First Look: Carolyn Murphy on W Magazine

Summer's here, and there's no better way of seeing for myself then on the April issue of W! Carolyn Murphy was greased up and spray tanned, posing on a beach with tons of gold accessories. Edward Enninful, who styled the shoot, got me super excited for summer and has me in high hopes for a heat wave...to come sooner rather than later. Take a sneak peek at some of these shots. All photos, courtesty of Emma Summerton for W magazine

NYFW: Venexiana SS 2012

Venexiana's S/S 2012 collection was a parade of shimmering couture gowns, it took glitz and glamour to a whole new level! The models followed in single file to anarchic punk and rock n roll music. The combination of show stopping evening wear and vibrant runway tracks always get the blood flowing back into our numb, heel-abused feet. This season, the crowd rocked out during the finale walk to a very modern cover of the classic rock tune, “Louie, Louie”, made famous by The Kingsmen.

The first look, a pink off the shoulder evening gown embellished with Swarovski crystals. The collection featured an astounding 71 looks which were predominantly glimmering-detail gowns and cocktail dresses.

Just about every color of the rainbow made an appearance at one point or another in and on the runway...Stern was definitely feeling bold hues such as blood red, burnt orange, bright fuschia, and most of all, golds and silvers! Details that were absolutely essential for her Spring designs were the Swarovski crystals, maticulous embroidery, sewn sequins, and flower detail.

Whether Venexiana unleashes your inner punk-rock cinderella, or might be too extravagant for you taste, it’s impossible not to fall in love with Stern’s rebellious spirit. While most designers opt for a quick wave and bow after their show’s finale, Stern took the full length of the runway and made the show’s ending just as exciting as its commencement. Bravo!

Ruffian SS 2012

Bran Wolk and Claude Morais made the unthinkable possible yesterday, gearing up sporty with chic for their Spring/Summer 2012 collection!
The designers, inspired by the horse country of upstate New York, Saratoga Springs to be exact, featured jockey jerseys and seriously amazing color blocking!

With colors like neon pink and orange mixed and blues and greens, immediately, I had fallen in love. The collection was prim and trim, and even featured a tank suit with a diagonal spice across the torso!

Personally, this was one of my favorite shows so far for MBNYW SS 2012, the application of colors, color blocking, you can say their Spring lineup was straightforwardly sporty, yet chic.