Brocade it!

Looking for another fall trend? Well, feast your eyes on Brocade.  Fall runways were filled with these embellished skirts, shirts, dresses and pants.  Brocade is simply a rich fabric with a raised pattern - usually gold or silver - but this season we are seeing all colors and even tone on tone brocade pieces.  This intricately woven fabric can bring the perfect regal elegance to your favorite modern silhouettes - think Marie Antoinette. 

 

Celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez and Kristen Stewart have been rocking this trend all over the red carpets.  And, Carrie Underwood even wore brocade shorts for a more casual look while performing on stage.

 

 

If you are feeling a little overwhelmed by such bold, over-the-top opulent fabric remember the brocade pattern can look like anything from metallic jacquard print to just foil embellishments.  And, it can even be done in the same color as the background fabric - so as not to stand out so much.  If a dress isn't your thing, brocade can be found in pants, skirts, leggings and even shoes.

So embrace your inner royalty and wear brocade.  You are sure to turn heads when you walk in the room in this luxurious trend.

Gold Goddess

Another great fall trend is metallic gold. I hesitate to say “It’s back!” or "Here's a new trend" because metallics never really go away. However this fall most designers decided to make gold one of the focuses of their fall runway shows.  Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Moss have already been sporting the look. (Remember that fall runway shows happen months ahead of the fall season.  Celebrities get their hands on the goods way before anyone else)

Remember that gold has come a long way.  It's no longer just okay to wear gold for holiday parties.  Gold now transcends all seasons and all times of day.  However, some people may find it tacky to rock the head-to-toe gold look but don't worry; there are plenty of options out there. If a total gold dress isn't your thing, try a gold shirt under a jacket or blazer. There are also plenty of short, pants and jacket options out there. Pair with black, white, or camel and you are sure to look chic. 

And for those of you that want to embrace the trend but just find it hard to walk around town in all that shine, try a great gold pump or handbag. With so many options, there really is no excuse for us not to be gold goddesses this fall!

Think Pink

For more than 25 years, October has been National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  And, nowadays, plenty of companies give us charitable fashionistas a chance to participate by getting a great chic item so we can all support the cause and look great doing so.

 

Tory Burch has quite a few options this year.  My favorite is this pink hard shell IPhone case.  So cute and girly - perfect for your inner princess.  Tory Burch is donating 15% of the purchase of this item to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.   Scoop NY is featuring this great animal print scarf.  And, with winter just around the corner, remember scarves are a great way to make a dull white t-shirt and jeans into a polished, chic look.  30% of the proceeds from this Yarns Pink Leopard Scarf will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

 
Beauty companies are really stepping up this year.  There are plenty of options to pick from this October.  My top three favorites are Smashbox, Aveda, and Bobbi Brown.  Smashbox is giving us a great way to think pink with their Be Legendary lip color to coordinate with the BCA ribbon. $5 from every purchase of this lipstick will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Perfect for dry skin is Aveda's hand relief.  And, during the month of October, Aveda will donate $4.00 from every bottle to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Lastly, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics gives us a great Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Pink Peony.  Bobbi will be donating $10 of every sale of this set to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

 

So empower yourself and others and Think Pink this October!

Spring Runways 2013

With all the cooler weather, most of us are thinking of fall and fall fashions, which is what we need to be doing.  However, the fashion world is already prepping for spring.  New York, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks all just finished up.  And, the major fashion houses did not disappoint.  The runways were filled with beautiful florals, bright stripes and most of all, my all-time favorite color combination - black and white.  Every fashion house from Michael Kors, to Marc Jacobs to YSL to Chanel were filled with black and white.  Here are a few previews of the runway shows....

Today's Chanel show was the ultimate highlight of all the trends.  Filled with black and white, over- sized pearls and a showing-stopping bag.  Karl Lagerfeld out did himself on the black and white trend and created an over-sized white beach bag.  It's basically the size of a hula hoop and the fashion world can't stop blogging about.  So fun!

 

I know spring is an entire season away, and we can barely wrap our heads around fall trends.  But you will be seeing this bag in magazines and celebrities will probably start wearing these spring trends to the Oscars and throughout the winter.  The fashion gurus will be talking and so can you!