Fall 2012 on POPSUGAR Style & Trends

Trends Aug 22, 2012

Smoking Hot — 14 Must-Have Matchstick Pants

For the Fall transition, we're excited to slip on a pair of matchstick pants to pair with our fresh crop of sweaters, silky boyfriend tops, and blazers.

by Chi Diem Chau

For the Fall transition, we're excited to slip on a pair of matchstick pants to pair with our fresh crop of sweaters, silky boyfriend tops, and blazers. Cut close to the body and cropped right at the ankle, matchstick pants are universally flattering and add a slightly more formal touch to your everyday look. Designers like Jason Wu, Etro, and Isabel Marant — we love her fringed rendition, seen above — showed a wide array of saturated colors and textured fabrics that's sure to add an unexpected element of sleek splendor to any Fall look. Style them with suede ankle boots or a pair of pointed-toe pumps for a decidedly retro cool tilt on Fall dressing — shop our editors' picks at all price points now.

Additional reporting by Robert Khederian

Smoking Hot—14 Must-Have Cigarette Pants For Fall 2012

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Beyonce in House of Dereon Fall 2012 Ads

House of Dereon Aug 22, 2012

Beyoncé Is Pure Rock 'n' Roll in House of Deréon's Fall Ads

We're looking at a decidedly edgier Beyoncé — treating a stark desert landscape like it's her very own catwalk, no less — in the latest batch of House of Dereon ads.

by Marisa Tom

We're looking at a decidedly edgier Beyoncé — treating a stark desert landscape like it's her very own catwalk, no less — in the latest batch of House of Dereon ads. The singer, who codesigns the line with her mom, Tina Knowles, departed from her usual glamorous fare and instead, spun a fashion campaign tale chock-full of rock 'n' roll attitude. And we love it, obviously. Sure, she looks amazing, but that comes as no surprise. This time around, we're really digging the collection's commitment to subversive wares and punched-up details. From corseted zipper-pull crop tops to thigh-high slit leopard-printed maxi skirts, there's a hint of Beyoncé's personal style in every shot. To see more of her in House of Dereon moto vests, high-waisted harem pants, and cap-toe boots, just keep clicking.

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Luxury Back to School Essentials Fall 2012

Shopping Aug 22, 2012

The Back to School Shopping Guide — Luxury Edition!

That ever-so-subtle chill in the air can only mean one thing: Fall will soon be here.

by Christina Perez

That ever-so-subtle chill in the air can only mean one thing: Fall will soon be here. And though the last few weeks of Summer may always feel inherently sad, they also bring with them the sense that something new is just around the bend.

So, in honor of that old familiar back-to-school feeling, here it is: our annual guide to the season's "scholarly" classics. New books, new uniforms, new shoes, new pens . . . they're all here and all promise to make for one totally chic — and luxurious — reentry.

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Trends Aug 21, 2012

The Power of Pink — Fall's New Color Crush

Fall is usually a time when we swap out our bright colors for a darker palette but before you start storing everything away, leave out your pink pieces.

by Chi Diem Chau

Fall is usually a time when we swap out our bright colors for a darker palette but before you start storing everything away, leave out your pink pieces. From dust, powder hues to bold neon, designers like Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander, and Bottega Veneta embraced the color as a new Fall staple adding a much welcomed jolt of color to our cold weather wardrobe. Try pairing tailored pink wool shorts with a blazer and booties for a tailored transitional look, or simply amp up your ladylike style in a printed pink shirtdress. Even if you're not traditionally a "pink girl," our editors' picks just might sway you the other way.

Additional reporting by Robert Khederian

The Power of Pink — Fall's New Color Crush

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bangs Aug 21, 2012

The Freshest, Chicest Way to Update Your Hair This Fall

The Birkin bag? How about Birkin bangs?

by Jaime Richards

The Birkin bag? How about Birkin bangs? She's inspired a classic bag from Hermès, and now singer and actress Jane Birkin is the inspiration behind this upcoming season's quickest, easiest hairstyle update. While Fall may be the perfect time to enrich your hair color or get a whole new cut, if you don't want to make a huge change, adding fringe is a fabulous way to go.

"Refreshing your hair [for Fall] could be something as simple as giving yourself bangs," says Alberto VO5 hair expert Chris Lospalluto. "They don't have to be the straight-across Naomi Campbell moment; they can be a '60s-Jane Birkin where they're long and fringy." That way, you have options. They're long enough that you can easily pull them over to the side, but also short enough to look wispy and cool when worn down.

And to keep that wispy style from skewing stringy by day's end, Lospalluto recommends dry shampoo. "You just want something to soak up a bit of the oil; refresh it so you can leave work and go to dinner and not feel like you have a greasy forehead." In a pinch? Try baby powder instead.

Makeup Aug 20, 2012

The Key to Getting the Bold Brow Trend Right

From New York City to Milan to Paris, bold, structured eyebrows were one of the biggest runway makeup trends for Fall 2012.

by Jaime Richards

From New York City to Milan to Paris, bold, structured eyebrows were one of the biggest runway makeup trends for Fall 2012. And now that the cooler, crisper season is nigh, it's time to anchor those richer, deeper makeup palettes with equally impressive brows. But how do you get the look right minus the cartoony effects?

It's called eyebrow gel, and Make Up For Ever's Aqua Brow ($20) is outright amazing (although most brow-toned, cream-to-matte eye colors should do the trick). What makes this particular type of product so great is its high pigmentation level and stay-put finish. And because this gel dries to a semipowdery consistency, you'll get natural-looking definition that both fills and lengthens. To apply, use an angled brow brush to sculpt your eyebrows freehand and run a spooly brush over the gel to break up the product and set it. But if you prefer to work with a bit more structure, employ the magic of an eyebrow stencil for an even more precise result.

The bold brow trend was seen at the following Fall 2012 runway shows: J. Mendel (upper left), Marc by Marc Jacobs (upper middle), Burberry Prorsum (upper right), Alexander Wang (center left), Proenza Schouler (center middle), Derek Lam (center right), Givenchy (lower left), Fendi (lower middle), and Max Mara (lower right).

Trends Aug 19, 2012

Our Ultimate Fall Trend Report

We're only weeks away from ushering in a new season — and the wardrobe that comes with it.

by Hannah Weil

We're only weeks away from ushering in a new season — and the wardrobe that comes with it. The industry's best delivered a lineup of bright ideas and bold inspiration to get us in gear for Fall 2012, covering everything from luxe statement furs to slick leather, ladylike peplum, and a hint of the Far East. Now, we're prepping for the autumnal shift with a recap of the biggest trends that took the runways (and are about to takeover our closets). Consider this your all-encompassing guide to getting to the bottom of the season's top trends.

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Loeffler Randall Fall 2012 Shoes and Bags

Shopping Aug 15, 2012

Loeffler Randall's Fall 2012 Shoes & Bags Are Here

Jessie Randall sure has a way with shoes.

by Christina Perez

Jessie Randall sure has a way with shoes. Over the past seven years, the sliver-wedge boots, wood-heeled pumps, and pointy-toe flats she's created for her line Loeffler Randall have become wardrobe mainstays — and each season's new batch of styles is somehow even more covetable than the last. It should come as no surprise, then, that the designer's first foray into bags is equally lust-worthy.

Inspired by men's briefcases, the bags come in an array of easy-carrying shapes that are feminine yet totally functional. The Rider bag, for example, is a work-perfect attaché that also happens to be equipped with adjustable straps — perfect for affixing to the front of one's bike. "It's got compartments for your iPad, your iPhone, all your credit cards," Randall explains. "We talked a little bit about the 'girl on the go' who just wants a minimal bag to carry things."

That sort of versatility and practicality has always been at the heart of Randall's line, and it doesn't hurt that the designer test-drives everything on herself. "I love the Gerta platform pump in red — it's a wow shoe that truly makes the look," she says
of her favorites for the season. "I've also been wearing the Gaia platform bootie a lot. Love that height with such a low pitch; it feels like I'm wearing flats so it's the best of both worlds."

See the entire Fall 2012 selection of shoes and bags — all available online now — here, in the slideshow.

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Target Shops: Kirna Zabete Lookbook Fall 2012

lookbooks Aug 10, 2012

Sneak Peek Kirna Zabête's Fall Looks For Target

We already knew Target was king of designer collaborations — its Target Shops launch had us giddy from the get-go.

by Hannah Weil

We already knew Target was king of designer collaborations — its Target Shops launch had us giddy from the get-go. Now they're sweetening the news of their upcoming Kirna Zabête Target collection with a first glimpse of the Fall lookbook. True to its downtown boutique vibe, Kirna's collaboration comprises statement prints, like leopard-print dresses (and hats!), leather separates, and quintessential ankle boots to finish every look. In total, we're talking nearly 100 pieces from $10 to $200, launching online and at a Target near you on Sept. 9. Click on for the complete lookbook — aka all the reasons we're marking our calendars.

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Ferragamo Fall 2012 Collection Pre-Order

Shopping Aug 09, 2012

Fall Fantasy: 10 Dreamy Picks From the Ferragamo Trunk Show

There's nothing like a little daydreaming — especially when it comes to planning the yearly Fall wardrobe refresh.

by Christina Perez

There's nothing like a little daydreaming — especially when it comes to planning the yearly Fall wardrobe refresh. New boots, capes, coats, jackets, and dresses? The mere mention of such wonders is enough to set the heart aflutter.

How perfect is it, then, that some of the dreamiest pieces from Ferragamo's Fall 2012 collection are now available for pre-order via the brand's latest endeavor, an online-only trunk show. Through the interactive platform, shoppers can mix and match looks straight from the runway and then place dibs on whatever their hearts desire — including accessories. That hand-crocheted wool dress in black? Those strappy, velvet lace-up sandals? All the goodies are there.

A peek at the top 10 pieces we're fantasizing about — as modeled by Lily Kwong — here, in the slideshow.

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