September 15, 2014

It's all GREY-vy Baby

September 15, 2014/ cieja springer

Happy Monday lovas. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Its a new week and its time for new discoveries, new dreams, new goals and of course new shoes! Kicking-off this week, we're talking about the shoe color du jour of the season - Grey-vy baby!

Now, I am no stranger to Grey. In fact, its one of my favorite colors - its chic, its classic and most of all its timeless. So thanks fashion gods for finallllyyy giving this color its long due nod of respect, beyond clothes and bags!

I have yet to find my perfect pair, but on my quest, I've come across some great options. Help a sister out dolls. Here's a look at some of my top choices and how'd I'd rock it....

Work Chic or Sassy Saturday

Rock these gray Sergio Rossi booties available at Shoescribe ($840) for work or play with a pussybow tie blouse, boyfriend jeans, bucket bag, a two-finger ring to add some spice and a nude lip.

Grown and Sexy

Rock these Francesco Russo leather lace-ups (a whopping $1,795 - but you'd have them forever dolls) with a chic trench-dress be it leather for a super luxe feel or cotton add some stacked bangles ala Kelly Wearstler or grab a bunch from my fav, Bauble Bar; complete with a fierce vamp lip courtesy of Chanel and badaboom badabing baby. Oh and we're going bag free ladies, let your guy carry what you need in his pockets!

Le Freak C'est Chic

Add some punch to these classic gray Manolo Blahnik ($595) pumps with a colored pleated leather skirt (if you cannot find one, black will do), a turtleneck, chic rings on each hand and an all but amazing totebag - hey Mansur Gavriel isn't just making to-die for buckets, their entire collection is flawless. Oh and we're going fresh faced lovas.

Ciao~!

September 12, 2014

LAQUAN X A. WANG X FAV NYFW SS/15 COLLECTIONS!

September 12, 2014/ cieja springer

NYFW 2014 was a sheer blast! I haven't enjoyed traipsing around my city so much in years. I had the pleasure of seeing a few shows in person like William Okpo and Naeem Khan. I went backstage at Tibi and I delved all the way into Laquan Smith's outstanding presentation.

And speaking of monsieur Laquan, lets jump right in - this entire collection makes me want to party. I had disco fever walking around the room at 91 Horatio Street. Laquan never disappoints. The collection was full of fun flirty dresses canvasing everything from classic lace wraps to two PVC see-thru numbers that were just simply divine and one of my favs.

The hooded crop tops will bring some pizazz to the now dated crop top look in my opinion and the clean lines for men - simply superb.

My all time favorite piece was this immaculately designed see-thru shirt with horizontal striped lines. I've been waiting for a reason to wear a boob-pasty and now my moment has come. There was so much goodness to chose from, but here's a sneak peak of the looks I admired most. Jouir....

In other fashion news, if you haven't already heard or seen thanks to Rih Rih, Alexander Wang x H&M have clicked heels to create the newest in H&M's infamous designer collaborations. Aligned completely to Alexander's aesthetic of sporty, sexy, chic, the collection is set to hit stores in early November. You can bet your bottom dollar that every fashionista will be click-clacking, clamoring and scratching to get their hands on ALL pieces. And I my lovas, will surely be one of them - tuh!

Get a sneak peek below. Photo credits listed.

Photo Credit: Alexander Wang Twitter Account

Just simply 'alladat.' YES A. Wang. YES!

And lastly, while Fall and Winter are upon us, I will be sure to take a mental vacation back to all the awesomeness that was presented during NYFW SS15. If I had it my way, I'd have an item from every single designers collection, but bank account management abounds. Anywhot, here are my top five SS15 designer picks that'll have me running to big daddy, sugar daddy, any daddy and putting my lucite heeled Chloe wedges to use - LOL j/k....but no seriously....

CLOVER CANYON

Escape to the Orient.

MARC JACOBS

An ode to the men in uniform - deconstructed and yes bang!

DELPOZO

Fantasy land.

TIBI

Saturday play date.

PUBLIC SCHOOL

The chic effect - new, not so new kids on the block.

Five just isn't enough, but I'd be posting for days. I want, must-have and NEED items from Michael Kors, DKNY, Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff, Anna Sui, Elizabeth and James, BOSS, Theory, Cynthia Rowley, J.CREW, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Pamella Roland, Thakoon Addition, Rodarte, Co, The Row, Zero + Maria Cornejo Ohne Titel, Creatures of the Wind, Public School, Opening Ceremony, Alexander Wang, DVF, Altuzarra, Christian Siriano, Mara Hoffman, Ostwald Helgason, oh damnit - EHV-ERY-BODY OK! I NEED ALL OF IT!!!

Check out every single collection on style.com

September 10, 2014

Shoe News: Collabo to buy NOW! Ostwald Helgason X Aldo Rise

September 10, 2014/ cieja springer

Its that time again lovas and friends, the fabulous couple behind the eponymous label Ostwald Helgason* has teamed up once again with shoemaker Aldo on their Fall 2014 collection. We were graced with their modern, upbeat, architectural designs for the Spring 2014 collection - of which I missed! Total bummer. Not to make the same mistake twice, I've already filled my shopping bag with my top picks. The best thing about it, AFFORDABILITY and might I add, chic!

Happy Shoepping, click through the images for purchase...

XLYO she would look great with boyfriend jeans, tights and a cable knit sweater. Shoe Damage: $150

COOLEY would look great with a flirty pleated dress or some leather shirts and a pussybow tie blouse. Shoe Damage: $150

Not to be outdone by the shoes, the bag collection is pretty smokin'. OSLEY crossbody great for work and play. Damage: a whopping $65 I mean come on!

SCOTTI makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Take this out for brunch with the girls. Its very 'tea and crumpets' non? Damage: $85

ZEEK is so sleek and chic. Carry this baby for a night on the town when the load most definitely needs to he light. Damage: $55

*Ostwald Helgason is a London based line founded in 2008 by Susanne Ostwald and her partner Ingvar Helgason. The couple has perfected the use of prints with a modern spin to create a collection that focuses on the unexpected. The usage of colors and patterns have become synonymous with the brand and help women who are looking for a fierce aesthetic make a statement. The line can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue, Opening Ceremony, Elizabeth Charles and Owen amongst other shops around the globe.

September 07, 2014

NYFW: Seen On The Scene

September 07, 2014/ cieja springer

The shoe scene at New York Fashion Week is beyond! There was so much great footwear, mama forgot she had her camera around her neck to capture it all as I was just in awe. From embellished open-toe booties to a good ole pair of fuzzy wuzzy's I spotted it all.

And of course, the street style looks were at an all time high. Folks really stepped out this year, I haven't been inspired or felt shabby in a while! Time to step my game up.

Flip through the hit-list and get inspired.

Seen at: William Okpo and Tibi

September 07, 2014

FTBUP NYFW RECAP ROUND 1: RUTHIE DAVIS, WILLIAM OKPO AND TIBI

September 07, 2014/ cieja springer

Hey lovas, its been a crazy, busy, high-drive week full of fun and fashion! FTBUP hit up a few shows and presentations and even got some behind-the-scenes beauty action at one of my fav labels, Tibi. Based on what I've laid my eyes on thus far, Spring 2015 is shaping up to be a season full of pastels (nothing new here), structure, and brights.

The beauty look is understated with statement eyes, neutral faces - seeming to be a carry over from Fall 2014 - and hair that pops (see my William Okpo images below).

In the shoe department I witnessed everything from neon-candy colored platforms at Ruthie Davis to Braided D'Orsay styled pumps at Alexander Wang (courtesy of fashion favorite, Nina Garcia's Instagram account).

Cheers to the first week. Indulge and check back for mid-week and final recap next week!

THURSDAY, 9/4 RUTHIE DAVIS SHOE PRESENTATION - THE HIGHLINE

Never one to disappoint, Ruthie Davis serves sex-kitten on a platter with this shoe collection lucite heels included!

FRIDAY, 9/5 - WILLIAM OKPO 268 MULBERRY STREET

The dynamic sister duo, Darlene and Lizzy Okpo, have yet to disappoint. This beautiful collection was full of pretty pastels, quaint details, subtle yet loud make up and plenty of clean, structured lines. Eponymously named after their father, and coveted by the ever so stylist Solange, every fashionista seeking to differentiate themselves in the crowd should be sure to pick-up a piece or two.

SATURDAY, 9/6 BEHIND-THE-SCENES @ TIBI - HIGHLINE STUDIOS

The beauty looks behind-the-scenes at Tibi was understated and natural. Fresh, sleek skin, neutral color palette and straight pulled back hair read minimalism at its best. As soon as my hair grows back I'm definitely going to give the sharp look a shot. Hair: Aveda and Nails: Jin Soon

View the full Spring 2015 Tibi show on www.style.com