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KenZo

What I have recently been oodling and OMG-shing over are the leopard prints and so many are seen on the resort 2013 runways. But Kenzo took the jungle and the leopards and derived a whole new meaning for 'inspired by the wild'. The leopard prints are everywhere, from dresses to skirts to every imaginable accessory. Also the thing to note is that the print used is of a specific leopard, know as the clouded leopard, native only to East Asia. But that didn't stop there, to be spotted on some fabulous pieces are whole tigers roaming around the silhouette like back in the wild.

I am so much in love with the volume and the cuts of the whole collection, also the color combinations have been beautifully miss-matched to give it a unique quality. Totally loving the accessories too, be it the little clutch or the leopard print flats, even sandals. A special mention for the two-tone sunglasses here, as I just can not get them out of my mind!

Note: this collection was inspired by the designers' travels to the wild and truly reflects the majestic beast in all its glory. A very innovative take on the old classic leopards in fashion.

All pictures via moda operandi website

Resort 2013

The Marc Jacobs Phenomenon

There’s never a dull moment in fashion when you have the likes of Marc Jacobs ruling the runway, and with his Resort 2013 collection, he has proved just that. The inner clown mixed with plaids and florals created a clashing yet such appealing and eye catching looks, we’ll never have a gloomy day as long as we stick to his style choices.  I also had this intense feeling that Tokyo Drift movie was somehow an inspiration there...just saying (loved it). With oversized or shrunken prints, the polka dots, the butterflies and the plaids, it’s such a fun riot or costume-y but so very wearable pieces, I can’t stop drooling over.

Some took me down memory lane while some inspired me to look around and find similar budget inspirations for my not so rich wardrobe. The accessories spoke for themselves too, like the polka dotted bags reminded me of the cheap fabric versions we can spot at the Indian roadside markets, also so much of it spoke bollywood for me, guess that would have to be the beauty of gaudiness.

I loved the shorts, the striped sequin cropped tee, the jersey dress, the safari coat, the digital plaid print, the lurex plaid jacquard, the florals and so much more!

Take inspiration from him and look around, go to Gap for some fabulous plaid shirts within budget or shop at H&M for striped jersey dresses.  So many colorful stripes are floating around be it A&F or Garage. But most importantly, do not be scared to mix and match, go for print with plaid or polka dots in sequin, look for bright oversized prints and pair them up with colorful accessories. All said and done, be confident in what you wear and wear what you fall in love with. Be yourself, be awesome!!

here are some of my favorites from the show...

pics via Moda Operandi