Archives For fall 2010 trends

fantasy friday: fringe, fur, and flares.

December 3, 2010 — 1 Comment

Suddenly I’m craving all things furry, fringed, flared, and booted. Shopbop’s latest lookbook – aptly named “The Outlaws” – has me looking at some once deemed cowgirl-esque pieces in a whole new light. The combination of the return of the super-flare with the grunge of the fringe and boots, all topped off with the luxe effect from the fur is so unexpected and feels fresher than ever. Not to mention this new spin on the fedora – seemingly crossed with a wide-brimmed sun hat – it’s all sure to make you do a double take.

It was this look that caught my eye first. The other day I heard that flares are coming back with a vengeance, and this is all the proof I need. I don’t have many occasions to wear this getup, but I’d still kill for this metallic tweed jacket and extra-wide flare pants. The camel fringe bag adds the perfect rebellious touch.

Here they are again – these are super-flares for sure.  Sold out already! You saw it here first. Loving this comeback. And sneaking into the mix is this vest – at $65, it’s a non-fantasy indulgence to say the least.

These pants are perfection, but I think the fur hood is what makes this look so on target. I love the over-sized fullness framing the face – it puts the now seemingly boring fur vest sitting in my closet to shame.

I’m really into maxi skirts right now, and I think the fringe takes this one over-the-top. The fur and the boots complete the look.

I’m a self-proclaimed fedora-hater, but so positively in love with this hat. Wider than the first one pictured above, this hat makes a serious statement. And I’m loving the idea of a “sun hat” at night.

Can YOU hop on board with this trend, lovelies? Or is it all a little too much for your tastes?

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DVF dressing: fall 2010.

September 29, 2010 — 4 Comments

It’s no secret that every year, you can count on Diane to produce a line of perfectly chic and always wearable dresses. But this year – this year, she really killed it. I honestly had a hard time deciding which were my favorites, and there were so many other pieces {hello, leopard scarves and delicious leather gloves – but who am I kidding, I live in Florida} competing for my attention that I almost decided to open this post up beyond dresses.

I couldn’t quite do it, thought, because the dresses stood in a category of their own. I mean, we are talking about the woman who *invented* the wrap dress. Would you expect anything less?

She gives us the latest trends by way of leopard, velvet, and leather – and her color palette is divine. The cremes, the blacks, and the jades all complement each other so beautifully, and I love the vintage and slightly Moroccan feel the prints exude. It’s all very modern. And sexy. And easy. And I’ll take one of each, please.

{grano velvet wrap dress}

{davina dress}

{arita leather dress}

{julian mini wrap dress}

{beulah wrap gown}

{tabalah dress}

{noelle mini dress}

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fantasy friday: my kind of hiking boots.

September 24, 2010 — Leave a comment

{tractor-sole “hiking” boot by azzedine alaïa}

In all seriousness, I actually do enjoy hiking.

But these?

These go beyond enjoyment. These go beyond, well, anything.

I mean, all you need here is a pair of skinny jeans and a white tee and you’re off to the races. Why try to even compete with these boots? I wouldn’t dare get in the way of these – these things will totally kick your ass.

I think they would also be great with a shorts look like this, and this silky military green romper would be totally on-point. These boots have that perfect tough-meets-sexy factor that would complement so many of the trends we’re seeing for fall right now.

What do YOU say, dolls – shall we hit the mountains?

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fantasy friday: MAJORly fall.

September 10, 2010 — 2 Comments

I’ve *fallen* for fall.

And I’m not talking about the weather. God knows that doesn’t exist here in South Florida.

No, for me – fall equals fashion . And this year, the designers went ba-nanas. There was a huge 90′s influence, but without the grunge factor that’s been haunting us lately – nope, none of that here. Here we saw everything from minimalism circa classic Calvin Klein, to the return of velvet, and – perhaps now taking us closer into the 80s – lace. And then, there were the animal prints. Leopard is totally killing it right now, and I can’t get enough of it. But that’s not all – there were also retro influences, seen in the way of ladylike suiting and full skirts. It was all about juxtaposition. Old school, and new school. Lace, and military. Minimalism, and over-the-top embellishment. Leather – but not just jackets. It’s the element of surprise – leather shorts, dresses, full ensembles. And I’m obsessing over the maxi skirts. It’s not about the dress anymore – it’s all in the skirt, whether form-fitting or flowing.

So – without further ado, here they are. All of my favorite trends of the season, straight off the runway.

ANIMAL PRINTS.

{roberto cavalli}

LEATHER EVERYTHING.

{stella mccartney}

LACE.

{lanvin}

NEVERENDING NEUTRALS.

{chloé}

MORE ANIMAL PRINTS.

{malandrino}

THE RETURN OF RED.

{versace}

FUR.

{gucci}

MILITARY.

{burberry}

MAXI SKIRTS.

{dries van noten}

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the chanel khaki nail.

September 8, 2010 — 3 Comments

Thank you, Chanel.

Thank you for creating the nail polish color I’ve been dreaming about.

You see, about a month ago I tried this new color at the nail salon. Or, an old color. A very old color.

Cup-A-Cawfee by OPI. Never heard of it? I’m not surprised – it’s from 2000.  And wouldn’t you know, it was my favorite color ever. Obsessed. I made my girl at the nail salon hide the bottle so I could finish it off… Not that anyone would have used it. It was old. And gloppy. And hidden away among the mish-mashed polishes that no one ever looks at.

Enter the discovery of the new Chanel Khaki Collection.

Half of me was ridiculously excited; the other half felt like my brilliant idea of a creamy, toffee-like deep nude nail polish had been ripped off.

It’s okay, I decided in the end. I’m glad Peter Phillips and I are on the same page.

The Khaki Brun is the color I’ve been fantasizing about, and I’m also loving the perfectly mossy green Khaki Vert. Which one do YOU prefer? Or were you more excited about the ubiquitous Jade color that came out of last year’s Fashion’s Night Out?

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