Trendsetting With Troubadour

Wilmington fashionistas gathered at Beanie + Cecil this past Thursday for the highly anticipated Troubadour Trunk Show. Designer Lindsey Moley Carter was there to personally talk to each and every person that attended this fantastic event. The mood was lively, the wine was flowing, and the collection was exquisite. If you ask me, Lindsey Moley Carter has got what it takes to hit it big time…and she is well on her way. WWD has named her one of the “designers to watch.” Her clothing has the perfect amount of femininity contrasted with a hint of punk.

“Troubadours would get their inspiration from their travels,” says Carter of the label’s name. “I took that meaning and used it in fashion — I could get my inspiration from any place, period, person or movement.”* It has been noted that Troubadour’s Spring 2010 Collection was inspired by three major influences in her life; “the South, the City, and the Sea.”** These influences were undoubtedly present in this collection of great cocktail dresses and super hot jumpsuits. If you are a “reckless preppy with a twist of edge” (quoting Carter) this is right up your alley.

The designer rocked an unbelievable piece from her new collection…An electric blue, one-shouldered romper. Belted at the waist, and ruched mid-calf, this piece has an ultra-flattering fit and is most definitely on my wish list for this upcoming spring. My favorite piece, which you can see peaking out the racks of clothing, was a white, one-shouldered dress, piped in blue. The single, long, belled sleeve has two large holes which give this garment unique character. It is a must have! Watch out for Troubadour’s strapless pleated mini on Ugly Betty this season as they have acquired this piece in the wardrobe department. Clearly this cocktail dress is way too chic for Betty herself, but it most definitely fits the part of Amanda, the super stylish secretary! (my personal favorite character!) “Carter uses a bright, saturated palette on spare, simple silhouettes: easy cocktail dresses and jumpsuits. And though she plans on eventually expanding into separates, the designer is content to keep her collection frock-centric for now. ‘I mainly wear dresses,’ she says. ‘They’re so easy to throw on and all-encompassing. They’re a complete look in themselves.’”*

Carter’s line is already making massive waves in the fashion world, and I am proud to say that I was there to experience her break through collection first-hand! Troubadour’s Spring 2010 Collection will be on sale at high-end boutiques very soon! Pre-order your favorite pieces through Beanie + Cecil today!

*Sourced From Women’s Wear Daily
** Sourced From Troubadour’s Facebook page