Peview MAC Quite Cute Collection

Mac will be launching a new collection on April 7 that is full of pastel shades for the lips, cheeks and nails. This new collection has a real Tokyo feel and influence to it. The collection will retail for $13 to $32. I can not wait until it comes out because I am in love with this colors. Hopefully MAC will send me a few products early to test and review.

Catherine Malandrino Sneak Peek Collection For Lacoste

French designer Catherine Malandrino has a debut collection with the iconic French tennis and sportswear brand that will hit stores in mid April. This will be her first out of four collections she will design for them. The 12 piece collection includes slouchy harem pants, wide leg trousers, pleated mini skirts, tie dyed polo's and an collard crochet grown that hits the ground. For the collaboration Malandrino did reinvented the classic icon logo. She made it two crocodiles one yellow and one green facing each other kissing. The collection will retail for $145 to $750 and will be sold at 43 Lactose stores and 11 Malandrino stores. Will you be wearing these Swank pieces off of the court?

Swank Look Of The Day: Spring Into Layers

Now that it is officially Spring time it is time to switch up our wardrobe and make it swank to match the changing weather. Even though the sun is starting to come out more and heat things up. It's still not summertime so try sticking to light airy fabrics with light layers that you can peel off as the heat rise and put back on after the sun goes down. So today's look comes from Club Monaco. This perfect outfit is put together with their Jacqueline Winter Shorts, Astrid Tank, Wool Thigh Highs, Max Plaid Blazer with a pair of laced up booties. This look is easy to recreate by combining and using both your summer and winter pieces or you can contact me at SwankStylist@gamil.com for a styling consultation.

Swank Item Of The Day

For today's Swank item of the day I bring you the Akerman Open Toe Bootie by Gucci. This shoe is great for the spring time and is right on trend with the fringe. It comes in camel and black suede with a 4 1/2 inch heel and retails for $1,190. You can purchase this item at http://www.gucci.com or at your local Neiman Marcus store.

Sneak Peek At Rachel Zoe Collection

Celebrity Fashion Stylist Rachel Zoe has revealed her collection last week and it has a total 70's vibe which such not be a surprise to the many of us that follow her work but still remains new looking. Tailoring is the key to this collection which have great looking skirt suits with bubble hems, chic shift dresses, lean wide legged pants, tuxedo and coats. The line will also have shoes and bags. The collection prices will range from $250 for day dresses to $700 for a full tuxedo. So what do you guys think of it? Let me know.

The Gaps Goes Back To The 70s

As we all know the vibe of spring 2011 is the 70's. A lot of time retailers are a little slow to bring the runway trend to the stores but the Gap is delivering us two new denim styles that is all about the 70's. The all new High Rise Trouser which has a 7 5/8 inch front rise and the Sexy Boot Jean, which fits similar to a denim legging up top and breaks lower than Gap's basic bootcut style. Both new styles will be hitting Gap stores and Gap.com this month. Each of these styles channels the 70's, when waistbands sat higher and leg openings where wider. The new styles will retail from $69.50 to $79.50 and will be available in a variety of washes. So if you wanted to embrace the 70's vibe but wasn't loving the wide legged pants these are two great options to give you the feel but keeps it sexy.

Tom Fords Exclusive Pics Of Summer 2011 Womenswear Line

Here are a few pictures of the highly anticipated spring/summer 2011 new women's wear line from Tom Ford. All of us having been waiting since September to see a sneak peek. Well the wait is over UK edition of Harper's Bazaar January 2011 issue features photos shot by Terry Richardson , and modeled by likes such as Beyonce, Lauren Hutton, Stella Tennant along with others. Ford's return to women's wear features his signature tailoring with fitted pencil skirts, flouncy blouses, evening wear and accessories. Dresses will start at $4,530 and go up to $34,355. Tom Ford also plan on launching a line of skincare and makeup in 2011. For the full feature and photos go pick up the issue that hit stand yesterday.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2011: Marc Does It Again

One thing about Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs is that no season is ever the same with him. But I guess with him designing three different lines who can blame him. Louis Vuitton spring 2011 collection had a Oriental flair to it. There were also plenty of animal prints, from zebras to tigers to a panda's face done in sequins on a blouse. So what do you think about this RTW collection from the fashion house that is known to most for their handbags? Is it too bold or right up your alley?

Lanvin Spring 2011

For Lanvin spring/summer 2011 collection, Alber Elbaz prepared a collection that was full of energy and femininity. With charming details and flawless silhouettes. The Lanvin show captured different sections of clothes, from fluid romantic shapes to independent business wear, chic metallic dresses with tribal influences, fancy colorful cocktail dresses, and wild printed jungle jumpsuits.

Chanel Spring 2011

Karl Lagerfeld out did himself again for the stunning spring 2011 collection for Chanel. Through Lagerfeld mainly focused on black for the collection, there was lots of texture by the way of sheer fabric, feathers, lace, and light ruching. Mint green and soft pink worked their way into the suiting and a bold raspberry was sprinkled into the prints. Footwear was hefty with chunky heels and platform soles in black and khaki booties.

Chloe Spring 2011 Pure and Simple

Chloe's spring 2011 was very simple with no prints, no heels, and no complexities. Just a inkling of sportswear in form fitting bodysuits and ballet flats. There was an air of pure femininity in the sheer skirts made in tulle. With a subdued color palette of brown, white, nude, and black. Designer Hannah MacGibbon incorporated leather tops, high collars, and sheer outerwear for a new season of refinement.

Christian Dior Spring 2011 Sets Sail

John Galliano set the anchors for his new spring/summer 2011 collection for Christian Dior by having the runway walked by glamour sailor girls. Galliano took us on a holiday down to the South Pacific with his nautical theme collection. The collection had models styled in 1950s hairdos, and dressed in Hawaiian prints, high-waisted pants, casual parka jackets, and fun and flirty frocks. The sex appeal came into the show with sheer floor length gowns in teal, red, and fuchsia. The looks were competed with the the models wearing sailor hats and leis.

Versace RTW Spring 2011

It was very clear that Donatella Versace opted for body tight designs and stayed very true to the key aspects of the Versace brand. The models looked fierce in their tight fitting dresses which stood out because of their multiple cutouts. Shades of red, blue, and white were used for the looks along with colorful graphics prints. Donatella also infused the brands Greek Key into most of the collection.

Moschino RTW Spring 2011

The Moschino spring 2011 collection was bursting with polka dots, stripes, frills, and brassy gold jewelry. The color palette was red, black, and white with occasional interjections of daffodil yellow and navy. The show was playful and energetic from the moment it started.

Prada Spring 2011: Goes Bananas

Brights hues were not a problem at the spring show for Prada which used lime green, orange, royal blue, and the patterns of monkeys, bananas, and trees. There was also a feminine touch to the show with tight skirts to the knee but paired with looser fitting jackets or tops. Some echoing the men collection presented in the summer with V necks that evokes doctor shirts. The models carried neon colored fur stoles down the runway which can not be used in the spring time but it was a great fashion statement. The outfits were also paired with wedged sneakers. While most designers looked to the 70s for spring 2011 the only thing 70s about the Prada show was the Glo color palette. Instead Prada went south to Cuba, Brazil, and Mexico. The collection was so modern and bight and forward thinking.

Gucci RTW Spring 2011

The Gucci spring 2011 show was a lot different from the shows in New York this year. Creative Director Frida Giannini sent a collection full of vibrant color with a feel of art deco meets country club down the runway. Rough materials like raffia and suede was worked with satin and silk into Giannini vision of Italian glamour. The silhouettes were clean and the gold studs added a modern glamour that made the show sparkle. Shimmering silk dresses opened the show, followed by bright solid colors yellow, orange, eclectic blue, and emerald green. Cropped blazers were paired with tailored billowy pants and glove like dresses trimmed in leather fringe. The show then took a turn and went to all back looks. The closing looks of the show were body-con dresses in the bright hues that opened the show, but embroidered with beading and raffia. The shoes and handbags used in the show was to die for Giannini stayed with the trend of the structured bags from the fall collection. I personally can not wait till this collection hit the stores. What do you think?

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011

The spring/summer 2011 collection from Burberry is a fabulous fusion of sensual and chic fabrics, exciting prints, incredible textures and sexy hints of color. The overall look was very punk motocross but still classic Burberry. The majority of the show was neutral colors; khaki, black, and champagne with hits of color like lime green,aqua, and yellow.The brightly colored clutches, handbags, shoes, and belts really compliment the looks without over doing it and taking away from the clothes.Burberry's classic trench was also given a makeover for spring with a tougher sexy edge; recreated in leather and python; it was given motocross style padding leather sleeves, and in places shrunken down with zip fastenings to give it the biker chic feel. The motocross padding continued into other looks as the skinny leather trousers, with a silver version giving it a more glam rock look, while the silk leopard print mini dress was perfect for party girls. If you watched the show live you were able to pre order the collection but if you missed the per order window you will have to wait until February 2011 when the collection hit stores.

Herve Leger by Max Azria Spring 2011: Ready For The Red Carpet

Herve Leger by Max Azria is a fashion line that is a favorite by everyone in Hollywood. Everybody has worn his dresses down the red carpet or to a hot party. Just when you thought there were no more ways he could make the stretchy bandages look different he showed us there are always new ways to do things. The offerings of this season run the gamut from pretty lace, printed rubber, and perforated leather designed to look sheer but is very covered. The corset dresses with the mini Marie Antoinette skirts was also something different that came down the catwalk. There was a lot of white, off white, and pink in this collection.Overall this collection was just naughty with shorter dresses with a S&M feel but still sexy. What do you guys think.