The white shirt, black bottom, and black neckpiece never looked so femme-fatale as on the fall ’11 runways.
Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Yigal Azrouel, Ralph Lauren, all images via Style.com.
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Fall Trend:High Slits
Dresses may have veered more on the conservative side, but a healthy dose of sexiness was still preserved with hip-grazing slits.
Jenni Kayne, Preen, Altuzara, Jeremy Laing, all images via Style.com.
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Designers found a new way to wear the leather skirt, and paired it with casual-chic tops like heather-gray button-ups and sweatshirt-like sweaters.
Rachel Comey, Tommy Hilfiger, Vena Cava, Marc Jacobs, images via Style.com and NYMag.
We’ve been seeing more and more ponchos on the street, and it seemed that designers were paying attention this season, sending out tons of options for all cape and poncho lovers ranging from preppy All-American types to those seeking more of a glammed-out steez.
Alexander Wang, Zero +Maria Cornejo, Karen Walker, Rag & Bone, all images via Style.com.
Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend : Color.
For colder seasons designers normally prefer using neutral or reserved colors like black, brown, navy, cream, dark violet, etc. However, Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collections abound in brighter hues like crimson, neon orange, purple, sky blue and others. Besides, these eye-popping tones can come in daring combinations. See Haider Ackermann, Alberta Ferretti, Victoria Beckham, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry Prorsum, and other designers and brands for inspiration.
Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Fashion Trend :Midi and Maxi skirts
Miniskirts are always popular, especially with teenagers. But for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 you better embrace the longer length skirts. These can look as sexy as minis because your sex appeal depends on how you wear your clothes, not the type of clothing you wear. Find midis and maxis in Dries Van Noten, Chloe, Balenciaga, Roland Mouret, Antonio Marras, St.John and other designer collections.
Shoe Trend for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012
Patent leather:This type of leather maybe a bit unpractical to wear and less versatile than ordinary leather, but no one will ever argue on the fact patent leather looks gorgeous. For Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 you can go for super bold color combinations like red and black, black and white, blue and burgundy. See how Mark Jacobs, and Viktor & Rolf use color blocking in their Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 shoe collections.
Platforms and wedges:Wedge trend has transferred to Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 from the previous season. But if in Spring/ Summer 2011 we have seen colorful and unusual platforms for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 designs are more modest and elegant.
Spike heels: Chunky heels are comfy but they will never be as stylish and sexy as spike heels, that’s why designers always create loads of shoes with stilettos. Women love them because they love looking sexy.
Stylish Hats for the Winter Season
Miss sixty hats are made of luxurious fabric which looks similar to velvet, Nina Ricci trimmed hats with fur and changed the shape of brims. Lanvin hats have very wide and stiff brims, and Dior hats are softer and more feminine.
Wide brim hats are even more popular during Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 fashion season than fedora hats. Gucci, Dsquared2, Reiss, Monsoon, Miss Sixty, Christian Dior and other designers and brands have offered their vision of this type of a hat.
What Type of Bag Do You Like Best?
Bowling Bag – a bag that was originally intended for holding a bowling ball, later became a fashion item.
Satchel – a handbag with a flat bottom and double handles. Satchel can be large or small.
Sling Bag – a small bag with a long strap. Sling bag is similar to a messenger bag but smaller.
Tote Bag – a middle-sized or large bag with two handles, can be used for shopping.
Wristlet – a small bag in shape of a clutch, comes with an attached leather or bracelet-looking strap allowing wearer to hold the bag and have hands free.
Fold over clutch – a clutch that can be tucked or folded, can be with or without a handle, large or small.
Bucket bag – a roomy bag in shape of a bucket, can come with an open top and a shoulder strap.
Shoulder bag – a bag of any size and shape provided with a shoulder strap.
Color Trends for Fall/ Winter 2010/ 2011
Black. Considering the fact we are getting ready for colder seasons it is quite clear why designers paid more attention to darker colors. And it’s not surpising at all that black was the most popular. It’s classic, slimming and always looks elegant.
White. Too much of dark isn’t good. So, white, as a great contrast to black, was nearly everywhere. Why not? It’s cute, feminine and gives a fantastic opportunity to make the world lighter and more exhilarating. Go for this color trend and have a better mood for Fall/ Winter 2010/ 2011!
Red. This color is the sexiest of all. Woman in red is certainly in the center of attention. And isn’t that what we all strive for?
Beige. This tone has always been a trend. It is perfect to combine with other colors and looks neat and sophisticated. When wearing this hue you look good no matter where you are. Beige is a top trend for Fall/ Winter 2010/2011!
Grey. There are colors that are ideal for certain weather. So, grey is a perfect option for rainy fall and muddy winter. This color trend is essential for the upcoming fashion season.
Blue. Blue is hot for Fall/ Winter 2010/ 2011. And you can find variation of it in multiple designer ranges. From light delicate blue to dark saturated and even midnight blue – this trend will work just perfectly for the fashion season.
Brown. Brown is neutral and this makes it a must-have for your wardrobe. Things in brown usually become staples and serve you for long. Thus, invest into a nice piece you will want to have forever.
Jewelry trends for Fall/ Winter 2010/ 2011 season
Bold statements. This season designers created lots of statement jewelry: huge, colorful and unusual – pieces that will be remembered, those which stand out rather than just complement outfits. Oversized barcelets, extra-long earrings, extravagant necklaces – all these will be very trendy during Fall/ Winter 2010/ 2011 check them out….
All-metal jewelry. This jewelry trend is rather new if we forget about traditional items made of precious metals. The metal jewelry I’m talking about now is different. It’s mostly lightweight though large in size, often yellow but sometimes white. Some pieces come structured, making beautiful compositions. Others are angular and can be of an irregular form.
Layered necklaces are as hot as ever. They have become more elaborate but compact at the same time. To wear such jewelry you’ll have to choose your clothes instead of choosing jewelry for the outfit.
Square bangles are definitely a new jewelry trend that needs special attention from fashionistas. It’s innovative that means it will stay with us for a few seasons. Investing into such a piece is a wise decision.
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