Fall 2010 Fashion: Boots

Boots for Fall 2010 are returning to more classic lines, yet still offered a bit of sass to Bay Area Fashionistas who enjoy a great pair of boots for Fall. With the vast array of trends for Fall 2010, boots are staying classic and can be worn with many looks from the 1960’s trend to the 1970’s silhouette to Minimalism to the military trend.

Christian Dior is showing fabulous variations of boots for Fall. Dior modified the over-the-knee boot from the 1960’s go-go era and gave it a motorcycle foot and heel with the neutral, go-with-anything color of soft grey. This boot can kick up a mini-dress giving it an edgy, modern look that tones down the Austin Powers costume effect. Valentino is also offering an over-the-knee boot in a soft taupe with a sweet bow on the side that will blend perfectly with the mini-dress trend of the 1960’s. Christian Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti are offering fabulous black over-the-knee boots that will add sass to a Minimalism outfit off all black with a red coat.

The Biker Boot is taking on new life this Fall season in tall boot styles and ankle bootie lengths. Prada is offering a tall, black, hardcore biker boot that slightly slouches when being worn. This boot might be the ultimate casual black boot for Fall. It can be paired with Minimalism looks and casual 1970’s outfits. The Prada biker boots can also be worn for any occasion from lunch with the girls to running to the super market. Of course, leave it to Valentino to create the ultimate, feminine version of the biker boot for Fall. Valentino’s creation gives Bay Area Fashionistas an answer to the Fall lace trend in a casual and wearable boot! Of course there is Dior who gives Fashionistas the luxurious crocodile biker boot in a rich brown. Modified versions of the biker boot include heavily buckled boots such as Brian Atwood’s military suede creation.

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The Military Trend is giving Fashionistas plenty of boots to choose from this Fall. Aside from buckled versions such as Christian Louboutin’s black suede buckled boot, there are boots that encompass the military trend and the green trend all in one. Dior is offering an amazing military, ankle boot in army green and brown.

The Leopard Trend also moved into the boot world and designers made sure animal print addicts had plenty of choices this Fall. Gucci is offering a sexy, ankle bootie in leopard print that will spice up an all-black outfit. Fendi created an animalistic and sparkling boot that can be worn with a 1970’s trousers, short black skirt or a Minimalism outfit. Animal print lovers may just fall in love with Dolce & Gabbana’s leopard print bootie since it offers the animal trend as well as the new shoe sole that is very down to Earth.

Whichever boot trend tickles your toes this Fall, there is a wide array to choose from. The most classic choices have the least amount of embellishments and a heel you feel the most comfortable wearing. Leather always lasts longer than suede and quality counts. The buckle boot trend has come in and out the past few years, if this trend catches your eye you may want to shop your closet! You never know what might be in the back  Happy shopping and stay fabulous.

*Photo Credit: Prada Press Media Stock Photo

Fall 2010 Fashion: 1960’s Trend

Fall 2010 seems to be the season of vintage. Fashionistas in the San Francisco Bay Area are seeing trends from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and the return of 90’s Minimalism. This is welcome news for Fashionistas who enjoy vintage looks from multiple decades. it is also an opportunity for Fashionistas to mix and match decades in order to create their own, personal vintage look that is modern and up-to-date.

While designers such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton sent models down the runways wearing long, full skirts reminiscent of the 1950’s, other designers dared to raise hemlines to heights seem earlier in this decade with a strong shag-a-li-tious vibe. Miu Miu created a long sleeved yellow mini-dress with a bow at the neck and flowers at the hemline. This is a sweet yet bold style that will mix well with the bow tie pumps of the season. Miu Miu also sent a purple, sleeveless version with a flippy hemline down the runway with a bow at the neck and chunky details across the chest. David Meister is showing a simple sheath dress that became a classic after the 1960’s ended. Diane Von Furstenberg is also showing a long sleeved mini-dress that may just remind you of a time gone by. Nicole Miller has an affordable version with an abstract print and long sleeves. Rochas is showing the day suit, which has not seen the light of day since the whole lot of them were sent to vintage shops in 1969. The jacquard print pull-over tunic and matching flare pants will put you right back in “I Dream of Jeannie.” Cat eye sunglasses are also making a comeback through Prada and Oliver Peoples.

The 1960’s trend is being shown with the Lady Bag from the 1950’s. This is a nice mix of bold sixties flair with proper fifties structure. The shoes being shown with the 1960’s look are all across the board. We are seeing square toes from Prada, pointy toes with bow details and Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes.

This is the perfect trend for scouring vintage shops and shopping your closet, mother’s closet and grandmother’s closet. The 1960’s trend can be mixed with the 1950’s trend for a personal, vintage look. It can also be mixed with dark colors and vampy make-up for a Twilight, vampire look. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.

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Circa 1965. Sheath Dress with pointy toe pumps.
Photo Credit: Todd Ehlers
License: Creative Commons

Fall Make-Up: The New Eye

The new make-up styles for Fall 2010 bring a fresh, clean face to the Bay Area. The runways in Paris, Milan and New York showed varying colors of lipsticks and blush; yet the one common theme was the new eye. While smoky eyes and heavily made-up eyes were still present on the runways, the new, naked eye was the fresh stand out for Fall 2010. The one piece of make-up that was markedly absent from the new eye was eyeliner. Eyes were enhanced with mere mascara and light eye shadow while faces were either naked or fully made up.

Nina Ricci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Thakoon, Peter Som, Celine and Christopher Kane sent models down the runway without eyeliner. The eyes were enhanced with mascara and pale eye shadow such as sheer gold and sheer orange. Cheeks were painted with everything from deep purple to pale pink. The lips were either bright red, bluish-pink, dark violet reminiscent of the movie Twilight or completely nude. Eyebrows were thick and enhanced with eyebrow pencil.  The nude eye is perfect for daytime and can be played up with any shade of blush. Lips can be nude, bright red or dark violet; according to your mood.

The smoky eye made an appearance at a few runway shows such as Zac Posen. Charcoal eye shadow was used over smudged black eyeliner and mixed together with a cutip to create an “I just woke up” look. Since the smokey eye has been around for several years, this may be it’s last hurrah as the new naked eye begins to take over the eyes of Fashionistas across the Bay Area.

The dark, dramatic eye was present on Etro’s and Derek Lam’s runways for Fall 2010. Dark shades of purple and charcoal painted the tops of the eyelids and reached all the way up to the eyebrow. The eyebrow was penciled in to be thick and squared off. Cheeks were varying shades of pink and purple with pale pink lips and no mascara. In order to take this look from the runway to reality, keep eyes dark and dramatic while keeping cheeks and lips light and neutral. This eye trend is best suited for evenings and parties.

Fashionistas in the San Francisco Bay Area may very well be bored with the smokey eye. The fresh nude eye for daytime and the dark, dramatic eye for evening; look to be the up and coming trends for this Fall. Try these looks out at home and see which ones flatter your face the best. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.