Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 Collection - A Cool Girl's Road Trip To Santa Fe, New Mexico

The young & talented design duo Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez’s Proenza Schouler has always been associated with being the cool “It Girl” choice when it comes to dressing themselves. Season after season, Proenza Schouler has delivered fabulous collections, from last season’s “Totally Rad Surfer Girl” looks to this seasons native American Indian inspired Fall Winter 2011 collection. But one thing you can also notice from their newest collection is they are no longer just being the “Cool It-Girl” designers, their craftsmanship on how they construct the garments & attention to details has also matured since they’ve presented their first collection since year 2002.

I just love how Jack & Lazaro mix & match bright & bold color prints together in each season, and the prints always tells a story where they’ve been visiting & what inspired them at those location they were at. For Fall 2011, they were inspired by their road trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The collection as filled with the beautiful prints, motifs & pattern that resemble the beauty of Native American Indian’s blankets.

(Photos Courtesy by Style.com)

Proenza Schouler PS1 Linen Satchel - The Perfect Summer Bag for All Fashonistas!

Ever since the very first Proenza Schouler PS1 bag came out, I have been in love & obsessed with this bag!! Inspired by the men's briefcase & attaché detailing, the design duo wonder boys has came up with this modern & fresh looking "Must-Have" bags that all fashion editors, Hollywood celebrities & fashionistas all over the world all wants to lay their hands on one of these PS1 bag.

As the spring & summer is approaching, I've been on the lookout for a cool summer bag, preferably either made by canvas or linen material and this Proenza Schouler PS1 Linen Satchel is just perfect! It's totally unisex looking and can be carry as a satchel or wear it as a messenger bag. The strap that came with the satchel is only 17" long, so if any of you male fashionistas wanna wear it as a messenger bag style, you will need to find a longer strap to be able to wear it cross body.

Look at how fabulous Amanda Brooks - Fashion Director of Barneys New York looks with her Linen PS1 satchel in New York Fashion Week 2011 !

(Photo courtesy by Vogue & Phil Oh)

Proenza Schouler Large Leather Cabas PS1 Inspired Tote - A Must-Fave !

OMG! I am soooo obsessed about this Proenza Schouler Large Leather Cabas Tote!! It is a new look base from their super popular PS1 bag. It is the perfect size for every occasion from work to weekend. The size is big & roomy, and the look is very unisex, so both male & female fashionistas can easily carry this bag to compliment their wardrobe!

Get Stoked With California Style! Surfer, Bohemian, Skater Girl Chic

Ok, I am officially sick & tired of the cold weather & so glad the Spring has officially arrived & temperature has finally warms up! After organizing & put way all my cashmere sweaters into the storage, I change into my short sleeves Quiksilver Tees and hibiscus floral board shorts and headed to an outdoor café to enjoy the sun. To our readers who is not living in the sunny California but dreamed about soaking up the sun on the beach, enjoy the warm salty breeze & cruising with the top down going shopping while celebrities sighting on your next vacation to Southern California, here are some “California Looks” you can try it out at whatever city or country you are at now & looking Chic in “California Style” !

First, remember, California girls dress all different ways! From Bohemian Goddess to Surfer girl and the skater girl looks. Don’t assume we all look like the girls from the reality show “The Hills” or “Laguna Beach” on MTV! The most important thing to remember is being unique and show off your individuality! But typically the “California style” is a more laid-back and casual look. Here are some of the looks I think its super cute!

The Surfer Girl

Proenza Schouler - Tie-Waist Tricolor Pants

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Proenza Schouler - Tie-Skirt Tank Dress

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Proenza Schouler - Sequined & Feathered Silk Mini Dress

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Diane Von Furstenberg Paulita Ruffled Mini Skirt

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

Alexander McQueen V-Neck Ocean Wave Sweater Dress

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Alexander McQueen Biker Faithful Satchel

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Multi Charms Sandle

(Available @ Bergdorf Goodman.com)

Dont forget to add some of the "Sun-Kissed" look on your face, so your skin will have this healthy glow just like the surfer girl hang out at the beach!!

Chanel Make-up Les Impressions Collection

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

The Bohemian Goddess

Helmut Lang Italian Linen Slouchy Sweater

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Diane Von Furstenberg Beach Tabalah Kaftan

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

Chloe Multi Strap Leather & Canvas Sandls

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

Prada Mistolino Swarovski Crystal Tote

(Available @ Bergdorf Goodman.com)

Don't forget to add a touch of color on your cheeks and lips but keep it natural and light !

Clinique Juiced-Up Colour Collection

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

The Skater Girl

Ann Demeulemeester Leather Vest & Zipper Wrap

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Burberry Knotted Epaulette Jacket & Loop-Knot Skirt

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

Givenchy Melancholia Bag
(Available @ Barneys.com)

Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Ring

(Available @ SaksFifthAvenue.com)

Fendi Logo Leather Cuff Bracelete

(Available @ Net-A-Porter.com)

To finish off that "Edgy" & "Stree Tough" look skater girls has, go bold with your eyeliners! make it dark and smoky! Black color nail polish & natural color lips

Shu Uemura Egerie Make-Up Collection

(Available @ NeimanMarcus.com)

All of you must be wondering ….how can I achieve that beautiful vampy smoky eye make-up to complete your Skater Girl outfits & accessories?! So we have found a tutorial to show you how!

Ok! after all these fabulous ideas showing you how to achieve that "California Look", now! go to your closet dig up some of your already own pieces & go out to shop for some new stuff to create your own unique style to let out your "Inner California Girl" this summer !

Until next time, be well and look fabulous!

XOXO

Alan + Mei-Mei the Pug