Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 Pt 4: Chloe, Celine, Stella McCartney

Celine

Of the three collections on this post, I liked Celine the most. Phoebe Philo's first clever idea came on the first look out, the charcoal-black coat had an interior strap that fastened below the bust to produce that swaggering, open-coat look we all love so much. My favourite pieces were the clean, unfettered blazers and coats in that substantial wool felt, especially the 'pumpkin'-coloured one below:














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Chloe

Although I am doubtful I will ever get to wear slouchy leather pants, they sure looked gorgeous on the catwalk:









Stella McCartney

Stella pushed the envelope on blurring the lines between feminine & masculine dressing in her latest FW'11 Collection. Although I found most of the clothes too awkward and oversized to be practical (most are not pictured here), there were several softer and subtler pieces that I liked:








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Stella McCartney for Target

Today was the release date for Stella McCartney's 2nd collection for Target in Australia. Three years ago there was a huge hype surrounding her first collection for Target here in Oz, and I fell for it, buying several items full-priced because 'they' said items were limited and would sell out very quickly. Sadly, a few weeks later I saw several items on sale racks at incredibly low prices. It took me a year or so to wear some of my pieces, because I was too embarrassed to wear them out, as it seemed every single person had the same blouse (it was a very recognizable print). Having said that, my Stella McCartney cashmere/wool oversized zip cardigan is one of my most-used item in my closet even today, and I wouldn't have minded buying another one.

Anyhoo...I will not be rushing to Target this time to fight with the crowds to buy a 'Stella' piece, especially since the prices are not that 'cheap'. The tulip trench I like is $249, and the gathered silk dress is $299. I have not seen these items in person, but I hope the price is reflected in the quality of these garments (it is still a Target piece after all).

These are my favourite pieces of the collection (you can see the rest of the collection HERE - just click on the 'apparel' link), and here is hoping they will be on the sale rack in a few weeks time:




On another note, today is a MUCH more exciting day for a totally different reason, it is my not-so-little sister's birthday:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'J'!!!



Wish I were there to give you big 'Forever Friends' bear hugs & lots of smooches in person!

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!

xx
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