Fall 2013 Trend: The Monday Blues

No... when I say the Monday blues I'm not referring to your mopey Monday at work, I'm referring to my new favorite color for fall. Although you are probably trying to hang onto summer as long as I am, the truth is fall is coming around the corner. Since I go back to school for my last year in a couple weeks, I really have to think ahead of the game in terms of my fall closet. The February fashion shows were bustling with new ideas and tons that can be easily implemented into your current selections. The outerwear throughout the shows consisted of a lot of shades of blues which I loved, along with a lot of grey and burgundy. However, to start of my list of fall trend posts, here are some of my favorite runway blues: 

Chanel

3.1 Phillip Lim

 Thakoon

Michael Kors

Jil Sander

Lanvin

As you might notice most are in the deeper blue family but a lot of designers did go with a lighter blue such as Rochas, Gucci, Giambattista Valli, and Acne Studios. I love the boxy look with more masculine lines to go with the navy blue family. Just from the pictures you can see the masculine trend and longer hem lines which I love... if all is worn right!

Here are some pieces I found that were inspired by the runway colors and would love to implement into my closet for fall!

1. Fendi 2 Jours Medium Textured-Leather Shopper on Net-A-Porter $2260

2. Blue Animal Mix Tube Skirt on Topshop $45

3. T by Alexander Wang Classic Jersey T-Shirt Dress on Net-A-Porter $95

4. OPI Light My Sapphire Nail Polish $8 (my color on my nails now and I'm OBSESSED)

5. Muse Ankle Boot in Blue on Need Supply Co. $26.99

6. Jacquard Clean Boyfriend Coat on Topshop $150

Summer Trend: Comfortable Tapered Pants At All Prices

This summer so far I have done a whole lot of nothing. However, I have been online "window" shopping more than an average person should be. I have found a large assortment of these comfortable trousers. Topshop interestingly enough has termed the word "Joggers" for them; I'm guessing this comes from the elastic waistband and the tapered leg. At my first look I thought they were a bit too similar to the "drop-crotch trousers" which has been in and out of trend recently that I never enjoyed. But I've grown to love them and think they are a great way to wear a trouser with more comfort for the summer. Anyhow, they're on many websites at many different price points so I thought I would share a few:

 Topshop Crepe Cuff Joggers in Jade $60

 Mikkat Market Elastic Waistband Baggy Pants $33

 Outsider Pants in Ivory on Need Supply Co. $68

Zara Jacquard Loom Trousers $59.90

J Crew Curator Mid-Rise Crepe Pant $168

3.1 Phillip Lim Silk-Crepe Pants available on Net-A-Porter for $375

Pointed Flats at Every Price!

Since summer has begun, it's time to find those summer outfits that are fit for your summer jobs. For me, I need to find shoes that will be comfortable enough for a long day on my feet. I saw Jeffery Campbell's In Love shoe recently and since then I have similar pointed flats in about every price range. They are perfect for the workplace and trendy enough to be worn outside the workplace!

Jeffery Campbell In Love $90

Available on Need Supply Co.

Dolce Vita Gav $149

Available on Dolce Vita

3.1 Phillip Lim Devon D'Orsay Snakeskin Pointed Pumps $470

Available on Avenue 32

Matt Bernson Perini $145

Available on Need Supply Co.

 Jeffery Campbell Lovins $115

Available on Urban Outfitters

Studio Flat in Mint $38

Available on Need Supply Co.

Marnie 2 Part Pointed Shoe $56

Available on Topshop

ASOS Liberty Pointed Ballet Flat $41.56

Available on ASOS

Fall RTW '13 Trend - Oversized Outerwear

Have you ever tried on a coat that was a size too big? Well imagine trying 3 sizes bigger; you are basically swimming in massive amounts of extra fabric. What you just imagined is exactly what some of the designers this fashion month debuted for this coming fall. I noticed many mannish coats with oversized lapels and ignorance towards the woman figure. Although this could come across as negative on paper, on the runway it grew on me. I loved how on some of them it exaggerated the shoulders or in Valli's and Celine's case the large coat was rounded out around the shoulders and the bodice. Here are some of my favorite oversized, mannish coats that were seen around the world during the fashion weeks:

Spring 2013 Trend Boards: Mixed Prints & Textures

With spring coming around the corner is it time to re-think the closet full of coats and scarves. Even for me who has summer weather year round it's time to think a lot brighter and even a little crazier for a different season. During the shows in fall 2012 we saw a lot of different trends from feminine tuxedos to Asian inspirations. One of my favorite trends for the upcoming season were the combined prints and textures. There is an unlimited amount of ideas you can come up with when thinking outside of the box like these designers did. Even if you just want to go with a crazy handbag or shoe with a more neutral outfit you will be one step ahead in the fashion world for spring. Whether if its snake print with leather on a dress or florals on a snake textured shoe, designers are thinking of what has never been done before that will draw in consumers to a new day in age. 

Take a look at some of my favorite looks from the runway and spring 2013 look-books to get ideas for your own closet!

Fall 2012 Runway Color Trend: Crimson

1. Acne

2. Alexander Wang

3. Chloe

4. Derek Lam

5. Roberto Cavalli

6. Peter Som 

7. Alexander Wang

8. Lizzie Fortunato 

9. Oscar de la Renta

10. 3.1 Phillip Lim