I have to say, out of all the S/S shows, Chanel and Balmain were the two I found the most inspiring. Especially Chanel. If you haven’t checked out the show, check it out here on Vogue.com. The way I like to handle new collections is by first watching the actual show, then by checking out the pieces look by look. Vogue.com is great for this.

Chanel is appealing this season (it’s always appealing) for it’s school girl charm. The models were smiley and fresh-faced, and most of the looks seemed to incorporate somewhat of a “little girl on her first communion” vibe. Karl Lagerfeld seems to just have pushed the whole innocence button, what with the farm atmosphere chosen for the show and the little veils and lace pieces. Best of all (and like Balmain) I think the pieces really seem to be the kind you can incorporate into the rest of your wardrobe. Trend makers: those little changes that you feel just make your outfit suddenly updated. A lot of St. Andrews girls could rock the sporty little suit, or the tweed mini skirts for class, and of course the flipped up, touseled hair.