Vogue Patterns Summer 2011 Lookbook

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SUMMER 2011

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V1242

Feminine details...

Whether sewn in a metallic brocade or luxurious tissue taffeta this side draped cocktail dress, with jewel accents is pure sophistication, V1242.

Brocade dress: Earrings: Calico Juno Designs. Ring: Kenneth Jay Lane.

Coral dress: Earrings: Roberta Chiarella. Bracelets: Lisa Stewart for Designs by Stephene.com.

V1241

Feminine details...

Soft pleats at the shoulder and a gently ruched waistline give this silk dress, V1241, its subtle sex appeal.

Earrings: Roberta Chiarella.

Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V1240

A couture classic...

A graphic print adds an abstract artsy edge to this dress, V1240.

Earrings: Circadian Studios.

Bracelet: Echo Of The Dreamer.

V1239

A couture classic...

A less-is-more sensibility adds sophistication to this wrap dress, V1239. Curving sleeves from a drop shoulder add up to modern, urban chic.

V1244

Draped for drama...

Silhouettes that showcase your creative style.

Playing with a mix of colorful prints, this ensemble features a cowl top worn over a reversible patchwork skirt, pulled together with it’s own wrap belt, V1244.

Gold and stone bangles: Lisa Stewart for Designs by Stephene.com.

V1238

Draped for drama...

A free flowing, softly gathered and draped cocoon dress, V1238.

Earrings and bracelet: Circadian Studios.

V1250

V1236

Softly shaped...

Summer’s easy attitude is defined by a sense of no-fuss dressing.

Left: The cowl neckline gives this stretch knit dress its relaxed attitude, V1250.

Right: A crisp, clean-lined seersucker dress is tucked and pleated at the neckline for shape, V1236.

V1235

V1247

Short and sexy...

Left: This sexy jersey dress has a softly gathered skirt and low square back, V1235.

Right: Paired for a younger sense of style, the artistically seamed top is multi-darted and in perfect balance with a pocketed mini skirt, V1247. Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane. Earrings: Susi D. Jewelry.

A new groove...

Today’s peasant tops are relaxed, bohemian chic.

Whether ruffled with a drawstring neckline or sliding off the shoulder they’re pure feminine magic, both V1245.

Left: Earrings: Circadian Studios. Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

Right: Earrings: Calico Juno Designs. Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

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a n d r e a ka t z o b j e c t s V1248

Back to the future...

Fashion fun hits a high note with unexpected details.

A sleeveless shirt with a triple layered collar and snap closures at the front and back is worn with a full skirt featuring ruffled deep side pockets and a wrap belt with shirt cuff details, V1248.

Bracelet and ring: Echo Of The Dreamer.

V1249

Back to the future...

A ’70s comeback, the strapless jumpsuit, V1249 dares to be bare and is unexpectedly sweet with a ruffle at the bodice.

Earrings: Roberta Chiarella. White stone bracelet: Roberta Chiarella.

Gold and stone bangles: Lisa Stewart for Designs by Stephene.com.

V8737

V8738

Fashion with a fun edge!

Left: A gored skirt with a drawstring front panel is worn with an asymmetric neckline, dolman sleeve top, V8737.

Right: With the look of a jumpsuit these knit pieces, V8738 prove fashion is fearless. Earrings: Calico Juno Designs. Bead bracelets: Susi D. Jewelry. Wood bangle: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V1243

Desert sunsets...

The colors of the Sahara give an exotic appeal to these architecturally designed pieces.

A simple rectangular poncho, V1243 buttons at the sides to become an exquisite evening jacket. The added attraction–it’s reversible. Earrings and bracelets: Calico Juno Designs.

V1234

Desert sunsets...

Angular seaming gives this dress a unique fit and dramatic drape, V1234.

Earrings: Circadian Studios.

Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V1246

V1246

orientexpressions This asymmetric hem, kimono top, V1246 has a fresh new feeling whether sewn in a modern airy fabric or a crisp linen. The back is slightly fitted with a simple tie.

Left: Earrings: Susi D. Jewelry.

Bracelet: Calico Juno Designs.

Handbag: Dooney & Bourke.

Right: Earrings and bracelet: Calico Juno Designs. Clutch: Dareen Hakim.

V8739

Grown-up glamour.

Impeccably suited with a modern point of view…This ensemble has an intricately cut and seamed peplum jacket and fitted dress.

Graphically presented in black and white it will ease your dressing needs from work days to evening cocktails. It’s varied pieces are perfect wardrobe mixers, V8739.

1st: Earrings and ring: Kenneth Jay Lane. Straw and lace Clutch: Imoshian. 2nd: Earrings and bracelet: Echo Of The Dreamer. 3rd: Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane. Ring: Echo Of The Dreamer. 4th & 5th: Earrings and bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V8725

Tropical heat wave...

Bring out your womanly nature in a floral print, halter dress, V8725.

Earrings: Roberta Chiarella.

Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V8727

Tropical heat wave...

Slip into something cool like a jungle print halter dress, V8727 with a fitted, set-in waist panel. Wear it with flip flops for those dog days or dress it up with high heel sandals for summer evenings.

Earrings and bracelet: Roberta Chiarella.

Sun up...Dress up!

Bold prints and ultra femme shapes add new personality to summer’s very easy dress.

V8723

Left: Graphic borders add an artisan touch to this tribal print sun dress, V8723. Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

Right: Full sweep side godets make this little black dress, V8726 uber feminine. Earrings: Circadian Studios.

Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V8726

V8707

V8731

They’re the tops!

Left: Softly gathered at the neckline, this red knit tunic top, V8707 cascades over the hips in an angular drape.

Earrings: Calico Juno Designs.

Right: Horizontal tucks on the front of this top, V8731 create a subtle center drape. Earrings and bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V8733

The new modernism...

Clean line aesthetics recall the unconstructed minimalism of the ’90s.

A handkerchief hem linen top, V8733, has a drawstring tie at its back to create shape.

Earrings: Calico Juno Designs.

Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane.

V8736

The new modernism...

Left: Explore the easy glamour and comfort of a silk shirt that sports an extended yoke and larger-than-life pocket, V8736. Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane. Bracelets: Calico Juno Designs.

Right: Simple in attitude, this linear top is worn with it’s own cropped pants, V8734. Pendant and chain: Calico Juno Designs.

BAG Marcy Tilton V8741

V8734

VINTAGE VOGUE

1956

V8729

circa

Play it again... in a beautiful square neckline gown that plunges to a deep V and is romantically laced and bowed at the back, circa 1956, V8729.

VINTAGE VOGUE

1946

V8728

circa

Play it again...

As time goes by you will find this creamy jersey dress, circa 1946, a romantic staple to your summer wardrobe, V8728.

A modern take on a classic ensemble...

V1237

This princess seamed sheath dress, V1237, sports a double-breasted cropped jacket that is defined by a curved hem. Earrings and bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane. Straw and lace clutch: Imoshian.

Couture Style...

V8732

Updated with pleated shoulders, this safari-style jacket, V8732, can be dressed up or down. It’s your perfect summer essential. Earrings and pearl bracelet: Susi D. Jewelry.

Gold bracelet: Calico Juno Designs.

SUMMER 2011

Summer Designer Special: Kay Unger Issey Miyake Badgley Mischka Guy Laroche Lynn Mizono Alice + Olivia Tom and Linda Platt DKNY and more!

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