Fall is quickly approaching and with the changing of the seasons, a changing of the wardrobe is usually in order. Classic pieces are always safe to include in your fall ensembles, but you should personalize and update your look by adding pieces that are trendy and currently on the runways. Watching designer's such as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang and Luca Luca have set the tone for fashion and style for the world. By observing the New York runways you can get a feel for what the next season will bring. You can fit into the fashion world, it is just a tweed jacket away.
Calvin Klein is showing his softer side with filmy dresses and softer jackets and pants. We are seeing lots of skirts on the runway, but he is keeping the look pretty monochromatic and dark. Burgundy, black and brown seem to be his colors of choice. But the ties look very cool! Marc Jacobs goes a little funkier with some prints and a somewhat brighter colors like golds and reds. He is using knits and pairing them with contrasting colors to make a sharp, fun look while Vera Wang opts for class and glamour. Her sophisticated, elegant looks for fall incorporate softer textures and diffused color. Her dresses are flowing, styles chic and hip and the accessories like gloves and hats are just to die for! Luca Luca brings light to fall with ensembles that shine. Winter white, taupe and beige is accented with black, burgundy and brown. Classic, "real woman" styles include pencil skirts, coat dresses and trousers with, are you ready? Suspenders!
Fall accessories are stronger, heavier, but colors can go from muted neutrals to bright primaries. Pearls never go out of style and are appropriate for any season. Natural, organic materials like wood, are striking as accessories with hot fall looks. Try gloves or a funky hat. Both are showing up on the runway this year. Boots in every shape and color are making a huge splash as well. It is looking as if boots are the one fashion accessory that you can not do without. Try them with trousers or skirts. The guidelines are simple: create your own personal style. Try a hot looking, bejeweled hair stick in your up-do, or accent a bone colored turtleneck with some chunky wood beads. Be colorful, be classy, but, most of all, be you. |