Fall Trend Alert! Get it Straight…Pencil Skirts

Evey few years it seems the pencil skirt returns in a big way and this fall is no different. Judging by the fall ’08 ready-to-wear runway…the pencil skirt is as prolific as it was in the 40’s. We personally love the drama. (L-R) Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Charles Nolan (L-R) Carlos Miele, Max Azria, …

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Fall Trend Alert. Give to Me Your Leather Take From Me My LACE

There is no escaping lace this fall and we couldn’t be happier. Dark or metallic lace with embellishments like leather, crystals and feathers makes us swoon. Judging by the Fall ’08 ready-to-wear shows (see below) lace is clearly a must-have. (l-r) Sari Gueron, Vivienne Westwood, Chanel (l-r) Alexander McQueen, Andrew Gn, Erin Fetherston (l-r) Prada, …

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Runway/Realway. How to Wear These Sleeves!

The Fall couture shows are showing one thing in common… eye-catching sleeve detail. All across the runways, extreme sleeves are in. Puff, cutouts, ruffles, structure, and fur are just some of the trappings we’ve seen from shoulder to wrist. Check out these looks for inspiration: Christian Dior Christian Lacroix John Paul Gaultier Elie Saab Off …

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Style. It's Time to Think Spring

Lauren Dimet Waters for Second City Style Magazine Admit it. You are sick of winter too. Never fear. Spring 2008 is looking a lot more colorful. Designers veered from black in favor of vibrant colors, bold patterns, luxurious transparent fabrics, ethnic prints and pressed khaki. 1. Bold Colors It doesn’t matter if it’s pastel or …

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