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February 25, 2013

OscarEye: 2103

I mean, these are the prettiest, richest, most resourced women in the universe, where is the magic?!??!

I didn't see a lot of risk taking or mind blowing happening on the red carpet of The Oscars last night. Truth be told, I was underwhelmed.

With all of the amazing fashion shows going on right now, the couture, the high-fashion goodness, the dresses last night started to feel a little "off-the-rack."

Maybe I'm being too hard on these gals (probably not), but that's just how I feel!

Images via Just Jared

My Besties:

Keri Washington in Miu Miu: The color was fab, loved the bodice, looked high-fashion.

Bad Bitch Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Haute Couture: I want her to be the mother of my children.

Naomi Watts in Aramani Prive: One of the ONLY risks on the carpet and it paid off!

Jennifer Lawerence in Christian Dior Haute Couture: She's like a potty-mouth'd princess! Love her!

Images via Just Jared

The Worstest:

Ann Hathaway in Prada: Her and her stylist clearly smoked a joint before choosing this dress...

Helen Hunt in in H&M for Global Green: I mean...there are more creases in this dress than on Jack Nicholson's face...

Amanda Seyfred in Alexander McQueen: 1994's Miss Teen Mississippi called and wants her dress back!

Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra: She made no effort so I will put not effort into this comment: BAD.

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February 8, 2013

NYFW Fall 2013 Day 2: Strap on your Helmut!

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Photo Credit: Marcus Tondo for Style.com

Okay, so today not quite as cray! Fall 2013 is the official "anything goes" season for dressing your person.

Highlights include Kate Spade going urban prep, Rebecca Minkoff giving us a peek into the ultimate stylista's (with the endless budget) closet...BUT, Helmut Lang sang sweet, sweet, beautiful, fashion music on the second day of NYFW.

I'm not sure if you remember your first "high-end" designer reckoning (The Gap doesn't count). Helmut Lang (after Todd Oldham) was mine.

I babysat for a football player's wife, and one night in the summer of 98', she wore this amazing asymmetrical, jersey cocktail dress to an event. Upon her leaving, I was all, "WOW, did you get that at The Gap?" And she was all, "No, I got it in NY, let me look, Helmoot Laaang?" And it was in that magical moment that I became hooked on this alleged Helmoot!

Today, 15 years later, Lang presented us with the quintessentially modern, O.G. fashionista's wardrobe staples. (O.G. for you rap novice's is "Original Gangsta.") I'm not using "gangsta" in it's literal interpretation, it's simply a metaphor...whatever, if you don't get it go back on facebook and we can reconvene next week.

Helmut Lang is mensa when it comes to shapes, cuts and textile smash-ups. Lang creates simply chic pieces that give you "I can't wait to wear that tomorrow," insomnia.

You want a mosaic, leather tee? He's got you! Wool bomber with leather trim anyone? Step right up to the runway! Bold print shift for you safer, style mavens? Don't worry, Helmut Lang's got you covered, literally.

The ease, details and use of textiles in Helmut Lang's Fall 2013 collection is like a Christmas miracle. Every modern woman should own a piece (or anything resembling them) in their wardrobe this fall!

Peep the full collection on Style.com.

Here are a few of my faves: