Spring's advent means the rebirth of most things, including fashion's love affair with color. Eyeliner is always a big part of Fashion Week beauty, and for 2011, saturated, chromatic shades made an outsized mark on the runway. But how are we all supposed to be wearing this stuff? That's why I put together five options that give you plenty of breadth, from demure and barely there to totally out-there and statement making. Check them out and tell me which ones you're interested in trying.
>> Denim has always been an everyday staple, but Spring's upcoming edition will spotlight more than just jeans. Designers like Celine, Derek Lam, and Stella McCartney brought attention to numerous denim pieces on their runways. Think structured denim tops and jackets, skirts, and vests dipped in medium to light washes. Don't wait for the sun to start shining to wear this trend: get a head start on it today with our picks from Chloe, Topshop, Stella McCartney, and APC.
>> With designers like Rag & Bone, Derek Lam, and Calvin Klein highlighting white ensembles on their runways, we're convinced that the colorless hue is going to be a big thing come Spring. Get a head start on the look now — and some white-hot inspiration — with our picks from Elizabeth and James, Opening Ceremony, and Jenni Kayne.
>> If quirky flatforms, spotted all over Derek Lam, Vena Cava, and Prada's Spring runways, strike your fancy, it's time to step up to the plate. Don't wait until Spring: our fresh picks from Elizabeth and James, Chloe, and Joie can be worked into your Winter wardrobe now — try them with wooly tights and a pair of skinny cords — and then come warmer weather with freshly exfoliated legs and a cute Summer dress.
Good news for you '70s fans: the flowy dresses, flare-leg pants, and big hats that dominated Spring runways are still relevant in Pre-Fall. That groovy era of boho hippies and Carly Simon songs (time to cue You're So Vain) lives on. We've put together a slideshow of the top five ways designers continue to channel the '70s in their Pre-Fall collections.
We think peplum dresses are fabulous, but after seeing the Jil Sander Spring '11 show, we have a little thing for peplum pieces to pair with skinny pants. Peplum is a great way to define your waist and add a little sartorial pizzazz at the same time. Here are eight options to work peplum into your closet right now. You can go modern, like a sculptural white blazer ($727), try a sexy corset ($225), or keep it classy with a ladylike blouse ($690).
With the holiday season right around the corner, we've selected 12 amazing accessories to spice up your holiday wardrobe! With great booties, classic hand bags, statement rings, and a splash of bold excess, you will be sure to stand out this season! Here are 12 fabulous pieces that will give a boost to any ensemble!
Give your go-to leather jacket a rest! This season, it's all about new leather pieces, like skirts, dresses, and tops! Derek Lam and Celine showed these leather looks on the Fall 2010 runways. Today, we're going to show you three great ways to wear this trend!
