fall 2016

Fall lace at fashion week

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Pictured: Earrings / necklace / sheer lip balm / top (sold out, similar here) / gold hinged cuff / nail polish / black top handle satchel / color blocked lace skirt / black fringe booties

Day two of New York Fashion Week was a lot calmer than day one! I attended four shows, Issosy London (children’s clothing), Francesca Liberatore, Katie Gallagher, and Demoo Parkchoonmoo. My friend Dawn (who took these fabulous photos), and I had a chance to actually eat three meals, and walk around a little bit. Eating meals-what a luxury!

These black fringe booties have turned out to be so comfortable! They are made from a soft suede which helps add to the comfort level. I love the fringe on the side, it is both sassy and on trend. Love that! I cannot wait to wear these booties non-stop until the rainy season starts. And yes, I am very optimistic that God will give us rain in the Bay Area this year. It is time for that pesky drought to stop! But I digress. . .

After two days of shows, some spring 2017 trends are starting to pop up! Many designers seem to be favoring black and white combinations, metallic hues, green, pink, red, and soft autumnal hues. One color trend which is surprising me, is the continuation of blush! It seems like blush pink has been around for many seasons. I thought by now designers would tire of the ultra-feminine hue in favor of other shades from the color wheel, but it seems to still be going strong. Hang on to your blush pieces from 2016 ladies, it will still be hot in 2017!

In addition to color trends, designers seem to be favoring small floral prints, pattern mixing, texture, vertical stripes, decadent embellishments, twisted and tied fabrics; and a 1960s influence seems to be emerging. It will be interesting to see if these trends continue throughout fashion week, and if store buyers pick them up!

Stay tuned! Early next week I will give a full trend report straight from New York. I have hundreds of photos from the runways to sort through, and decipher. I can’t wait to identify some new trends for spring 2017 and share them with you!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

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Rebecca Minkoff fall 2016 New York Fashion Week

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Rebecca Minkoff sent her fall/winter 2016/2017 collection down her New York Fashion Week runway on Saturday, September 10, 2016; instead of her spring 2017. What???

Despite the September shows, during New York Fashion Week, showcasing designers spring 2017 collections, Rebecca Minkoff has shaken up the industry by showcasing her current, fall 2016 collection. To shake things up further, the models were a mixture of real people, and professional models. But, wait, that’s not all! The guest list included customers, media, bloggers, and real people, instead of the traditional industry guest list which normally features stylists, editors, buyers, and bloggers.

Rebecca Minkoff’s strategy was to ride the fashion week “hype” wave by allowing customers to shop directly from the runway, instead of waiting until February to purchase from the new collection. Genius! I wonder if it is working?

When I attended the show, I was grouped together with all of the invited bloggers. We were placed behind the customers, and celebrities, to watch the show; hence the waist-up photo I took above. Although it was hard to see, the vibe at the event was really fun. There was a live band, the models were smiling, and having a blast walking the runway; which I love!

Showcasing her current collection on the runway at fashion week was a smart move. I saw several items on Rebecca Minkoff’s runway I would love to purchase for fall, and since they are currently available, it will be easier for me buy them instead of forgetting about them in the next few months. If I feel this way, others must too! It will be interesting to see how this hot new concept turns out, and if other designers begin to follow suit over time.

To shop my favorite fall 2016 pieces from Rebecca Minkoff’s New York Fashion Week runway, please view the scroll bar below. If you like a runway item, simply click on it, and shop! Shop the runway, love that!

What do you think of Rebecca Minkoff’s fashion week strategy? Leave a comment below and let me know!

How to wear fall clothing when it’s hot outside

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Pictured: earrings / Chanel sunglasses / lipstick / necklace / jumpsuit / bracelets (old, similar style here) / handbag / nail polish / booties (super comfy!)

Day one of New York Fashion Week was an extremely busy day for me. I had back to back shows throughout the day starting at 9am, and ending at 9pm. I saw Nicholas K, Concept Korea, Supima, Fashion Palette, Michael Costello, Desigual, Marissa Webb, Cynthia Rowley, and The Art Institutes. Whew!

Since I knew ahead of time how busy my schedule would be, I planned on wearing this comfortable jumpsuit. It is a fall item, yet it is cool enough to wear in ninety degree weather with humidity. An oh, the humidity! It was brutal, very, very, brutal.

Normally for New York Fashion Week in September, I wear cute high heels. With all the standing in line at fashion week, walking to and from shows, and rushing from show to show, my feet get beat up. I decided to go a different route this season and wear comfortable booties with socks for extra padding. This was a great plan! These booties are super comfortable, and they allowed me to get though the day without killing my feet. Happy feet = happy me. Love that!

If you are looking for a go-to outfit this fall which is comfortable and perfect for busy days, this jumpsuit and booties is it! You can find the jumpsuit online here, and these super comfortable booties are online here. It is easy to add color to this outfit, or play up the black with white stitching like I did by pairing similar accessories.

Stay tuned! I have tons of coverage from New York Fashion Week coming up on my social  media channels, and here on the blog. Spring 2017 is looking fabulous, and I hope you will love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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