Fashion Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs Summer/Spring 2012

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The Spring collection from Marc by Marc Jacobs was surpsringly simple. Bold, bright, feminine-all typical of MMJ, but the simplicity had me scratching my head. The looks had very few prints, just a tiny bit of whimsy, and were relatively plain. This divergence from the expected lent quite a bit of sophistication to the collection, with MMJ being a line that has traditionally been marketed to the Contemporary market.

Is simplicity a bad thing? I say no. The interest in this collection is found in its dramatic shapes, beautiful folds, and eye-cathcing brights. The A-line shapes, perhaps a nod to the 80s and 90s mood we are currently seeing in fashion, make the skirts and dresses completely wearable for a variety of customers. Clean, crisp, and smooth-Marc threw me for a loop but had my heart in the end.

Neiman Marcus First Day Sale – Today Only!

Oh I love the Holidays!  I love all of it, the music, the weather, the red and green, the smiles, THE SHOPPING.

It’s beginning.  Neiman Marcus is hosting their First Day sale where shoppers can save up to 40% – and the list of participating designers and items available is jaw-dropping.  Rock and Republic, Oscar de la Renta Sleepwear, Nanette Lepore, Marc Jacobs, YSL — all screaming “shoppers, start your engines!”.  This isn’t a long-running sale, however — it started today (November 11th) and ends tomorrow at 6 AM (November 12th!).  If you aren’t close to a Neiman Marcus you can still shop online (use SHOPNM for free shipping!).