Antoni and Alison's 'Models Walking'

Fashion duo Antoni Burakowski and Alison Roberts kicked off London Fashion Week with their latest collection, "Models Walking Up and Down in Dresses."  The name may sound a bit simple, but the collection certainly did not disappoint.

Whimsical, lightweight dresses with fun patterns and playful collages provided this collection with a wide range of wearability.

"We wanted to keep it really simple and show people what we do - no magic, get away from the 'quirk,'" Burakowski said in an interview with Vogue.

Clearly, simple works for the fashion tandem, who are in their 25th year together, and after a seven-year hiatus from London Fashion Week, they returned with a big splash.

"It felt right to do this," Burakowski said. "We became interested in the catwalk again and the idea of girls walking up and down."

A video from Antoni and Alison’s runway show is right behind the jump...

EmersonMade

EmersonMade is a husband-and-wife-run clothing line. Emerson designs the line and does all of the styling, content, and artwork, while her husband, Ryan, takes all of the photographs. Emerson even models the clothes!

They split time between their farm in New Hampshire and weekly trips to New York City. All clothes are produced in the garment district. They also share the farm with their little dog, Pedro.

EmersonMade is best known for their denim and cheerful blouses. Their beautiful dresses and jackets are perfectly on point, as well.

Text Rebecca Baust
Images EmersonMade

Boden Brings English Style to the US

Boden was founded in 1991 with only eight menswear products. Womenswear soon followed, along with adorable clothes for kids aptly named Mini Boden. It was not until 2002 that Boden launched in America.

The line can be described as the English version of J.Crew. There are lots of tweed blazers and breton stripes in the fall/winter collection, and bright colors and polka dots for the spring/summer.

Their adorable (and flattering) women's swimwear line has a lot of people talking, not to mention their always abundant supply of work-appropriate dresses.

They also offer maternity clothes, petite sizing, special occasion dresses, and longer lengths in most dresses and skirts.

Text Rebecca Baust
Image Boden

Rag and Bone Reveals Pre-Fall Collection

Rag & Bone have released their pre-fall 2012 collection, and first things first: No set theme is present. In fact, Marcus Wainwright gave it a straightforward description, "It's just clothes for how our girl really dresses."

The look book is a series of shots in front of the R & B office elevator shaft, complete with red leather numbers and embellished belts, as well as black and blue accessories.

Lot of skirts and dresses are present, complete with a lot of eccentric accessorizing, making each look all its own and distinguishable among the group. We fancy this idea of steering clear of a specific theme and just focusing on the fashion of real-girl likings.

From head wraps to booties and heels to classy jackets, we feel like everything you could ever need is right here in this collection. How perfect. We know where we'll be shopping come fall 2012.

Text Brittney Schering
Image Fashionologie 

Honoring the Brave in Style: Memorial Day Vaca Outfits

As Memorial Day is a day where we take a moment to honor the U.S. soldiers who passed while on service-and acts as the unofficial benchmark for the start of summer-we have decided to compile a collage of nifty dresses to bring on the occasion. These five dresses will allow you to lounge or stay active from day to night with weekend plans. Let freedom ring!

Trending: Max Out for Spring

Seventies hippie and nineties grunge collide this spring as a flurry of maxi skirts and dresses will surely pop up on the sunshine-paved streets. You no longer have to pick between sundresses, shorts and mini-skirts to celebrate the season. If you're like me, who doesn't plan on emptying my local drugstore's supply of shaving cream, lightweight ankle-length skirts and dresses are just what you need to add comfortably breezy options to your wardrobe that will last through summer.

Wear maxi dresses with tough accessories, cropped tops and open-toed booties with long skirts. Shorties (because not all of us are supermodels) can opt for sheer alternatives to show glimmers of skin. With these babies added to the game, getting dressed in the morning just got a little more interesting. Oh and don't worry, these picks won't make you look like a pilgrim lost in time.

Sophomore T-Shirt Maxi Dress (pictured above), Bona Drag; Sca Ulven Criss Cross Dress, Pixie Market; Motel Bleach Black Long Skirt, Pixie Market; Cheap Monday Kendra Wrap Dress, Nasty Gal; Cheap Monday Adriana Skirt, Urban Outfitters; RVCA Vanilla Queen Maxi Skirt, Need Supply; Arrows Pocahontas Dress, Wildfox Couture; Chiffon Double-Layered Full Length Skirt, American Apparel. Pictures after the jump!

Text Kristina Bravo

The Fashion Interview

Last week I was called in to interview for an internship with Glamour Magazine and was faced with that universal question: “What am I going to wear?” I mean, what do you wear to an interview with an industry that defines style for women everywhere? There’s a lot of advice online that’s geared more towards the business interview, but what about those of us who are looking for work in a more creative industry?

The biggest difference in the business interview and the artistic interview is that you get to express yourself a little bit more. When choosing an outfit you want to show why you’re a unique person while remaining professional, and the best way to do that is through color. Every woman has that one color that they automatically look amazing in. Wear that color.

With only two days before my interview, I had to find something quick, affordable, and classy. I ended up wearing this dress from Urban Outfitters, paired with a simple gold necklace and a pair of peep toe black high heels. I felt great, I was wearing a color that made me glow, and it definitely showed in my interview.

Remember, when you’re comfortable and feel like a million bucks, people will be more likely to think that you are a million bucks.

By Carly Roye

All Buckled Up

Last week, while browsing around a sample sale in Soho, I picked up this unusual beauty by Collective Concepts. The simple gray t-shirt dress is made unique by its coffee colored buckle straps that immediately captured the heart of my inner cowgirl. Or should I say my inner Urban Cowgirl.

The back straps were what really sold me on this one. The suspender look on the back of this dress really sets it apart from anything else on the block. The buckle strap is such a simple concept and I really hope to see it pop up more often as the fall season approaches.

BY Carly Roye
Photo by Garret Hurley

Time and time again - The Maxi Dress

Each season a new trend is born and each season a trend is repeated. Sometimes trends are overdone and other times you can't get enough of a trend. For those of you who happened to adore the maxi dress, there is good news, it is back. Its been around before and it's perfect for summer and early fall.

It's about time to pull out your favorite floor length dress, or if you feel you deserve a treat, go buy a new one! Maxi dresses are easy to find and are everywhere, so no excuses. French Connection and Victoria's Secret both have a good selection of maxi dresses. Prices varying from $50-$200, that your pick. They tend to be best worn as day dresses, but there are some more formal looking dresses out there. So swap the flats for heels and enjoy the comfortable trend, while it lasts!

Flower Power!

Okay...so it may seem floral patterns manage to pop up everywhere once the sun starts to shine. Yes, it's spring, almost summer, and, yet again, those floral patterns are appearing. Although this year it’s bigger than ever!

Our wardrobes are always dominated by what’s big on the catwalk, and this year Ralph Lauren and Dolce & Gabbana have floral patterns written all over them. If you haven’t yet topped off that tan enough to wear your favorite new dress, just add a floral print bag or hat for now, at least until your legs are ready to hit the streets.

It is about time to visit the shops and grab some flirty feminine floral print clothes! You may be thinking if it’s everywhere why would I want the same, just to blend into the crowd. If that’s the case, choose bold and bright; you’ll be sure to stand out.

French Connection has a great range of all things floral, and the prices aren't too bad either. With skirts starting from $79.99 and dresses ranging from $98.99 to $248, it's time to grab a floral bargain!

The Nude Dress Trend

While the lingerie trend waned during the Fall 2010 runways, you cannot forget that it was a major trend for Summer 2010. Not to mention wearing outfits that question whether you're wearing an ensemble or not. However, you can pull off wearing a nude dress, while still looking sexy and demure. While Posh Spice may veer on the side of "is she naked?", Eva Longoria was a smash in a nude dress with black lace detail.

You too can pull off the look with a few love notes. Pick a dress shade lighter/darker (dependent on your skin tone/undertones) than your skin tone. Choose something that is body conscious and not for the sake of participating in the trend. Pair your look with clandestine/opaque jewelry and a contrasting shoe color. To start, Asos.com has a few nude dress choices.

-Tamera Blair Darden

Want the runway look at home?

It's possible! Check it out!!! When was the last time you flipped through a magazine or watched the runway shows on TV and wish you have that dress? You can actually order dresses that were worn on the runway and have them delivered to your house! It’s all at renttherunway.com.

I know what you’re thinking...designer dresses delivered... who has that kind of money? Here’s how it works. Rent the Runway (RTR) buys the dresses directly from your favorite designers and you rent it for 10% of the retail price.

It’s that easy. Go to the website (renttherunway.com) and find the dress you want and choose your delivery day, it’s your choice if you want the dress for four or eight days. It’ll be delivered right to your door in two sizes, just to make sure it’s the right fit. After your event which no doubt all eyes were on you from the minute you walked in, all you do is mail the dress back in the prepaid envelope they sent you. They even take care of the dry cleaning! This is the easiest shopping you have ever done for the perfect dress!

-Jennifer Nikolevski

Twinkle, Twinkle

The Holiday season is approaching quickly, which means there will be lots of Holiday parties to attend. But what are you going to wear?

Don't stress about it too much because the ideal dress for a cocktail party is at a store near you.

This season it's all about lots of sparkle. Sequins are dominating the Holiday season. The sequin trend isn't about blending in, it's all about getting noticed. A sequin dress is a refreshing alternative to a plain little black dress.

If you're not too keen on an all sequin dress just try to incorporate a little sequin into your Holiday outfit. Whether you choose a shirt, leggings or a skirt you will be certain that all eyes will be on you.

-Erin Jones

Summertime Party Attire ... Perfect

I adore this dress by Nicola Finetti. For those of you not familiar with this designer she is definitely one you'll want to check out. Made in Australia, where most of my favorite designers are (among other favorite things :)) she has some lovely dresses in her collection. You can check out her A/W 2009 collection on her website: HERE

To the left is a new dress by Finetti, it is her twisted dress with applique. Knotted and cross over twist front draws close attention to the waistline. Ever so slightly sides of waist revealed through a intricate design leading to the back of the dress which happens to be backless. This gives this modern dress a little edge, all the while still staying very classy and sophisticated.

The dress is the perfect statement maker for the edgier girl at the summertime evening event. Don't mess up this look, make sure you have a pair of nude tone or wooden heels we'd hate to see someone ruin it with a black one. Eww.

Dance Like No One's Watching

How does rocking out in the nude sound? Not realistic in most urban areas unless you plan on getting gang raped in the corner of Marquee, or better yet, kidnapped by two guys and never to be found. That's a true story too, happened recently. Creeeeeepy. Though I am pretty sure she wasn't wearing this dress, so rest assure. Yikes! One nights stands are risqué, I mean you can't possibly find out if the hot model dude you're talking to isn't a complete psychotic lunatic in the span of 2-3 hours. All right, moving on... 

How often do you get to dance around naked without getting uh, arrested? Yea, we don't do it. Well, maybe you would if you're on acid and at some hippie gathering called Burning Man (sorry) other than that, you'll probably be arrested. If you still want to let loose you can dance naked. Well, in this completely rad super sexy 100% silk dress by Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai. This one is definitely a true collector's piece, you want it in your closet. The dress comes with printed hang tags together with edition number. Nude in color, slight cap sleeve, and obviously a nude female image, both from side and backside. Yea baby, you're naked all around! Sorta reminds me of those terrible swim suit cover ups you see older women wearing at the beach, yea,  you remember? Hah! This however, is more sexy and on a completely different level, I think I might rock it just to see the effect I'd have walking around the Meat Packing on a Tuesday night.

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