What's Trending for Pre-Fall 2013?

So I pretty much have been M.I.A this past month. Basically sickness and exams took over my life but that doesn't mean I haven't been looking into these new collections. 

Overall, these collections have been a great follow-up to Spring 2013. With a lot of moody palettes and awesome prints there has been a lot of personality to them. 

While looking through the collections I did notice a handful of designers used the conservative pencil skirt. I have always been a fan of the pencil skirt when it is worn in the right way (the tight short pencil skirt isn't so attractive for work ladies). With the length hitting below the knee, it is perfect for colder weather when approaching fall/winter. Also you can see in the Prabal Gurung, the high waist to shin length skirt really elongates the figure. I'd have to say the conservative skirt suit has never looked so appealing till now.

 Tory Burch 

 J. Mendel 

Bottega Veneta 

 Gucci

 Prabal Gurung (One of my favorite pre-fall 13 collections!)

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84th Annual Academy Awards Best Dressed

Tonight's red carpet was filled with glamour! Overall, the rich and famous looked very classy and conservative. I did notice quite a few were rocking the strapless look showing off their collar bone. There wasn't really a dress I absolutely hated but I wasn't a fan of Sandra Bullocks Marchesa's dress:(

 Here are my favorite that I saw when watching the red carpet show:

Natalie Portman wearing a vintage Haute Couture Vintage Christian Dior from 1954 (awesome!)

Kara Mara (from 127 Hours and Iron Man 2) in Jack Guisso Haute Couture 

Michelle Williams in her usual popping red Louis Vuitton gown with a peplum waist

Rooney Mara (Girl With a Dragon Tattoo) wearing Givenchy 

Jessica Chastian wearing Alexander McQueen (hand-embroidered) MY FAVORITE 

Angelina Jolie looking stunning in a black velvet Atelier Versace 

Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids and SNL) wearing J. Mendel