Yesterday’s couture shows proved that embellishments are in. From crocodile skins to shiny fabrics and ombre colors, there is nothing plain about these clothes. Karl Lagerfeld used every single shade of blue imaginable. Richardo Tisci used reptile skins in the craziest ways. Giorgio Armani’s fabric shined through a dark runway set. I can see a [...]

Paris Fall 2011 Couture Week is still rolling along with a few shows yesterday by the big dogs. Chanel, Armani Prive, and Givenchy showed yesterday, and as you can imagine, they were out of sight. Chanel is usually hit or miss for me. There is only so much you can do with the Chanel aesthetic, [...]

Above: Bottega Veneta Resort 2012, Style.com; Chanel Resort 2012, Style.com; Sportmax Resort 2012, Style.com.  M Missoni patterned wide-leg pants, Net-a-Porter.com; J.Crew Irene orange linen wide-leg pant, Net-a-Porter.com;  Tucker printed silk blouse, Net-a-Porter.com; J.Crew striped jersey top, Net-a-Porter.com. While older generations may find the wide-leg trend evoking images of Janis Joplin and peace sign-wielding Vietnam protesters, [...]

These videos show the full Chanel Cruise 2012 fashion show that happened earlier this week. The shoes are the shoe of the week because they are hideous. What do you think? Thanks for visiting The Fat and Skinny on Fashion! Feel free to comment and connect!-TFAS

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2011 has bid us adieu. I feel like this fashion month has gone by soo slowly because so much has happened. It was only a month ago to the day that I was flying into New York for fashion week And now Paris Fashion Week, with all its rumors, intrigue, mysteries, [...]

Spring 2011 Couture Season Is Here. People have been claiming that couture is dead because couture clients have been dwindling down and most rich people just buy ready to wear clothes that look like couture. I think this season is showing that couture is alive and kicking. The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture has [...]

Dorothy Perkins Jacket and Purse, plain black tank, Old Navy Sweetheart Black Jeans,Chanel Pumps Now that you seen the outfit that I wore to the DeLibel Boutique Anniversary, check me out trying my new lip products from the MAC Tartan Tales collection. I can’t wait to go back to the store and buy some more [...]

For the Chanel show Karl Largerfeld used: Plus Size Model Crystal Renn, Supermodel and Karl’s Frienemy Ines de la Fressange, and  Two of His Favorite Male Models plus a baby (Brad Koenig and son and Baptiste Giabiconi). Thanks for visiting The Fat and Skinny on Fashion! Feel free to comment and connect!-TFAS

TFAS is now mobile. Fall 2010 Couture Fashion Week started the other day and show pics have started coming in. So far my favorite is Dior. I’m about to change my Twitter Background as we speak. Photos from Style.com. Alexis Mabille’s collection featured tuxedos, bows, ruffles, and grand ball gowns. It was a very feminine [...]

Don’t forget to shop The Fat and Skinny Shop for sizes 8-20, L-3X! Crystal Renn at the Chanel Resort 2011 fashion show in St. Tropez. I think the picture came from The Cut, but I can’t remember. Thanks for visiting The Fat and Skinny on Fashion! Feel free to comment and connect!-TFAS