Thursday, August 2, 2012

Fall 2012 Trend Guide

I know its still hot as hell outside, but Fall 2012 collections are here! Here are some trends to look forward to (and try) when those days start getting a little shorter. I want to know which trends are your favorites!

Metallic/Sequins 
Oscar de la Renta Embellished tulle jacketJ.Crew Sequined silk pencil skirtRED Valentino Embellished fine-knit wool cardiganJ.Crew Sequined linen bomber jacketJaney metallic flatsValentina mirror metallic pumps



Lace
Roland Mouret Harmon lace and crepe dressErdem Ivy embroidered stretch-crepe and lace dressEmilio Pucci Lace dressOscar de la Renta Chantilly lace and silk-chiffon blouseCharlotte Olympia Minerva lace and satin ankle bootsOscar de la Renta Ruffled lace topALICE by Temperley Lottie lace-appliquéd mesh gownAlice + Olivia Bea fringed embroidered lace dressALICE by Temperley Kitty lace jumpsuitFaith Connexion Annabelle Dexter-Jones lace blouse


Military 
Just Cavalli Military-style crepe coatThakoon Addition Cotton vest dressAltuzarraTopshop Unique Fall 2012 Ready-to-WearDries Van NotenMaxMara


Florals and Graphic Prints
Peter PilottoGucci Floral-print pleated silk gown Erdem Ivy printed silk dressOscar de la Renta Printed silk and cotton-blend twill dressAlexander McQueen Floral-print wool dressEtro Floral-print crepe dressErdem Tanya floral-print stretch-twill dressLela Rose Floral-print taffeta dressMary Katrantzou Printed silk pencil skirtDolce & Gabbana Floral-print stretch-crepe skirtJ.Crew Café floral-print wool and silk-blend Capri pantsKenzo


Polka Dots
Oscar de la Renta Polka-dot woven silk skirtSonia by Sonia Rykiel Polka-dot silk and wool-twill tapered pantsJ.Crew Polka-dot silk-organza blouseJ.Crew High-waisted printed silk-organza shortsJ.Crew Café polka-dot stretch-cotton Capri pants


Borrowed From The Boys
Karl Jane double-lapel wool-blend twill jacketYves Saint Laurent Satin-trimmed wool tuxedo jacketEmilio Pucci Virgin wool and silk-blend twill blazerThe Row Kevington scuba-twill blazerLaetitia Casta by Mario Testino for Vogue Paris May 2012


Baroque Prints
Oscar de la Renta Embellished wool-crepe coatGiambattista Valli Paisley-jacquard skirtVersace Printed-panel wool, silk and cashmere-blend cardiganMarni Floral cotton-blend brocade topMarc Jacobs Paisley jacquard-paneled wool-blend satin pantsJust Cavalli Printed satin-jersey dressGiuseppe Zanotti Metal-heel suede pumpsOscar de la Renta 24-karat gold-plated resin and crystal clip earrings


Leather
Balmain Quilted leather mini skirtVersace Quilted corduroy-paneled leather trench coatBalmain Quilted-panel leather skinny pantsYves Saint Laurent Leather and stretch-wool crepe dressThe Row Norick leather pencil skirtJason Wu Leather pencil skirtBoy. by Band of Outsiders Leather blazer Karl Ossie two-tone leather biker vestMcQ Alexander McQueen Leather topDiane von Furstenberg Naples leather shorts
Pictures courtesy of net-a-porter.com and jcrew.com

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Monday, July 30, 2012

My Must Haves

So, last week I posted about the new arrivals from J. Crew's Fall 1 collection. It was soooo good! Here are some of the pieces that I just can't do without. (I'm still working on some of them. Payday is Friday.) My pocketbook took a hit. But, boy was my closet happy! lol Throughout the season, I'll be posting on some transitional looks that can incorporate your new Fall pieces into your Summer wardrobe. :-) 


Nicky top in herringbone 
In the catalog, this blouse seems like a heavy herringbone wool. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find out how light it is. It's a gorgeous silk crepe de chine fabric. I can wear it now without burning up and then add some layers when it gets cooler.

Blythe blouse in polka dot 
Blythe Blouse in Polka-Dot
I never thought a neutral could stand out so much. If you're not big on graphic prints, this is an easy way to slide on in to the trend. The taupe on white combination makes this top super easy to wear with anything in your closet.

Liberty perfect shirt in assorted florals 
I love this vintage Liberty print. It has a retro feel but still so fresh at the same time. I don't own too many $150 shirts, but this one is soooo worth it!

Tie-neck top in dot
 Tie-Neck Top in Dot
This print also came in a pleated skirt and a dress. But, to me, the blouse is just enough. It's super sweet and when I put it on I feel a little Murphy Brown. :-) Plus, the cap sleeve is long enough so that you don't have to wear a sweater or jacket over it in the office.

Zigzag sequin tee
Are you kidding?

Schoolboy blazer in wool flannel 
This caramel color is MAJOR!!

Bennett cropped chino in snowcat
I wore these to work immediately after I bought them with my Blythe Blouse in Neon Azalea. J'adore!  

Garment-dyed camp pant
 Garment-Dyed Camp Pant
I already have (pre)buyers remorse about these. I really don't have a reason to buy another pair of colored pants. But, I feel like I'll quickly get over that once I bring them home and see how much of the items in my closet go with these. AND, they have a little stretch in them which is perfect for the cooler months as all the eating commences

No. 2 pencil skirt in snake print
I wore this to work on Saturday. I love it! It's a wool/silk blend which was great because its not too hot to wear it now. 
No. 2 pencil skirt in double-serge wool
 No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool
This is the ONLY color pencil skirt that I do not own. Now, my life is complete.

Valentina patent pumps 
These are my favorite work shoes ever! I have them in leopard print and nude. I wear them so much and they're amazingly comfortable while standing for nine hours. It's only natural that I have them in black too. 
Jayne T-strap ballet flats
I just bought last season's version of these on super sale and I'm extremely pleased that they re-released them. They're very comfy and are a cute spin on a classic ballet flat.

Janey patent flats
Eureka!!! I've been waiting for this shoe to hit our store for months. I got an email about these shoes in April and I've been pining for them ever since. I was worried that they would be a little uncomfortable (I don't like patent ballet flats) but these are fantastic!! And this is a really fun color. I don't need another pair of nude or black ballet flats. But, Warm Jade???? Yes, please! 

Collection Icon trench
This baby isn't new to J. Crew but, it is new to my closet. I really needed a good transitional jacket. And there is nothing classier than a good ole (well fitting) trench coat. 

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