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| ACCESSORY REPORT |
As the economy is starting to get revving, as people start shopping again, and as things start to look, well, better than they have in quite a while, fashion is responding in its predictably paradoxical way… Restraint is creeping back onto the runways for Fall 2010. Top Trends to Discover: Fur in unlikely places...cinched waists...shoes for the ages...gloves that steal focus...rings evolve into art...and the return of Big Hair! Skins We're In Fur is fierce. And it's simply everywhere for Fall - whether the real thing or faux. One of the freshest ways to wear fur is as a scarf, and of course, Etcetera has that covered with the Lush scarf. Nip/Tuck Waists are BACK - with belts over coats! Why hide that stunning belt when you can flaunt it all over town? Grab Etcetera's Adorned or Memento belt and cinch it in! If a big belt doesn't work, try skinnying it up for a softer look. Shoes Happy News! Stiletto heels were all over the runway, on boots and on perfect pumps as well. Shoes and boots have returned to truly wearable looks - clean lines, real-world wearable heels. Boots are big, whether classic, laced up, slouchy or in exotic skins. Shoeties are still with us, too in all kinds of styles from lace to funky to shearling. Put Your Hands Up! Gloves are everywhere in all lengths and materials. Over the elbow, mixed materials, knits, and driving gloves too. And the layered look continues in jewelry - and it's found a new outlet on our hands in rings...stack 'em up, ladies! Big Doings Big Hair is Back! Call it the Snooki effect, whatever...but teased volume ruled the runways. If Madam Secretary has caught the trend, it's time to buy your Bump-Its! See the entire collection at www.etcetera.com |
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| 1 >> trend: Working Girl Slouchy on top, pin-thin below. Stock up on bold shoulders, boyfriend jackets, oversized tunics, skinny legs. Tap into a mind for business circa 1988. Take it to the max. Flashback to "Working Girl" the movie and you've got it. 2 >> trend: Loving the 80s In case you missed it the first time, the 80s are totally back. As wicked as Mugler, Montana, Kamali; power-babe as "Dynasty" and "Dallas". Done with motorcycle jackets, flash-dancer jerseys, body-rocking dresses; things layered, draped, ruched, radically off-center. 3 >> trend: Get Your Fur On Give in to your animal instincts. Go where the wild things are. Big game prints; plush-as-fur fabrics; loopy poodle stitches; sauvage shapes; savanna shades. Fur is top of the trends. Mostly fee-fie-faux and, without question, a must. 4 >> trend: Fine and Dandy Style with a British accent. Refined, polished, spot-on. Think tailored tweeds, perfect white shirts, strong shoulders, velveteen collars; jodhpurs and jabots. Very up-market. The ultimate in taste, luxury and wit. 5 >> trend: The World's Gone Plaid Plaids are in. They're everywhere. Can't get enough of them. Buffalo checks, shadow plaids, traditional tartans, windowpanes. Coupled up in cool new ways. more prep-a-porter than schoolgirl. More fun than ever to wear. 6 >> trend: Town and Country Weekend gear. Elegant and then some. Sweater vests, toggle coats, anoraks; tees, cords, jeans, leggings that are absolutely perfect. Main Line sporty. Super-stylish. Just what you want for walks in the country, brunches in town. 7 >> trend: East Village Chic Do uptown style with a downtown vibe. Release the spirit. Think soft and wild and free. Dresses over leggings; paisley and animal prints; leathers and suedes; fabrics that float and drift; accessories wrapped and slung. Keep it loose, give it personality. 8 >> trend: Glam Slam Over-the-top glamour. Not a wallflower in the bunch. Vintage leopard, supple leather; sizzling color; silk, sequins, metallic denim. Dazzling by day. Scene-stealing by night. 9 >> trend: Matrix Remix Futuristic, fashion forward. Long coats, body sculpted dresses, skinny legs, tech fabrics. Clothes that beg for stilettos. Minimal, masterful. Killer cool, edgy. |