#NYFW SS13

Planet Fashion is abuzz with Spring Summer 13 already and I have been checking the shows from over the pond like a woman possessed.  It's not over yet but here are my initial FAVOURITES.  They're not uber cutting edge, they're not achingly androgynous or marvelously minimalist.  They are feminine.  They are dreamy.  They are super, sweetly pretty.  They are unapologetically embellished or just sort of...fluffy.  What can I say?  I've tried to wear trainers, they just don't agree with me.  I like jeans but I LOVE dresses.  I'm a girly girl.  So here they are.  Which ones win your vote?   

Zac Posen

As always it was the labels evening wear that took centre stage at the star-studded show.  

The oversized jewellery made the perfect accompaniment to the one-colour gowns 

and the presence of the legendary Naomi Campbell and Erin O'Connor (the latter's first New York Fashion Week in 6 years) was the icing on this beautifully glamorous cake.

Drama unfolded on the frow (front row for those who don't speak fashion) as fire 

marshals decided last minute to remove 60 seats.  The brands PR girl panicked trying to 

accommodate disgruntled guests and eventually one fiesty French stylist slapped the PR 

in question reportedly saying 'Now you know you don't fuck with French people'.

This is one heavenly tea dress.

A beautiful execution of 'hip maximisation'.

Pure and simple.

An incredible burnt, rusty orange teamed with a dramatically wonderful mermaid skirt.

The mermaid again.  Bigger and better and this time, appropriately, in sea green.

Meters and meters of tulle.

Badgley Mischka
For me, the hair let the collection down a little.  Peter Gray was inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream and 'woodland nymphs' but as lovely as that sounds, I wonder, is it just a little 'blah?
This cannot detract, however, from the clothes. The dresses and separates were both wearable and sublime. 

Ah, a bold brocade, a low square neckline, a full skirt.  Almost Elizabethan.

A perfectly cut little metallic jacket paired with a crisp, white city short.

Love the nude platformed T-bars.

A floaty, ethereal dream.

The peplum seems to be going nowhere as it appears triumphantly for another season.

Do I really need to explain this one?

Vera Wang

The beauty of the Wang show was that whilst inspired by India, the designer didn't throw it in our face with obvious shapes and crass references.  Instead subtle notes of the exotic country were mixed with Western shapes.  I love how the hair has been wrapped repeatedly round the models heads and please note the incredible heels with ballet shoe-esque ribbons and hue.

An exquisitely simple look which could be emulated for day or night.

One of my favourite pieces from New York.  Mainly for the overly-long sleeves and the low drop shoulders which, I'm slightly embarrassed to admit, reminded me instantly of my Barbie's gowns in the late 80's.

Thick, sumptuous brocade.

Opaque teamed with sheer.

This decadent gold gown shows off Wang's bead work to the maximum.

Jenny Packham

Inspired by the Rat Pack in the 60's, and more importantly, the women that associated
themselves with said trio, Jenny Packham was full of glitz and glamour.
I particularly love the elegant side rolls in the hair, showing off the most magnificent earrings.
Christian Louboutins were the final flourish.

Beautiful buttercup yellow with a suggestive front slit.

Gloriously girly polka dots are usually reserved for more casual get ups 

but I was seduced by the way they playfully appeared on an evening gown.

Soon to be seen on the red carpet, no doubt.

Full coverage, save a side split, but so sexy with its smattering of sequins.

More light metallic brocade, taking this Winter trend into the Spring.

Betty Draper would buy this in every colour.