Michael Kors Resort 2015

The Resort 2015 collection from Michael Kors struck me as being a particularly wearable collection. While I love fashion that is more like art than actual clothing, it is also wonderful to see collections full of clothes that you could actually see yourself wearing. Light and airy, the following collection is completely ready to wear. Pictures supplied by Vogue.com - visit for full collection


I love all things pink, and that includes this fabulous ensemble. Simple, elegant, and chic, any of these pieces could easily be worn strolling down a street fair, relaxing on a beach, or while out at lunch with friends.


I am completely in love with this simple yet classy outfit. The skirt is a perfect length for most body types; not too short but not too long, it hits slightly above the knee. While flowy, the skirt is still structured enough to give the woman wearing it a defined shape. The top is simple, but the combination of the light blue shirt with the jacket completes this simple and sophisticated day-time look.


Though I never would have thought to pair a bikini, a blazer, and high wedges while planning a trip to the beach, I have to admit that it here it works pretty well. The fringed bikini is lovely, an ode to understated femininity. The blazer is a lovely shade of pink(!), which actually complements the bikini even as it covers some of it up. The shoes are fabulous, and tie in the bag perfectly as well.


This outfit is one of those rare combinations that gives off a cute feeling of youth while also being incredibly mature and sophisticated. The shorts are adorable, and pairing them with that oh-so-soft and light purple sweater was a work of genius. The bag is unique and interesting, and also, on its own, gives off the dual feelings of youth and maturity. Again, this outfit is so simple yet so effective.


This dress is utterly adorable and so, so chic. Lace is very in-style right now, and not just for wedding dresses; this dress proves that. The lace is a simple pattern that seems to blend together from a distance, but is revealed to be incredibly intricate and complicated upon closer inspection. The big buckles on the belt and shoes add a sense of masculinity and toughness to this very, very feminine and delicate dress.


Another simply adorable dress, this one is notable for its fun and flirty shape. Simple at the top and then flouncing out in a perfect a-line and ending mid-thigh, this dress would be perfect for a day out in the warm summer sun, or, perhaps with one of the many cardigans, jackets, or blazers also featured in this collection, a perfect get-up for a casual night out with friends. I'm a big fan of florals, and the little flowers on this dress pop on the black background to make this a super-fun and feminine look.


After a couple super-cute short numbers, I thought it would be nice to finish off my analysis of this collection with this beautiful and elegant maxidress. Like all the pieces in this collection by Michael Kors, this dress is simple and elegant and very, very feminine. It is definitely a "wow" piece that would make a statement at any lunch date, party, or family gathering during the hot summer months.

Feel free to comment on this collection and share your opinions. A big thanks to Vogue.com, which provided me with each picture. If you're interested in the rest of this collection, or in anything else fashion-wise, I recommend visiting Vogue.com.

What's Right and Wrong with Rihanna's CFDA Dress

I'm sure many of you, if not all of you, have seen and/or read about Rihanna's choice for a dress at the CFDA Fashion Awards.


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The dress, pictured above, has caused quite a stir because of the fact that it is completely see-through. Rihanna is definitely not leaving anything to the imagination in this dress, and for this reason it has caused some ridicule.


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Personally, I have mixed feelings on this dress. The style of the dress, along with the accessories (the fur stole, the gloves, the earrings, etc.) is incredibly classic. Very reminiscent of old-Hollywood-era glamour, and is actually very sophisticated. I think Rihanna does an excellent job of pulling off this old-fashioned look.

I also admire the fact that Rihanna, in choosing to wear this dress, is demonstrating her comfort with her sexuality as well as her ability to wear a dress that is so revealing but still oozing class and sophistication. She doesn't look trashy because she isn't acting trashy. Therefore, she pulls off the look.

Yet there is still a part of me that questions why Rihanna felt the need to wear this dress. Rihanna is incredibly well-known and successful in the music industry, which she rightfully should be - she has a lot of talent. So then why did she feel like she had to wear such a revealing dress? Was it attention-seeking, a press stunt? Was she trying to fight against the growing popularity (and infamy) of Miley Cyrus, who skyrocketed into the spotlight after her performance at the VMAs? Is Rihanna trying to make a point about women's bodies and sexuality? Or is Rihanna wearing this dress simply because she likes it?

Seeing Rihanna wearing a dress like this saddens me on some level, because part of me worries that Rihanna is simply trying to fill the mold set for girls and women that tells them that sex appeal (specifically in reference to a woman's breasts) is the only valuable thing a woman can posses. Perhaps I am reading too much into this; I hope Rihanna simply liked the dress and felt good about wearing it.

In conclusion, Rihanna definitely rocked this dress. She carried it off with sophistication and grace; I only hope that she wore it for the right reasons.


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