Erin Barr: Think Marilyn Monroe

Erin Barr’s inspiration for her Spring 2013 presentation focused, not so much on a dream, but a dream team. To be more specific, it focused on a fictitious meeting between on-screen goddess Marlin Monroe and world-renowned artist Frank Stella.

With a 50s inspired Mad Men-like aesthetic, this collection was a vintage collectors playground. The pieces, like Monroe’s epic style, were designed to give women a more womanly silhouette.

Erin Barr’s collection popped with cut-out crimson maxis, edgy leather blouses, and sheer detailed dresses. Erin Barr even designed a chic grayscale gown made of jersey T-shirt fabric! How cool is that?

Erin Barr’s Collection, with its wearable charm, retro vibes and all around Monroe-like aesthetic, was the perfect end to my day of shows.

Trends-

Pencil skirts, art deco design, trench coats, sheer detailing and bright pants.

Colors-

Crimsons, bold whites, deep blacks, and heather grays.

Who Should Wear-

From the full cast of Madmen ladies to the typical women on the street, there is a little something for every lady in this wide-ranging collection.

Images by (Source: Brynn Elliott Watkins/Brynn Watkins Photography)

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Brynn

Brynn Elliott Watkins has a passion for all things visual, vibrant, and vivacious. Brynn is the founder of Being Elliott, a style blog focusing on the whimsical fascinations of life: thoughts, ideas, travels and personal style. She is a video, photo and print journalist who contributes to prominent online fashion magazines such as LOLO Magazine. Most recently, she covered Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, posting stories, video and photography for eager fashion enthusiasts. Brynn spent her summer in New York City working for Harpers Bazaar Magazine and experiencing the whirlwind drama of the fashion scene. She also worked for Interview Magazine, plunging into the intense literary demands of this unique publication founded by the artist, Andy Warhol. Brynn Elliott's column, "Elliott's Eye On Fashion", is a regular feature of "Lumination Network," a digital publication. She also works for "The Nashville Scene", the focal magazine for all things metropolitan in Nashville, Tennessee Her work often focuses on the world of fashion: beautiful colors, textures, and amazingly crafted creations. Brynn's goal is to show readers and viewers what is out there for the taking, often at little cost, for those bold enough to embrace their own personal style. Brynn Elliott uses her unique viewpoint to create thought-provoking visuals to promote style, fashion, and commercial products. She also works on documentaries and presentations to benefit worthwhile causes which merit our time, duty, dedication, and dollar.