Inspiration: An American in Paris by way of Africa. If it sounds a little YSL — aside from the American part — perhaps. There was that heart motif on dresses, purses and rings. But Roy made it her own, and adorable, at that. The same went for the pajamalike silk blazers, easy pants and jumpsuits, all of which worked Roy’s idea of effortless elegance. It’s a concept that’s often easier said than done, but Roy got it right. Even the most complicated looks — a hand-painted tribal print on a poufed, asymmetric dress or embroidered bustier — seemed doable. According to Roy, “It’s just as easy to look great in a silk jersey as it is in a corset.”

tags:

• knee length
• , clothing
• , womens
• , sweetheart neckline
• , empire waist
• , metallic
• , brown
• , dresses
• , tribal print
• , cinched waist

Unique women's clothing in misses, petites, and plus sizes. Accessories, jewelry, shoes, sportswear, art and gifts. Store locations and online outlet.

tags:

• handbags
• , shoes
• , boots
• , sweaters
• , long
• , dresses
• , misses
• , earrings
• , photographs
• , skirts

An orange floral gown from the Ralph Lauren Spring 2008 collection.

tags:

• orange
• , evening
• , runway
• , dressy
• , gown
• , floral
• , spring
• , ralph lauren
• , dress
• , fitted

An of-the-moment blazer silhouette in an always chic black and white combination will become one of the most versatile pieces in your wardrobe. Add wide leg jeans and a feminine woven shirt for a cool, juxtaposed look or add some structure to a pretty dress. The possibilities are endless. Fabric & care: 97% Cotton, 3% Spandex. Machine wash. Imported. Details: High-quality cotton blend with contrast piped trim throughout. Long sleeves, notched collar, one-button front, darts at chest. Single chest welt pocket, lower front flap pockets, interior button and loop welt pocket. Cropped length.

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• one button closure
• , three quarter sleeves
• , flap pockets
• , business
• , notched collar
• , womens
• , clothing
• , spandex
• , black and white
• , stretch

How appropriate for Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester to be sitting front row at Jason Wu as the young designer turned out a collection of polished, ladylike looks inspired by a business trip to Japan, where he fell in love with the energy of Tokyo. It came through in saturated color, from a delicate fuchsia knit T to a rainbow of frocks. Known for his eveningwear, Wu did not disappoint, with an array of beautiful, easy gowns that were young and fresh, and sexy sheath dresses with French knots created by hand. Moving his collection forward, Wu ventured into sportswear with cashmere knits, unstructured jackets and shorts all rendered with his sophisticated hand.

tags:

• spring ready-to-wear 2009
• , off-white
• , hot pink
• , three quarter sleeves
• , crewneck
• , gray
• , sweetheart neckline
• , sheer
• , feminine
• , black and white

Jacket: Cute collared jacket with 2 button closure. Wide sleeves. Great with jeans. Lace panel of fabric stitched inside the back . Fabrics: 100% Cotton. Imported.

tags:

• hautelook
• , vertical stripes
• , burning torch
• , designer
• , summer
• , business
• , womens
• , clothing
• , jackets
• , black and white

Patrick Robinson is staying positive. “It’s about this wonderful, new, fresh American optimism that’s in the air,” said Robinson of his presentation for the Gap, which drew a packed house, including unlikely Gap girl Carolina Herrera. Then again, Robinson stressed sophistication of the laid back sort for his superfresh lineup. So should Mrs. Herrera find herself in a dress-down mood come spring, perhaps a pair of smart silk khakis rolled at the ankle or a boyfriend blazer in chambray and jersey will strike her fancy.

tags:

• long sleeves
• , skirts
• , shorts
• , bikinis
• , hats
• , womens
• , cardigans
• , orange
• , swimwear
• , clothing

Cordarounds - horizontal corduroys

tags:

• shopping
• , womens
• , lindlands
• , horizontal corduroy
• , lindlands cordarounds
• , corduroys
• , horizontal corduroys
• , cordarounds
• , lindland
• , mens

Ladylike with luxe detailing including a small black bow and black rhinestone detail on the end of the sleeves. cropped, fitted style with pleated back.

tags:

• shopping
• , rebecca taylor
• , los angeles
• , blazers
• , womens

"Proportioned with a nod to the 50s with its boxy, cropped line and raglan, 3/4 sleeves. With a pointed collar and hidden button placket. Side slant pockets. 27 ½" long. Lined. Tweeded mix of polyacrylic, wool, polyester and other fibers. "

tags:

• wool blend
• , la redoute
• , womens
• , jackets
• , fifties-inspired
• , 3 quarter length sleeves
• , fifties-style
• , misses sizes
• , blazers
• , tweed