new york fashion week


Packed and en route to New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2015

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Pictured: Packed in my suitcase: Handbag / Skirt / Shoes

I am on a plane today, heading to New York for fashion week! Although we are still enjoying summer 2014, in the world of fashion, it is time to think about spring and summer 2015! I am looking forward to seeing over twenty runway shows in New York this week and bringing the new trends for 2015 back to the Bay Area; and to you!

In spring/summer 2014 we enjoyed both pastels and brights, strappy high heels and mini satchels. What will spring/summer 2015 bring to the world of fashion? Will colors be bright? Pastel? Muted? Will shoes offer clean lines or straps galore? Will handbags continue to be microscopic or will they grow to the size of carry-on luggage? 

What do you think the spring/summer 2015 runways will bring? Will we see bright colors and pastels again; as shown for resort 2015? Or will designers move in another direction? Stay tuned and join me on Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook to see what designers in new York envision for spring/summer 2015!

In my suitcase for New York Fashion Week:


Noon By Noor fall/winter 2014/2015 New York Fashion Week

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Photo: Rita/Bay Area Fashionista 2014©

Noon by Noor showed the fall/winter 2014/2015 collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday, February 10, 2014. The collection offered warm knits, shoulder-less coats, touches of silver sequins, lights colors, splashes of yellow and soft grey. The fabrics were soft; evoking a cozy feeling on cold fall or winter night.

Noon by Noor combines sheer fabrics, beadwork, soft fringe, supple wools and soft fabrics to create an inviting collection for the cool weather season. I fell in love with the grey pencil gown which featured sheer panels and beadwork. I also adored the purple hues! What is your favorite look from the Noon by Noor fall/winter 2014/2015 runway? Please view the IMG Fashion press video below.


Top trends from the New York Fashion Week runways for fall/winter 2014/2015

The last model has walked off the runway in New York and now the fashion world is left with many new trends to think about for the fall/winter 2014/2015 season. 

Here are the top trends from the New York Fashion Week runways for the fall/winter 2014/2015 season:

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Accessories:

Hats: Felt hats were everywhere on the runways for fall 2014. Look for dark colors and classic black.

Pointed toe shoes: The pointed toe, whether flat soled or platform, dominated the New York catwalks.

Booties: Booties are the new boots. Look for boot shafts around the ankle both solid and strappy.

Satchels: Once again the classic satchel reigned supreme on the runways of New York. Look for single top handle satchels, medium to small sizes and structure.

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Color Trends:

Blue and purple prints: Fall 2014 is all about wearing blue and purple together.

 Blue: Every shade of blue graced the catwalks in New York. Look for mostly medium to dark blues with a splash of pastel blue.

Classic red: Nothing says fall 2014 like classic red. Look for it on everything from gowns to coats to shoes to handbags.

Pastels: Pastel hues are traveling from spring 2014 into fall 2014. Look for mixed pastel hues paired with soft grays.

Silver: Silver is the metallic hue of the season! While gold touches were found on the fall 2014 runways, they were overshadowed by silver. Look for silver touches, sequins and accessories.

Soft ivory: Ivory with gold and ivory by itself dominated the runways for fall 2014 in New York. Ivory is the new black!

All black: OK, so nothing can replace black. Look for all black ensembles with an occasional pop of color through one accessory for fall 2014.

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Apparel:

Asymmetrical hemlines: They’re baaa-aaack! Look for asymmetrical hemlines which hit below the knee on full skirts and flowing skirts.

Full skirts-knee length: The full skirt is back. Look for feminine full skirts paired with body conscious tops; as well as dresses with full skirts. The skirts hit at or just below the knee. Think poodle skirts sans the poodle.

Pencil skirts: va-va-voom! Pencil skirts are still hot for fall 2014! Look for classic styles, prints, mixed fabrications (blocked) and sequins. Must be worn with killer high heels and soft fabrics on top; i.e silk, wool or faux fur.

Shoulderless or dropped shoulder coats: Seams need not apply at the shoulder area for fall 2014. Look for coats and jackets without structured shoulders and seams which drop far below the actual shoulder. The dropped shoulder is back.

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Beauty trends:

High or low ponytails: A clean classic ‘do, the sleek ponytail is back worn high on the head or low at neck. Werk!

Dark lips: The dark lip is back. Look for deep red hues.

Natural face: A clean, “you’re wearing make-up but it doesn’t look like you’re wearing make-up” look is hot for fall 2014. If dark lips are not your thing, THIS is your thing. Look for natural lips, barely there eye-make-up and bare nails.

Nail art using black: Nail art is back for fall 2014 and it must incorporate black.

Bare nails: If nail art is not your style, the bare nail is back. Look for clear nail polish and pale, oh-so-pale pinks.

There you have it! The hottest trends from the runways in New York for fall 2014. Until next time. . .

All photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2014©