Today, President Obama was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. It is an exciting day to be in Washington and as always, a fashionable day for the Obama family.
As the Obama family begins another four years at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, one of the things I look forward to is their style. The first day begins in a nonpartisan color, a purple majesty.
Mrs. O in Thom Browne, Malia in Kate Spade and Sasha in J. Crew. See more violet styles here.
After reviewing all of the spring 2013 shows from NYFW a few stand out themes and trends began to catch my eye. Yesterday was all about color and print, today the must have pieces that made designers and editors swoon.
Cream of the Crop: And 1, and 2, and 3, and 4. Repeat. Do you hear that sound? It is legions of ladies flocking to the gym to crunch and curl. The crop top/bralette trend was big on the runway and it was fun to see how it was played with so diversely. Most important detail for cropping your top? Time and place, no matter how many runways show it, your navel is never business casual.
Dressed to the Nineties: It’s been two decades since Marc Jacobs became the grunge god of designers and for spring 2013, designers gave us a throwback. Hyper-colored overalls, Blossom-esque details, muscle tees, and an edge that says “I’m mildly interested in partying like it’s 1999.”
Retro in White: The opposite of season’s past leisure suit, the belted, better in white retro suits made a statement going down the runway. In 60’s kicky minis, or 70’s vested and dramatic pairings, its a cool look, for a cool girl whose all about business.
A Whisper: Spring’s sweetest dresses, like the season, seem to come in like a lion. This trend features delicate fabrics hanging perilously from delicate straps in a delicate neutral palette. One strong breeze and this whisp of a dress is whisked away.
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Tagged NYFW, spring 2013 trends, spring color trends, spring trends
After reviewing all of the spring 2013 shows from NYFW a few stand out themes and trends began to catch my eye. First up the top color trends from the runways!
Cool Mint: Last year’s runways also showed this transitional pastel and its Easter-egg cousins. I am excited about the hue this year because of the way it varies from light to deeply saturated and the silks and chiffon to serious leather.
Modern Neon: Neon has been a fashion girl favorite for a little while now, but I love the mix of the hyper-bright colors with the simplicity of clean and modern shapes. A sleek column, the perfect cap sleeve and brilliant color.
Gilded Lady: The golden girl is the one to watch for spring’s most formal moments. These styles, worth their weight, are just right for every girl. An evening gown that is sweetly romantic, boho luxe or deco glam is that much of a statement maker when dripping in gold.
Peacocking: Did you know that the beautiful feathers that peacocks are famous for are only on the male birds? Not true for the spring runways. In gorgeous gowns, in whispy fabrics, models sashayed in the deep turquoise hue that would make the proudest flock green with envy.
Washed Away: Beach inspired, but not at all beach ready, a stand out pattern trend was fabric splashed with movement and crashing with wave inspired prints. Paired with sleek hair and clean makeup, these mer-models were the best fruits of the sea.
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Tagged NYFW, spring 2013 trends, spring color trends, spring trends
The back to school season has been a whirlwind of fun, activity and adventure. Today is the first day of October and while I am not pumpkin latte crazy, I am enjoying the brisk breeze, the slowly turning leaves that come with this cozier season.
Looks from the Emerson Fry Fall 2012 collection
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Tagged emerson fry, emerson frye, fall 2012 trends, fall collections
For Fall 2012 three colors really stood out and were played with in casual and formal styles. What was especially exciting is that these colors are a bit outside of the traditional fall shades of cranberry, navy and hunter green.
On with the trend show!
Orange Crush: This color, softer than rust and richer than citrus, floated down the runway. Many times it was used with beautiful silks, flecks of metallics, and in luxurious silhouettes.
Orange Crush: NYFW Fall 2012
Orange Crush, Real Way: 
Teal My Heart: It’s a layered color between blue and green that would make even the most glamorous peacock jealous. It plays beautiful with other jewel tones and near monochromatic shades of blue and green.
Teal My Heart: NYFW Fall 2012
Teal My Heart, Real Way:
Berry Be Mine: The shade of berry, or oxblood as it is being called, that was used on the runway and it was pure sophistication whether in street ready leather, or gala ready silk.
Berry Be Mine: NYFW Fall 2012
Berry Be Mine, Real Way: 
What do you think? Are you wearing these colors this fall? I am especially loving the teal and berry!
I’ve figured out how to master the runway color trends in real life, now it’s time to figure out how to wear the must have trends off the runway and on the sidewalks.
Bear Arms: Several designers showed outerwear looks that at their base were streamlined and sophisticated but a look to the right or the left revealed sleeves in furs and pelts.
Bear Arms: NYFW Fall 2012
Bear Arms, Real Way:
Shop: Beige/ Black and Beige/ Black
Over the Top Toppers: In velvets and satin, featuring ornate beading, textures or embroidery these coats aren’t ideal for the next blizzard but they make a beautiful statement.
Over the Top Toppers, the Real Way: 
On Top:Several designers showed models in hats. Some were a part of the sartorial statement (Jason Wu), others were a outlandish statement all their own.
On Top, Real Way:
Urban Prairie Girl: There is the city girl, you know her in leather and black. And now there is the urban prairie girl; she’s wearing layers, leather, sheepskin, hats, scarves, neutral tones.
Urban Prairie Girl: NYFW Fall 2012
Urban Prairie Girl, Real Way: 
Military Precision: As a throwback to the 40’s there were quite a few looks that were expertly tailored and reminiscent of the 1940’s military aesthetic. In slim silhouettes, natty tweeds, and even the bomber jacket were on the runway.
Military Precision: NYFW Fall 2012
Military Precision, Real Way:
Shop: Jacket/Dress/Boots/Dress/Belt/Pump/Dress/Purse/BootieShe’s a Groovy Kind of Girl: Kicky mini dresses and dramatic maxi dresses were the base for corduroys, suede, floral prints, and knit textures.
Groovy Kind of Girl: NYFW Fall 2012
Groovy Kind of Girl, Real Way:
Shop: Dress/Backpack/Dress/Loafer/Dress/Belt/Sunglasses/BootsWhat pieces are you excited for for Fall? Are there styles that you’re falling for already?
The NYC Ballet’s fall gala is getting a fashion makeover by famed couturier, Valentino Garavini. I love this photo from Vanity Fair of the master bellerina with the designer.
P.S. How fabulous are those red pointe slippers?
I stumbled across this smart, chic, shiny, sophisticated, fabulous, (insert gleeful adjective here) tote and I think it is the perfect fall carry-all, and yes it could lug a notebook, an iPad, and likely a slim laptop. Carry on!
Elissa Tote Bag, All Saints
Listen, if this is the only purse you’re going to own, this is not the one for you. But, if you’ve already aced the interview (yes, you need an interview purse), and you’ve got an easy clutch for day or night, than I highly endorse adding this tote with a classic shape, and soft leather, and a dash of shine into your collection!
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Tagged all saints, fall handbangs, handbag trends, work purse
After scouring the runways last spring for the must have details for Fall 2012, it is time to figure out how to take the runway trends to real life. I am especially excited about these trends because generally it is easier to find affordable applications of detail trends and they are often easier to wear.
On to the runway!
Bold Lace:This trend was manifested cooly in evening gowns and playful suits, fabulous tops and even pants. Here dramatic black lace – always black, never white – is paired with bold colors like cobalt, neon green, and hot pink.
Bold Lace: NYFW Fall 2012
Bold Lace Real Way:
Caught in the Net:The look features mixed materials of knits and leather and always with a fierce sensibility and in modern black and dark hues. Either way, I’m caught, hook, line and sinker.
Caught in the Net: NYFW Fall 2012
Shop: Scarf/Tank/Pant/Boot/Sweater/Pant/Slipper/Sweater/Skirt/Belt/BootFlight of Fancy: These are not your grandma’s frocks, or the feathers of Dynasty. The playful colors, fabrics and accessories but this trend in a flock of its own.
Flight of Fancy: NYFW Fall 2012
Shop: Lace Top, Necklace, Pant, Pump, Top, Skirt, Clutch, Pump, Tee, Skirt, Necklace, PumpFrom Nature: Prints were reminiscent of live and wild coral, spewing lava, violent and raging wildfires, but were never so literal that the fashion became anything but art.
From Nature: NYFW Fall 2012
Shop: Dress, Lip, Boot, Dress, Tee, Wedge, Dress, Clutch, BootPop Tart: In bold black and white and in knits, both structured and relaxed, this trend is an easy to own and wear idea for fall.
Pop Tart: NYFW Fall 2012
Shop: Sweater/Short/Legging/Clutch/Lip/Sweater/Skirt/Pump/Sunglasses/Sweater/Skirt/Boot/Beret/GlovesShining Shoulders:Designers played with a lot of sequins, mesh and beading on the Fall 2012 runways, but no trend was more of a standout than the application on the shoulders.
Shining Shoulders: NYFW Fall 2012
Shining Shoulders, Real Way:
Which of these trends from Fall 2012 are you most excited about?
Menswear for women isn’t a new phenomenon. Frankly, it is as old as women’s fashion for men (ahem, Shakespeare)… But, what I particularly like about this new class of styles for lasses, inspired by lads, is how feminine they are. Stay with me: slim heels, ankle straps, pointed toes all in tie-inspired silks, nubby tweeds, and rich leather.
Here are a few good men-inspired looks, for girls.
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Tagged fall 2012 trends, fall footwear, fall menswear trend, fall shoes, fall trends
The Daily Batch 