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

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!

Cara Delevingne in All Her Glory

This seasons most seen model on the runway and my personal favorite is Cara Delevingne. Ever since I saw her in the Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012 Ads I adored her. Coming from London she has her own rock-n-roll style that makes her wear clothes well. As Rosie Vogel says, 

     "She's not your typical model in that she's not the standard 5"11- but then neither's Kate Moss. But what she lacks in inches, she makes up for in confidence. She's unique - she has a wonderful versatility to her and a great personality, which is crucial. She's really lively and dynamic and still feels very modern. I like that she has those heavy brows - it adds something very different."

She walked in this season's greatest shows all over the world, which is great for this British lad's career at age 19.

Here are some of my favorite runway walk from her this season:

Chanel during Paris Fashion Week

Burberry Prorsum during London Fashion Week

Paul & Joe during Paris Fashion Week

Rag&Bone during New York Fashion Week

Blumarine during Milan Fashion Week (this collection was outrageous in a bling-tastic kind of way)

Oscar de la Renta during New York Fashion Week

Thakoon during New York Fashion Week

Jason Wu during New York Fashion Week