Zac Posen

Zac Posen didn't disappoint for his Spring 2009 Collection. On September 11th, he gathered a plethora of browns, greys, blacks, and animal prints into a feast for your eyes. His dresses were short, long, loose and tight. All very appropriate for the Spring 2009 Season. I am a dress lover by nature and sometimes I think by right! Zac Posen just made me want to take his entire collection and just hide it from anyone else. From his two-tone beige mini dress to his black pant suit, to the ever so clever long leopard print dress. Some of my favs are pictured below. You can see the entire collection at Style.com.

Wait until you see the entire line, it's magnificent! Pretty dresses---that's enough to keep me satisfied for years to come.

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Favorites Of The Day

It's getting a little chilly out there and believe me I'm gonna need a preferably stylish, definitely warm coat like this one by Vanessa Bruno Athe.

Vanessa Bruno Athe
Belle Sleeves Parka
Available at Net-A-Porter

I really don't think this qualifies as a necklace, but whatever. It's definitely different and that's one of the reasons I like it.

Missoni
Stone Embellished Necklace

Available at Net-A-Porter

Nothing tops off a black wool coat better than a black wool Beret. Luv this beret although I would wear it in another position. It's cute!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Angora Blend Beret
Available At Net-A-Porter

My 3 favs for today!

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Loreal Fashion Week

Marchesa

Marchesa's Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig first came to the fashion world's attention dressing starlets for the red carpet. True to their game, this season's dresses were just spectacular. All I can really say about this collection is that if you are a dress-lover (as I am) you'll see why I'm in pure unadulterated bliss! You can go to Style.com to see the full collection. While you're there just check out their collection for Spring 2007. In my opinion it's the only collection that even compares to this season's in terms of elegance. Marchesa---You want to watch these talented designers!

Marchesa---Spring 2009

Simply Beautiful dresses! I hope they keep their inspiration forever!

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CoCo Chanel

For all you fashionista's don't miss this movie about the life and times, and talent of CoCo Chanel Saturday night.

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Tommy Hilfiger

Less than a year after it agreed an exclusive strategic alliance with Macy's, Tommy Hilfiger has now rolled out the sportswear line that the department store retailer will sell exclusively in the US.

Both companies see the deal as a win-win situation, with Macy's hoping the well-known brand will draw customers into its stores and set it apart from its rivals, and Tommy Hilfiger relishing the chance to focus its wholesale team on one nationwide account and garner increased exposure in the retailer's 800 stores.

Like many department stores, Macy's is struggling to gain momentum as consumers cut back on apparel and other discretionary items amid rising food and fuel prices and the ongoing housing slump.

First-half profits plummeted as the company bore the brunt of charges of consolidating its three divisions under a reorganisation plan announced in February, while first-half same-store sales fell 2.2%.

But Macy's says it continues to out-perform "most of our major competitors in same-store sales" – and is clearly hoping that exclusive lines from high-profile designers like Hilfiger (deals are already in place with the likes of Elie Tahari and Oscar de la Renta) will give it the boost it needs.

It's also a touch ironic that its possible saviour, Tommy Hilfier, was itself languishing in the doldrums not so long ago, after struggling to realign itself into more sophisticated, pricier markets. Now, though, it's setting itself up for global expansion after posting a record 23.9% hike in full year earnings in June on a 14.4% jump in sales. What a difference three years make.

Thankyou to Just Style*

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Favorites Of The Day

I was telling Lexie just the other day that I would love to see her in some straight-straight legged jeans. I think she'd be gorgeous in them. And they're a hot commodity this season. Not trying to be too pushy---I think I'm going to pick up a pair or two for her! She definitely can rock them. She has that sculpted body that you just must have if you are going to pull them off. Straight legged jeans---just one of the three of my favorite things of the day.

True Religion "Stella Stretch Denim"

Available at True Religion and Neiman Marcus

M.A.C.'s Cult Of Cherry Cosmetics Line for your eyes, lips, and below your nails.

Cult of Cherry Nail Lacquer comes in Illegal Purple and Silverstruck

Available at M.A.C. Cosmetics, Nordstrom, and other fine retailers

There's one more thing that I found I couldn't live without and it's a Yohji Yamamoto jacket. You can see it and all the other products discussed by clicking on the highlighted names, which will provide a link to the respective sites for you. More of my favorites tomorrow!

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Herve Leger by Max Azaria

The only words you need to know in order to understand Hervé Léger by Max Azria? Bandage dress. It's the staple garment of the brand popularized by celebs like Victoria Beckham, Kate Bosworth and Keira Knightly.

At the Spring 2009 show on Sunday, Sept. 7, more than a few PYT’s sat front row wearing Hervé Léger, including Kate Mara, Joy Bryant, Lou Dollion, Maria Sharapova, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Trachtenberg, Leonor Verela, and Melissa George.

Though the BCBG Max Azria Group acquired Hervé Léger in 1998, it wasn't until 2007 that Azria fully realized the label with his own designs. Even so, Azria continues to observe the legacy of the fashion house with those sexy, curve-hugging dresses.

So there were no surprises at this season for Spring 2009; instead, Azria subtly tweaked the dresses with geometric appliqués and a jolt here and there with neon inserts against neutral color, a trend emerging this elsewhere this week in New York. Azria also created an ombre effect with bands of color on some of the dresses, and a steel foil bandage dress looked like armor for a future robot princess. Trim tailored leather jackets had their own version of ombre with the addition of "airbrush" inserts. The finale included a parade of bandage swimsuits that looked like cut-out versions of the dresses, except even more alluring.

Overall, the collection was consistent with the Hervé Léger image, but once the fad wears off for the bandage dress, it will be interesting to see where Azria takes the label.

You can see the entire collection at Style.com.
Thankyou Renata Espinosa for this story

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Fashion Week!

Fashion Week Officially Begins September 5, 2008!

Stay tuned as The F*Word brings you coverage of this years events!

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