Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Trend: Sequins

On dresses, skirts, blouses, or accessories, as an embellishment or all over, sequins are a must for fall! And sequins are not just meant for evening wear. Many designers included sequins in their daytime ensembles. Above: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Balmain, Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors. Many designers also combined certain of the fall trends I've previewed previously, combining sequins and strong shoulders on the Balmain dress above and by pairing the sequined Michael Kors skirt above with a one-shouldered top. I am a huge fan of sequins myself and have already acquired a pair of sequined pumps, a sequined mini skirt, and a sequined off the shoulder blouse for the fall. Should you wish to try out this trend, below are some options for you to choose from: "Back in Brooklyn" top for $38 available on www.lulus.com; Boutique 9 sequin pumps on sale for $93.01 down from $134 on www.zappos.com; "Cameo appearance" sequin top in grey or black for $48 available at Nordstrom; Bebe cross back sequin dress for $119; Bebe drip sequin tank in deep purple, black, pearl, or hot pink for $59; Christin Michael "Lauren" sequin pumps on sale for $113 down from $199 on www.zappos.com; Free People sequin slip tank for $68 available at Nordstrom; "Sequin Affair" crop jacket for $70 available at www.lulus.com; Free People sequin mesh slip dress for $68 available at Macy's; Felix Ray sequined clutch on sale for $45 down from $63 on www.revolveclothing.com; Gibson sequined shoulder top in grey or deep cranberry for $58 available at Nordstrom; Arden B ombre print sequin tank for $28; Free People sequined mini skirt for $98 available at Nordstrom; Forever 21 "Modelliste" sequined tee for $19.80; Re Collection sequined top for $125 available on www.revolveclothing.com; DV by Dolce Vita "Fire" pump for $89.95 available at Nordstrom; sequin cowlneck top in black or lilac for $68.50 available on www.victoriassecret.com; Vince sequined mini dress for $225 available at Nordstrom; Bebe sequined blazer for $159.

Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Trend: One Shoulder Dresses and Blouses

Like the moto jacket, the one shouldered dress and blouse is sticking around for the fall. Asymmetrical necklines were everywhere on the fall 2009 fashion runways. Above: Abaete, Antonio Berardi, Elie Saab, Roland Mouret. Colors are deeper for the fall than in the Spring and Summer and the one shouldered sleeve is longer. Below are some options for you to consider if this trend appeals to you: Rachel Rachel roy one shoulder purple leopard dress for $99 available on www.macys.com; The Limited one shoulder bloom top for $49.50 available on www.thelimited.com (not available in stores); Alice + Olivia one shoulder leopard print blouse for $242 available on www.bloomingdales.com; Aqua one shoulder dress for $88 available on www.bloomingdales.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA one shoulder draped dress for $148 available on www.bloomingdales.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA one shoulder shimmery jersey dress for $188 available on www.bloomingdales.com; Bebe silk one shoulder ruffle dress for $119 in black, blue sapphire, or dusty grape; Express one shoulder top for $24.50; Forever 21 grommet one shoulder top for $15.80; Charlotte Russe one shoulder flutter top for $19.99; Rachel Pally "Aphrodite" one shoulder maxi dress for $246 available on www.bloomingdales.com; Arden B one shoulder striped dolman tunic for $38; Riller & Fount one shoulder kimono mini dress for $149 available on www.revolveclothing.com; T-bags one shoulder ruffle jersey dress for $198 in mocha or black available on www.shopbop.com; Bebe solo shoulder wrap dress for $89.

Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Trend: Grommets

I mentioned earlier that studded accessories are a hot item for the fall. In keeping with the rocker trend this autumn, grommets are also a popular embellishment on accessories and were seen all over the fall 2009 fashion runways. Above: Cole Haan, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli. This trend is pretty easy to find in retail stores right now. Check out some options below: Charlotte Russe grommet flats in black or brown for $22.99; Bebe "Belinda" grommet slingback bootie for $159; Bebe grommet leather tote for $298; Jessica Simpson "Jeanetta" grommet flats in light tan or black for $74.95 available on www.zappos.com; Hype "Riba" leather grommet in chocolate on sale for $189.99 on www.bluefly.com; Urban Outfitters grommet wool beret in black, raspberry, jade, or camel for $24; Stuart Weitzman "Portside" grommet pump in grey or black suede for $375 available on www.zappos.com; Deena & Ozzy wide grommet hip belt on sale for $9.99 down from $34 available at Urban Outfitters; BCBGirls "Gafnit" grommet flat in black or rose red print for $88.95 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; The Limited grommet hobo in orange or black croc faux leather for $59.50.