*UPDATE* Fashion Week 09... Saving the Best for Last Perhaps?

So let me be honest, I have been heavily engulfed in Fashion Week since my return from Phoenix, what else is to be expected,even more honest... while I was in Phoenix, and I was getting a little worried. I saw some looks that I liked even fewer looks that had me in love. But my Fashion Fairy God Mother has heard my cry and she is definitely starting to deliver Fiends!!!! I started to think my expectations were to high, but I had to remind myself in fashion expectations can never be to high...there is no limit!!! I want spoil it with all my verbiage, so just check it out below...

Michael Kors Ready to Wear

...... Is just that READY TO WEAR!!! I've never been a huge fan of Michael's clothing collections, love his shoes, but this go around his well structured pieces caught the beat of my heart. He proves that he understands a woman's body and has created a line for everyday Fashionistas and not just starlets.... I love his use of calm colors and a splash of bright neon...who can't appreciate that.... HOT !!! The way he updates traditional fabrics is genius!! I guess judging Project Runway may be doing MK some good!!! I didn't love the entire collection, I mean that would be to good to be true...wouldn't it??? Oh and the shoes = FAB!!!

Oscar De La Renta Ready to Wear

.......Almost always delivers...and on time!!! What can you say when it comes to a legend like him, recession or not he brings the rich fabrics and glamorous evening gowns....pure luxury. Revisiting the 70's, he stays true to his design and there isn't much more you can say besides GLAMOROUS!!! This collection has Michelle Obama's name all over it...Yes She Can!!

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Smooches,

Chloe Elle

Photos Courtesy of Style.com

The Show Must Go On.......Fashion Week Fall 09

Needless to say Fashion Week is pretty much what every Fashion Fiend lives for!!! All of fashions elite designers and models, as well as up and comings..gather at Bryant Park under the white tents to make a statement and introduce the trends they believe every fashionista should be drenched in and live for next season!!! Dramatically down sized by the recession, some of our favorite and most acclaimed designers failed to show up...on the run way that is. I'm sure they will be somewhere in our favorite department stores next season, hopeful that they outlive these economic times. The recession couldn't stop some designers, they either downsized their collections or productions, or played it safe by not being as edgy or trendier versus the past...and the results definitely and in some case unfortunately made a difference...

My Trend Report: So you ask your favorite fiend what should you be wearing come Fall 2009??

The mood will be warm, dark, and settle with colors like black, gold, tan, navy, burgundy, and a little green. Lots of Lace, Fur, Leather, Layers, Draping, Plaid, and Head Wear. Look to wear pieces with a fun play on shapes added to the shoulders, better known as the built out shoulder, (think Beyonce) and on simple tops and skirts, as well as Flapper dresses inspired by the late 1920's. OOH and 80's babies reign again, yes, but think a little more fitted than back in the day. There are a few more time periods thrown into fall fashion, like Victorian, and Grecian. Fall Fashion is all about working with what you have and reinventing fashion.

Fashion Week Fall 2009 Mini Recap

Herve Leger by Max Azria Ready to Wear

.....Offered nothing different from the past besides a darker pallet and little play on shape. I was desperately hoping to not see any bandage detail of any kind but needless to say I was disappointed. I guess we will definitely be seeing more bandage madness from our favorite starlets on the red carpet.

Derek Lam Ready to Wear

.....Almost had my heart at hello!!! This collection was everything it inspired to be but just was missing a little edge. Lam Created a fabulous collection by pairing leathers with furs, love it, and the perfect colors with the right textures and patterns. He created a collection that made sure any budget cautious fashionista wouldn't mind dropping a dime.

Jason Wu Ready to Wear

......Says he was inspired by fairy tales and that is just what his road to stardom is, a fairy tale. Put on the fashion map by our fashion fab First Lady Michelle O., Mr. Wu kept it sophisticated and stayed true to his design method. I wasn't crazy about his collection but I love to see Young designers shine!!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Ready to Wear

....Was everything I wasn't expecting. Normally a designer that steals my young heart, Marc let me down. His collection was inspired by the late eighties and reminded me of a fabulous girl going mountain climbing. The collection paired knits, plaids, strips wools and patterned leggings that all will probably be a bit more fab as pieces rather than paired. A girl is sure to stay warm in this collection if nothing else. He also had a few dresses that played on lace and Victorian detail. I still love Marc none the less and he will always have my heart before he even says hello...






Dennis Basso Ready to Wear

........ Didn't let the recession stop him, he showed up and showed out!!! Who cares what was underneath the FURS on the runway, they are definitely something to live for and live in! I bet you Peta is having a meeting as I type. The detailing on these sleek, chic, sophisticated garbs are insane. I need one of these coats, but I probably will not be getting one any time soon..maybe I'll start a get Chloe-a-Dennis-Basso-Fur-Fund... No seriously

Tracy Reese Ready to Wear

.....Wasn't a cohesive collection at all. Reese's collection was obviously inspired by a catholic school girl but definitely fell short of making a statement. She played with floral prints, knee socks, leather gloves, and knits. She was another designer who's collection would probably work better as pieces than as whole, all can say is.....at least she tried



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Smooches,

Chloe Elle

Photos Courtesy of Style.com

The Key to a Fiend's Heart = SATC II

OMG!!!! I think I'm about to have one.....yep a heart attack... so just come and get me!! You read it right Sex and the City Part 2!!!! Someone is Hollywood heard our cry, they know our need for more Chanel, Vera Wang, Manolo, Carrie, Big, Dior, and Chloe Elle...OK I wish but it kind of fits well!!! There are so many questions that pop into my mind, what does Pat Field have up her sleeve, what will the plot be, will Carrie and Big have a mini Carrie, and most importantly what in the fabulous world will they be wearing? So many questions that will go answered soon and very soon. As a fashion addict this is like a high you never want to come down from. 2010 oh Fabulous ones!!! They haven't even given a exact release date but I've already started my count down!!! The gang is coming back with fashion fabulous foolishness and I'm fiending for it.....

Smooches,

Chloe Elle

Grammys 2009 = Fashion Heart Break

Where do I begin or end....The 51st Grammys just aired and what can I say... Fashion wise I was so let down, I'm at my lowest low.. I know we are in a recession but wow!!! Beyonce was no where to be seen, how could she do me like this, Rihanna had some issues, I'm actually hoping it wasn't her, Solange showed up in her sweet sixteen b-day outfit, and even Diddy let me down. My expectations were so high and instead of a fashion heart attack I got heart break. I remember when I was in high school I use to look to the Grammys and the Oscars for prom dress inspiration, I attended three, well I feel sorry for high school girls this time around. Jennifer Hudson did come through the way Chi-town girls do and saved the day in her fabulous Roland Mouret ensemble. I take my Louboutin off to her, my only pair so please return, for her courage and strength, she is definitely fabulous in more ways than one!!! Don't get me wrong some of our favorite starlets and gents looked fabulous but all in all the 51st Grammys was a fashion massacre aka a bad overdose for this fiend!!! Take a look ...it's time to hand out the grades....


Solo my sweet Solo I've seen you look
better on your worst day.
Grade: C-


Fantasia didn't look bad, but
again it's always something...
Grade: B-



I love this dress on Adrianne,
cute and simple, but I'm not
feeling her makeup and the
thing that's growing out
the side of her head..
Grade: B-


This is hot!!! Not really feeling
the shoes but cute look on
Kimberly Caldwell
Grade: B+


Kim K showed up and did just
that...showed up. I'm not in love
or hate... Her makeup was flawless
per usual
Grade:B-


Some one told Paula it was a war at
the Grammys and she came with
armor...may have been cute sans
the arm piece
Grade:C


She kissed a girl and I like it...
her dress that is..it's a little
much but she gets a pass
Grade:B-

Jennifer showed up and out

in the fabulous dress....simply

put I loved the entire look

Grade: A-

More Photos to come

On an entertainment note the show was pretty good...Jennifer Hudson killed with her heartfelt performance and the hip hop rat pack had my fabulousness on hundred thousand trillion. At least there was some form of excitement. I guess as fashion fiends we sometimes get let down but it doesn't stop our addiction ...I'm ready and waiting for my next fix... 2009 Fashion Week... need I say more!!!!

Smooches,

Chloe Elle

Photos courtesy of TVGuide.com

Fab From the Past: 2008 Grammys

Fiends!!! I got this idea to take a look back at the 2008 Grammys to refresh my memory, and yours, on what some of our favorite celebs wore on the red carpet in 2008. I'm uber excited to see who will bring it this year and make my heart skip six beats aka a heart attack!!! Hopefully some of our favorite starlets and gents will not make the same mistakes from 08 but will simply continue to bring the pure fabulousness. I live for the fly fashion moments from the Grammys, the Oscars, and hell just everyday life!! That's enough verbiage let's take a look...

-Um I love me some B..but I kind of got

a glam ice skater feel from this look. Not one

of my favorites, but she can do no wrong!!!

-B's baby daddy J definitely had swag last

year. Let's just hope he's just a clean shaved

this year!!

-Hey Ke Ke!! She was simple and chic,

definitely loving her style as of late.

-Ri Ri came with it!! I heart Zac Posen.

Definitely excited to see

what she will be wearing!!

- Luda was so dapper it hurt!! Can you

please come like this again, please?!?

-Solo has a style that sometimes captures

me and other times I'm like huh?!? I wasn't in

love or hurt...this year will tell...

-I liked Alicia's look from last year

sands the mo hawk, I guess her

stylist and hair stylist didn't discuss

being on the same page. Looking forward

to her as well..

-Fanny, I actually like her gown; but

omdg (oh my dear God) that hair,

she always finds a way.... to let me down that

is.....

So...that was a taste of last year. Now that I've taken a trip down fashion memory lane, I'm not that impressed! I always have high hopes that Fashion will get better with time though.... I guess we'll see and I will definitely be watching!! They better bring it!!!

Smooches,

Chloe Elle

Photos courtesy of Instyle.com and Tvguide.com

Trend Overdose.....

OK fellow fiends, this has been eating at me.....I definitely think celebs have overdosed on Herve Leger Bandage dresses and I'm very afraid. From red carpets to parties and even to the mall!!! I mean just when does a trend become so spectacular that even Z-listers wear them everyday? Don't get me wrong I loved, no seriously I love it ,where Max Azria was going with the entire idea, and almost everyone looked fab, but I think a trend is just that...here today and gone tomorrow....but celebs are destined to keep it around . It's obviously their high and they are not coming down. But maybe it's just me???? Do tell...

Smooches,

Chloe Elle

Welcome to Fashion Fiend!!

OMG you came to my blog...Welcome to Fashion Fiend!!!!

OK so where do I begin?!?!? I'm a young fashionista from Chicago living in this crazy city called New York chasing my dreams to become a staple in the fashion industry. So let's cut to the real chase...I'm basically a fiend and fashion is my drug of choice!!! I see fashion as an artistic outlet that allows people to express themselves in whatever way they decide, rather it's a fierce pair of Loubs probably my choice of expression or an African Dashiki. Fashion is deeper to me than just a cute outfit...it's style, it's the influence of the past on the present, it is an energizing force that affects our everyday lives whether you want it too or not, it's all things Fabulous baby and I'm in love!!!!!

I'm the girl who shops any and everywhere and loves mixing old with new, new with vintage and so on. Definitely a fashionista on a budget baby! I personally think my personal style is unpredictable but most would say chic and edgy. I'm a firm believer that in your twenties you should experiment with fashion and it is important to not be confined to one style, you basically have the rest of your life for that. I'm the girl who lives for shoes and accessories, let's face facts...they practically make your look. I definitely don't mind spending a pretty penny on them.. it's all about CPW (cost per wear)!!!! A fab pair of shoes can last you a life time at least we wish they would!!!

Fashion Fiend was developed as an outlet to express myself and allow others like me who live, sleep, and breathe fashion, to have a place they can turn to view the latest trends,receive some great advice, and share this trying journey as I attack this crazy city of New York to follow my fashion dreams. Fashion Fiend is different from other columns I've done because I have the opportunity to share not only my personal addiction to fashion but also my journey.......

It's not AA it's FF and this is my 12-step program, I am fashion fiend and I'm sharing the stages of my addiction with you....

Smooches,

Chloe Elle