same pattern was all there was, but this print seems to be everywhere and on all types of clothing from hoodies to hats and everything else. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350004394265#ebayphotohosting)



Indian inspired long dresses, prints and colors seemed to be everywhere this summer. These change slightly every year, but there is usually something in the market along the same lines. (http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301&productId=501644628&view=20&No=20&N=1000930&searchUrl=%2Fendeca%2FEndecaStartServlet%3Fview%3D20%26No%3D20%26N%3D1000930&R=02880959)


And especially this time of year plaids inspired by the British Isles is a staple in department stores and magazine. (http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301&productId=501629455&N=1000930&searchUrl=%2Fendeca%2FEndecaStartServlet%3FN%3D1000930&R=02836897)

NY Fashion Week

So far, most of what I have seen has been disappointing as far as that "wow factor" goes. There are a few that I liked either most of the line or a piece or two.

Oscar de la Renta was GORGEOUS (as usual). He really gets style, not just fashion. His nod to the past was well thought out and beautifully executed.

Carolina Herrera's collection stands out as one of the best. She understands the pieces that women are lacking or want to see more of. She doesn't seem to be following too closely with the trend, but was just enough there to fit into it. She seems like a graceful person and her clothes take on that characteristic also.



Michael Kors's line is quite interesting. The throw back to the fifties and "Gidget" (as Michael referenced) comes through to appeal to the younger women that do not know about the era and how cute and fun the clothes were for the time. He also seems to lighten up the mood of today with such an unhappy time.

I haven't really decided about organic clothing yet. I know it is still too expensive. I understand because of the time it takes for the land to be considered organic has a lot to do with it, but if people are supposed to choose that then prices need to make that possible (I know laws of supply and demand counteract that statement).
More research needs to be done to find out the real long term effects (good or bad) of organic farming. I know that dyes are a huge problem for me with certain items that I buy because I have extremely sensitive skin. If there was something that proved that the dyes used on organic clothing and the fact that it has no pesticides, then maybe I would be more inclined to looking farther into it.

Favorite designer

I actually don't have one specific designer that I love. I have several that I like consistently but none stands out among the rest.
But if I had to pick one I'd say I'm really loving Alice Temperly right now. http://www.temperleylondon.com/ Her designs are quite wearable and her wedding collection is stunning!!! And it helps that she's British! j/k
I always love Burberry, Christian Louboutin (but who wouldn't kill to own one pair), Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, Catherine Malandrino, Ferragamo........I could go on.

I have more specific designers that I can't stand. Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier, (I like Tom Ford's designs but he sucks as a person), Roberto Cavalli, anything from Gucci.