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Shopping the Trends of Fall 2011- Color-Blocked Separates

While color-blocking is no new trend story, it wasn't until this fall season that we really saw a spike in contrasts with ingenious iterations from designer's the world over. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Along with some simple shopping advice, here's a look at some of our favorite uses of color-blocking that are certain to make a graphic statement this season and most probably many to come. Balenciaga (and above) Nicolas Ghesquiere has been doing graphic sci-fi couture for many seasons and fall's addition of thoughtfully color-blocked asymmetrical layered tunics and dresses made for a bold and completely modern update to his repertoire. His use of layering also made for shapes with dynamic trapeze effects full of endless layering potential as evidenced

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Leg Work- Spring 2012’s Best Footwear -Celine, Dries Van Noten, Rochas, Yves Saint Laurent

After seasons of major statement making shoes with mind-boggling heel heights and preposterous ornamentation, we're really feeling the simplicity of the footwear options we saw on the runways for next spring. That's not to say that footwear has been reduced to the simplistic and merely functional, quite the contrary indeed. From YSL's shielded heeled loafers to Rochas' mirrored slides, there were plenty of options out there to lift your wardrobe's potential and your spirits too.  Here's a look at the statement makers for next spring that caught our eye... >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Yves Saint Laurent (and above) With heeled loafers making the top of our footwear lists this current season and for that matter, the past few season's as well, YSL's

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- Snakeskin, Python, Croc and Stingray

Exotic Skins - StyleSight Fall Accessories Trend Report
The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 4 It's the skins... Snakeskin, Python, Croc and Stingray ... Snakeskin whether in print or genuine python, was clearly on almost every major designer's runway for Fall 2011 from Chloe, to Dries Van Noten to Prada, skin is back in. From classic boots to aviator caps to full-on print, from Mod to Charlie Girl, high doses of snakeskin came in literally every iteration. Python, croc and stingray were used to add a luxe texture and pattern play on tricked out accessories in neutral, metallic and color-blocked colorways with a ferocious graphic impact via natural markings. Even jewelry was amped with leather applications that give off a tactile warmth for the

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Men’s Style- Best of Men’s Paris Lanvin, Dries Van Noten, Carven Collections for Spring Summer 2012

Runway Review: An edited look at cutting edge Paris men's fashion shows Khaki pants and polo shirt guys need not apply. There's a bounty of fashion-forward styles for guys who are not afraid to go the extra style mile. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews While the styling may be a bit risky for the everyday man, there certainly are some very clean and modern pieces that can easily be adapted to any cool guy's wardrobe. Take away the runway theatricality and there are plenty of looks to think about here. Our faves... Lanvin- Lanvin Men's Spring 2012 Runway Lanvin Men's Spring 2012 Runway Ditching past season's youthful plays on techno hiking garb and tricky 70's era David Bowie

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Men’s Style- Best of Menswear Fall 2011 Runway, The Avant Gardes

Runway Review: Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen, Marni, Miharayasuhiro When it comes to men's style, there are two schools on the runway- the classics and the risk takers. We've shown you some of my favorite mens fashion shows from Europe from John Varvatos (the personal favorite for my hubby) , Louis Vuitton, Burberry Prorsum, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, and even some super funk by way of Lady Gaga at Mugler. Then, there are the fashion risk takers. The men's fashion that has a bit more edge than the average guy can pull off, but plenty of style for those up to taking the chance! Naveed Hussain curates his favorite menswear fall 2011 collection from the catwalks of Paris

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Runway Review: Menswear, best of the classics fall 2010, Milan & Paris

Heritage is the Word! Four stand-out collections with "investment" potential & forward thinking clarity With the end of the last decade's heady maximalism behind us, and the dawn of a new era upon us with a loud call being heard for palette cleansing essentials in a time when the economy ain't so pretty, many are looking for easy, fuss-free propositions that are not only right for the times, but right for the future even. The day of instantly recognizable runway pieces is long gone and many venerable labels are looking back at not only their own heritages, but also the fundamentals of a smart wardrobe. >> See Runway Review: Menswear, best of cool for fall 2010 The urban warrior, the

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