Peek A Boo: Showy Undergarments

L.A.M.B

Is it just me, or are lots of designers taking cue from American Apparel's new lingerie looks? The diamond-patterned mesh and lace bras, jumpsuits and undies were launched recently by the retailer and, as shown, they're perfect for layering!

Erin Wasson x RVCA

Vena Cava

Straight to the Heart: Vena Cava Spring '10

And so Fashion Week begins! I'm being very picky this season and only choosing my absolute favorite shows, and while some labels like Cushnie et Ochs and Rachel Comey were bland in my opinion, others like Vena Cava really maintained their wow factor. The girls delivered on many of their signature pieces, like zipper dresses, but also brought a new sophistication to their look with flowing goddess dresses and tribal accents.

Straight to the Heart: Vena Cava Fall '09

Two pitch-perfect looks from Vena Cava Fall '09 aka "Crystalarium."

Suited Up

Proenza Schouler via Style.com
Jumpsuits can go two ways: really frumpy, or really stylish. Here are some of my favorite stylish jumpsuit looks for spring, which are slouchy but not too slouchy, and streamlined at the waist with a necessary bit of cinching:

Alexander McQueen for Target

Vena Cava at Oak


Jesse Kamm Fall '08