Preen S/S '10

For the past few seasons Preen has been a consistent favorite of mine. There is something about this British design duo's constant push to do something different, the properly fresh clothes they put down the catwalk that make me swoon. Preen's S/S 2010 collection was a breath of fresh air for me on day 2 of NY Fashion Week. Unlike many other designers "black" heavy collections, they started their show with light as air grey and neon yellow dresses, to be followed with metallic silver pants and fiercely shouldered blouses and suits (yes, shoulder pads are back, we may as well just embrace it). Moving through a black to then a gold, and finally pink color scheme, lace, cords, and more metallics were used to tie this stunningly forward collection together.

And did I mention the stunning addition of shoes to Preen's oeuvre? I'm dying for the mustard colored corded ankle strap heels.

I love the straps on this edgy LBD.

I would like to wear this ensemble to work everyday, chic with a capital "C."

Black lace abounded per the boudoir trend of Fall '09 carrying into Spring.

JUMPSUIT! Love this pretty pink with the bow detail at the ankle.

I could've posted the entire show, as I died for it. Check it at Style.com

--erin

cynthia

"the idea is something that's both scary and pretty," says ms. rowley. i just love that. especially since i love all things scary and not many things that are strictly pretty. i really like cynthia's collection for spring...flouncy, with personality and an edge, and lots of really palpable texture (from the photographs...obviously, texture is palpable).



i just adore the structure of these two dresses...they have shape and a concept, without being unwearable. i love when my clothes flit along as i walk.



i really love the mix of patterns in this outfit...it's very audrey hepburn gone...differently. and although the chosen hairstyle doesn't look great on every model, she pulls it off beautifully. i like the idea of a very prim hairstyle styled alongside a more obscure wardrobe. is she naughty, or nice? always a good question to pose.


all in all, adore all the colors...perhaps because they're all colors i would wear, but they really embrace the concept of spring while still calling to mind the darkness that is an obvious influence.