the world according to sherimaven

Yo, Tuesday. It looks like the Target site was crashed by super fans coveting some zig zag love, Missoni style. I am staying away as I am on a bit of a self imposed shopping exile. I simply can't...too many other things I need, like food and water and highlights. Oh well...

So you know I've been rather unimpressed by the New York shows for Spring 2012. The only thing I know is you better not step a freshly manicured toe out of your house this Spring without a shoe that has a banded ankle. This much I know, everything else has me scratching my head...

Sure I loved the Zac Posen show- very va va voom and such but somehow out of touch with the normal amongst us who don't need corseted eveningwear. And I'll talk about my homegirl Donna Karan in another post- her show was lovely- with the best hair and makeup I've seen so far- think glossy, slick, and sexy. But let's move on to Marc by Marc Jacobs, a fun collection for you downtown girly types not afraid to rock something unfussed. (When you're alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go downtown...)

Orange is clearly a big big color for the Spring and Marc was all about it. I love the retro bathing suits, and the orange and black ensemble (orange skirt, black top) somehow manages not to look too trick or treat. What I am hearting beyond hearting is the sneaker looks with some of the skirts, and I am blown away by the shorts suit with the kicks- I swear on a stack of Vogues that as I was driving home the other night, I had a vision of a short suit being worn with a blouse and some shell toe Adidas, it came to me and here it is- somehow realized, but by Marc Jacobs. It's affirming.

Totally digging the pretty patterened dress, as well as the peplum detailing on the skirt, and that sexy little black short suit is amazing for a sexy dinner date, without being vulgar because the top is so modest. I have to say- Marc knows his girl, and his girl is a wouldn't be caught above 14th Street type (well, Houston Street really) who can rock high fashion with a high top and look cooler than anyone in the room, at the party, or on the street. Thing is, these clothes are casual and cool yet somehow dressed up in that "oh this old thing" kind of way that I love...true style is looking chic in a sweatshirt, and we all know that...I'm not saying these clothes are ingenious, but they're wearable, sellable, and adorable and everything but Upper Easty. Oh and if you're a man who can pull off that bright suit, do. I think it's super cool, yet not for everyone, or at least anyone I know.

Oh and my gay crush is on MJ- always has been. Sure Tom Ford is pretty sexy, but Marc is more fun. I can just tell...I want to set up a gay/play date with him soon. I know we would have a ball....

Wishin' and hopin' for some American ingenuity to shine through for the final days of Fashion Week in New York. Let's do this. Cause that's what's up this decidedly downtown Tuesday in the MIA. I wish I was below Houston Street today, doing my thing. XO