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Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Asymmetry

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Asymmetry
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Asymmetry at Monique Lhuillier, Diane von Furstenberg and Peter Som.


Style tip?  Asymmetry creates a natural tension–and visual interest–in your outfit.  Keep the outfit simple for maximim effect.

What do you think?  Would you wear asymmetrical fashion?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 6th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Yellow Green

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Yellow Green
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Yellow Green at Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, and Jonathan Saunders.


Style tip?  Pair yellow green with yellow, green, rich brown, or even black. 

What do you think?  Would you wear yellow green?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

February 6th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Houndstooth

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Houndstooth
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Houndstooth Patterns at Cynthia Steffe, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Baby Phat.


Style tip?  Oversized houndstooth patterns can give a jolt of energy to your outfit–so build your outfit around the houndstooth piece.

What do you think?  Would you wear houndstooth?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

February 6th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Cobalt Blue

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Cobalt Blue
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Cobalt Blue at Cynthia Steffe, Verrier, and Preen.


Style tip?  Cobalt blue works with muted neutrals (greys and blacks), but it also looks great with a pop of bright yellow or orange.

What do you think?  Would you wear cobalt blue?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 6th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Halftime Trend Report

So far this fashion week, we’ve seen…

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 20081980s Fashion 
Chocolate Brown
Double Breasted Jackets
Fishnets 
Floor Length Dresses
Forest Green 
Half Sleeves
Headbands
Purple
Quirky Hats
Sequins and Shine
Teal
The Jumpsuit
Tie-Neck Blouses 
T-Strap Shoes
Tuxedo Detailing
White

…but that’s not all!  Stay tuned for more fresh trends, straight from New York Fashion Week!

Photo Credit: NYMag.com.

2 comments February 5th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Attack of the 1980s

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Attack of the 1980s
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
1980s inspired fashion at Betsey Johnson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Preen.


Style tip?  Ah, the 80s.  The oversized sweater, the giant pouf sleeves, the leggings. 
Wear with irony (and sparingly). 

What do you think?  Would you wear 1980s fashion?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

17 comments February 5th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Forest Green

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Forest Green
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Forest Green at Catherine Malandrino, Cynthia Steffe, and Doo Ri.


Style tip?  Forest green looks smashing with a rich brown (as at Doo Ri), with teal (at Cynthia Steffe), or with a ray of bright yellow sunshine.

What do you think?  Would you wear forest green?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 5th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Quirky Hats

by Tamiko Kelly, Fashion Expert and Style Maven at Margarite Elaine


Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Quirky Hats
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Quirky Hats at Carolina Herrera, James Coviello, and Marc by Marc Jacobs.


Style tip?  Since quirky hats are the focal point of your outfit, keep the rest of the outfit simple and in the same color family.

What do you think?  Would you wear a quirky hat?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 5th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Floor Length Dresses

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Floor Length Dresses
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Floor Length Dresses at BCBG, Lela Rose, and Oscar de la Renta.


Style tip?  Dark colors are most figure flattering, but why not try a column of color?  The monochromatic floor length dress will give you a long, lean look, regardless of hue.

What do you think?  Would you wear a floor length dress?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 5th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: The Color White

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: The Color White
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
The Color White at Abaete, Verrier, and Erin Fetherston.


Style tip? 
Keep whites squeaky clean by scotchguarding the fabric before wearing it.

What do you think?  Would you wear the color white?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 5th, 2008

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