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Favorite Runway Looks: Rodarte Fall 2014

I might be able to finally convince my husband that I need (not just want) a runway piece. I wasn't expecting Rodarte 's Fall 2014 collection to have dresses adorned with beloved characters from Star Wars.

While the Luke Skywalker dress embodies the movie, my first choice would have to be the two moon dress. It's a more subtle reference and pretty all on its own.

And I don't know what it is about that glittering purple coat but it is causing fashion fireworks to go off in my brain. It looks like it popped out of the most decadent, tripping 60's movie ever made. 

Images: Vogue.com

Favorite Runway Looks: Chanel S/S 2014 Couture Sneakers

I'm still narrowing down my favorite looks in the Chanel S/S 2014 Couture collection, but I think the shoes may be my favorite thing. Decadently feminine sneakers suddenly seem so right.

Images: Vogue.fr

Favorite Runway Looks: Maiyet Pre-Fall 2014

 I'm loving Maiyet's Vermeer-meets-70's art school teacher 2014 Pre-Fall collection. There is casual perfection (that first image), ballerina bodices, and plunging necklines.

My need for clavicle baring dresses intensified after watching American Hustle. Amy Adams looked fantastic in look after look, though I will say that slinky 70's dresses can be hard to wear. Almost all the ones I own are semi-sheer, and slips don't really work at the top, so I guess that was the era of the brave girl!

Images: Style.com

Favorite Runway Looks: Isabel Marant Spring 2014

Isabel Marant Spring 2014 was very pretty, but I it feels like something I've seen before (maybe even mass retail). Despite that I still can't help coveting some of the pieces.

Several looks can be pre-ordered starting today on Moda Operandi, though sadly they don't seem to be offering the studded Edris Bow Tie sandal (last pic) in black.

Images: Vogue.com

Favorite Runway Looks: Christopher Kane Spring 2014

From the look of the runways the classic grey sweatshirt trend is segueing into the sweatshirts updated with a phrase or other embellishment trend.

The Christopher Kane Spring 2014 collection has some of my favorite versions. The nude one with jewel encrusted cutout on the shoulder, a black one with amoeba like cutouts down the middle, and a sherbet green one that simply says flower.

Images: Vogue.com 

 

Favorite Runway Looks: Topshop Unique Spring 2014

My favorite pieces were the backless dresses that looked different coming and going. Jourdan Dunn makes everything looks stuning, so that indigo dress is on my wish list as well.

Images: Vogue.com

 

Favorite Runway Looks: Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

 

The Proenza Schouler Spring 2014 show wasn't as groundbreaking as some of their previous collections but there was still plenty of pieces to sigh over. I'm always attracted to things that sparkle so I sat up when all of those pleated metallic skirts come down the runway. They reminded me in a way of the Jill Stuart Fall 2011 collection that I never got my hands on.

 

Favorite Runway Looks: The Row Spring 2014

More minimalism, more love for The Row's Spring 2014 collection. The first look is my idea of streamlined perfection.

 

 

Favorite Runway Looks: Altuzarra Spring 2014

Like everyone else, I loved Altuzarra Spring 2014, but he captured the sexy sophisticated look most women want to achieve. Molten metals, casual stripes, and fresh whites were crafted into staid knee lengths but with a tantalizing swathe of leg on the side. My favorite piece was that liquid silver skirt, but I wouldn't shed any tears if the black and white version ended up in my closet.

Images: Vogue.com

Favorite Runway Looks: Tome Spring 2014

Tome is new to me but I've fallen quickly for the softly structured pieces they presented for Spring 2014. They make the kind of perfect clothing that you won't be the girl that demands all of the attention in the room, but enough twist that you aren't the girl that fades into the background. Just the girl that gets asked, "Where did you find that dress?"