lately, there's been a lot of haute talk bandied around the interwebs about man repelling ~ and while i am certainly a proponent of dressing for fashion over fornication, there's still something to be said for the kinds of clothes that gentleman enjoy. and i don't mean naughtily-little-bitty numbers, but unapologetically pretty, figure-flattering frocks ~ the likes of which alice & olivia churns out consistently and (seemingly!) effortlessly every season. here are a few of my favorite moments from their recent presentation at the plaza hotel:
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Love those boots in the third pic!
They look amazing!
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What a great color story and mix of textures in that second photo and as far as the collection goes... definitely a "man magnet." Beautiful!
yes, i agree. while it is fun to wear things men hate, it is also awesome to dress up in a cute little number-- a vintage dress or even a conservative jackie o type of dress, and to feel really attractive. i love the lace heels, although could never actually walk in them!
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these pictures are so amazing!
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U love the heels on the third photo!
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The textures and patterns are so rich and voluptuous. Although it’s a clash between so many fabrics it looks like a complete look, everything matches so well together. Rich fabrics are not easy to wear, but they look stunning and they are just gorgeous. No question about that. The color pallet is very interesting to me, I cannot; the colors are earthy and neutral but not dull (probably because of the shiny fabric). The lace shoes are my favorite, the remind me of a little bag by Dior. Have a stylish time in Milan and welcome to Europe.
lovely pictures
Very lady like!
Ooo I love the silvery sweater to the left in the last photo!
Being from the south, I couldn't agree with you more.. Dressing to me isn't about repelling men, but looking sophisticated and a little lady-like. Thank you for bringing attention to A&O, they've always been one of my favorite designers.
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i ADORE those shoes. they are so different than anything i have ever seen.
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Those boots are amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazingg!
I agree! There's nothing wrong with looking pretty & feminine~ in fact, I'm a big proponent of it. Love the cat eye & matte lip with the clothing. Reminds me a little of Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface, no?
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Alice + Olivia is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands! :)
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I couldn't agree with you more - I think a real man can recognize style and sophistication when they see it... I would feel flirty and feminine in any one of those outfits!!
Sex appeal and beauty comes from within no matter what you have on!
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i like all of these looks. nice attention to detail.
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wow GREAT
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This post kind of rubbed me the wrong way. You are very talented, take some great pictures and post concise commentary but there's no need to put down the man repeller and even less need to dress for one (a man) - idk, if your style is much more feminine and simple than not i think that's fine but why can't it be that way because you prefer it?
I'm getting pretty philosophical for a late thurs morning when I haven't had so much as a drop of coffee but normally you come off as a smart, self aware lady and one that does what she wants, because she wants to do it. Would be a shame to see that change.
xx
Ingrid
"Fashion over fornication"...love it!
And yes, those boots are amazing!
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such exquisite textures! it was all i could do to resist the urge to reach out and touch my computer screen. and i agree with you, man repelling is a wonderful art form, but i know if i wore anything from alice & olivia, my boyfriend would love it
I'm sure you get this everyday but you are identical to Jessica Stroup!!!!! That's a compliment :)
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I agree. I think that sensuality should not be lost in clothing, no matter how masculine the look. That's part of what makes it so alluring.
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ok these shots are stunning..im in love with the hair and makeup! trying it out now!
xoxo
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I need those booties in my life!!!
I need those booties and I am strangely drawn to those leather pants...Love the photos!
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though i adore the repelling and the great satire of the man repeller, here here for unadulterated beauty and elegance.
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Wow...so u were there too!? so mad i didnt see you. I love ur blog and would have loved to get a pic with you. Congrats on the NY best dressed list too! You deserve it!
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I love the menswear inspired tailoring of their pants paired with the sparkle and shine of the tops and dresses. But when did we stop dressing for ourselves?! Putting on an outfit that you feel confident and sexy in is going to appeal more to a man than the actual outfit in my opinion. Love the new alice + olivia collection!
omg these textures are killer! love it!
xo
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It's really nice to hear your comments on the whole man-repelling craze. I thought I was the only one who just wanted to feel pretty and girlie no matter who's looking. Alice + Olvia, really does to a great job with feminine pieces, even when they are giving menswear a bit of a nod.
Boots are jummy!! :))
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Well, hello there lovely lace boots. And all the conservative necklines too. The Alice + Olivia collection honors the lady like in menswear by keeping a demure, cover-all look.
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WOW those lacy booties are so adorable! I want them now! I do find that most things I feel attract men's attention are figure-flattering!
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I'm loving these photos-- nice angles!
Love these looks, so lady-like glam!
Xoxo-Kelli K
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STUNNING!!!
I love the idea of belting a sweater with a skirt, for such a girly look. Love it!
This stuff is really beautiful, I wish I could get my hands on something!! hopefully in the future :)
xx
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um.... give me those booties!!!!!
OBSESSED!
xo kelsey and kayti
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love those shoes! the texture and color just make it amazing!
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I absolutely love those boots! All these outfits are really glamorous and feminine :)
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The collection is absolutely amazing and I'm in love with those lace boots.
-xo
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just popping in to reiterate that I LOVE THE MAN REPELLER!!! she is amazing, and a friend. i just think it's nice to remember that all sorts of perspectives make fashion (and personal style) interesting ~ even men's!
ultimately though, we should always dress in the way that makes US most happy!!! sometimes that means pretty dresses, sometimes that means leopard print suspenders.
XOKelly
let's dress so that when we look in the mirror, we cant wait to go out in the world and show off!
Those boots are too sexy
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alice and olivia were one of my fave NYFW shows! these pics are great - i had only seen the ones on style.com when i did a post about it too. thanks for sharing!
carolyn
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very chic, loving the textures and the shoes are gorgeous..
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A&O's collection never ceases to amaze me! It is always the perfect blend of girly chic and boyish fun.
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M
I love all the pretty sparkles! But the second photo comes across as a little man repellent to me :P
those shoes are beautiful!! the lace.. so amazing
xoxo
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i'm with you. eff man-repelling.
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The boots are rad!
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Simply gorgeous details there. LOVE.
beautiful shoes!
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These looks are so romantic. And I LOVE the booties-- I hope someone makes a knock off version that I can actually afford!
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love the booties and the outfit coming right after (4th one? the one in red?)
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just posted about half of this collection on my blog-I LOVE IT!
these real, up close and personal photos are stellar-thanks for sharing
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Thos white boots are fantastic! The man repelling items are always the ones I seem to love the most. Today I put on a pair of high waisted mega flares and my hubby goes "those are in style again? you have 80's bum!" hahaha.
xo
Danielle
These clothes are beautiful, to be sure. However, I'm disturbed by your obvious disrespect for Leandra. There's no need for that. There is ample room for both points of view, both types of "costumery."
I hate it when women think that they can only get ahead by disrespecting one another. Very sad. I would have expected better from you.
@ Anonymous 11:54: Leandra is actually a friend of mine, and I know that she knows no disrespect was implied or intended by this post. Her blog has become such a great catchphrase for a certain type of style, and I simply referenced it as a way to juxtapose another type.
XOKelly
This post made me depressed because it reminded me of the days when I was rolling in dough and owned whatever A&O my little heart desired. UUUGGHHH. However, I will regain my former economic standing, even if that means copious amounts of credit card debt.
sooo over the man repelling schtick, it started out so funny but now it is just a fame chasing girl trying too hard to conform with fashion with the irony missing.
Love Alice and Olivia and those boots are to die for
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Ugh, I love A+O so much...it's an obsession! I wish I could own all the lines.
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wow i love all these looks
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I loveeeeeeeeeeee those boots...those boots were made to walk all over a man with hahaha! http://ragsandredbottoms.com/?p=97(Check my shoe game out at my blog)I love your blog and have been following for some time now. Keep it up girlie! :)
The clothes from this show look amazing--I can't wait to see all these pieces when they hit stores.
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these photos are amazing!
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So many nice clothes. Beautiful fabrics, textures, colors, jewellery. Uncroyable!
omg, those lace booties are AMAZING!!!! i need to find out how to buy these asap. xo lauren
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What?!?!!! How is this not man repelling??? Men like tiny shorts and T-shirts, fullstop. Haha fantastic clothing though.....
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laced ankle boots are insane!!!!
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OMG! I love those white ankle boots. Where could I shop ankle boots like those? BTW, I'm Raiyanenchaviz, aspiring fashion designer and a newbie blogger too. I really like your blog specially this post and count me in if there's a new post.see yah!
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