We've seen the collections, picked up the trends, and now it's time to decide just what we'll be wearing from the runways. There were major themes — layering, minimalism, and modern tribal among them — but how do those big ideas apply to you? We've sifted through all the looks, and here are our top 15 most chic and wearable trends coming from New York Fashion Week. Read more

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An architectural aesthetic, specifically Bauhaus style, rules for BCBG's Fall 2012 collection. Structure manifested itself via colorblocking, but it was done on fluid silk chiffon shift dresses, so the effect was a pretty blend of strong forms on flowy silhouettes. The geometric shapes created by bold color combos — black and orange, merlot and blush — were intensified with textural plays Read more

You may remember when we first gushed about the Saguaro Hotel in our colorblocking trend story. Designed by Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat of Stamberg Aferiat Architecture, the 194-room Joie de Vivre hotel opened in November of 2011 to reveal a desert oasis inspired by the surrounding flora and Latin/Southwestern culture. Now, we're revisiting to take a closer look at Stamberg and Aferiat's Read more

Urban Outfitters debuted a cool February lookbook with models and real-life BFFs Bambi Norwood-Blyth and Hannah Holman taking to the Northern California hills in a set of '70s-inspired looks. Every shot is a glimpse into our warmer-weather fantasies — and the clothes we want to be wearing. The looks are a mix of girlie and tomboy, with a vintage feel via concert tees, washed jeans and cutoffs, Read more

Trick your senses into thinking Spring is just around the corner by dressing gadgets in runway-inspired colorblock cases from Case-Mate. The cases mix up a trio of hues for a chic take on the standard iPad and smartphone protector. The versatility of the phone case/wallet/purse is just an added bonus to the on-trend design. Check out more of the Case-Mate color spectrum in the gallery. Read more

We just got our hands on the Jason Wu for Target lookbook, showing the line in its 53-piece entirety. The "gamine chic" collection, inspired by French new-wave films, drops online and in stores on Feb. 5 featuring a range of pieces reflecting girlie nuances with a fresh twist via crisp peplum tops, sweet floral-print dresses, Peter Pan collars, and pleated skirts. Striped colorblocking, sheer Read more

As award season kicks off with the Palm Springs Film Festival, the starlets were out this past weekend showing off their gorgeous red carpet style. Angelina Jolie looked shined in a floor-length Elie Saab nude halter gown, Charlize Theron looked fresh in a colorblocked dress, while Emily Blunt emoted a sweet and chic look in a Marios Schwab confection. Additionally, we spotted Michelle Williams Read more

The colorblock trend was seen on both the Spring and Fall '11 runways; we're taking notes on its minimalist structure and bold effect. It's a standout ensemble that only requires some creative color combinations, and for inspiration, we're looking to celebrity style. A whole week of colorblocked cool looks is not as hard as you might think. The proof is in this batch of celebrity styling — a Read more

With a burst of brights, cheeky prints, and covetably sweet styling, Madewell's Spring 2012 has us daydreaming of warmer days ahead, when we might just throw on its adorable polka-dotted skirts (sans tights) and kelly green flats. It's in line with the stuff we've come to know and love from the label — lived-in denim, silky dresses, staple booties and wedges, and irresistible skimmer flats in Read more