For Oscar

The fashion community lost a talented designer last week. He will be forever missed.

Today's post focuses on his latest collection from NY. It ranges from bold blacks to floral; from casual to ballgown, and everything in between.

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I am always a fan of black+white with a dash of colour. The white jacket has a great A cut paired with a high round collar. I like this twist rather than the usual V cut and a round finish. This unique cut allows more of the skirt to be shown. I like the big black flowers on the skirt contrasting with the small colourful ones on the jacket. When the right contrasting elements are put together, it makes for a beautiful ensemble.

Botanical is the new floral

Erdem and floral. This is how I usually pair the designer. But recently, I read the word botanical and found it even more fitting. There is something enchanting about this collection. Mysterious hues of blues and greens. The loose fabric flowing off the dresses. Almost mermaid-esque.

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This dress embodies all the amazing highlights of the collection. It's not symmetrical, the loose fabric is free to wisp around. It's translucent and solid all at once. The blue is darkened with black to create a sultry vibe. The Peter Pan collar is a cute touch to the neckline. This dress is just so free to move, like waves crashing onto shores.

Mustard Stripes

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A consistent theme in Tory Burch is shown in this number: prep and boho chic. I have always been a fan of bringing out one colour of a patterned piece. The safe choice would have been to highlight blue or white, but the mustard yellow is the unique choice. The dark tone with a collar is business forward. The white horizontal stripes within the top complement the vertical stripes of the skirt. The white ends add the casual boho feel: business need not be stiff. The two distinct pieces play with, not against, each other.

Black, white, and shine all over

Playing with bold tones of red and black and the sophstication of white, Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2015 is absolutely stunning.

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My eye was instantly drawn to the jacket. This particular look does not play with red, but with shine. The shiny hues of silver and gold add a sense of importance. I like that there is no pattern, no symmetry. It's more playful. The circled neckline creates somewhat of a Peter Pan collar with the white shirt. High neck collars add to that importance. Looking down to the shorts, I'm in love. with the texture of the lifted intrinsic design. The symmetry here is a great contrast to the jacket. There were a few others in the collection similar in style, but this spoke to me. Black+white with a bold dash of sparkle.

Modern Ballgown

Badgley Mischka stuns this year with incredible gowns. The deep cut neckline makes for a modern spin. It is a smart cut to allow for a floral patterned top without being centrefold. The embellishment beneath guides into the incredible two tone skirt. Looking closely at the bottom portion, I saw the texture of the darkened half. It works beautifully as it hints at the lighter portion - a strict white and black would feel too static and closed-off. The full skirt would make any girl feel like royalty.