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5 Trends to Trash or Switch to Update Your Look for 2013

Lose This, Redo That in 2013... Truth be told, I HATE telling anyone to ditch something trendy. Something that is such a quick fad should not be in a chic wardrobe to begin with. There IS a sophisticated difference from looking on trend and being trendy... particularly, after 25ish. Trendy is a blip on the style meter that spoils faster than a gallon of milk and dates itself in one of those "what was I thinking" old photos. On trend is staying modern, looking fresh and never dated. >>RELATED: How to clean out your closet & the top 20 items to let go It is OK to add a few throwaway trendy pieces here and there just fun of it. But

Cheap Chic fans rejoice as avant-garde pioneer Martin Margiela unveils a collection for H&M this fall... That's right, the mega-retailer is sure to have another crowd pleasing hit on their hands judging by first look at the just released lookbook images. We at FoS have been longtime fans of the labels beautifully considered deconstructed patterns and subtle, subversive elegance. And over the years many of the more basic Margiela items, especially the tailored pieces, become closet constants. >> MORE: Cheap Chic Working more as a celebration or tutorial on house signatures, highlights from some of season's past greatest hits are sure to bring about a buzzy, must-have energy soon enough. By the looks of it, this will definitely be one

The three key trends for H&M this fall are embellished, clean cut, in a new fabric, like coated wool. Emphasis is on slacks, a pencil skirt, and something decorated with a strong woman in mind, and a strong shoulder with a enhanced waist... love that! >> MORE: Cheap Chic Watch the H&M video trend report for fall 2012- (it has menswear too): >> DON'T MISS: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS

Trend Report: The Choker Necklace is the IT jewelry trend for fall 2011

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 6, is Jewelry Day! Our last day of looking at Accessory Trends with StyleSight leaves us with the re-imagined Choker necklace adding a concise, tailored, industrial and ultimately sophisticated finishing touch to Fall's minimal glamour. From Louis Vuitton's harmonious take on the Peter Pan collar in metallics and leather to Lanvin's maximalist chunky floral choker, these statement making necklaces are the last word on polished, put together confidence. We suggest channeling the late 90's iteration of the choker by pairing it with a quintessentially chic white button-down and simpler, less cumbersome tops, but who's to say the architectural austerity of a plunging neckline or a low-cut back won't suffice?

Men's Style Fall Color Report: Russet Orange

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 5 is Men's Style Day What men want this fall, is a pop of vivid color! With every fall menswear season comes a heady mix of flattering autumnal hues to add a dapper bit of unexpected hits of color to even the most utilitarian of winter weather ready garb. More Paul Smith... Men's Fall 2011 colorways came in a rich mix of brown ranges, country greens, bold blues including electric and lapis that were masculine yet fashion forward and a firey russet orange paired with charcoal and new colors for men in berry tones and transitional, palette cleansing taupe in softer shades. From gloves, to hats, to bags, men's

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

Fall Trend Accessories Report- The Oversized Clutch

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 3 From Miu Miu to Margiela, this season the ubiquitous clutch goes from compact and evening appropriate to practical and ready for the girl-on-the-go in charmingly oversized proportions with a vaguely 40's inspired sensibility and glamorous ease. SHOP: Best Bags Large, like a statement making giant box discreetly folded in the crook of your arm, these beefed up pochettes boast soft, unstructured construction balanced with a minimal, professional direction and feature sophisticated logo placements or a lack there of. More Miu Miu...And with Prada's ingenious boxy handstrap clutches, the idea of a daytime clutch now comes with a little more security. Think about pairing the season's giant proportions with

Fall Trend Accessories Report- Camels and Tans

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 2 Day two at our look at Fall 2011 with StyleSight's Top Trends has us in neutral with the season's rerun of heritage minded camel & tan offerings. See by Chloe 3 Buckle Booties in of the moment camel color And while cosmetic tones have dominated colorways for the last few season's, the new neutrals of today in peach, taupe and sand work their way full circle back to one of the easiest tones of all, khaki.That's right, khaki is no longer reserved for the preppy set. Instead, its been re-imagined in an an array of propositions from hats to the now ubiquitous pleated trouser in tones that range

Fall Trend Accessories Report- Boho Baroque

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 1 As the new season is approaching and Fall/Winter garb is finally making its way into shops, join us as we look at the Top Seven Accessories Trends over the next week that are sure to amp your wardrobe and help you edit your future buys.More: StylesightGet into fall's rich Baroque takes on ultra-luxe bohemian accessories with Claire Foster, StyleSight's Accessories Editor, who pulled together some helpful trend boards for us covering key points on all the latest accessories of the season. Boho Baroque- With the holiday season ahead come a slew of party-ready heavily decorated, bejeweled and luminous extras inspired by Baroque opulence from designers as disparate as

Ibiza Accessory Trends, The Barest Beach Bodies Are Piled On With Accessories

Clothes may be minimal to non-existent, but accessories are piled on in true Ibiza beach style! Part 2 of 2: Ibiza, the glamorous Balearic Island that has been on the short list for trend-spotting, remains a constant for trend forecasters to seek out what's next. Don't forget to read Ibiza Fashion Trends... Roland Levin brings us more of ethnic, beachy inspiration from the island of Ibiza, Spain famous for big party night and lazy days. Oh, and it's fashion of course!-- S.H. On the beach or on the streets in Ibiza, one is always under sunshine that at times is overbearing. Hats out of straw with trimmings or made out of heavy cotton material have to have flair and color

Ibiza Fashion Trends- Ethnic influences lead the trend spotting

Street style takes to the beach: What's "in" in Ibiza, Spain may be in your closet next year! Ibiza, the glamorous Balearic Island that has been on the short list for trend-spotting, remains a constant for trend forecasters to seek out what's next... Roland Levin reports on the beach chic style of Ibiza and it's simple Euro ethnic influence on fashion styles in this 2-part photography trend spotting series. Today, Ibiza Fashion. Tomorrow, Ibiza Accessories. Stay tuned and wear your sunscreen! -- S.H. Ibiza, an island to itself with music & fashion sensibility that is spreading around the world. Another summer and island dictates its own fashion rules: simplicity, comfort and color. The Ibiza seaport Easy going designs are everywhere,

We heard the spring 2010 fashion trend forecast for what was to be shown on the New York runways, now let us see the runway recaps. Stylesight's Senior Vice President of Trend Analysis, Sharon Graubard, talks the trends. "While designers may have cut back on generous goody bags or big parties, it seems they have put more thought and energy into the clothes themselves. Experimental fabrics and beautiful prints provided the emotional pull — after all, shopping for clothes is usually less about need and more about desire. Nature was a huge inspiration, but Moody Nature full of stormy skies, worn-away eroded surfaces, burning lava, blotchy dyes (Refer to gallery images from Rodarte,

European Trend Report: Gloves

European Trend Report: Gloves fall/winter 2003-2004 European Trend Report: Gloves European Fall/Winter 2003 CollectionsTREND REPORTParis, Milan, London Gloves: get inspired runway photos from the fashion collections of:Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci, Givenchy, Hermes, Versus, Marni, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Pringle, Paco Rabonne, Lanvin, Loewe, and Chanel Dear Gorgeous Darlings, As the temperature dips, there's no time no time better than now to steal the great fashion trend that proliferated on the European catwalks: gloves! Day, evening, sporty, dressy, there's a glove style to spice up your wardrobe, add glamour, and keep you toasty. There are sooo many fantastic glove styles these season, that you may just want to build a glove wardrobe! -S. Click on

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