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Tracy Reese Spring Summer 2011 Runway Show


Last time I attended Fashion Week to see the Fall 2010 collections I was turned away at the doors of Tracy Reese (I had an invite but the venue reached capacity before all guests could be allowed inside), so this time around, I was not going to miss it! And thankfully, I got in and took my place at the back in the standing area. Didn't have the best view but I was grateful to be there, just the same. I love Tracy Reese because her clothes are whimsical, youthful, colorful and wearable, and if you find her stuff on sale or sites like Gilt.com, the prices are not entirely out of reach.

The show notes read: "Clean, classic, mellow, groovy! For Spring 2011, Tracy Reese is inspired by the dream of glamorous travel and immersing one's self in a new and exotic location." Reese referenced the '70s with updated retro looks from tie neck blouses, poncho and Bermuda shorts, to high-waist trousers, earthy hues, mixed prints, and round-frame glasses every cool girl is going to want to wear. I loved most of the dresses but favorite looks included an army blue henley and cuffed shorts with layered chain necklaces and a floral shirtdress. Shoes were from Highline United for Tracy Reese, manicures by Sally Hansen and hair by Jeanie Syfu for TRESemme.

Click through to see more pics from the show.

































Photo credit: Dianna Baros, thebudgetbabe.com
Comments
I'm with you BB, Tracy Reese is one of my favorite designers! Very youthful and whimsical. My absolute favorite dress if from her Plenty line. Love the pieces you've shown here - glad you made it to the show this time!

xoxo
J

www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com
#1 Talk Pretty To Me (Homepage) on 2010-09-14 11:19 (Reply)
I'm absolutely in love with those shorts!! Definitely looking for something similar for my late summer/fall wardrobe!
#2 Brittany on 2010-09-14 12:24 (Reply)
Fantastic pics and I am a new Tracy Reese fan! Thanks for the post.
#3 Jamila (Homepage) on 2010-09-14 13:15 (Reply)
I love these photos. Tracy Reese pieces are so whimsical and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Swoon.
#4 Stacy Shade on 2010-09-14 14:38 (Reply)
It's nice to see hats! That's a great extension of the vintage vibe!

cheers,
Kim

http://graciousgaze.blogspot.com
#5 Kim (Homepage) on 2010-09-14 14:51 (Reply)
is it some kind of fashion show etiquette to keep a dour/impassive look on your face while watching? I'd be grinning exuberantly seeing some of these designs
#6 sobriquet on 2010-09-14 21:49 (Reply)
As press how do you request/get an invite to shows for designers you don't already have relationships with?

Thanks!
#7 LMF (Homepage) on 2010-09-15 07:38 (Reply)
Isn't that the editor of Seventeen magazine in the first few photos? She has the most horrible looks on her face. I would love to see fashion week as a whole take a turn for a more "fun" approach. Fashion should be fun and appeal to more women.
#8 Jessica (Homepage) on 2010-09-17 09:47 (Reply)
I think you're right! Thought she looked familiar. I noticed her expressions, too, she looked disgusted and yet the clothes were so fun and the music was upbeat. All reasons to smile imo!
#8.1 The Budget Babe on 2010-09-17 10:30 (Reply)
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