Ah, the return of FALL

HELLO Fashionistas!

Summer is starting to wind down, even though it seems that it has just started! The warm weather came late this year. However, FALL deliveries have come in this season, earlier than ever! This is my favorite season and time of year. And the fashion is back in a big way this season.

Summer hiatus is over. This season, fall is full of GLAMOUR!!!

Key trends:

It's still a throw back to the 70s

Color Blocking: Look for neutrals and blacks, really rich for color blocking

Floppy Felt Hats

Mixing Prints

GLOVES w fringe

Jewel Tones: deep reds, mustards, emerald greens and royal purples

FUR: Vests, Jackets, Peacoats and Collars. You name it, fur is in!

I cannot wait for the full fall deliveries! About half of them are in stores already.

NEW~

Hitting stores with her line is fashion stylist and new designer, Rachel Zoe! Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales are already carrying her fall line. Her collection doesn't disappoint, as long as you can find the pieces that you like and mix them into your existing wardrobe. Price point will keep you from a full wardrobe make over. Her maxi dresses and tuxedo jackets have been in high demand.

Also new for American Department Stores is French line, Gerard Darel. Fans of this line are stylish celebs such as Halle Berry, Gwenyth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, Carrie Underwood, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift and Eva Longoria to name a few. Pieces of the Spring/Summer line and new Fall Collection have been popping up in photos of US Weekly and People. Line has been around since 1971, and is based out of Paris. It has been doing so well in Europe it is expanding over into the US. It is sold EXCLUSIVELY at SELECT BLOOMINGDALES only. Handbags and Maxi dresses and Scarves are the hot items to have from this line.

I have a few pieces from this line and I adore it. The softest leather handbag I own, hands down. I also just snagged the last scarf from the fall line (sold out in most stores) It has a bunch of different prints on it and rabbit fur pom poms on the end. I've never seen anything like it~amazing! I can't wait for the weather to change.

Stay tuned!!

SPRING AND SUMMER FASHION FUN

It's finally here- SPRING AND SUMMER DELIVERIES!!!

Spring this season is full of color and prints! Look for a huge through back to the 70's with just about everything. Paisley print maxi dresses, thick espadrille wedges, color blocking, and high waisted everything! Denim is going back to wide leg and is fabulous as a high waist trouser! LOVE.

Summer is looking to be similar, just less material. Shorts are high waisted, trouser-style, and its all about the wedge sandal. There are some great sheer knit tanks to layer with, or use as a bikini cover-up. A lot of the RTW lines have come out with a division of swimwear tunics, such as DVF, JOIE, TRINA TURK, NANETTE LEPORE. GENIUS!

MAXI PRINT DRESS
COLOR BLOCKING
70's RETRO

Welcome to RESORT

The stores are filled with RESORT 2011~

Resort is the much needed fashion filler between winter and spring. The season won't last for long, but it is the perfect transition out of chunky sweaters and into strapless dresses!

For weather that is as up and down as ours has been recently, resort wear is a great option. It is not only for the Vacation go-ers! If your not ready to give up sweaters yet, look for some lighter weight linen sweater options. Or sheer rayon sweaters, which are great for layering.

Expect stripes for this season, as well as some various shades of neutrals before we see the pop of color for spring.

Below are some great examples of 2011 Resort

Winter/holiday

Although you may already be seeing resort wear come into your favorite stores, I want to go through some of the winter/holiday trends being that it is December-and we all have those holiday parties coming up we have to dress for!

Lace is for every season, but for the holiday season it can be really great. It can be edgy, feminine, sexy or girlie all depending on the way you wear it. My favorite is to pair it back to a leather blazer or black bootie to give it an edge.

Velvet

Velvet is SO in this year! Crushed velvet blazers (theory makes an amazing one), Velvet lined dresses for the holidays (Alice and Olivia) or even a velvet skirt to put a holiday twist on an outfit. It is so nostalgic of the 90s, I remember I had these velvet dresses as a little girl I would wear for Christmas. This trend has taken that and sophisticated it circa now. It ads such a great texture to an outfit if done right.

Sequins

The sequin sweatshirt is a great way to dress up casual, but still be comfortable.

From Holiday parties to red carpet glam you can take your sequins to whatever level you desire.

This is the one time a year to go nuts for all that glitters! Find your best color and be bedazzled. Be advised that this look goes a long way, pair back with basics to balance the rest of your outfit.

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Sisters Catalogue

Hey Stylistas!

I finally got these photos back from a catalogue shoot I did back in May~

I am so excited to have gotten these back. We pit the shoot together in just a few days, and shot over 150 looks for their catalogue in one very long day! I am pretty pleased with the photos, but more importantly, so was the client!!

FINALLY FALL

YAY it is FINALLY FALL!

This is by far my most favorite season. I long for the fall season pretty much the whole year.

I love the weather (a slight season change for Californians, but nonetheless), the atmosphere of lights at night, pumpkin spice scents wafting through the air. Even the nostalgic feeling I can't quite place I invite with open arms year after year. To me, nothing is better than the snuggley feeling of FALL.

Which brings me to the next best thing about Fall: FASHION!

Fall fashion is the best season because it is starting to cool down just enough for fun layers. It's warmer than winter, so you can still go outside feeling great with just a few layers, and not have to be bundled up like an Eskimo. At that point, it's about warmth instead of the fashion.

Here are some of the trend highlights as well as my favs for this FALL SEASON:

1. CAMEL COLORS

This color is such a great rich and luxurious neutral. An update on the classic black peacoat.

2. BLUE/GREY COLORS

I love this color for fall! It's a bit warmer than just basic grey and it is flattering on all skin tones. LOVE LOVE LOVE

3. TEXTURED TIGHTS

These tights are a fun way to change up leggings, but still keep your legs warm. They pair back really well with tall boots.

4. KNITS W FUR
The perfect blend of a cozy knit sweater with the edginess of a fur lining. Harmonious. My favorite trend.

5. Intro to SEQUINS
Sequins are everywhere! They are starting to crop up into the late fall fashion, and are sure to explode into the holiday fashion this season. A little sequins goes a long way. Perfection.

6. CHEETAH and ANIMAL PRINT VESTS


Ah the softness of a fur vest. This is looks great paired back to leggings and a simple T. Totally revamps an outfit with a little flair. Amazing.

I say it all the time and I will say it again. I wish fall was all year long. Amen