Laced

Spring 2011 sees criss-cross lacing detail as a major trend. Lacing tends to be evocative of corsetry, which immediately brings to mind femininity and coquettish sexuality. It can be an easy, wearable trend to incorporate into your wardrobe; just make sure you use it to reflect your personality.

Lacing can be demure, like this piece from Dolce & Gabbana...

... or badass, like these shredded pants from Roberto Cavalli.

Karolina Kurkova smoked down the runway in a laced tunic and killer boots for Emilio Pucci.



If the above examples are too bold, try incorporating smaller lace details, like the bottom of these pants from Gucci.

Carolina Herrera, Spring 2011

Carolina Herrera broke through the noise of the Spring collections, as she often does, with unequivocal elegance. I was charmed by her use of motif: floral botanist drawings, which she used to showcase her dedication to detail, craftsmanship and artistry.



Herrera will always be a mainstay of the ladies who lunch...

... but her ability to play with design has youthful appeal as well.

She has a masterful sense of proportion and placement...


... and makes no apologies for grandeur, while maintaining refinement.