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