-Review-

"What language does Oscar de la Renta speak?"
"...Foreign."

Honey, please, he speaks fashion. And he's kinda killing me with the spring/summer 09 collection. Dead in a happy way. Not a putrefied flesh kind of way. It's a mix of smooth pants, feminine silhouettes and flattering colors that's had me making up mock ups of cheap alternatives since I first saw it this week.



1. If there's one thing I love, it's a wide leg, ladies. I was never able to jump aboard the skinny leg train with the rest of my lovely friends. I've never once found a pair that didn't leave me feeling awkward. The best I've ever managed is a cute little pair of cropped cigarette pants. But only when cropped. And only when in heels. Wide leg pants have just always felt sleek and comfortable for me so I riot with glee a little every time they come back into vogue and are easy to find. And just look at those button details!

2. It's not really a piece I ever think would work on me, but the damned thing is darling. The intricate detailing, the peek-a-boo pink and the shoulder bow? Precious. I'd love to find a way to mimic this look, and I'm not ready to give up on it yet, but it seems every time I go for the truly feminine, I never quite succeed. But this dress is a true gem and I absolutely love looking at it.

3. Another pant set. Wide legged. Subtle top. Graphic cover. This is a piece I've already managed to find direct inspiration for in my current wardrobe. Which is a total thrill. The great thing about this little number is it's casual and still polished as hell.

4. Coral. Coral. Coral. I wear this shade everyday if only on my lips. It's one of those colors that works so well for so many skin types. I feel confident in it in my extremely pallid complexion and obviously it looks lovely against the model's darker skin tone. Corals, along with yellows, just seem to be one of those power colors for me. They make me feel present without feeling obnoxious like certain shades of reds can, so I'm thrilled to see it making major appearances on the runway.

5. This is so basic I can't not love it. A neutral pink coupled with a subtle print and a skirt at a flattering length. It's a natural color palette that would work in so many situations. And I think that's what I love about what de la Renta has to offer this go around. So much of what was presented is workable and translatable. He doesn't forget that the women that will be buying his pieces or, more likely, imitating them, will have to actually find uses for them and they work.