Prabal Gurung: Designer to Watch!

I want to talk about simple silhouettes, sharp designs and simple colors. Blacks, Camels, Reds.
This is Prabal Gurung. His Fall 2010 collection is the perfect blend of classic meets modern. Here are my picks from his line, and why you can wear them.

If you're buxom up top, this may be a good fit for you. The high neck line along and sleek cut of the blouse, paired with the bright camel colored pants is a sure win in my book.

Next up is this camel and white colored dress. I talk to my friends about dresses a lot, and here are the two things I hear constantly. 1. The straps aren't wide enough. 2. The dress is too short. If you've found yourself saying these two things, check this dress out. The straps are wide enough that you can wear your normal undergarments and the dress is long enough that you won't feel like you're going to a nightclub if you're wearing this during the day. Don't want the camel color?Don't worry, he designed this dress in black, too! It's like Prabal knows women! 

Here we have what I am calling, the take no prisoners work outfit. You love fashion but you work in an office that you have to be somewhat formal- all the time? But you don't want to appear too over the top? This lightly ruffled white blouse and black tiered-not-so-short skirt is a perfect addition to your 9-5 wardrobe. Throw on the pair of red and black booties as Prabal showed here and you'll be kicking ass and taking names.

My last pick of the Fall 2010 line is this hot cocktail dress. Holidays are fast approaching and that means you need a dress you'll stand out in. The black in the skirt will camouflage any insecurities you may have while all the attention is made on the red ruffle one shoulder sexiness on top. I'll be looking for this dress very soon!

If you've never heard of Prabal before, I'm glad I could share his brilliance with you! I hope you find something in his line you love, too. You can find more at prabalgurung.com

How to wear: Long Jackets

Ashley from New Orleans writes,

Vera Wang Brocade Jacket

I saw this online and LOVE it...but how and what in the world do you wear this as or with what?  Pants, a skirt and what shirt underneath, a cami?   HELP!  :) thanks!

Great question Ashley!

This jacket would be great with similar colors- like a dark pencil skirt like this:

BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Monica Pencil Skirt

Or with dark slightly flared/boot cut trousers

Banana Republic Dark Resin Wash Trouser Jeans

What to wear underneath the jacket? Well, you could go bold and wear mid- to long sleeves underneath the jacket let the sleeve show, it's a layering affect. If it's too warm in LA for that, you definitely could do a lace camisole!

Now, for your accessories. Pair it with a chunky silver necklace! Don't forget your handbag. Might I suggest the Mia Ocelot style to add some rawr factor (not to mention, the metallic aspect from the bag matches the sheen of the jacket)?

And your shoes you ask? I am a HUGE fan of a sexy pair of red pumps or booties, especially when your outfit is all the same dark color, or family of colors. So, try these on for size!

Cynthia Vincent red booties

Until next time,