“Quirky is sexy, like scars or chipped teeth. I also like tattoos - they're rebellious.” - Jennifer Aniston

I'm a huge huge fan of Marc Jacobs.

In fact, I'm wearing one of his designs as I write, a short thigh skimming grape number with white cutout designs all over.

Even la mere, who is usually nonplussed about fashion, thinks it is a really adorable dress.

So I'm quite psyched that Marc Jacobs has been nominated for the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards for Designer of the Year and for Accessories, on top of receiving the International Award for his work at Louis Vuitton.

Personally though, if push comes to shove, I prefer his competitor Narciso Rodriguez for Designer of the Year. Marc Jacobs might be quirky and fun, but no one beats Narciso Rodriguez for clean and interesting designs that somehow emanate a kind of edgy sexiness at the same time. It is no wonder he is also known as "....New York's most rigorous designer".

Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 RTW

I got myself this incredible Marc Jacobs dress which I absolutely adore :

Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 RTW

This was followed by a brief sojourn into the Land of Lim :

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring RTW 2009

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2009 RTW

I like Phillip Lim for simple deconstructed designs that are slightly off-kilter, not to the point where it's unwearable like some Japanese designers.

Anna Sui's Spring 2009 RTW is updated hippie boho chic :

Anna Sui Spring 2009 RTW

One really can't see much from the pictures, but up close the embroidery and detail is absolutely beautiful. The belts are weaved in a multitude of colors and manages to introduce an added layer of interest to the dress without overwhelming it.

I know I prolly should be reflecting more on the Fall 2009 designs, but those are so drab and dull compared to the more lively Spring 2009 designs! Anyway, it's still Spring and Summer in the normal mortal world, heh.