Style | Sustenance | Smart-Assery
Continuing in the punky, Cali cool aesthetic, L.A.M.B.’s Spring collection makes me want to perm my hair, brush it out and buy a bunch of dayglo sunglasses. It’s grown up grunge and polished punk at it’s best. That blue pants suit? Yea, that would look great on me. And don’t even get me started on the shoes…I wants it all.
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This collection reminds me of the early nineties for some reason. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s full on nostalgia happening. Anyway, this show featured sharp middle of the head parts, somber expressions, and leather jackets everywhere. The fit ranges from close to body and tailored to loose and boxy. I loved the leather moto jackets and crop top/maxi skirt sets. Other than that, I feel like I’ve been there and done that.
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This collection embodies everything that is Spring. There’s demure tailoring and lace and floral prints everywhere. It’s basically what you pick out to wear when you want to look good but also want to steer clear of side-eye from Granny.
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Talk about vibrancy! This collection may start off a tad bland and tea stained, but it quickly warms up to eye popping colors, oversized bauble necklaces (love!) and slinky, sexy dresses that I can totally see Angelina Jolie or Olivia Wilde wearing down the red carpet. My favorite piece is the pink and orange pantsuit. That’s the kind of outfit that will take you places. So good…so good.
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I’ve always loved Tracy Reese. Her designs are extremely flattering, stylish, and mercifully accommodating to those with ample hips. This Spring 2014 Ready To Wear collection was no different. From the tattoos strategically placed on the model to the lace up sandals they sported on their feet, it was a win win all around.
This collection encompasses ethereal gothic. I totally just made that up, but it’s fitting, no? The gauzy film of the dresses and shirts looks like they will float away. They’re only anchored by the embellishment of the embroidery and the structure of the pants and jackets. Everything about this collection screams smart and classy. Pair any one of these outfits with your best “I know I look good. Don’t hate.” face and strut down the street.
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Did someone slip me an acid laced sugar cube? I feel like I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole and everything is all iridescent and blurry. The floral artwork is an amazing backdrop to the clothing and the silhouettes of the dresses play well off of the flower blossom shapes. But the whole collection reminds me of playing dress up for some reason. Now, there are a few pieces I really love, like that clear trenchcoat and the two floral shirt dresses. But the rest is a bit -dare I say- childish.
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This collections exudes ease. With its oversized, relaxed shapes, and cool earth tones, it reminds me of every Saturday I wish I had. The bronze pieces are my favorites. They look polished, yet understated and so “Oh this? I just threw this on.” Casual and elegant. It’s how I hope to dress one day when I grow up become rich.
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If you’re 16 years old and looking for a junior prom dress, this is the collection for you. If you’re a high school student of indeterminate age and you’re looking for a dress to wear to whatever high school dance functions you kids have now-a-days, this is the collection for you. Anyone else: this is not the collection for you. Was this part of a reject reel from Crazy/Beautiful? I. Can’t. Even.
The website has some awesome, grown up dresses on it, but this Spring collection is something I outgrew when I turned 17. Thanksbutnothanks.
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This collection reminded me of the clothes you find at thrift stores and you kind of like them, but are not sure whether or not you can pull it off or if you even want to pull it off. It’s the kind of collection that has all the clothes that the “we’re too cool to even want to be cool” kids wear. Meh, I’ll take a classic pencil skirt or floral Zac Posen dress any day over this, but that’s just me.
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