Transition into Fall

Whether you're walking around campus or heading to work, it's time to transition your summer looks into fall looks. There's still room to hold on to some summer essentials. Meanwhile, fall is around the corner, here are some fall essentials from designers this season. I've picked out my top trends for fall 2014.

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Designers like Helmut Lang, Thakoon, and Sally LaPointe flooded the runway with looks involving a new twist on turtle necks. Turtle necks is truly a classic essential but this year experiment with the extreme turtle neck detailing.

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One of my favorite fabrics of the season is definitely knitted fabrics, a stylish way to stay warm. This trend on the runway can be seen from Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney.

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The bigger the better! The XXL coat is a major hit on the runway this fall. Stay warm from head-to-toe all in one piece. It's a great layering piece. You can find this trend in Dior and Calvin Klein fall collections.

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As far as footwear, sneakers are thing to rock. This season keep your sneakers on hand as well as your boots. Designers like Marc Jacobs, DKNY, and Chanel helped put this trend into action.

Inspiration Board (Spring)

INSPIRATION BOARD: Spring, is known for blooming colors and light fabrics! The fabrics on my inspiration board are textured fabrics, lace fabrics, and printed fabrics. I used eye catching colors. I also added some runway looks ,designers include Betsey Johnson, Mara Hoffman, Elie Saab, and Dean Quinn. On top of everything is China Vogue Jan 2012!

 “In this collection I thought about a very modern princess, I though of the fairytales which all girls dream of in order to come up with this collection which I hope you’ll like. Concerning colours, I thought of very soft colours but ones that still retained the dazzle I wanted to achieve in this collection,” Elie Saab.

"And I just wanted, you know, to express this attitude of pride and confidence in your body"

Betsey Johnson
 

Dean Quinn collection is filled with aquatic, cut out dresses!

Morra Hoffman collection is all about bold prints and accessories, tropical take on safari suit!

Spring 2012 Trends

Fashion is ahead of the time. While people are wearing boots and coats, designers are showcasing spring fashion shows. Recently, I reviewed the latest spring fashion shows among many designers; I manage to pick 5 constant trends within the shows.

1) Baring Mid-Section 
As temperatures get warmer we tend to shred the layers and expose more skin!















2) Separates/Suites

Mix-match colors or same color separates! A formal casual look & easy to create!

3) Lace Effect

The laser-cut trend provides a classy way to show some skin!

4) Daring Print

Eye catching print explosions, it'll make anyone get noticed among a crowd.

5) Peplum

This detailing flaunts and enhances curves on any woman. First, popular in the 1940's & now its making a comeback!

• On-trend colors to try this season include posy pink, burnt orange, fuchsia, tangerine and rose-with some camel and cream mixed in for good measure. 

                                                  Here's Spring 2012 Trends video, enjoy!

Retro Soul

I live in a time machine. I enjoy visiting many eras for style inspiration. Recently, I took a stop in the 80's. An era of color and different clothing shapes/fitting.

Look: Here, I'm wearing pair of hot pink harem pants with a zebra print. I paired it with a black shoulder padded cardigan and black shoes!

Accessories: Butterfly pendant bracelet (Clarie's) & Vintage earrings, color block detailing

 

Hairstyle: Something new, its a sleek up-do with a large bun on the side. I have alot & long hair, so I twisted my ends and wrapped it around the base of the bun.

Battling Fall

“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.”

~ Oscar Wilde

With that being said, it now time for fall fashion. In most places the weather is starting to challenge your style. Forcing you to overcome the weather challenges. Here in Chicago, its extremely windy and chilly. No time for shorts and sandals, more like coats and boots. Here are a few fall looks thus far!

In this look, I'm wearing a pair of ivory harem pants paired with a basic gray sweater from F21. As far as accessories, I'm wearing a heart stud necklace, a gray beanie, and gray combat boots.

Edgy fall look! I'm wearing a pair of faux leather pants paired with a denim blouse layered with a leather vest. I added a multi-color bracelet for the extra pop of color. Finished the look with a pair of gray knee high boots.

Just because its fall, doesn't mean its time to hide from color. Such a simple look with a pop of color! I'm wearing black leggings and an abstract print blouse, with a pair of black booties. Sometimes powerful pieces is best paired with simple items. 

Fashion Focus Week

This week it's Fashion Focus Week in Chicago! There will be fashion shows and events all week long displaying many designers from Chicago. Some consider it to be Chicago's fashion week. Last night, I attended the Chicago Fashion Incubator Show (CFI). The show displayed six collections from different designers; Crystal B Designs, Cettina, Modahnik, Eric Kipp, Gidi, and Shavonne Dorsey Apparel. They had a geat mix of garments, ranging from mens wear to plus size and beyond. One of my favorites was the Modahnik collection, she used alot of vibrant African prints in her designs. Their music choice was also great; they had a live DJ and live performances. Its always great to mix music and fashion together!





(Six Designers)

 

Here are some more pics from the night! I was in the 3rd row so the pictures from the show aren't the best. I went with one of my friends from school and you might see my little sister from earlier in the day!

And here is my look for the night! Well since Chicago wind is crazy, I had to dress very warm. I wore a long gray coat and gray combat boots. Underneath my outerwear, I wore an electric blue dress and thick leggings. My goal was to dress comfortable and warm yet stylish. After all, I had to travel via train in 50 degree weather lol. However it was worth it!