Recreating the Runway Part 02 - Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012

Yesterday, it was about the looks that would be appropriate for work. Today being Valentine's day, it is even more important to dress to impress whether or not you are searching for that special someone, or are already taken. Either way, here are two looks from the Parisian runways that will earn you points on your date's list!

Part 02: Date Night

When going out on a date, it is important to look polished and put together. I do not think it is always necessary to wear a suit. However, it is critical that at least you give your potential love interest the impression that you took the time and effort to coordinate an outfit in an attempt to impress. More important is that in your attempts to impress, you actually used a mirror. Here are two of my favorite date night looks from the Parisian runway.

If you are daring, unafraid, and extremely indulgent enough to own and wear something made of 100% crocodile leather, this look by Hermes is a racy, yet sophisticated look to show that you have an edge to your personality. (And if your date has an eye for luxurious things as you are, they will most likely guess you are also loaded. Pure crocodile leather can retail for up to $15,000, while pure alligator leather can set you back by as much as $40,000!)

If exotic animal skins or leather are not your thing, or you just cannot afford them, then here is a chic, unique, and on-trend outfit by Lanvin.

(Personally, I would buy the entire outfit, especially the cropped jacket and the high-waisted pants, even though it has a flare leg!)

The last installment tomorrow are the looks that are suitable for a night out, be it with your date or your friends!