"Vintage" Issy - Isabel Marant 2007

Isabel Marant. A legend in the making? I love how calm she is...and this Fall Collection is as wearable (and groundbreaking) today as it was four years ago.

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Et tu, ETRO?

Etro is one of those labels that flies under the radar.

A theme contradictory to their bold design style.

Founder Gimmo Etro established the Etro label in 1968.  

As a leading designer of high-end textiles, Etro supplied couture houses including Armani & Lacroix before 

expanding into ready-to-wear in the 1990s. 

The Etro Family

Today Etro remains a family run business 

upholding its well-earned reputation for 

rich colorful fabrics, wild prints & signature bohemian style.

Love it or hate it. Where do you stand?

Printed Stretch Silk Dress at Net-a-Porter

Silk Patterned Dress at My Theresa

Sleeveless Panelled Dress at FarFetch

Silk Dress with Ruching at MyTheresa

Floral Print Stretch Twill Coat at Net-a-Porter

Ethnic Pattern Shift Dress at MyTheresa

Paisley Print Long Dress at FarFetch

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S-T-E-L-L-L-L-L-A-A-A!!!! Stella McCartney Blossoms

I've always believed Stella McCartney to be talented.

But her recent collection has changed EVERYTHING.

Stella has blossomed.

Photo: Elle

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Dress of the Week: Day by Birger et Mikkelsen

Dressology HQ's Dress of the Week is perfect for anyone

experiencing a "I-have-nothing-to-wear" day?!

Bloom Short Dress, approximately $260 from Boutique 1

Slip into this silk number in grey (above) or 

nude (below) from  Boutique 1 and 

you will look—and feel—completely pulled together.

Boutique 1,  Bloom Short Dress

The simple slip-over design with unique one-shoulder accent is a deceptively easy way to look fabulous & poised, 

even if you're not feelin' it. 

I call if the Fake-it-til-Ya-Feel-it Dress!

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Dress of the Week: Jill Stuart Cheyanne Dress

Taaaa-ddaaaaaa...

the Dressology HQ Dress of the Week is 

the Cheyanne from Jill Stuart.

From Shopbop is this Jill Stuart Cheyanne Dress, approximately $850US

I love the Victorianesque waterfall bodice 

that is vintage-y without being dowdy. 

Silk chiffon in an accordion pleated fabric 

with a ruched waist & a flirty "unfinished" hemline. 

Uber feminine, and without a doubt, someone should have worn this to the Royal Wedding!

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What's Old is New Again...Part Deux

There's a bit of 50s, 60s & 70s in this 

gathering of vintage-inspired beauties. 

Each brings with it a contemporary, modern twist.

How would you style and make these looks your own?

Asos Flower Embroidered 50s Dress, approx $115US

ModCloth's Honolulu Holiday Dress, approximately $160US

Mrs Press sleeveless Stell Dress, approximately $270AU

Net-a-Porter vintage-inspired by Steven Alan, Louisa Plaid, approximately $300US

Rebecca Minkoff at Revolve Clothing, approximately $295US

Nordstrom Laurence Dolige, approximately $135US

Dress of the Week: Zimmerman

I really wanted this week's selection to be an 

animal print....I was feelin' an animal print.

This goes to show 

 Dressology HQ's Dress of the Week 

picks itself.

Check out this paisley beauty from Zimmerman...

Zimmerman Conversation T Dress, approx $310AU at MyCatwalk.com

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Fashion Exposed Trade Show & Trend Report

Any excuse to go to Sydney! 

Photo: Fashion Exposed

And last weekend I had a good one with the start of the Fashion Exposed trade show. 

Fashion Exposed is where retail buyers go to fill their racks for the coming season, spot trends and seek out new designers and labels.

Three days and more than 1,500 brands it was a delicious way to bring in the month of March!

I spent most of my time in the boutique trade show, Premiere. Featuring high-end labels such as American-based favorite CP Shades, French brand Lilith, and the gorgeous Spanish line Desigual, among many other well knows like Alex Perry, Tibi and True Religion.

Photo: Premiere

Even though I believe style should transcend trends...I did spot a few. There remains a nostalgic or vintage feel to style. The importance of layering continues. As for color, mid- to deep purple is a heavy-hitter, coral hasn't disappeared yet and green seems to be on the rise. Metallics are still going strong with gold winning the race. 

For more info check out the Fashion Exposed Blog. —Sada Vee