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Fall 2013 fashion trends: black and white continues

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Black and white is a classic and natural color combination. Although traditionally thought of for spring, black and white together is one of fall 2013’s hottest trends from the runway. And you thought you couldn’t wear white after Labor Day?! Ha!

Black and white worn together was spotted all over the runways for fall/winter 2013/2014. This classic color combo has shown itself in every way possible for fall including prints, color blocking, stripes and more. Designers have even created handbags and shoes which feature both black and white. Many shoes and handbags for fall are being shown in white with black piping; or vise-versa. The combination evokes a vintage, 1960’s “Go-Go” vibe, yet many of the silhouettes are more reminiscent of the 1970’s and early 1990’s. If you have been wearing black and white through the spring and summer seasons, there is an easy way to spice up the color combination for the fall 2013 season; with sparkle! One of the big trends from the runways was sparkle. While this trend has been around for a few years, it is an easy way to update a black and white look you may have sitting in your closet from a past season. Sparkling tights can update a black and white striped dress from spring. A black cardigan with silver threading can update a black and white ensemble from summer. All it takes is one piece with sparkle and voila! You are hot for fall 

Another trend which has been around and is continuing into fall 2013 is the rocker-chic trend. This trend has merged with the black and white trend for fall 2013. You will find many handbags and shoes studded with silver spikes, studs and crystals. This is a new way to wear black and white for fall 2013 and also an easy way to incorporate the color combo into the emerging grunge trend. Yes, I said grunge again.

The key points to remember when wearing the black and white trend this fall are which decade to look for in each piece. Shoes and handbags are being shown in 1960’s and 1970’s silhouettes; they also tend to be color blocked or piped. Apparel is softer and there is a big 1970’s and early 1990’s influence. Look for baby doll dresses, wide leg trousers, soft flowing skirts, sparkling tights, studded everything, fringe and fabulous t-strap shoes color blocked in black and white. It is almost as if the lead singer of a heavy metal band went into a thrift store, purchased a bunch of black and white items, and then added some spikes to them.

So make sure you download Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Nirvana from your CD collection onto your iPod. When you’re done, come back here and check out the shopping widget below with “Jeremy” playing in the background. I have assembled together a few fabulous black and white items for fall 2013. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Dresses for spring 2013

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Spring 2013 is here! This means the weather is getting warmer and dress season is about to begin! With the A-line skirt being the ultimate silhouette for spring 2013, and the pencil skirt being a close second, there are several types of fabulous dress options for the spring 2013 season.

Finding a dress which is on trend for spring 2013 will be easy this warm weather season. There seems to be something out there for everyone. Bright colors, neon hues and vivid pastels offer plenty of color options for everyone. The A-line skirt, and alternative pencil skirt, offer two popular silhouettes which work with almost every body type. Love this!

For spring 2013, dresses are being shown in solid colors, color blocking, prints and patterns. Necklines are high; meaning the less décolleté the better. Look for crew-necks, shallow V-necks and 1960’s boat-necks. 

Dress lengths are varied depending upon the silhouette of the skirt. For A-line dresses, look for hemlines ranging in length from the mid-thigh to the middle of the knee. For pencil skirt dresses, look for 1” above the knee to the middle of the knee. A third dress style to consider as an alternative is the still-popular maxi-dress which is casual, flowing and hits at the ankles. This is a style from spring 2012 which is still relevant in spring 2013 and may already be in your closet! Love that!

We found a few fabulous A-line and pencil dresses around the web and assembled them into this article. You can shop this trend directly from this article by simply clicking on the dresses you like in the shopping widget below. Love that! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Top ten trends from the fall 2013 runways

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New York, Paris, Milan and London have sent their last models down the fashion week runways for the fall/winter 2013/2014 season. Now that the four most important fashion weeks have come to an end, we are left with a flurry of new and continuing trends to look forward to, and covet, for the upcoming cool weather season.

Here are the top ten trends from the runways to watch for in fall 2013. Let’s see if they make it to the street!

1)      The small handbag: Gone are the days of the oversized handbag. Small shoulder bags, daytime clutches, evening clutches and satchels are hot for fall.

2)      Soft fabrics: Structured silhouettes made from soft fabrications such as velvet, cozy knits and silks are on trend for fall. Ditch the starch; it’s all about movement this season.

3)      Structured handbags: Although fabric is soft and flowing, handbags are stiffer than stiff. Look for this contrast when assembling your outfits. A structured handbag with a soft, flowing outfit is hot off the runway.

4)      The flat or “single-sole” shoe: Bye-bye platforms! Although a handful of designers are sticking to the stripper pump mantra, platforms are out. Look for flat, single soled shoes with a 1”-3” heel. Your feet will thank you and you will look fashion-forward. Love that!

5)      Black is the new black: No mystery here, black is back and no color on Earth can replace it.

6)      Below-the-knee: Ah, the ever-changing hemline! For fall 2013, look for hemlines which are below the knee. Hoochie dresses are out. Lady-like is in.

7)      Prints: This trend is continuing! Look for dresses, jeans, denim and suiting with prints.

8)      Single breasted coats and jackets: Fall 2013 is all about one row of buttons. Look for single breasted coats and jackets.

9)      Layers: Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are accustomed to dressing in layers. After all, who knows when the fog will roll in (or out) and surprise us! Apparently the rest of the world got the memo, layers are in. Thankfully we already know how to rock this trend. Please clap for the Bay Area. 

10)   Autumn hues: Can it be? Yes it can! Traditional fall colors are hot for the autumn season! When has this happened in recent history?! Look for rich shades of burgundy, dark mustard, olive green, forest green, (any green), navy, dark blue, (any blue), black with white, black with black, chocolate brown, dark brown hues, deep purples and orange.

11)   Leather: OK, we couldn’t keep it to ten trends, so here is a bonus trend! Leather is still hot. Look for skirts, pants, jackets, coats, shirts and more in both real and faux leather.

There you have it! The top ten trends (ahem-eleven) from New York, Milan, Paris and London. Now, it should be interesting to see which of these trends make it from the runways, to store shelves, and then to the streets! Only time will tell