A Dowdy 40s Movie Heroine Doesn't Quite Cut it at Pamella Roland. Fall 2006 Runway Review. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST

Although the liner notes cited John Singer Sargent's Madame X as inspiration, the muse proved way more chic than the result. Ostensibly a wardrobe for any & all moments in the life of the red carpet & black tie set, the brocade suits, bulky pleated seams, and fussy draping made the collection feel more ancient dowager than young thang'.

Individually, a midnight blue ruffled blouse, black high-waisted floor length tuxedo skirt, and black smoking suit made the cut, but the collection overall was overly mature.

Pamella Roland color palette:

• white
• bone
• cocoa
• smokey grey
• greenish brown
• chocolate brown
• black & white windowpane check
• grey
• burgundy & merlot
• black
• midnight blue

Accessories/Hair & Makeup:

• bun in the shape of a conehead
• vibrant red lip
• high jeweled pumps
• leather gloves
• mink & fox peter pan collars

- Lesley Scott & Rachel Remz Porter