I just realized how weird it is that I never pay attention to the menswear collections, when it’s well documented just how much I love menswear. That’s gotta change, no?

The tailoring makes for an easy crossover, and most of the styling can be applied to women’s RTW–blazers, vests, trousers, and sweaters are all things most women wear anyway. Trade flat shoes for a platform heel or high-heeled brogue, add a sparkly piece of jewelry and bright lipstick, and you’re all set!

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On Saturday evening, Ashlee, Marsha and I hit the road and headed to Indianapolis for the Midwest Fashion Week finale.

Outfit pics! I have no idea why I look so surprised.

I took a picture of Ashlee taking pictures of Marsha. How meta is that?

Photographers in the pit

Designs by Marlene Thomas, Melissa Tabor, and Cincinnati’s own Amy Kirchen

Of course, being fashion bloggers, we took outfit pictures, enjoyed cocktails and wine, and stuffed ourselves with Mickey D’s on the way home. All I did was mention ice cream and everyone was all in!

How was your weekend?

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Since Madre Naturaleza decided a little Summer-in-the-Fall weather was in order (not complaining!), I figured it was a good time to test drive another look from Spring 2012.

Thrifted shirt and pants; Moda Int’l top; vintage heels

A simple cropped sweater, men’s military shirt, and striped rayon pants I “altered” made it simple to replicate– I just added a stack of bangle bracelets and switched the strappy sandals (it is Fall, after all) for a slightly more substantial platform heel. Easy!

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Despite an uncharacteristic disinterest in the recent Fashion Weeks, I managed to browse a few shows at style.com. I quickly noticed a trend: the color orange was EVERYWHERE, from the runways to the streets.

Sources: Style.com, Fashionologie

Unfortunately, the color orange makes me look like a sallow, bloated, er…ORANGE, so I won’t be partaking in this particular trend. Will you?

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So, methinks Jenna Lyons and her crew (ha! J’s crew!) over at J. Crew were…inspired by Celine’s spring collection:

Everyone from Kanye to magazine editors to adorable doggies (squee!) loves Celine, so I understand why the ‘Crew took its cues from the color palette and iconic prints of that collection.

Images via Style.com, NY Post, ImYouAre, Stop It Right Now, Cut y Paste

Of course, they mixed it in with J. Crew’s signature preppy hipster style to create a look that’s more…J-line? Celcrew? These squish names always confound me!

What say you? Do you see the similarities or is it all in my head?

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Fun times at the PopShop + vitaminwater uncapped event last night:

Sometimes I forget how many awesome people I know here. Last night was a good reminder.

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The Resort collections are moving right along without much fanfare, which is kind of the point of Resort–not everyone and their grandma sees it, so it’s more difficult to identify which collection pieces came from and when. Pretty sweet deal for the fashion lover who doesn’t want people pointing and yelling “Miu Miu, Spring 2010!” when she walks down the street.

Some of my favorites so far:

And, apparently, Alber (’cause we’re on a first name basis) is trying to activate my ovaries with this ish at Lanvin:

How cute are they? Heartless bastard.

Images, Style.com

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