Don't Trip, TIP! [Alexander McQueen]

Make a statement this Fall with these heel-less fuchsia suede and enamel appliquéd platform sandals from Sarah Burton's Fall 2012 collection for Alexander McQueen.  

On the Brink [Francesco Scognamiglio Fall 2012]

Francesco Scognamiglio launched his eponymous brand immediately following his graduation from the Naples College of Design in 1998. Almost 15 years later, Scognamiglio hasn't quite achieved the commercial success as some of his peers at the helm of more established houses, but he's consistently a favorite amongst the fashion crowd. He counts the likes of Madonna, Lady GaGa and Donatella Versace as supporters and fans. Needless to say, with such a sexy client roster, Scognamiglio isn't [usually] for the faint of heart, but for Fall 2012, the designer takes a slightly more tempered approach to dressing women. In a departure from all of the sheer fabrics from his previous season, leather was the dominant fabric of choice. Scognamiglio has also demonstrated a knack for tailoring with some effortlessly chic outerwear options. But the designer didn't completely abandon his eccentric flair. He closed the show with a gown the color of sliced grapefruit that at first glanced recalled the look of a lobster. That final look has GaGa's name all over it. 

Purple Rain [Burberry London]

The team at Burberry is no stranger to creating outstanding outerwear. Exhibit A: a plum, double-breasted trench coat with fur sleeves. It's the perfect update to an old classic.

Never Too Much [Tom Ford Fall 2012]

Tom Ford has worked hard to make his name and brand synonymous with quintessential luxury. As a lover of all things glamourous, Ford consistently demonstrates his superior skill at creating a comprehensive look that is perfectly balanced between understated and over-the-top. For Fall 2012, the designer seems to be exploring a tactile obsession as texture was an underlying story within the collection. A plush red fur coat, metallic python sheath dress and supple gown cut from hand stitched crocodile scales were particularly outstanding. As always the clothes were well-tailored, luxe and sexy. Shoulders were puffed up, and waists were cinched with bold, large scale hardware. Ford finished the looks with knee-high boots or classic pumps in leather and python with gold-tipped heels. 

The Hangover 2 [Frank Ocean's Pyramids Video]

Fresh off a string of high profile performances (MTV VMA's and SNL), Frank Ocean once again teams up with visionary director Nabil (Kanye West, Bruno Mars) for his latest music video. "Pyramids" is one of my favorite songs from Ocean's debut album, channel Orange. At nine minutes long, the track feels like a two sided coin; the head is sonically rich and upbeat, while the tail sinks into a slow and seductive pulse. The video clip only features the second half and includes snippets of some of the interludes from the album and an extended guitar solo by John Mayer. Director Nabil has Mr. Ocean gunslinging at a bar, riding a motorcycle through the desert, and ogling at some "talented" but viscous looking performers at a strip club. The comparisons to Kanye West are unavoidable, but I don't think that hurts Ocean's case as one of the year's biggest artists. A video this laced with imagery is the perfect complement to Ocean's equally original sound.



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