Shades of black at the Miu Miu Store opening.

It's not a funeral, if anything; it is a total celebration- to celebrate the fact that Miu Miu has a new store at 57th Avenue NY. These fashion people are dressed in black, keeping their looks chic, sophisticated and high fashion worthy. Pity Miuccia was a no-show. She might've been able to bring some colour to the dark. xx Lisa

Prepare to strap yourself.

I've noticed a particular trend this season when it comes to footwear and I figured that it all really comes down to one thing. And no, it isn't the heel, the leather, the embellishment but rather the fact that there is a 'strappy' trend going on. I don't mean like petite strips of leather on the front but intense straps and buckles which create the illusion of a chunky shoe. It really is quite amazing to see the extent to which this trend has evaporated. From Chloe to Celine to Jimmy Choo and back at Marc Jacobs, it is a look which is quickly making it big through the big labels which means that you can expect the cheaper chain store alternatives coming in sometime soon as well. That pretty much means to get shopping for the real thing before the shelves are stocked with unfortunate 'inspired' by heels. Now, that wouldn't be so fashionable. xx Lisa

Pre-Fall Review: Zac Posen.

The collection was luxurious yet dramatic, detailed but minimalist and comprised almost entirely on a series of well tailored and elegant cocktail dresses in smoky glamorous hues not unlike those evident in the early 20th century. Hair was waved forties style and accompanied with ruby red lips and simple eye make up, not distracting from the classic tailoring which borderlined elements of couture along with hats and millinery taking its course. Rich texture and embellishments contrasted nicely with the simple styles and luxurious fabrics.

Interestingly enough, with the economic circumstances currently being experienced, Posen was inspired by the forties era particularly the fashions evident towards the end of the Great Depression. And with style and classic yet luxurious pieces being draped so elegantly on the runway, it is a great hope to wish that nowadays fashion was based more on elegance and timeless appeal than actually inspired wholly by wordly circumstance and finances.

xx Lisa

Pre-Fall Review: Chanel.

Themed by Lagerfeld as "Paris- Moscou", this collection was brought about with the presentation of a silent black and white skit focusing on Coco Chanel's flirtation with Russian-Parisian émigré society in the 1910's and 1920's before launching the runway models exhibiting the best of French dressmakers, embroiderers, milliners, and society in a Russian themed setting. Oversized headwear was a focal point of this collection as the intricately exaggerated pieces overlooked the simplistic tailoring and designs of the clothing pieces which were (at first) re-invented in shades of charcoal and accesorised simply with a red belt or structural red heels.

As the collection continued, the emergence of signature Chanel tweed made its mark through the feature of two lined skirting contrasting basic toned wool with iconic tweed sections to create the balance of classic and new trend elements. Oversized white knit pieces accompanied with smooth shades of royal gold contrasted nicely to the deep luxuriously Russian red tones thus creating a look synonymous with High Fashion simplicity. Quality and detailed royal elements meshed with contemporary ready to wear pieces to create a luxurious array of classically themed looks which epitomise the iconography of Coco Chanel and her Russian Escapade. Luxury, quality, detail and timelessness are topics which this collection addressed and if I may say so, addressed quite well.xx Lisa

Pre-Fall Review: Burberry Prorsum.

The Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall collection failed to disappoint with Christopher Bailey bringing back all the elements of Burberry commonly loved and truly iconic pieces brought back to life with modern exaggeration, tie dyed printing repetition, chic tailored extravaganza, and deep classic tones of imperial purples, rich coffee browns and muted grey and charcoal black tones to re-create the signature pieces of Burberry.

Accesories made a smooth comeback with the use of classic brogue heels and sheer stockings to create the classic feel of the label, not to mention the feature of small brimmed hats in dark shades as well as loose textured necklaces which exerted the essence of Burberry Prorsum due to the strategic positioning of this new simplistic piece hanging in front of the tailored trenchcoats and textured mini dresses. It was a classic collection which praised the effortlessly chic and classic design skills of Christopher Bailey who brought to life the classic iconography of the Burberry Prorsum label, as this collection clearly admired.

xx Lisa

Pre-Fall review: Roberto Cavalli.

Absolutely well made and gorgeously effortless pieces made up Roberto Cavalli's pre-fall collection which consisted of an integration of subtly textured pieces with muted tones and delicate classic accesories to pull of simplistic looks with a sense of high fashion calamity. Intricate floral prints in gorgeous navy blue tones assisted basic beige pieces along with the more effective use of bolder tones for simple contrast created both a youthful timeless appeal to others which could easily be dressed up or down.

There was a strong sense of classic and floaty elements meshed in with more modern tailored pieces which when put together created the perfect balance between ready to wear on the runway and ready to wear on the street. Overall, it was a gorgeous neutral collection which combined the best of the natural and fashion crazy world which is a common sight to those nowadays in the everyday frenzies of the 21st century.

xx Lisa

Add it to the wardrobe.

Just a quick update. I went op shopping yesterday with the accesories director of The Iconic Fashion Blog and picked up the Longchamp Folding Les Pliage Black X-Large tote for a teeny three dollars! I can't even buy a bottle of diet coke with three dollars, let alone an almost new Longchamp travel bag! Ahh, the bliss. That's definitely three dollars well spent.

xx Lisa