ok, so maybe Balmain wasn't the the opener you expected me to showcase for spring 2011 fashion week. i admit, the dark tones can be quite daunting when you expect to see nudes, whites and pastels. so maybe Alexandre Herchcovitch is more your speed. more feminine. more sugary sweet. more spring.
im not usually easily impressed by a streamlined look. solid colors have never been my "thing"...however, the use of this by Alexandre has an exactness to it. Rather than speaking basic or boring, it's surprisingly and scrumptiously gorgeous. Yes, i mean scrumptious. his colors aren't the usual pitty pat of pastels, but rather shades of honeydew melon, cherry red, peachy oranges and even a cotton candy blue. tantalized yet? and on top of that, the matching gloves, shoes and EVEN lipstick give it an over-the-top feel, although it still "basic" in idea. throw in a couple dresses with patterns that look like swirled ice cream and even a "snow cone" jumper - voila. a perfect spring line for any girly-girl, and maybe even me.
photos courtesy of style.com
