New York Fashion Week: Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 09

I hate to say it but I was pretty disappointed in Erin Fetherston's showing. Normally ethereal princess wear is what my dreams are made of but Erin's head was in the clouds...literally. It started with a colorful cloud print...

and then proceeded to to shroud emaciated girls in marshmallows and fluff...

Maybe I just feel as though the world is in a darker place or maybe I'm personally in a darker place and I can't fit dreamy clouds into my view of the world right now. Still, the world needs some light and bright in moderation and when Fetherston used her inspiration less literally her dreamy confections shined.

New York Fashion Week: Yigal Azrouel Spring/Summer 09

Yigal Azrouel perfected the layered, draping look this season. From skinny capri pants to ethnic printed caftans and dresses the casual, comfortable girl reigned supreme on Azrouel's runway.

Silk evening dresses were worn with sheer long t-shirts, distressed leathers wrapped around bodies as mini dresses, vests, and jackets. Pants were paper thin in numerous fabrics and ranged from loose and baggy to skin tight. 

Yigal's aesthetic is relatable and the clothes were most of all wearable. Any piece could be easily incorporated into any wardrobe. 

New York Fashion Week: Jenni Kayne Spring/Summer 2009

Jenni Kayne couldn't attend her own presentation in New York yesterday because she's 9 months pregnant so it makes sense that her collection was all about an effortlessly chic young mother with a taste for California trends and easy draping. 

The former Olsen babysitter matched glamorous fabrics and styles with denim for surprisingly fresh takes on day time like with her denim men's style top with a gold mini. Colors were mostly muted and neutral with splashes of yellow or blue strategically placed to pop. Belts were omnipresent casually cinching waists and turning the simple into Nicole Richie worthy outfits.