Spring 2012 RTW - Christian Siriano

Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is constantly evolving as a designer. While at first he seemed to want to stick to two major silhouettes - skinny pants with broad shouldered jackets and snug-bodiced full-skirted gowns, mostly in neutral shades - he's starting to show some real versatility. His Spring 2012 ready-to-wear collection is indeed wearable, with sprightly day looks and frothy evening gowns in shades of acid yellow and orange. Here are my favorite looks from the collection.

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September 11, 2000

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Happy Labor Day!

Don't work too hard. ;)

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2011 Fall Shoes

Oh, so many gorgeous shoes! If I had any use for fancy shoes, could wear them, and most importantly, could afford them, these are some pairs I'd add to my collection. The Valentino Couture Platform Bow Pump and the two short booties would be the most versatile, I think.

All are available at Bergdorf Goodman.

Left: Valentino Couture Platform Bow Pump $745
Right: Prada T-Strap Sandal $650

Left: Stuart Weitzman Multicolor Suede Bootie $498 $745
Right: Manolo Blahnik Crisscross Snake D'Orsay $785

Left: Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Satin Pump $945
Right: Elie Tahari Colby Cage Platform Sandal $498

Left: Prada Flat Double Buckle Boot $990
Right: Belle by Sigerson Cuffable Shearling Bootie $450

Left: Prada Bi-color Python Mary Jane Boot $2400
Right: Prada Bi-color Suede Angle Strap Boot $1500

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