Trend Alert: Harlequin Prints

According to Style.com, the new trend for prints is the harlequin.  I could get into it if it's in some nice neutrals like a lavender-grey/black combo...but personally, I am not one for bright colors.  What do you think?

Sass & Bide

Miu Miu 

Dries Van Noten

Kenneth Jay Lane

My Fall Five: Accessories

Below is my fall accessory wishlist. Clearly, season after season, I will never be tired of two components: rock n' roll and BLACK.

Miss Sixty Boots

Tom Ford Sunnies

Betsey Johnson Necklace

Fendi Timepiece

Chloe Shopper

Bring on the chill.

Oh Dolly!

Who says you're too old to play with dolls?! I've recently discovered this new world- where people are spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars for these new, cooler versions of barbies. I would rather blow my money on shoes, but I'll give props to these people that are so dedicated to their dolls, that they make them a new wardrobe for every season! OH, to be one of these dolls...







Check out
pressplayforme on flickr! All of these images are from his account and he's absolutely one of my favorite contacts. You will fall in love with all of his beautiful dolls and his lovely designs! Inspired by dolls? I know I am!

The Great Knee Sock Divide

One of my favorite trends for the coming months is the gloriously playful knee sock. Although I was initially skeptical of their apparent wonder, I must say I am now a believer. As I started researching ways to incorporate them into my wardrobe, I found two very different, very geographical takes on the trend.

WEST Coast Style:




In this picture with her band Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis pairs her socks with of-the-moment heels, daringly short shorts and a fun belted top; a perfect combo for life in SoCal.

EAST Coast Style:



Fictional Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf (played by fashion gal in her own right, Leighton Meester) displays a much more WASP-y version, with her socks accenting her pleated skirt and collared shirt prep ensemble.

Each of these looks are certainly attractive, but not exactly universal. For that, I look to SJP.



Sarah Jessica pairs her socks with another fall trend, the oversize sweater, representing the East coast importance of modesty. She keeps it young however with her sassy short printed skirt, West coast style's contribution. This adorable outfit could easily work on either side of the US.

This last look is on a great friend and coworker, Misty Acosta. Misty is one of those gals who just gets it and with ease makes current trends her own, truly looking stylish everyday. Today she reps the knee socks Seattle style, complete with the token down pour.



Rock the socks, everyone. Whatever your geography.

Silhouette Trend for Fall: The Bell

Preen

Lanvin

Etro

Diane Von Furstenburg

Burberry Possum

Balenciaga

One of the trends spotted on runways for this fall is the bell silhouette. This trend is easy to achieve with a skinny belt. Check it out!

Check out this and other Fall 2008 trends here

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