Versace Pre Fall 2013

Nobody knows a woman's vixen side quite like Donatella Versace. Like all of her collections, this one was amped with confidence and sex appeal, with looks that were both fun, exciting, yet still sophisticated. Not to reference SATC yet again, but these outfits are a perfect combination of both Samantha and Carrie. The gold accents, fur pieces, and tailored trousers and jackets, make for a collection of looks that will take you from the office to a swanky night out, no change needed! 

No. 21 Pre Fall 2013

For a preppy collection, this one serves up something just a bit more exciting and fun than what we are used to seeing in such proper looks. If Carrie Bradshaw had attended a prep school, these are the kinds of quirky ensembles I would imagine her putting together...OR if Carrie and Audrey Hepburn were to combine wardrobes! There is a lot of personality in the combination of volume and structure, and the pops of color certainly add pizazz as well. I guess there is a way to dress conservatively without squeezing your personality dry of all the zest that makes you an individual after all...who knew! 

DKNY Pre-Fall 2013

Stripes were clearly the theme in this minimal and modern collection from DKNY. These designs certainly aren't reinventing the wheel, but rather following the latest trend in a minimal/androgynous look. Nevertheless, these pieces are completely wearable, chic, and fashion forward. Each look has at least one element that sets it apart, whether it is in the knee-high sandals with straps and buckles, or in the combination of striped pieces. I like the simplicity of these designs, and how they speak for themselves without the use of accessories, hair, or makeup. It is, overall, a very clean look, which is not out of character for Donna Karan. 

Gucci Pre-Fall 2013

This collection so perfectly combines class with an undeniable vixen-like appeal.  I first thought, "This would be Jessica Rabbit's wardrobe if she were a human!" Like we saw in the Calvin Klein Collection, Frida Giannini has also experimented with a narrow shoulder and wide, billowing sleeve. The leather gloves, cinched waist, and tailored trouser pants, make for a very sleek and modern look, while the volume in the blouses and jackets are certainly a nod to the 50's and 60's silhouettes. Oh, and let us not forget the dramatic side part with the soft wave, porcelain skin, and wine-stained lips--very old-school Hollywood!