Runway Trends & Reviews

Runway trends and reviews from New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week. Fashion show photos and highlights on how to wear the catwalk look in your wardrobe.

Fashion Week Is Coming (Again), so why should you care about the runway?

Are we looking at fashion Week through rose colored glasses?
This week's FocusOnStyle's 15th anniversary online post tackles a question that we so often ask ourselves. In our busy lives and overstuffed budgets, what the heck does the fashion shown on the runway have to do with our everyday life? Well, read on to see how... I'm working on the production of my C'est Chic Crash Course  and have to say that I am very proud and pleased with the way it's shaping up... I know it will impact the way you see style in your life, without spending a fortune on a new wardrobe! Ok, I get it. You're busy. Really busy. Maybe even juggling a family, responsibilities, a wacky work load, and beau coup bills. So why should you

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Age-Appropriate Style Options To Try Now from Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week

Derek Lam Spring 2014 While we started our initial Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week with the challenging crop top trend we've seen pop up on almost every runway, we thought we'd follow-up with some of the bona fide age-appropriate, and beautifully designed collections also creating abuzz. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS From Derek Lam's crisp collection of pragmatic American sportswear to The Row's heady mix of worldly influences to Jil Sander Navy's pure lines, there's plenty for the over 30 set to take note of. And by that we mean stellar collections for the grown-up woman that have a modern lightness to them and help you justify that next purchase. Jil Sander Navy Spring 2014 >>MORE: Advice on Dressy Age-Appropriate

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Runway Nail Trends- What’s new in nail polish from New York Fashion Week

Get IT Now: Runway nail trends from New York Fashion Week Spring 2014.  The latest nail polish colors +  how to get the look with expert application tips from nail gurus. Truth be told, I'm classic when it comes to nail color (nude or red). BUT, I'm a minority when it comes to runway nail trends. Maybe, it's just my cruddy nails. >>Go Classic: Expert Manicure Tips on Going Nude However,  wherever I look, there's someone sporting a unique, luxe & lush manicure. Lucky for you, there's no need to wait for next spring to wear these of the moment nail trends. What's new in nail polish is most definitely an easy & accessible set of trends to steal right now

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Don’t Miss The TOP 6 Paris Fashion Week Trends + Street Style From Fall 2013 To Wear NOW

Prada Fall 2013 It's French Chic from the runway to the real way! This is your ULTIMATE  PARIS LOOK BOOK TREND REPORT:  Paris closed the season with an extension of key style notes best executed there than anywhere else. Rich, dense textures have been on many Fall runways, and so have big coats and the quiet decadence of the 40's & 50's. But in Paris, those ideas really came to light and pushed the envelope. Lots to take note of here folks.... >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS,  RUNWAY REVIEWS, and FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE Mid Century- Prada goes Mid-Century F/W 2013 Seen at: Rochas, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada >> LOOK SEE: Have you been following our Paris Fashion Week  street style reports on how

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Are you a strong & confident lady who still likes a dash of femininity? Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 is for you!

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 Runway Review: The master of ready-to-wear is back!  Diane von Furstenberg delivers a strong collection of wrap dresses, jumpsuits, suiting separates, and plunging neckline gowns in an array of colors, metallics, and prints for her Fall 2013 runway presentation at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS DVF Fall 2013   DVF has many strong points, two biggies being that the line is versatile for any age and nearly any occasion.  You can go safe with solid colors and subtle small prints, or take it to the other extreme with bright colors and large scale patterning - either way you will be pulling off a classic, feminine look.  There's a hint of art nouveau in the feather-esque prints and

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Don’t you want some prints like these? Tracy Reese Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Tracy Reese Fall 2013 Tracy Reese Fall 2013 Runway Review:  Tracy Reese always delivers spot on for the young, hip, contemporary woman who is not shy of color and pattern and her Fall 2013 collection shown at Mercedes Benz Fahsion Week in New York is no exception to that rule.  This will be the collection to rock when you want to turn heads and make a fun statement - full of colorful animal prints, mixed prints, vibrant colors, and plush textures - you'll have an array of options to mix and match. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Tracy Reese Fall 2013 >>MORE: Tracy Reese The classic sweatshirt is making a huge transformation for Fall 2013; the slouchy shape is getting sequins, placed intarsias, and chunky knits which allows you to take it

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How red carpet gorgeous is this? VERY! Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: The stunning Fall 2013 collection by Monique Lhuillier at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York has Red Carpet dressing written all over it - which celeb will be spotted in one of these glamous gowns?!  The overall vibe of the runway, with a massive emerald rock back drop and mirrored runway, screamed elegance with an edge; and the collection was nothing short of that. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 The saturated scarlets, emerald greens, blacks, and once again that creamy white, had a highly luxurious aire to them only to be worn with bold confidence.   Emerald Green is the Pantone color of the year and it is truly showcased here,

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How about pretty prints, yes please… you are in the right place! Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 Runway Trends and Fashion Show Review

Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 Runway Review: If this is Fall 2013 in the eyes of Mara Hoffman, then we all should consider heading south of the border once the cold weather starts to set in! Hoffman, the queen of quirky and pretty prints, showed a brilliantly colored, airy collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York that was more Summer than Fall in feeling; certainly a feeling we all long for when it's freezing.  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Mara Hoffman Fall 2013 The huge scale prints laced with peacocks, and geometric patterns had a strong Mayan vibe radiating from them.  The vibrant colors looked outstanding paired together, but if you're more hesitant to that, anything can be

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Do you have the body for it? Herve Leger Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Herve Leger Fall 2013 Calling all hot bodies… Herve Leger Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: As always, Herve Leger brings the sexpot out of fashion and steams up the runway with the Fall 2013 collection seen in New York at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.  Lots of signature bondage and for Fall we get the addition of sequins and beading in sexy, bodycon patterning.  And it appears the midriff trend is still carrying on...keep up the abs classes ladies! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Herve Leger Fall 2013 As seen on multiple runways we have the addition of a creamy white amongst deep, rich greens, blood reds, and blacks.  I love the way this freshens up the Fall dressing mentality.  The swirly prints

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Don’t you love the leathers? Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Runway Trends Review and Fashion Show Reviews

Rebecca Minkoff runway trends fall 2013
Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Runway Review: Rebecca Minkoff makes upcoming Fall 2013 a funky, colorful, well-structured collection for the urban woman as shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.  Black and grey balance the collections bright yellows, pinks, teals, and whites and not a single look seems dull and dreary; as we know Novemeber can get. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Leather and leather quilting has been allover the runways the past couple days and Minkoff is no exception.  Fabric mixing is another trend that seems unstoppable, and why would it be, the boundries are endless when you can pair tweed, fur, leather and boucle all in one piece - perfect for the bold yet maybe indecisive woman!  A must-have, absolutely must-have,

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Nicole Miller Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Nicole Miller Fall 2013 Nicole Miller Fall 2013 Runway Review: Nicole Miller gives a dark, vintage and menswear driven presentation for Fall 2013 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week that ceratinly puts one in the spirit for those cold, wintery months ahead.  The line was black on black on black with some hits of color and cozy grandma-inspired prints which added a sweet nostalgia to the hard edged collection.  It seems we will keep dressing like the boys in blazers, crisp pants, and pencil skirts, but these versions come with some subtle colorblocking and fabric mixing - elements that reign supreme for Fall 13. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Nicole Miller Fall 2013 >>MORE: Nicole Miller Nicole Miller Fall 2013  The vintage upholstry-like prints add the needed feminine touch to the very

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Nude and Black, It Is! La Perla Lingerie Fashion Show Photos Fall 2013

LA PERLA Fall 2013 Presentation
LA PERLA Fall 2013 Presentation La Perla Lingerie Fashion Show Presentation for Fall 2013: Make every day Valentine's Day with a sultry mix of nude and black sheers and an elegant take on corseting. Spain was the inspiration for the relaunch of La Perla's Black Label high luxury collection shown during New York Fashion Week. Wear this underneath and everything seems oh so glam… Dont Miss: Our Valentine's Day Lingerie Shopping Guide LA PERLA Fall 2013 Presentation >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS>> Photo gallery of  La Perla Black Label Lingerie Fall 2013 Runway Collection:[nggallery id202] >> CLICK to peek at La Perla lingerie in store now… La perla   In their words… The La Perla Black Label Fall 2013 Collection- Designer Giovanni Bianchi drew inspiration from

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BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 Runway Review: A hard rock gypsy walked the runway of the BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. I have a strong feeling the boho gypsy vibe will carry a large presence for Fall 2013, and BCBG keeps a tough edge to the overall look with quilted leather, colorblocked fur, and sexy leather boot/leggings.  The softness of our gypsy girl is seen in delicate laser cut-outs and off-whites with large scale embroideries. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The deep colors true to autumn carry the line, that ox blood red continues to be strong, and here we see a lot of creamy whites - could this be the new black?! Probably not...but

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