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Fall 2010 Fashion: 1960’s Trend

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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

The Lady Bag is the new handbag for Fall 2010

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The Lady Bag is the new handbag style for Fall 2010. There are two versions of this handbag which Fashionistas in the Bay Area will be carrying this Fall. The small tote version and the shoulder bag version. The small tote version is similar in style to classics such as the Louis Vuitton Speedy, Hermes Kelly and the Gucci 1973 Tote which is the double top handle tote version of the 1973 shoulder bag. The shoulder bag version reminds Fashionistas of the popular handbags worn roughly five years ago. Handbag lines are simple with a flap closure, minimal hardware and a medium length strap which allows the handbag to hit at the top of the hipbone when hung on the shoulder.

Fendi has a fabulous handbag collection for Fall. The famous peek-a-boo tote satisfies The Lady Bag trend. There is one version of the peek-a-boo bag with leopard print interior. There is also a military green peek-a-boo tote  that is to die for! Fabulous! The classic Fendi baguette, in any size, is the right silhouette for The Lady Bag trend. If you have one from a past season, this is the time to shop your closet and wear it for Fall. With the money you save, you can buy a red clutch! Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs,Chanel, Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Proenza Schouler and Yves Saint Laurent have clean and classic Lady Bag styles for Fall 2010.

The Lady Bag this season is more structured than it has been in past seasons; even as recent as Spring 2010. There is a simple way to update your Lady Bag and take it from relaxed to the oh-so-of-the-moment structured. If you take a piece of cardboard and cut it to fit inside the walls of your handbag, it will instantly stand straight and appear just as structured as this Fall’s Lady Bag.

This is definitely a handbag trend to follow. The Lady Bag is a classic and clean handbag style that circulates in and out of fashion every few years. The best investment handbag in this style should be a neutral color that will withstand the test of time. Look for black, chocolate brown, khaki, tan, red, cream or white. If you are interested in mixing this trend with the military trend and picking up the Lady Bag in army green; proceed with caution. Army green handbags are not always en vogue and you could end up with a white elephant next year. If you plan to sell the handbag after wearing it for a couple of seasons then go ahead and Go Army. After all, fashion is all about what you feel, like and are drawn to. Try to be practical, but never deprive yourself of what you are in love with. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends: The Return of 1970’s Fashion

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Fall 2010 fashion trends are giving Fashionistas in the Bay Area a variety of choices to compliment ones’ personal style. In addition to 90s Minimalism  and the 50s full skirt silhouette , designers such as Gucci have given fashion savvy fashionistas, the option of channeling the 1970s. There could not be a better time for Fashionistas in the Bay Area to relive the styles and trends from the 1970s. After all, there is a chance we could re-elect Jerry Brown, aka Governor Moonbeam! If we do, California will experience a vivid deja-vu!

Frida Giannini designed amazing A-line jackets, boot-cut trousers and 70′ style handbags for Gucci’s Fall 2010 collection. Prada designed chunky cardigan sweaters reminiscent of the 70’s for the Fall 2010 collection. Salvatore Ferragamo reinvented the sweater vest, giving it a slight sparkle weave throughout the stitches. Ferregamo’s sweater vest can also be worn with the 90s Minimalism  look, adding a bit of sass to an otherwise all-black outfit. Calvin Klein’s thin, column dresses blurred the lines between 90s Minimalism color palettes and 70’s silhouettes. Gucci is also re-introducing the 1973 shoulder bag that was a huge hit for the fashion house int he mid-seventies.

The 1970’s styles that are being shown for Fall can easily be mixed with the 1990’s Minimalism  also prominent in Fall fashion. The colors are very similar with shades of brown, black and white. The 1973 Gucci shoulder bag can easily be paired with an all-black 90s Minimalism outfit comprised of black boot-cut trousers, black turtleneck and the Ferragamo, black with sparkles sweater vest. Top off the outfit with a red coat and Fall 2010 is born!

The flashback fashion trends for Fall 2010 are screaming for vintage finds. This is a great season to scour the vintage stores across the Bay Area and also check inside Mom’s closet or even Grandma’s closet. You never know what you could find! Happy shopping and stay fabulous.