Hello my stylish friends!
As the season winds down I begin the shift into one of my favorite times of the year… summer. You all know I am a bohemian at heart and I love cottons and cool, airy linens. Translating some my favorites into today’s wearable summer items include fun, easy cotton shirts and blouses, lightweight denim, a pair of ballet flats and layers of colorful jewelry… lost of jewelry! My new favorite just arrived! M.C.L. Designs. Since it’s debut the fashion world has fallen head over heels for Matthew’s enamel and sapphire encrusted designs.

New arrivals to transition from Summer into Fall include:

The Lanvin leopard print, taffeta trench is one of my favorites. Looking chic and warding off the summer rain over jeans or dresses. Bloch ballet flats in kid leather with subtle shimmer in gold, storm or silver.

Wear Now!

Definitely wear now colors, fabrics and shapes crafted beautifully into tailored luxe sportswear and dresses include Michael Kors bubblegum pink, a luscious shade of French vanilla called bare, and his black and bare lace patterns. A simple dress with a flirty bag says summer.

Fashion Fine Jewelry Redefined

Last week I returned from the Couture Jewelry Show in Las Vegas. As many of you know I have focused much more on what I like to call “Fashion Fine Jewelry.” What makes this jewelry so amazing is the ability to wear it all the time. More now than ever it is important to add these pieces to update your clothes so they continue to work from one season to the next. A few pieces that keep me up at night are…

Irene Neuwirth’s rainbow moonstone necklace is something that I personally like to layer with all the jewelry I have bought over the years or wear it by itself. Irene calls it the modern day strand of pears and I can’t agree more.

This bangle from Lucifer Vir Honestus is truly a gift from the gods… the jewelry gods that is! Luna and Paolo’s feminine and organic one-of-a-kind rose gold jewelry speaks to my heart.

Yossi Harari large diamond hoops… these are the essential all day earrings that transition perfectly into evening.

Every year we add to our list of designers. Currently we’ve got our eye on a few amazing up-and-comers, and one that I love is Faraone Mennella. Their collection is modern but not minimal, which speaks to me of timelessness and originality. Don’t miss this design duo when they visit us in November!

Don’t forget…
The most important style of each season is individual style!

Love,
Marissa

As we approach another buying trip next week, we take a moment to reflect on our last trip to Paris. A whirlwind of designers and showrooms left us breathless in anticipation for our last appointment… the Alexander McQueen Showroom.
A few blocks away from our charming hotel in the Bastille Area we approached a large blue door and a wave of excitement washed over us as we paused to anticipate the viewing of a master’s final collection. Due to his recent passing, Alexander McQueen’s formal Fall 2010 Runway show had been canceled. Only a private showing was previewed by a select, and exclusive, party of buyers and press. Entering the showroom was like walking onto the movie set from ‘Angels and Demons.’ The use of over the top exaggerated shapes, and textures with heavy embroideries and brocades, gargoyles and religious motifs were exciting and a perfect storyline befitting a collection conceived by this great talent and his finale…
While we await our fall deliveries we offer you a preview of what to expect from the late bad boy of fashion. In true McQueen style, the entire collection seems to be a juxtaposition of demure and hard edge. Motorcycle jackets and lace skirt suits are treated with the same bravado. Sumptuous black lace covers a flesh-tone clutch while Union Jacks laid out in spikey studs adorn another. Masculine black leather biker boots are balanced by lady-like suede pumps, decorated with purple Swarovski Crystals, and crowned skulls sit atop streamlined tortoise-shell handbags.

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Designers are nothing if not observant. They reference pop culture, the arts and the world around them to form their collections. For fall, designers like Michael Kors got caught up in campaign fever and referenced another election that helped change the United States, the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy. Kors and others created Mad Men-like 60’s shifts with an emphasis on lady-like glamour. Hemlines fall to the knee and pants are an equal option for day or night. Colors rang from traditional fall hues like black, midnight and camel to a more optimistic palette of vibrant purples, greens and yellows.

While clothing veered to the more traditional, accessories and shoes are the new statement piece. Bold gems help take the more conservative clothing options into 2008. Two of our favorite jewelry designers Iradj Moini and Bounkit created earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches using opulent gem stones. While the colorations play true to the season, the designs are modern and show stopping. Handbags and shoes are more traditional in shape and color but modern in texture with patent tortoise shell a favorite of Oscar de la Renta, among others. Fall is all about nature, and what comes more naturally to American’s than simple, chic and luxurious sportswear. Whether for day or evening fashion is recalling Camelot with a modern edge. No Pill Box hat necessary. Little black dresses accented with great jewelry, like Bounkit’s fabulous pieces, can effortlessly move a dress from day to eveing.

Marissa Collections is very proud being named Elle.com Boutique of the Week.

Take a look…it’s awesome!

Highligted vendors included:

Lanvin

Valentino

Manolo Blahnik