J. Crew Looks We Love

I really like this collection from J. Crew, and now that I'm working somewhere with an actual dress code, it may be in my best interest to spend a little more cash and invest in some "business casual" items...

P.S. It's my birthday! :D

F/W 2011: Jil Sander, Just Cavalli, Alberta Ferretti, Acquilano.Rimondi

F/W 2011: Etro, Gianfranco Ferre

Milan Fashion Week FW 2011: Iceberg, D&G, and Dolce and Gabbana

Y'know, I'm not convinced by this letter print. And the runway itself looks tacky as hell. Those fluffy skirts are cute, though!

Random photo: Toni Garrn for Blanco

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

Sass & Bide and Vivienne Westwood Red Label F/W 2011

I take it back, this is the brightest collection I've seen.

Paul Smith F/W 2011

Well, I think I've figured out what I want to wear this fall. I could go on and on about this collection. I just love it! I've always been a fan of boyish (but not too boyishs) looks, and Paul Smith has absolutely nailed it -- as usual.

Key points:

• Outerwear - capelike coats, bunched up cardis, blazers (double or single breasted)
• Pants - loose! Cuffed to the ankle or above them, too.
• Accessories - nerd glasses, slouchy beanies, a tie if you're really daring, tote bags inspired by carpenter bags, patent oxfords and black socks.
• Patterns: Everything's mostly plain, but there are a few touches of polka dots.

Osman F/W 2011

Matthew Williamson F/W 2011

I think this is one of the more sedate Matthew Williamson's collections, in terms of colorways. Still, it's a lot more colorful than most fall collections.

Key points: Quilted leather, tapered pants, fur stoles. Oh, and minimal black!

I can't believe I'm only posting London Fashion Week now

What kind of delinquent fashion blogger am I? Oh well, on with the pics.

House of Holland F/W 2011

The shirt that says "hawt couture" made me laugh out loud.

Holly Fulton F/W 2011

Leftovers: Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2011

Photo: style.com

Graeme Armour F/W 2011

Spaghetti western meets Kurosawa samurai? Sure -- why not?

Felder Felder F/W 2011

David Koma F/W 2011

Central Saint Martins F/W 2011

I always try to give a little love to the students, because hey -- I know how hard it can be. Also, CSM consistently produces talented, capable designers.

Jenny Postle: These pieces reminded me of a pinata... but I mean that in a good way. I'd love to see a "market-ready" version of this.

Maarten van der Horst: At first glance, I was really confused by this collection. "What's up with all the Hawaiian shirt print?", I thought. Then I came across those printed pants and realized that they looked pretty cool. In my opinion, if you're looking for a real statement, go for some printed pants.

Regina Pyo: Probably my favorite out of the ones posted here. It's so very "wtf", and yet, there's something intriguing about it. First, in some of the looks, we can't even see most of the outfit. Second, you have to stop and think how hard it must be to take some cloth, cut it very simply, and make it look good, not just like some pieces of jersey sewn into a sack.

Charles Anastase F/W 2011

It's absolutely oppressive to look at all this velvet while suffering through 90 degree weather. Ugh. But I'll force myself -- the things I do for you guys! (jk)

I wouldn't say anything here is groundbreaking... some key points: emphasized (slightly higher) waists, sheer fabrics, the ubiquitous Anastase platform shoe, a touch of the Pre-Raphaelite.

Basso & Brooke F/W 2011

Aquascutum F/W 2011