As I type this, I am watching the Alabama Crimson Tide roll over Penn State. Roll Tide Roll! I love the fact that I can enjoy a cup of coffee (okay…it’s actually a diet coke) on the couch with my husband watching college football (sling box is an amazing thing) and at the same time, check out the spring 2012 ready-to-wear runways. Football + Fashion = Fun Sunday Morning. I am sure that a bottle of Champagne will be popped at some point in the near future to really celebrate properly…but it is only 7AM here in Beijing. Give it time.
Here are a few of my favorite looks from the shows today:
First up, Costello Tagliapeitra. Quite possible – two of the kindest (and unexpected characters) in the business. These two really know how to glam up a Ms. Hannigan”esque” look. They often use the colors that little orphan Annie’s nemesis constantly wore. Perhaps she could have won Daddy Warbucks’ heart in one of these two dresses…
- Kim Willson, Morgan Hutchinson, and Mary Kay Bowden (MMK) with Costello Tagliapeitra. Aren’t they the cutest? Love their signature look.
A few black and white looks with unique twists caught my eye at Prabal Gurung.
- Sexy and delicate. A tough look to achieve.
- More distressed polka dots. I love that you can see the vintage cut panty underneath. I suppose that is the former lingerie designer in me.
- I think I might even like it better as a mini without the sheer underlay at the bottom. I know – shocking that I like super short looks, right?
- Wedding gown for an edgy bride…
- The Designer – Prabal Gurung
The primaries by Lyn Devon.
- Red Leather – YELLOW Leather…
- Betty Draper BLUE
- REDish Romper Turned Gown
Christian Siriano (Project Runway Alum) quite possibly wowed me the most today. I would seriously wear every single one of these looks.
- How do I get this look before our safari in 2 weeks?? I pretty much already have the shoes…
- More of that gorgeous FIRERY ORANGE. Definitely a Spring 2012RTW trend.
- Absolute favorite look. Beyonce…this could be a perfectly chic baby bump concealer.
- The Designer – Christian Siriano
I don’t often find looks from Rag & Bone for myself, but two looks today interested me.
- Coco Chanel meets Carefree Downtown Casual. I really like the vibrant orange bra revealing itself under the sheer top.
- I like the color combo.
Rag & Bone Designers: David Neville and Marcus Wainwright
From Full House to Full Frontal Fashion (okay…I am probably not the first one to say that – but it should be said again). The Row by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen showed some utterly sophisticated looks.
- I love the idea of a tuxedo jacket with a train. I think I would like this look even more with the orange bra from Rag & Bone.
- Very elegant neckline. I think the look becomes much more wearable without the sheer pants underneath.
- Tight tummy needed…but I love this look as a replacement to the little black dress for a cocktail party.
Images courtesy of Patrick McMullan and http://www.style.com
A Blonde in Beijing 
I am absolutely loving your recaps of fashion week!
I’m eating this up! Love your fashion week highlights