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Leather skirts have always been a wardrobe mainstay, but this season’s version is full-skirted, feminine — and suddenly everywhere. Whether softly pleated or hyper flared, the voluminous silhouette feels totally fresh for right now — and will take you straight through to Spring.See below for a bit of styling inspiration, straight from the chic streets of Milan, Paris, and London. Love these looks…
The last thing you want to be is a fashion victim, but sometimes, trends are an opportunity to test your sartorial boundaries. Because what’s fashion without a little risk, right? Last February’s fall runways had a wide variety of wackadoo looks that left us scratching our heads, as per usual. But, now that I’ve had a few months to mull them over, I’ve decided on six that I feel good about trying out. Leave your inhibitions in the closet… here are the six weirdest fall trends worth trying out. Who knows, you might end up loving them!
Incorporate a little edge into your wardrobe — and get into the end-of-Fall spirit — with these prettified skull jewels. Whether in high-shine silver, soft rose gold, or studded with diamonds, these moody pieces look a little elegant, a little dangerous — and just right for the season. Here, our picks from the best pieces around — from Bing Bang’s barely-there studs to Pamela Love’s candy-hued statement necklace see below. 🙂
Take a cue from Givenchy, Stella McCartney, and 3.1 Phillip Lim: A hint of leather goes a long way for Fall 2011. Cold-weather classics in cozy wool and collegiate tweed get tough with the addition of patchwork panels, contrast sleeves, and a bit of downtown trim. Click through for 26 super-chic leather-accented pieces — from a collared Cushnie et Ochs blouse to a DKNY colorblock coat.
It’s time to face the cold, hard facts: Winter is coming. And no, we’re not talking about Game of Thrones. There’s no amount of denial that can stop the mercury for doing its slow descent down the thermostat. Instead of huddling into the fetal position with your used-up bottle of sunscreen, join us while we face the cold front by doing what we love doing most: shopping! A new fall coat makes the cold all the more bearable, and this season’s selections are chock-full of warm, sleek options. From super-trendy varsity jackets to coats that’ll make Santa’s red suit look sepia in comparison, here are the coolest coats that’ll make dripping boots, icicle hair, and chapped lips all worth it.
While pilfering from the guys is nothing new — the Fall 2011 runways of DKNY, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs were chock-full of menswear-inspired styles, from tuxes to tweed — I’ve taken the concept one step further and gathered up some of the coolest meant-for-men pieces around. In fact, these styles are so chic, it would be a crime to let the boys keep them to themselves; there’s a chartreuse Jil Sander “document holder” that would make the perfect oversized clutch, a slim-cut teal blazer that would look so chic over a floral dress, and much, much more. Check out the pics below 😉
Keep the bright days of Summer going well into Fall by gleaning a little inspiration from this street-snapped look, straight from the streets of London Fashion Week. While it may be tempting to play it safe by teaming bright pants with neutral basics, this ensemble prooves that mixing it up can be way more chic. The secret to getting it right? Use basic color theory and keep the main colors within the same color temperature. Here, cool teal blue works well with the merlot hue of the top, tying in perfectly with the purple undertones of the bag. A neutral fur vest and black shoes ground the look; a mint bracelet provides a bit of tonal pop. Click through to shop our similar finds to make this style your own.
The spring ’12 shows were, in a word, comfortable. The trends might not have been groundbreaking, and the looks might not have been revolutionary, but—oh, boy—did I want it all!! The runways read like a synopsis of all my greatest hits: preppy staples, tomboyish sensibilities, vintage inspirations, and loads of colors and prints… If you didn’t have the opportunity to sit front row at all the shows, it’s no sweat. I’ve hashed out the top 10 trends from spring ’12 NYFW that I’m going to start experimenting with, stat!
Color Trend Report | Young Women’s, Contemporary: Four distictive color themes for the Young Women’s Contemporary Market F/W 2012 – 2013 season are presented, including: House of Style, Retro Future, Arctic Expression and Print Works. The color boards are detailed with palettes, descriptions, examples of color combinations and images that capture the mood of the season to come. All must be seen to be appreciated. Presented on WeConnectFashion, courtesy of Design Options, the color forecasting company who brings Southern California’s unique aesthetic to the world.
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