Prediction: Look Ma, No Hands

One trend that I've been thinking about for a little while and noticed quite a few times at Fashion Week was a conspicuous lack of purses. Stylish ladies are forgoing carryalls in favor of the just the bare essentials carried casually in their pockets or in a belt pouch (chic fanny pack anyone?). Jenna Lyons carried just her keys on her belt loop and Amber Venz accessorized with an adorable Chanel belt.

I like the Givenchy's necklace version of the pouch. Although I can't get on board with a Blackberry holder, it's 2012. DVF also serves up a minimalist modern belt that would look very cool on a girl with no hips. Chanel and Mulberry have great options as well.

Photos via Jak and Jil, Venzedits
Givenchy Blackberry Holder Necklace, Diane von Furstenberg Arianna Pocket Leather Belt, WGACA Vintage Chanel Belt, Mulberry Bayswater Belt Bag

Proenza Schouler Spring 2012

Natasha Poly makes the perfect pinup babe in Proenza Schouler's Spring 2012 ads. I couldn't resist posting these images even though they have been all over other fashion blogs, I love them that much.

I am also enamored with Tommy Ton's backstage photos from their spring/summer runway show. I think both show that when you are creating really high quality content as a brand (collections and imagery) people will talk. And boy do these guys know how to deliver the full package.

Photos via Fashionista and Jak & Jil