The runways for Fall 2012 featured several shows with leather clad models. The look, while typically personifying an edgy sex kitten character was ladylike and sophisticated. Slim shapes, flattering seams, longer hemlines offset the sleek leather for a feminine style.
Jessica Alba got an early jump on the leather trend and proved you can rock (studded!) leather in the summer and look just as flawless.
Now make the look your own, for a lot less!
I stumbled across (or rather specifically sought out) the sale at BCBG. And wouldn’t you know I assembled quite the little wish list.
Here are my favorites – in shades of black and blue they’d work for summer and beyond. And, while I like them all, I am particularly (completely and totally) smitten with the sparkly tuxedo tunic on the right.
Shop: Daytime/Dusk/Night Time/All the TimeAre you a sale shopper? Maybe you’re more willing to try certain trends when you can get them for less?
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This weekend when I was running around Macy’s looking for bedding – which I did not find – I found something even better. A capsule collection from Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa!
Over the last few years, Costa has been the go-to for Hollywood’s top ingenues who are turning heads in simple sheaths and sophisticated silhouettes. Emma Stone and Claire Danes both wore Calvin Klein in sherbet hues to the Golden Globes and Jennifer Lawrence took a stunning turn in Calvin Klein at the Academy Awards.
Jennifer, Emma, Claire in Calvin Klein
The collection for Macy’s is in pared down neutrals but is similarly chic in its simplicity.
These are my favorites – all retailing for under $185. What do you think?
If you are so lucky to be able to access the Missoni collection on Target today, consider yourself very lucky and get to shopping. I am a documented Missoni fan, and to date have only been able to lust over that multicolor chevron knit.
But, if the Target server’s cooperate, this is what I want… (Italian drum roll, please)
Just the skirt, Missoni for Target
Just the pants, Missoni for Target
Makeup Kit, Missoni for Target
"Silk" Scarf, Missoni for Target
Espresso, Missoni for Target
Martini, Missoni for Target
Art, Missoni for Target
Will you be braving the crowds and shopping this collection online? Fingers crossed for the Target server (and cashiers!)
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One of my favorite trends off of the Fall 2011 Runways was the boldness of color in every jewel tone.
Pamella Roland, Carolina Herrera, Alice + Olivia
The applications have been endless: color blocking, monochromatic, and color family pairings.
Eva Longoria in Victoria Beckham
Jennifer Lopez in Gucci
Sarah Jessica Parker in Prabal Gurung via InStyle
So, how do you get this bright and still very sophisticated look? Pick classic and simple shapes, pick bold (and skin tone flattering) colors, take some risks and be confident.
Jewel Tone for Fall 2011
So, now that I have reviewed my favorite Fall 2011 trends, which is your favorite?
This summer I was in love with tribal inspired prints and patterns and was excited to see more of the same on the Fall 2011 Runways. For Fall the look is still exotic but perhaps because of the darker and richer colors, the chartreuse, gold, plums, and berries it feels richer, a bit more regal, but still very well traveled.
La Bohome: Oscar de la Renta, Naeem Khan, L.A.M.B.
My favorite ways to replicate that high-end, runway look are here:
The Bohemian Lady for Fall 2011
Are you into prints for fall? Would you wear this very bold and colorful look?
I have always loved the art deco aesthetic. Growing up in South Florida it wasn’t uncommon to take a day trip to South Beach and see the old art deco hotels (Colony, Raleigh, National) and go to the Art Deco Show on Ocean Drive. Similarly I have had the opportunity to play dress up in, and admire the jewelry of my nanny and nana who have collected in this style for many years. So, it was quite a delight to see it on the Fall 2011 Runways.
The look of the art deco style is draped silks and fabrics, a dramatic but skinny v-neckline, sleek hair, dresses galore, sparkle, and large often geometric bejeweled bracelets, rings and earrings.
My favorites from the runway:
Deco for Fall: Ralph Lauren, Tracy Reese, Naeem Khan
What is lovely about the art deco style is that there is simplicity in the silhouette but not without making a statement. Even a simple black dress can make a bold statement with this kind of execution.
So, lucky for us (me!) J.Crew has done a fall collection of art deco inspired jewelry with Lulu Frost, a jewelry brand founded in 2004 by Lisa Salzer. Here are some of my favorites for your jewelry box.
Lulu Frost for J. Crew
And should you wish to try the art deco style, here are some favorites for your wardrobe:
Deco for Fall 2011
More trends coming soon! Are there trends you want to see visualized? Do tell in the comments!
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It’s time to get ourselves ready, and by ourselves I mean our closets, for fall. I have already made a visual wish list for Julie, and now I am working through my favorites themes from Fall Fashion Week 2011.
The pervasive theme for fall was bold and highly saturated color, however, we would be kidding ourselves to think that fashion would abandon the non-color, color black.
My favorites from the runway:
L - R: Ralph Lauren, Elie Tahari, Milly by Michelle Smith, Michael Kors
On first glance, they have nothing in common beyond their color. But look further… There is movement, exoticism, layering, something special. This is not your basic black. This is high-powered, glamorous, strong, fierce and sophisticated.
And, I’d like to think, that when paired together well, these pieces exude that same kind of magic.
Black Magic - Fall 2011
More color coming soon! Are there trends you want to see visualized? Do tell in the comments!
The other day I had the following conversation with my sister, Julie:
Me: What is on your fall wish list?
Julie: Replace my Chinese Laundry brown boots with boots that I enjoy with jeans, leggings and skirts b/c those don’t go with skirts and I need to be able to wear boots to work, colored denim – in a red and maybe an awesome blue or mustard or something – no jackets, I’m prob good on scarves, ooh I kind of want a suede flat – like a boat shoe or loafer, obviously more maxi dresses and like 3-4 awesome sweaters in bright fall colors – purple, green, etc – and that’s it for now
Me: great job, nice selections
Julie: Thank you
Me: I particularly like how you say, “enjoy” with skirts
What I like about this look: It is a mix of a lot of things, with a focus on color. Julie often has a bolder vibe than I do, but walks the fine line between DC conservative and bohemia.
Julie’s FallWhat do you think, Jules?
What is on your fall wish list?
Last night America tuned in to see Ashley Hebert break one man’s heart, and make another man’s heart soar. I will admit, I have phased in and out of my Bachelor/Bachelorette fandom, but this season I did watch.
Ashley wasn’t my favorite bachelorette, and I didn’t always love her style – even though we both have a penchant for backless tops. However, I do think she looked very pretty when she finally got her man, her ring, and her happy ending.
Ashley wore Randi Rahm, the same designer of her dress on the first night, and the designer of dresses that Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey and Beyonce have worn.
Ashley Hebert in Randi Rahm
The dress is beautiful, but also $16,000. That’s a lot of roses…
Get the look for less:
A Bachelorette's Look for Less
What do you think? Did she make the right choice? Was this the ONE? Or would you have picked a different dress?
