Rebecca Minkoff Resort 2012 Collection Preview

All photos courtesy of RebeccaMinkoff.com

On Thursday, I was invited to a blogger preview with the gals of the NYC Fashion Bloggers Meetup Group to view Rebecca Minkoff's upcoming Resort 2012 collection in her awe-inspiring showroom.

Outfit:

Racerback Tank - Urban Outfitters

Skirt - I'm Your Present 

Platform Wedges - Nine West

Norma Bracelet - Erica Weiner Jewelry

As a fan of her previous work, I couldn't wait to see what the style maven created! We'll have to wait a little big longer to stock our closets with this line as it doesn't hit stores until later this year, but if I had to describe it in one word: Chic.

Lush leathers featuring a bright color palette, as well as traditional black leather, sets off her fine-detailed handbag collection. Classic styles will get an upgrade in the form of modern hardware and through python accents, which can also be found in her shoes, as well.

This look is my favorite. Love the pop of color!

As for the clothes, I want it all! Everything from feminine lace to biker jackets and uber cute shorts, this collection has something for every woman! The girls and I were eyeing up this printed dress and a laser-cut jacket (shown below).

I'm glad to see colors coming back in a big way. While it's nice to have wardrobe staples in basic colors, Rebecca went bold in turquoise and persimmons with a 70s vibe - one of my favorite fashion eras.  Can't wait to rock these looks!

Luck be a lady

I can't believe I won a ticket! I am beyond thrilled and excited to be attending the IFB Evolving Influence Conference... to meeting so many other bloggers, to learning how to take my obsession with fashion to the next level, and to hear panels from some of the most esteemed bloggers in the fashion realm such as Keiko Lynn and Gala Darling!

But now comes the hard part - what am I going to wear!?!??

The weather in NYC currently is windy, and just last night, I saw snow flurries. I feel like I can't dress the way I'd like to when I go into New York - due to the fact that if you wear shoes that look good, your feet probably won't feel good after all the walking. I'm avoiding this Thursday and getting a cab.

But for the outfit... I'm at a crossroads between a beige and black striped tunic dress recently aquired from H&M, with black leggings, patent leather boots and a blazer.... Or go the black ruffled skirt route with black and red heart tights and some type of striped top.... Or a dress I got from Miss Selfridge in the UK during December. Who am I kidding? Stripes and probably black will be involved in some capacity.

If anyone is going, please let me know! I'd love to meet you, shake hands and say hello!

Dress - Forever 21

Woven leggings - Mandee

Shoes - Nine West

Blazer - Mandee

Best of Both Worlds

One of my newest obsessions is the paneled legging. A staple of my wardrobe for quite some time, I've found that leggings go beyond just jersey. Ponte leggings are thicker, hence, better for fall weather - and I feel they give a look a little more dress-ability. The color of velvet leggings look rich. Jersey leggings tend to be very stretchy while ponte retain their shape for a snugger look.

And while I can't deny a good legging, I recently stumbled upon the paneled legging. Most of which I've seen are some type of shiny, stretch material, leather or mesh paired with a jersey knit. Recently, I purchased a pair of pleather and knit leggings at Zara. They have a shiny front, and knit back with elastic waist, and I think they're fab! A little bit of badass a la the look of leather without having to actually wear leather. I never liked leather pants, honestly. They remind me of biker dudes and assless chaps.

Ohne Titel - photo via www.style.com 

Ohne Titel - photo via www.style.com

More than just a trend, I think the legging has come a long way. It used to be that the choices were solids, fishnets and some florals. Now, more designers are experiment with tights and leggings in ways that make them more versatile.

Yesterday, I found a pair of jersey tights with shiny, liquid legging panels. Ridiculously obsessed with these. I consider them the best of both worlds - comfy, yet stylish enough to pair with a long sweater, or wear under a skirt. Heck, I like these better than liquid leggings.

 

I foresee these leggings been worn a bit much during the fall and  well into the winter. They are dressy enough to wear to for a night out, can be paired with pretty much any sweater and cardigan, and make button-front plaid shirts a bit more dressy. I can't wait to see what outfit combos I come up with.

• Top - Forever 21
• Leggings - Mandee
• Shoes - Mandee
• Bracelet - Recycled leather belt bracelet purchased at NYC Craftacular