Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Winter White

 

 

This fall and winter don't be afraid to wear your whites after Labor Day!!!  Winter white was featured prominently on the FW2012 fashion runways (Above: Camilla and Marc; Celine; Chanel; Derek Lam).  I love this trend because white is so crisp and clean looking and looks good with all hair colors and (most) skin types.  I can't tell you how much in love I am with the Derek Lam look featured above!  If you love this color-trend as much as I do, below are some winter-white options for you to consider:  AG "Stevie" cord for $168 on www.anthropologie.com; C by Bloomingdales cashmere short sleeve shell for $138 on www.bloomingdales.com; Classic longline cardigan for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Embroidered tulle blouse for $98 on www.anthropologie.com; Faux-fur collar coat for $188 on www.victoriassecret.com; Flounced cables sweater for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; GUESS belted asymmetrical coat for $198 on www.nordstrom.com; Milly "Delphine" pleated leather skirt for $495 on www.saks.com; Milly "Sydney" bow dress for $365 on www.neimanmarcus.com; Ruffled jacquard chiffon dress for $27.80 on www.forever21.com; Slouchy cable sweaterdress for $79.50 on www.victoriassecret.com; Zip-up moto sweatercoat for $228 on www.anthropologie.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Opulence

 

 

This fall and winter the more expensive looking and over-the-top the garment the better!  According to www.dictionary.com, the word "opulent" means wealthy, rich, and affluent.   So put aside your hipster grungy clothes (yay!) and look for apparel with beading, embroidery, lace, furs, metallic, sequins, brocade fabrics, baroque-inspired prints, intricate patterns, and anything else that you can think of that may make a garment look opulent or expensive.  This trend was featured in many collections on the FW2012 runways (Above: Balmain; Dolce & Gabbana; Lanvin; Marchesa) and is slowly making its ways into retail stores.  If you want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  7 for all Mankind "The Skinny Jeans" for $215 on www.piperlime.com; Ark & Co. sequin zig zag dress for $89 on www.piperlime.com; Aryn K. metallic ladylike jacket for $99 on www.piperlime.com; Baroque crop top for $38 on www.nastygal.com; BDG baroque-side high-rise legging for $29 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Citizens of Humanity "Avedo Rococo" pant for $248 on www.piperlime.com; Nanette Lepore "Society" sequin dress for $398 on www.bloomingdales.com; BDG brocade-chain high-rise legging for $29 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Oscar de la Renta baroque jeweled brooch necklace for $655 on www.nordstrom.com; Sequined jacquard dress for $228 on www.anthropologie.com; Osona collar necklace for $118 on www.anthropologie.com; Tinley Road printed blouse for $69 on www.piperlime.com; Topshop jacquard skater dress for $240 on www.nordstrom.com; Tracy Reese brocade sheath dress for $345 on www.nordstrom.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Pointy-Toed Shoes

 

 

While platform pumps have been popular for quite some time now thanks to Christian Louboutin's uber-popular "Daffodile" pump, pointy-toe pumps and booties are the hot shoe to wear this fall and winter (Above: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Alexander Wang; Balenciaga; Alice + Olivia).  Pointy-toe shoes are nice because they extend your leg line and make you appear taller and they look particularly great under trousers.  If you want to give this trend a try, check out these options below:  Dolce Vita "Selina" pump for $175 on www.piperlime.com; Ivanka Trump "Brynn" pump for $139.95 on www.nordstrom.com; Kelsi Dagger "Charley" pump for $78.95 on www.nordstrom.com; MICHAEL Michael Kors "Flex" pump for $98.95 on www.nordstrom.com; Qupid "Potion" pump on sale for $19.30 on www.urbanog.com; Schutz "Frost" bootie for $235 on www.piperlime.com; Sigerson Morrison "Naomi" bootie for $495 on www.piperlime.com; Trouve "Candance" pump for $99.95 on www.nordstrom.com; Pour La Victoire "Case" pump for $228.95 on www.lorisshoes.com; Enzo Angiolini "Yareena" bootie for $169 on www.piperlime.com; Via Spiga "Yetta" bootie for $298 on www.nordstrom.com; Sam Edelman "Danielle" pump for $150 on www.piperlime.com.