I’m admittedly ashamed while perusing the catalog of purveyor of all things teen and tween, Alloy, which is a combination of American Eagle and Charlotte Russe. Still, I come across the rare treasure that looks like it’s from an ultra-cool label like James Perse or LNA. Such is the case with this funnel-neck sweatshirt.

$36.90

As long as I don’t look like I’m dressed to go to a Jonas Brothers concert, I’ll keep shopping Alloy’s meant-for-teens wares. As long as you wear them with a certain elan, no one will be the wiser!

Our friends over at Grazia Daily are covering London Fashion Week and have some great behind-the-scene videos here and here!

Some highlights from the first few days:

1. Antlers  and a Where the Wild Things Are aesthetic at TopShop Unique (yes, really)

TopShop Unique

2. Crazy mismatched prints and ghetto fab touches at House of Holland

House of Holland

3. Sweater dressing and sophisticated outerwear contrasts with lingerie-inspired looks at Julien Macdonald

Julien Macdonald

4. Unexpected takes on the traditional suit at Richard Nicoll

Richard Nicoll

5. Draping and ruffles on everything from outerwear to skirts to dresses at Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson

Watch video from Grazia Daily!

One of the most refreshing collections at New York Fashion Week was that of Timo Weiland. The young design duo of Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein celebrate the modern dandy in their sophomore collection. Collegiate and British, textured fabrics married to luxurious, rich jewel colors, the collection bows to the past while looking towards the future. Bonus: NO fur, which was all over the runways this fashion week!

Check out some of the transporting looks for men and women!

Here are some more images from New York Fashion Week! (I know it was last week and that London Fashion Week is under way, but better late than never.) I will also be posting some more on shows from NYFW as well as LFW. Toodles!

The fashionable outside the tents

Bye, bye, Bryant Park!

The fashionable inside the tents

Sean Lennon waiting to get into a show

Miss Jay from America's Next Top Model

For those of you with a salty sailor’s tongue, here’s the perfect way to express your feelings without saying a word. Rogues Gallery, the cool-as-hell manly man’s shop of wares based in Maine that sells ephemera, plaid and vintage clothing and accessories for lovers of the New England seascape sells “deadweights” (i.e. oxided, handcrafted jewelry).

My absolute favorite, the “F*%k Yeah” chain is, of course, sold out. But check out their other offerings here.

Photo: Blackbirdballard.com

I was intrigued when I saw the invite to Rachel Antonoff ‘s Autumn/Winter 2010 presentation.

A presentation staged as a murder mystery at the eerie Lafayette House? Beautiful ’40s-inspired feminine separates and dresses? Yes, please! Follow the photos for a tour of the presentation and take a look at the wonderfully sweet clothes that transport you to another era (without having to drop LSD).

Elements: lace, chiffon, pleats, satin, oxfords, pin curls, girlishness

QVC threw a “Shop the Runway” event this past weekend during NYC’s Fashion Week in Bryant Park to celebrate the debut of Rachel Zoe’s eponymous line and Isaac Mizrahi’s ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! line. Shoppers could avoid the frustration of having to wait two seasons to buy what they see on the runway by new items straight from the tents!

Notable attendees: Rachel Zoe, Isaac Mizrahi, Busy Phillips from Cougar Town (who was wearing the cape below in black) and Kelly Rutherford from Gossip Girl.

Here are two of the most popular looks:

Rachel Zoe Double Faced Belted Cape $85.76

ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! Lace Overlay Dress $118.92

Check out QVC’s Shop the Runway with more designer looks straight off the runway (no waiting)!

Hello, all! Here are some shots from inside and outside the tents at Bryant Park!

Fierce shoes on a fab girl

A colorful character in the tents (love the garters!)

Exterior of the Alexander McQueen boutique in the Meatpacking District

Before the Yigal Azrouel show

Display in the lobby of Bryant Park

QVC Fashion for Haiti booth

More to come, lovelies!

Designer Magalis Garcia‘s Fall/Winter 2010 Collection caught my eye this week. Amidst all the craziness, where parties, celebrities and all the hoopla surrounding fashion take up much of the attention, Garcia’s clothes garnered the attention, and rightfully so. With solid, careful details such as neck brooches, feather trim and voluminous waves of fabric, her dresses and suits are romantic without being too precious, and 40s-inspired with a modern twist.

Here are some of our favorite looks.

Wool magenta dress with feather brooch

Photo: Anna Thiessen

Midnight blue lace evening gown

Photo: Anna Thiessen

Grey wool dress with detail

Photo: Anna Thiessen

Sculpted grey one shoulder cocktail dress

Photo: Anna Thiessen

Blue tweed peplum jacket and skirt with ivory belt

Photo: Anna Thiessen

Navy blue stretch satin one shoulder cocktail dress

Photo: Anna Thiessen

Sometimes, these runway shows and presentations all start to look the same. Not so at Keith Lissner. I got there, and there was an elaborate table set up with champagne (yes!) fruit (fake ) and all sorts of decadent decoration. Anywhoo, I almost seated myself before I realized that it was the backdrop for the models. Specializing in “demi-couture designer eveningwear” (yeah, I’ve never heard that term, either), Lissner’s designs were flashy, shiny and appropriate for Russian nouveau riche.