Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Military Inspired

 

 

Another big trend this fall and winter is apparel and accessories with military-inspired details (Above: Altuzarra; Band of Outsiders; Burberry Prorsum; Victoria Beckham).  If you are a fan of this trend, which has been quite popular the past few fall and winter seasons, look for items with brass buttons, studs, camo prints, in colors like beige, grey, and army green.  Below are some fun military-inspired pieces for you to consider adding to your wardrobe this season:  Blu Pepper faux leather sleeve utility jacket for $68 on www.nordstrom.com; Breckelle "Georgia" studded military boot for $36.20 on www.urbanog.com; Burberry military "Tilde" wool cap for $375 on www.bloomingdales.com; Elizabeth and James "Hanneli" combo jacket for $695 on www.piperlime.com; Essentual double-breasted jacket for $32.80 on www.forever21.com; GUESS faux fur and knit trim coat for $158 on www.nordstrom.com; Lace up knee-high boot for $32.90 on www.urbanog.com; "Major Cool" hooded military jacket for $116 on www.lulus.com; Sashimi faux fur collar utility anorak for $88 on www.nordstrom.com; Topshop boutique ribbed military sweater for $130 on www.nordstrom.com; True Religion "Halle" military jeans for $229 on www.bloomingdales.com; Vince silk military top for $275 on www.bloomingdales.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TODAY Friday, October 19th: CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show

TODAY Friday, October 19, 2012, attend the premier fashion event of the year, showcasing up to ten designers walking their lines back-to-back down the runway.  CMH Fashion Week's designer committee carefully chooses which local designers to showcase on their runway.  This year's Finale Runway Show will be held at the brand new Hilton in downtown Columbus, which is located at 401 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio  43215, and hosted by Angela An of 10TV.  The VIP reception starts at 6:30 p.m.  The Finale Runway Show starts at 8:00 p.m.  General admission tickets are $50 each and can be purchased here:   http://finalerunwayshowgeneraladmission.eventbrite.com/.  VIP admission tickets are $75 each and can be purchased here:  http://finalerunwayshowvip.eventbrite.com/#.  VIP admission includes a swag bag, prominent seating near the runway, and admittance into the Pre-Show Cocktail hour.  

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Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Trend: Wide Brimmed Hats

 

 

Besides brooches, one of the other big accessory trends this fall and winter are wide-brimmed hats (Above: Giorgio Armani; Hermes; Juicy Couture; Marc Jacobs).  It doesn't matter what kind of hat--fedora, trilby, cloche, or floppy--as long as it has a wide brim.  This trend is particularly great if you are having a bad hair day!  If you want to give this trend a try, below are some hats for you to consider:  Kate Spade New York "Battery Park" asymmetrical bow felt hat for $128 on www.piperlime.com; Brixton "Dalila" floppy hat for $55 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Carmen floppy hat for $40 on www.nastygal.com; Catarzi Exclusive to ASOS fedora hat for $52.77 on www.asos.com; Christys' Hats "Miranda" outback hat for $54 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Eugenia Kim "Farrah" portrait fedora for $319 on www.shopbop.com; Helen Kaminski "Nina" trilby hat for $295 on www.bloomingdales.com; Juicy Couture colorblocked floppy fedora on sale for $38.90 on www.nordstrom.com; Ophelia wool hat for $50 on www.nastygal.com; Patricia Underwood fedora for $335 on www.jcrew.com; San Diego Hat Company cloche for $40 on www.piperlime.com; San Diego Hat Company fedora for $50 on www.piperlime.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TODAY Wednesday, October 17th: Key to the Cure Kick-Off Party at Saks Fifth Avenue

TODAY Wednesday, October 17th, Saks Fifth Avenue will be hosting the Key to the Cure kick-off party, featuring a style show with local cancer survivors, live music, delicious treats from Smith & Wollensky, and shopping.  Tickets are $75 each.  For more information and purchase tickets, call (614) 430-4500 or visit www.sakskeytothecure2012.kintera.org.  Saks is located at Polaris mall in the C-bus.  

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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.