Resort 2012: "Best of the Best" Part Three

Who: Zero and Maria Cornejo

Why: Electric hues, minimalism, draping, leg revealing, comfort chic

Who: Alexander Wang

Why: causal leather, board shorts, pops of bold color, surfer meets the city, high impact sporty

Who: The Row

Why: boy meets girl, oxford flats, stripes and flowers, the gamine accents, grandparent fashion

Who: long hemlines, wrap draping, black/red and black/navy, the belts, ladylike on a mission

Who: Rachel Comey

Why: off the wall oddball, artistic prints, polka dots, girly socialite, work and night wear


(photos: style.com)

Resort 2012: "Best of the Best" Part Two

Who: Narciso Rodriguez

Why: Bold minimalism, big stripes, red lip against blond hair, woven shoe straps, bras with blazers

Who: Alexander McQueen

Why: causal avant garde elegance, intricate lace details, military meets fairytale, tailcoats, duh it's McQueen!

Who: Matthew Williamson

Why: Big bold bright colors, fringe, feathers, and tassels, pointy toe satin pumps, 3d bedazzlement, around the world

Who: Marc Jacobs

Why: cute and sweet, little girl chic, comfort mixed with sass, clear shoes, simple and fun

Who: Michael Kors

Why: scuba and beach inspired, neon!, leather sandals, body con sporty, stripes

(photos: style.com)

Resort 2012: "Best of the Best" Part One

Who: Jenni Kayne

Why: California chic, faded neon hues, the "cool factor", subtle sequins, loafers and sunnies

Who: Elie Tahari

Why: play with texture, bright booties, turbans, snakeskin, lux details

Who: Costume National

Why: Punk pretty, black/red, 50's graphics, hairstyle, leather

Who: Chloe

Why: dreamy, the shoes!, volume/pleats, monotone looks, ballerina inspired

Who: Alice and Olivia

Why: wide brimmed hats, bright colors, it's fun!, sunny beach inspiration, the many layers

(photos: style.com)

RESORT2010/11: Chanel

Chanel's show in Saint Tropez showed a great range of themes, all stemming from the casual cool 70's Rivera vibe exuding from the breathtaking city. Of course Chanel's staples, tweed and classic minis, were showcased, but new inspirations like flowy beach dresses, gladiator sandals, white wash jeans, ruffles and solid color jumpsuits also made an appearance. Overall the effect was quite lovely and refreshing as models walked freely down the makeshift runway (a side street), some even with bare feet. This is a huge step for Chanel, for gone are the days of super skinny model muses and stiff uptight presentations. Now the headlining fashion house is embracing a variety of models in different sizes and shapes, which in my opinion opens up their consumer demographic and appeals to a bigger audience. And Chanel's designs are following suit with a more extensive range of apparel and accessories. For a designer label that was here since the beginning, it definitely won't be going anywhere soon with the media it's been getting lately thanks to both Karl and his pose of celebrity fans. Count me in as well!

(photos: Style.com)

JACKETS: HOT RESORT10 RUNWAY TREND

Almost every designer from Bottega Veneta to Oscar De La Renta incorporated jackets somewhere within their Resort 2010 collections. This article of clothing has become more popular these past years as it is now used more for style than for warmth. Fashions ranging from the short cropped coat to the long boyish blazer are popping up everywhere in the fashion world. Even the 80's leather jacket has developed into such an international phenomenon that it's now considered a wardrobe must.

Bottom line: Buy a stylish jacket and work it:)!!

What's your favorite style jacket?? (Comment below)