What we love about the New York Fashion Week is how each of the designers who participates in the event sometimes end up with similarities.  They still have their signature touches, however they couldn’t seem to escape the similar air of the next season’s offerings.  Here are some of Fabcrush favorites from the event.  First up: bold fresh colors from DKNY.

Still in the bold colors mood, Project Runway alum, Christian Siriano offers some freshness in the formal lineup.

Tommy Hillfiger also came up with some fresh colors in its resort collection.

In the formal front, along with Christian Siriano, Zac Posen offers some really elegant structured dresses in calmer color tones.

Among the blocks of bold colors, Charlotte Ronson presented prints on her collection.  Symetrical lines and patterns adorn the collection and we LOVE them.

Which collection will be filling your wardrobe next season?

We might be gone for a while there, but as of today, we’re back and in the sweltering heat of summer, we’re bringing you the hottest summer grabs from our favorite American designer: Kate Spade.

Nearing the end of this seemingly endless summer, we have two mood-boards with all Kate Spade goodies on them.  The first one, in honor of the season of colors.  We show you what electric chic is all about.

1.  Kate Spade New York Jillian Dress, $395
2.  Kate Spade New York Lynx Short Necklace, $178
3.  Kate Spade New York Small Terrance in Pollen, $345
4.  Kate Spade New York Cam Too in Turquoise, $275

And because it will be Fall soon, you might want to prepare for the monochromatic air of autumn.  Here’s how you do it Kate Spade style.

1.  Kate Spade New York Bardot Sweater Dress, $355
2.  Kate Spade New York Papillon Pearls Stud Earrings, $48
3.  Kate Spade New York Westend Ave Small Damien in Camel/Black, $295
4.  Kate Spade New York Cybil, $298

Have a Kate Spade-y day, Ladies.  All collections above are available at Zappos.com.  Let us know how they work for you!

After so much fun in the sun, it’s that time of the year again, ladies.  Time to wrap up in your snug and warm coats and jackets.  Or at least, shop for them because you know fall is coming. This year, we’re encouraging you to look supercool while warming up with these beautiful selection of outerwear. A bit of tip:  what you wear on the outside can really show what you are in the inside, so be really aware of what character you want to portray.  Do you want the sexy but subtle Jackie-O vibe?  Or that boyish but feminine traits like Angelina Jolie in her newest movie, Salt?  Your call.

Mini Market Jacket Stingray, $255

Juicy Couture Rex Rabbit Faux Fur Hooded Jacket, $358

Milly Candy Check Crosby Coat, $611

Although silence is golden, to us, there’s no reason to be silent when you’re fabulous.  To look ‘gold digger sexy’, you’ll only have to get the gold accessories and look fabulous because we’ve dug them out for you.  Look like a million bucks and get that Ibiza party vibe going on this summer because all that glitters IS gold.  Our suggestion is to pair your golden little things with an elegant black one-piece swimsuit or a simple pair of bikini and wide-rimmed beach chapeau.

Here are our picks from the dig.  From Han Cholo ring to CC Skye Necklace… you’ll be golden.

Han Cholo Pyramid Ring in Gold, $52

CC Skye Mini Rock Goddess Fring Belly-Length Necklace, $330

G-Shock Retro Metal Casio in Gold, $85

CC Skye Love Affair Bracelet Oxidized Gold Chain Fringe, $350

Vacations are wonderful, but sometimes we have to compromise our fashionable style just to accommodate the stuff that ironically makes us look… well, fashionable.  The dilemma is how to appear fabulous effortlessly on your vacation while conveniently carry all your belongings, at least to the plane’s cabin. Solution: get a great-looking keep-all.  Or travel bag. Or anything big enough for all your fabulous stuff. The key thing to keep things chic and simple is to stay on the natural color scheme.  Colors too loud will only work on paparazzi-inducing celebrities.  So if you’re more of a quiet but stylish traveler, check our picks!

Frye Blair Crossbody, $428

Farm Tactics Field Backpack, $195

A Kurtz Russell Backpack, $98

Some of us don’t look that great in bikinis, and that’s a fact we have to deal with every time summer comes. However there’s a true misconception about one-piece bathing suits.  While often perceived as ‘not hot enough’, one-pieces can actually be sexier than the typical bikini.  The secret is: you’ll have to know which one is right for you.  Fabcrush editors are all about sexy one piece this summer with this basic fashion principle in mind: sometimes, too much skin revealed is just not as sexy as creating curiosity.  So take a look at our picks for the summer’s hottest one-piece swimsuits:

Norma Kamali Bill One Piece in Red, $385

MIKOH Swimwear Lucas One Piece in Turquoise, $185

Juicy Couture Miss Softee Bandeau One Piece in Black, $164

Get your stuff together on the beach and stay stylish.  Don’t be a beach bum, but try to be a beach-a-licious gal while having to carry your belongings when having fun in the sun.  Get your summer gear on some cute totes and uber cute sandals we found on our favorite shopping site: Shopbop.  From See by Chloe to Vera Wang, we’ll make you look a million bucks without leaving your wallet flat.  Check the colors picked by Fabcrush editors just for you, and see if you’re really made for the beach:

See by Chloe Two Kan Big Shopping Bag, $72.50

See by Chloe Stripy Small Shopping Bag, $47.50

Vera Wang Lavender Label Rita Thong Flat Sandals, $66.50

Jeffrey Cambell Roman 2 Studded Suede Sandals $72.80

There’s a reason why summer is around, and one reason we love is that we get to strut our stuff on the beach.  And you know, by ‘our stuff’ we don’t just mean our bodies, we mean the whole package.  Before you head to the seasides, check the summer sale they’re having over at ShopBop. Today we found some really amazing stuff and that includes this edgy poncho from Brochu Walker, which could be a great cover-up for your bikini.

Brochu Walker Angled Poncho, was $285, now $142.50

And what to wear underneath?  Opt for a bright-colored string bikini.  Like this one:

Milly Fiji String Bikini Top, was $88, now $26.40

Other options for cover ups are loose t-shirts and shorts.  But why go for boring tees if you can have edgy ones? Check this three-strap back tee from KAIN Label.

KAIN Label 3-Strap Back Tee, was $97, now $48.50

Add a touch of high fashion to your beachwear.  Something blue and cheerful, perhaps?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Willis Knit Shorts, was $138, now $69.00

Summer time is coming and it’s time for fun in the sun again!  Brazilian brand, Melissa Shoes, is having a major sale on GILT and there are quite a few styles to check out.  From rain boots to flats to pumps and peep-toes, Melissa Shoes’ colors will brighten up your summer.  But, if you think you can only enjoy the comforts of the plastic shoes on the beach, think again.  Melissa Shoes is just made for those long walks to the office on a hot summer day.  Check their dressier style, in collaboration with British designer, Vivienne Westwood, that completes the lineup.

Seen anything you like?  Great.  Seen the price? Even better.  If you’re new to GILT, let us tell you something: it’s the place where you can shop for authentic designer fashion items for ridiculously low prices. Think of it as an online sample sale, without all the queuing up and hassle.  Simply click on the stuff you want and purchase.  But how do you know there will be a sale?

Easy.  To enjoy the full privilege of shopping low-priced but high quality designer’s items AND be notified whenever there’s a sale event coming up, you’ll have to join GILT.  It’s totally FREE to sign up! Just go HERE, fill out your details and you’re a GILT member!

So get your Melissa shoes now, because the sale is only up until May 17th at 11 PM SEAST!

Hello fabulous Fabcrush readers!

There’s great news for you GILT fans, by now we’re sure you’ve gotten in touch with your techie side.  Come on, admit it, you’re viewing this page from your new iPod, aren’t you?  Well, even if you’re not, our friends at GILT has come up with a new iPad app that could be used to maximize your GILT – iPad experience.

But first, let us remind you on what GILT is all about. Suppose you’re a fashion junkie who’s loving sample sales but too lazy to go queue up and fight with other junkies over a pair of shoes or dress… GILT is where you go. It’s THAT easy. You’ll sign up at GILT for free, and then as the exclusive member, you’ll get a daily notification of what’s going on at GILT. What exactly going on is: sale up to 80% on authentic designer stuff. Flip through our past archives of GILT and see what kinds of merchandise they have to offer.

Now back to the iPad GILT app. It enables you to:

• Get There First
• Have sale alerts sent to your iPad
• See it Up-close
• Use pinch-and-zoom to view richly detailed items
• Score it Fast
• Touch and drag items to your cart and check out from anywhere
• Jump from sale to sale in a single tap

Sounds tempting enough? Go over to GILT, sign up and download the iPad app right away… all for FREE!  Meanwhile, check how gorgeous the app looks!

By today, the world has recognized the suddenly-famous Marie Claire cover: the make-up-less Jessica Simpson. But then questions raised and people are starting to talk about the legitimation of the ‘loud’ no make-up statement. This is simple in our regular world, but very big in the fashion and beauty world!

Some blogs reported that if you look closely to the cover image, there’s some make-up residue around her eyes or maybe they are touches of mascara. Anybody can say negative stuff, but Jessica stood up for herself:

“I absolutely was not wearing make-up. If anyone compared the Marie Claire Photos to the airbrushed ones, the differences would definitely be noticeable.”

Aside from promoting her upcoming reality show “Price of Beauty”, Jessica wanted to send out an important message to women that she is a normal person and thus boosts their self esteem.

Well, it’s good that Jess is not selling make up (yet) in her Jessica Simpson fashion line, so you can enjoy her designs without being a ‘different’ person.  Fabcrush has selected some strikingly hot Jessica Simpson fashion items for your summer, and here’s the complete beach outfit.  With things like these, who needs make up?

Jessica Simpson Oversized Floppy Hat, $44

Jessica Simpson Shades, $51

Jessica Simpson Long Sundress, $118

Jessica Simpson Cane Sandals, $69

Jessica Simpson St. Tropez Tote Bag, was $128, now $91.35

Fabcrush editors are longtime fans of the recently-deceased designer, Alexander McQueen. The designer who is known for his show-stopping designs was found dead in his apartment in London, Thursday morning February 11th, 2010, just days after his mother passed away. According to recent reports, McQueen hanged himself, but Scotland Yard will not confirm this. His autopsy will take place Monday, in Westminster, London. Funeral details is yet to be released.

McQueen was trained in England’s prestigious design house, Savile Row, and in 1994, he enrolled in London’s Central Saint Martins fashion school. In 1996, Alexander McQueen became the head designer at Givenchy before Gucci bought 51 per cent of his own company and propelled him into being the celebrity-favorite designer.

McQueen was honored by Queen Elizabeth in 2003 and was famous among Hollywood’s A-Listers. His edgy designs were eye-catching and also became Fabcrush readers’ favorites.

One of his longtime friend, fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker who was recently appointed as Chief Creative Officer and President of Halston, mourns the passing of the designer:

“I am shocked and overcome with grief upon learning about the untimely death of the quiet genius Alexander McQueen. My heart goes out to his family and all those who worked for and with him.”

Sarah Jessica also spoke on how she finds Alexander McQueen as one-of-a-kind.

“Every single inspired, original, lofty, whimsical, stunning, brilliant and jaw dropping detail was Alexander Mcqueen. There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be.”

About McQueen’s unreleased designs, Sarah Jessica commented:

“What is more devastating is that despite all his success thus far, creatively, critically and commercially, his greatest achievements lay ahead of him. The future would be whatever he hoped to make of it,” she says. “God speed Lee. It has been a privilege for all of us to know you. You will be indescribably missed.”

He will be missed, indeed.

Source: People.com