ASHLEE
Brooks
2012 collection By Shari Baier The first designer of the night this past Saturday at Sunset Gower Fashion Weekend 2012 was Ashlee Brooks debuting her 2012 Fall Collection. Founded in 2009, hailing from Dallas Texas, Ashlee Brooks is a fast-rising name in fashion. The rich colors, sheer flowing fabrics and sexy designs were a definite crowd pleaser. The first dress on the runway was a sheer silk and chiffon burgundy high-low dress, a surefire way to pull in the crowd. With its strapless bust, empire waist, and very sheer flowing skirt, this dress was the ultimate in sexy. This collection of Ashlee Brooks’ sultry high-low burgundy dresses from the mini, perfect for a cocktail party, and the tea length, for a more formal event, were fairytale-esque with that mischievous twist her designs beckon. The ruffled, ruched and layered burgundy mini dresses followed and naturally, the staple of any woman’s wardrobe, the very mini A-line LBD with a high neckline. This LBD is super short and super sexy, yet has a definite elegance making it a must-have for any woman. The palazzo pant is back! The flowing high-waist burgundy pants accented by a skinny double belt were teamed with a high-neck grey tank revealing minimal midriff, making this a sophisticated style that can be worn almost anywhere. The black palazzos were paired with a high-low grey tank with a scooped back, matching in sophistication its burgundy counterpart. The collection included riding pants and riding jackets as well. The black riding pants accented by leather trim are a perfect fit. The riding pants were complimented by a black riding jacket with padded shoulders and high-low trim while boasting a cutaway waist, giving it an incredibly regal feel. This outfit is sure to make any girl confident and proud. Another riding coat was paired with mid-thigh black shorts while a black frock with grey sleeves was anything but traditional - this dress was contemporary and super-chic. Ashlee Brooks recently raised over $5,000 on kickstarter. com for her 2013 Winter collection from devoted admirers of her fashions and believers in her business sense. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next. Her mission is “to create innovative, high quality, effortless fashion that encompasses all facets of a women’s life.” With her unique style of elegant femininity, Ashlee Brooks is certainly on our list of designers to watch. For more information on this emerging designer, visit her website at http://www.ashleebrookscollection.com
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JUNE 2012 - the Los Angeles Fashion