3/24/09

Spring Florals and Neutrals are what I'm Craving ...


Dolce & Gabbana

D&G bedecked models, Lily Donaldson, Natasha Poly and Jessica Stam look smashing in neutral florals. While Topshop's
take on floral prints that pop have me going gaga!! Forever 21 is always my stop for the perfect (and wallet friendly) accessory
of the moment.


Ali Michael

Ali will always be a gorgeous vision in my eyes. I have no clue what Show / Collection her dress is from, but I NEED it
now. If possible?? Please?? Any ideas?


Charles Anastase

The quirky nerd chic thrown into the floaty Spring collection left me breathless. I love the simplicity of basics
mixed in with gaudy. Check out those heels!!

In continuation with the Spring/Summer Collection; at the top of my list are his pretty platforms, Little Bo Beep dresses
and oversize eyeglasses. I love the effective use in layering! I'm also in love with the pops of pink, spiky platform boots
and chunky knits from the Fall collection.




Image Credits: Style.com, forever21, the fashion spot and Topshop.

94 COMMENTS POSTED:

Stephanie said...

These collages are stunning!! the top one is perfection!!!

xx

Victoria C said...

I love that geek-chic looks paired with voluminous dresses. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can bring out the pastels!
xx

Lesley said...

Love them!

Jen said...

Such an inspirational post! I absolutely loved that Charles Anastase collection too! :)

The Voguette said...

ahh this is amazing dear! i loveee the straight hair look its soo cute!

Anna G said...

I love those ruffle dresses. I want more lovely things. Today's weather does not seem at all like spring.

Call Me Cat said...

HEYYYY! :)

Ali Michaels is so cute I can see why you like her too. :) Didn't you love her Coach editorials? I adore your Collages wish I could be that good, and Anastase is amaazing. :)

cat! x

rossovelvet said...

Waouuuh ! Not THAT neutral maybe xD.
That dress on Ali is outstanding !
Anastase Lolita is totally on my mind lately...
as usual your posts are the best !
As the music, your choices are really brilliant !!

Lainey said...

D&G's line is just a dream! I wish I could put flowers on everything!

DaisyChain said...

Amazing collages lovely, I adore florals and neutrals, so perfect for the sunny weather.

Wanderlusting said...

I'm not as in love with florals right now (still "in like" with them though) but I am head over heels for neutrals.

Not all the time - but enough. Check out yesterday's (my) blog post for my "all neutral" outfit. It wasn't what I had hoped (you know when yo have some idea in your head and it doesn't turn out that way) but it was a good foray into all nude territory!

That dress is wonderful btw - love the looks of that model too.
*Lusty*

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issa said...

great outfit choices.. love them all!! so girly and fabulous.

Emz said...

Oh those are fantastic collages! I LOVE LOVE the floral patterns!

muchlove said...

These are great! I'm loving neutral and muted colours at the moment.

Fashion Fille said...

WHY are you so great at collaging?!

Raez said...

hey girl! these are some hot picks!

especially loving that nude outfit, so chic, love the socks and sandals look here:)

p.s
lurve your playlist dear;)

jaz said...

those shoes are the most amazing everrr!! I love all the floral, i cannot wait for spring to really bloom!

phamzy said...

the D&G collections are amazing!


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Adri said...

I've always loved Ali Michael. She is so cute and so beautiful.

I loved everything you posted : )

Ajoli said...

Erika your work is really great! And congratulations for the Fashion Idol I just voted for you :) - ajoli.

jess said...

I love the dresses with the actual flowers on them. The Charles Anastase collection is great too.

Lissa said...

OH MY GOSH!!! I feel so honored to be in the blogger dream :]

Wow I went to Panera today and damn, they have good coffee. Get a Caffe Mocha. Amazing...

And btw I love your choices!!

the frugalicious fashionista said...

What kind of program do you use to create your collages? They are always so fabulous!!

Love your blog!

xox

Lissa said...

Daaamn we must be twins :]
We will be sitting on the steps of the Met, eating yogurt and Special K, drinking chocolate coffee, wearing beautiful shoes, MK/Smashley furs, long skirts, and...what else? I feel like I'm forgetting something!!

Lissa said...

Hmmm okay random story time to demonstrate my extreme lameness. I'm sitting at the lunch table today in school and I'm thinking about us and New York and meeting. I just think out loud to my friends about how amazing it would be. And they're all like woah what a loser. She has an internet friend. And I said that you were amazing and they should be jealous. Oooh okay random story over now :]
But it's true!!

OOOH MY GOSH! Our twin-ness makes us like a whole step closer to being Mary Kate and Smash. Oooh I feel so happy and lucky and amazing like those twins!

Sorry, long comment. My dream is to take over your blog comments, so I thought I'd start here....wow this is quite an essay :]

Christina P. said...

Hi!!!

Your
blog
knocks
my
socks
off.


I LOVE IT!

Christina P.

Lissa said...

Internet friends are the shit :] And you just don't find people this interestd in fashion around Green Bay, now do you?

And I'm not sure if the world will ever be ready for our future meetup or an Influence II. We'll take them all by surprise, but eventually we will rule the world with our amazingness!!

Btw I totally think you need to check your Facebook.

Lissa said...

How does she ever do it?? I tell you, that girl has serious talent :]

And Twitter is grand. I'm updating it waaaay too often though. Facebook is pretty amazing too, I might be almost as addicted to that as I am to coffee!!

Lissa said...

Twitter is pretty spiffy, but most of my real-life friends use Facebook. Sooo it's nice to talk to them. But a lot of bloggers use Twitter so I could never choose one favorite :]

WWMKD?? haaahaa

LaMimi said...

I'm loving the new header :) Photoshoop is so addicting, isn't it? :)

xoxo
Mimi

Summer said...

Love them all..But Ali is such a great one..=)

caylee said...

all i can think about for spring is light neutrals and florals too!

and i loooooove ali's kohl rimmed eyes...hopefully you'll find out where her dress is from!

amanda said...

love charles anastase's collections!

xx

Lisa said...

collage. queen.
it is official!


i love nudies!

xx

C a t r i n a said...

love these dresses, esp. Ali's dress, it's amazing!

Nath said...

When I see this I jsut want one thing : SUN !!! Lol

Vintage Me New You said...

hello dear, i love these awesome collages:)you're doing a nice job everytime:)
flower bloom!!!

best wishes and love,
GIA!

Johanne said...

Great collages!

Protege said...

Always love your collages.;))
Particularly the D&G dress on the top appeals to me; it looks like a wedding gown.;))

Anonymous said...

I think that dress is from SS09 Anna Sui..

xx

labelleetlaitgirl said...

Oh yes, Ali's dress is gorgeous! I cannot see the first collage though :(

LoveMore said...

oh FABULOUS NEW HEADER! woo! i am still loving mine thanks to YOU!

great collages - i love the geek look :)

hope you are feeling better deary!

love bel xxx

Styledrop said...

Love that Topshop floral blazer. I just bought a similar one from second hand. Can't wait to wear it when the spring comes:)

Anna Pope said...

D&G dresses make me want to lounge around all day, having picnics in beautiful parks under the blue summer sky while drinking red wine. Bliss!

Love the header :)

C.Elizabeth and Natalia said...

Lovely collage! And those outfits are so feminine! Love it!

Thanks for the comment as well! =)

C.Elizabeth

The Little Fashion Treasury said...

CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW HEADER!!!!
LOVE IT!!!!!!

Cate said...

Hey Erika!
First thank you for your email! I think I am going to explain all this deleting my blog in another email, or in the letter I'm writing you.
So, I love the new header! Who is the model we see in it?
How weird, the first picture, with the florals, didn't load completely, only about a fifth of it!
And you are totally right, I WANT that Ali Michael dress too. I want it right now, for summer!! I could imagine that at Zara they'll have something similar. I'll be on the lookout for something like it.
I like the Charles Anastase outfit very much too. I only think it's pretty paradox how nerds are being made a fashion statement, when nerds are really all against fashion.
xxx
Cate

Couture Carrie said...

Your blog is looking really fantastic, FC! Loving the new banner! And did you know that you have almost 30,000 profile views? Wow!

These collages are breathtaking. I am not sure who that empire waist dress is by but I will keep an eye out for it. Strikes me as Blumarine...

Adore those glasses at Charles A!

xoxox,
CC

Meg said...

I love the big D&G gown. The flowers are so pretty.

Maverick said...

Erica, fab post!! :D
I can't even tell you how madly in love I became with Charles Anastase when I saw his designs. He's my new favorite designer...or perhaps just tied with Marc Jacobs. Anastase's collection was AMAZING. I really want EVERYTHING that went down the runway. I want to be geek chic, but I don't think I could pull it off...hehe.

Also, the song that plays when your page opens, what is it? It's so cute! Take care girly!

xoxo, mavi

sam. said...

mmmm what a yummy post!

♥ fashion chalet said...

@ Anonymous - thanks for the Anna Sui SS 09 info. I checked it out but didn't see Ali or the dress there :( ?? Will keep checking around though, thanks! :]

Eri said...

Anyone can be inspired by D&G this summer, many DIY version will come... See you soon hun!

Shin said...

This is a perfect choices for summer! The dress on Ali Michael is amazing!

♥ fashion chalet said...

@ Christina P. - Thanks lol you're so sweet! :]

rossovelvet said...

You are the cutest person ever !
No seriously, NO ONE likes my handwriting ;D.

Charles, Charles, Charles, I get even more addicted every time I come here !!

modazkrakowa said...

I am not a fan of pale colors. I prefer more vibrant, but I like to watch them on the other people.

modazkrakowa said...

I am not a fan of pale colors. I prefer more vibrant, but I like to watch them on the other people.

grace said...

aaahhhh charles anastase!!!! one of my favorite and most wearable collections EVER EVER.

Fabi said...

I am loving this collage - stunning!! and the new header is soo pretty - gotta love isabeli.

Tessie said...

I agree...that brocade beaded mini dress is amazing...very retro 60's but in a new millennium way. I want it too...but could I get away with it?

dapper kid said...

I absolutely LOVED the Charles Anastase collection, it was sooo beautiful. And I was in awe of the glasses ;)

Flashes of Style said...

WOW holy amazing! I am so obsessed with those gorgeous dresses with the floral detail. I'm in love <3

geisharock said...

can't wait for spring :) those bo peep glasses are so quirky haha - i'm not sure any mortal would look good in them though!

love your style - have been reading for a while but never commenting... but since my blog is actually somewhat up and running now i can show my face in comments ;)

geisharock xoxo

frances said...

this makes me crave some geeky glasses, with tan rims.
I hope your headache is well and truly gone! x

kaitlyn said...

i dig the nerd chic thing, but i LOVE THOSE SHOES. oh my god. love them.

Tiffany said...

love how you put these together, especially the florals! Gorgeous.

Cheeky Gunnette said...

your collages make me feel so inadequate =)

Elana said...

great post! By the way, Ali Micheal's dress is Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer 08 :D LOVE matthew williamson, great pick! (this is what i get for looking over runway shows every free moment... haha)

Inside Mode said...

OMG collage overload! Loving it! The Dolce & Gabbana flowers were amazing. I remember when I first looked at the show I didn't understand it and thought it was so tacky, but it's so romantic and elegant. Lily looked fantastic.
Anyways, I belive I owe you a tfs PM. Keep your eyes peeled for it. :)

elyse said...

i love the cross straps on the charles anastase dress on the left (last pic), and THAT leather jacket.. to die for. pastels, florals, geek glasses and sweetness paired with spiky shoes is so my spring look too. love this!

TakeaDoubleTake said...

LOVE! your collages are so simple and perfect!

essence said...

I love your collages, this post is very inspiring.
And your new header is so good!

xoxo

Anika said...

Hey Erika,

Love this post! It's full of fanciful things...must stop......
Love the geek chic look at Charles Anastase, the gorgeous gorgeous (emphasis on gorgeous ;) gowns at D&G and whoa to Ali Michael's beauty!

Have a lovely day, dear

emma said...

ah all those flower dresses are so beautiful

electric_purple said...

i'm in love with the floral jacket from top shop!

Ocular Oasis said...

Love the first collage!!

kingchic said...

I absolutely love the neutral floral collage featuring my FAV model Lily D. It's gorgeous, and all 3 girls look stun.ning if those florals.

P.S. LOVE FOR LABELS #4 Answers have been posted!
http://kingchic.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/love-for-labels-4-2/

drinkupthefashion said...

your collages are so amazing.

Tamara said...

I've already got my Spring Floral dose for this season, just bought last week a gorgeous vintage floral shirt :) I'm loving it!

Linnea said...

soooo beautiful. i love it

The Stiletto Effect said...

Ohhh I think spring florals and neutrals are lovely but really not my style! :( I'm so stuck to black!
xoxo
Su

sauvageblue said...

Quirky nerd chick look is super cute...

Stompface said...

ahhh it's weird you guys being all spring about it, whilst we are all autumn about it here.. Actually it's 35 degrees celsius here today so its all summer about even though its autumn. yes it is good to ramble for hours about the weather.

did you hunt down Passion Pit? My friend gave me their album last weekend and I have pretty much fallen madly in love with it. how cute because he made it all by himself for his girlfriend for valentines day. I want someone to write me beautiful music! anyways I hope you liked it.

sorry for the strange strange message.

I hope you are wonderful!

x

Sasi said...

The quirky nerd chic look was my fave at Charles Anastase.

Blicious said...

LOVE all the pics!

Becca Jane said...

these are all so amazing. I love the floral D&G dresses - wow wow wow.

Annie said...

ali looks stunning! and i absolutely love the florals, they're so pretty and light without being overly sickly.

http://anniediamond.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

mathew williamson !!!!!!

♥ fashion chalet said...

^
after looking over his collections I fell in love with his work all over again!! :]

xx

sarah said...

oh charles.
what a droolfest! :]

xo,
sarah

sophie said...

ah matthew williamson! love it! (ali's dress is by him) that show is AWESOME you should check it out :) btw apologies i haven't been commenting on your blog a lot lately!! :(

Ediot said...

coMpletelY adore the floraldresses. and now i just added you to my favs-

She said said...

I've got to state my utter disdain for those who wear glasses without lenses as a "fashion statement." As someone who has worn glasses for 85% of my life out of necessity, I am honestly annoyed by those who take it on as a fashion trend. It is comparable to me rolling myself around in a wheelchair because it was the "cool" thing to do when my legs work perfectly fine. I was hoping this madness would have stayed in New York 2 years ago when I first noticed it, but unfortunately that is not the case.

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