Sunday Inspiration...Long Coats

Happy Sunday everyone! One of the biggest trends for Spring '15 is long coats - it seemed as if they were on every single runway! As a recent college graduate, I can't exactly afford something that walked down the Marni runway (or any runway essentially). However, a girl can dream! I made a set of some fabulous coats that can inspire us while we're out thrifting or looking in department stores!

The big inspiration: pastels and neutral colors, along with graphic prints. These coats will be wearable at any time and will also become a staple in your wardrobe!

The set contains coats by Margiela and other high end designers, as well as a few that are much more reasonable. Here's the link on Polyvore if you'd like to check it out in more detail:

http://www.polyvore.com/long_coat_inspiration/set?id=136460885

Enjoy your day off, kittens (and GO EAGLES!!)

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Paris Fashion Week, Day 4...

Bonjour and happy Saturday! Since it's a weekend post, let's keep it short and sweet. Here are my favorite looks and trends from Friday's runway shows!

There were some lovely patterns! I love the geometric and florals ones that dominated. They're such an unexpected pop of color!

Left: Chalayan
Right: Maison Martin Margiela

I feel like a broken record but TEXTURES!! They're having a huge moment! I love the chunky knits, quilted effect, and lattice work of some of the fabrics used. It looks so luxe!

Left: Isabel Marant
Middle: Christian Dior
Right: Issey Miyake

Metallics are definitely big in Paris. I love the combination with other trends (metallic textures, metallic fabric in loose silhouettes, and metallics mixed with street style).

Left: Julien David
Middle: Loewe
Right: Talbot Runhof

What do you think kittens? Enjoy your Saturday off - hope you're getting some extra zzzzzz's <3

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LFW Day 1 and 2...

Hello everyone and happy Sunday! I didn't get to post yesterday (weekends are so busy!). However, I'm back on track and ready to discuss some of my favorite looks from the beginning of London Fashion Week!

London and Paris are probably my two favorite cities of fashion month. I feel like London's designers really push the envelope and emphasize street style more (which is what most normal people are wearing anyway!!).

Let's check out the first two days of LFW and see the trends and best looks:

Fabulous 1960s inspired hues and prints - so feminine and bold!
Left: Orla Kiely
Right: House of Holland (one of my favorite collections, as always!)

Flouncy layers + floral prints? Sounds good to me!!
Left: Marchesa (my favorite LFW collection so far!)
Middle: Eudon Choi
Right: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

We're continually seeing black and white graphic prints in simple shapes. So chic!
Left: Lulu & Co
Middle: McQ by Alexander McQueen
Right: Norma Kamali

 What do you think of LFW so far? Do you have a favorite trend?

Enjoy your Sunday kittens - see you tomorrow with more favorites <3

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NYFW Day Seven...

NYFW is still going strong! There were many unexpected looks and even more trend affirmation. I am SO looking forward to London Fashion Week starting tomorrow - of course, you can count on me to bring you some of the most fabulous looks from all of the runway shows!

Let's check out my favorite looks and trends from yesterday:

Bold black and white graphics are prominent in many collections.Left: Elizabeth and James
Right: Bibhu Mohapatra

Feminine laces and sheer florals are extremely delicate and beautiful.Left: Erin Fetherston
Middle: Betsey Johnson
Right: Michael Kors

Bold prints and fabrics in structured or unconventional shapes - WHY NOT!Left: Jeremy Scott
Middle: Anna Sui
Right: Proenza Schouler

Don't forget to follow Fashion Maeven on Pinterest and Twitter! Here are the links:

http://www.pinterest.com/maevewalker/

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Do you have a favorite NYFW Spring '15 show? There are only a few shows left today, which I will highlight tomorrow, and then I will be awarding a favorite/least favorite look and collection!

Happy Thursday kittens <3

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