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The word on the street is that some of you – I won’t name names – have been craving fashion. I used to do these posts all the time, and lately they’ve sort of fallen to the wayside. Largely because…well, I’m obsessed with food. I have limited time, and I cook so much that I constantly have recipes backed up to share with you, so that’s the reason. But you must know – I die for fashion. Or better yet, I live for fashion. And what better time than fall to get back into the swing of things?  So, I’ve taken the time to weed out my favorite trends for fall this year. I hope you enjoy.

Let me begin by saying that I, for one, am happy that it’s not quite time to put away the lace, the brights, maxi skirts, the color red (please see the always-stunning Blake Lively to the right, in Marchesa, showing off one of my favorite looks of the collection), or the 70s – though the 60s are competing for the limelight in a big way, and I’m not arguing with that, either.

I’ve been into polka dots for a hot minute now, the bigger the better, and I’m liking the sweater dress in a maxi shape, though much of what I saw was maxi skirts with hugh, chunky knits on top – which is a look that, for me, may or may not be wearable…I haven’t yet decided. I’m a sucker for legs, whether it’s someone else’s or showing my own, so it’s no surprise that I loved the super-high slits seen pretty much everywhere. Plaid is lingering, but this time playing up on the Tartan aspect – seen many places, but the red and blue pattern done at Thakoon is one of the most memorable. Choker necklaces? A nod to the 90s, and perhaps one of the only trends from that era I’d like to see again, because this time it’s being done right.

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When I saw the photos of Blake Lively in this blue Marchesa number at the Met Gala last week, I was immediately forced to see what else {the oh-so-chic} Georgina Chapman had been busy designing.

Marchesa is absolutely my number one choice when it comes to showstopping ensembles and gowns. I’ve never met a piece I wasn’t 100% in love with, and the dresses are always my favorite among any event or awards show. Everything Marchesa is grand, grand, grand – and always a work of art. The craftsmanship is sheer perfection, and the designs are anything but ordinary.  I’m always *in love* with the all of the fanciful details – the feathers, the outrageous ruffling, and the most intricate beading.

You want to make a statement? Marchesa is the only way to go, dolls.

Below are {some of} my top picks among the Fall 2010 Collection. I think the first dress masterpiece is my favorite – black and white is always chic, but this showcases the classic pairing in such a fresh, never-been-seen-before way. I also included the shot of the blue dress Blake wore so that you could see it on the model. I personally think the always stunning Ms. Lively wears it better, but that may be because I’m unfairly obsessed with her – I have a very close friend who I swear is her twin, and seeing Blake always makes me think of her. And just take a look at the black and white number – I am not a tattoo person by any means, but that is artwork, darlings.

“We’re women designing for women. We know how they feel in a beautiful dress. That’s our focus right now.”

—Georgina Chapman

{Images via New York Magazine}