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Runway Edit: New York Fashion Week Trends To Wear Now // Fall 2017

Why wait until Fall 2017 to update your look? The secret to being seen as a success is showing up looking ahead of the curve. Sure, we can wait until next fall (or the few goodies that are available right off the catwalk) to get what is on the runway now, but why? I'm all about finding the nuance, adapting the trend, going for the big picture with what's in store right now. I've edited my favorite trends from New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 runways that you can consider at this moment... you may not even have to go far, it could just be a way of rethinking some pieces that you already own. I know, I can't wait to

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Fancy Footwork? You bet with these gorgeous Velvet shoes, slippers, wedges, and boots!

Verona - Eggplant Velvet Pat Vince Camuto
 I've got a fall trend that REALLY offers something for everyone. Velvet shoes. Don't wait for holiday to tzuj up your style when you can add some allure by way of a touch of luxe to your fancy footwork be it a stunning skyscraper heel from Nicholas Kirkwood to updated and on trend velvet Doc Martens. How can we think about velvet without considering the classic smoking slipper, with updated style of course!? And, sexy dressy velvet pumps (love the Stella McCartney shootie)  for work or a big night out... I can go own. >>MORE LUXE: Go Baroque  You've got the picture. There really is a velvet shoe style for everyone. >> RELATED: Shoe Shopping Guides Add some luxe to

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Wearing velvet to a wedding in March… What’s the right time to switch to spring and stop wearing velvet

Wearing velvet to a wedding in March… What's the right time to switch to spring and stop wearing velvet Is it ok to wear a black velvet pant suit to a wedding in early March? The wedding is at 4:30 reception is at 6:30. It's a rather 'formal' wedding. (Lake Zurich, IL) That's a tricky one. Velvet is most often considered a winter fabric. However, a softer, bare silhouette can go the mile into warmer times, as would a velvet jacket over jeans on a casual chic chilly spring night. Early March is still technically winter, so the appropriateness of the fabric really depends on the weather and the style of the suit. If the wedding is in the south,

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