Fall Trends: 5 Must Have Items Straight From The Runway

Right now runways across the world are speaking spring/summer trends but right now its about focusing on fall.

Here are five top trends for fall straight from the F/W 2012 shows.  

1. Studs

Studded gloves at Burberry Prorsum

Studs can be found on accessories, jackets, jewelry, tops, denim, etc.  The best part is.. you can save some money and DIY!

2. White

Alexander Wang dress

This is another trend that can be found in many different items such as dresses and jackets.  This trend will also be played into fall so invest in pieces for the next season. 

3. Dark Red Lips

Yves Saint Laurent oxblood lips

Last fall and through spring we saw the bright red lip in action.  This season the red lip gets darker along with the weather. Invest in a good color that you can wear every day and with every outfit. 

4. Printed Sweater

Cross pattern sweater at Topshop's Unique

I've posted about printed sweaters before and these can be found all over from Nordstrom to Target.  This is a fun trend to pop a plain sweater.  Try layering a chambray shirt underneath with a studded collar. 

5. Oversize Jacket

Oversized jacket at Carven 

The oversize jacket takes inspiration from the 80s but this time around, forget the shoulder pads! This look is a bit slouchy but definitely comfy! Plus you will be able to deal with a lot of layering underneath. 

How many trends will you wear this season?

Models @ Work

Fashion Week is going on all over the world for spring/summer 2013 and I just love the social media coverage with instagram and twitter! It is the best way to connect with people working all around the clock to make these shows happen. 

 If you have ever read my blog you have probably seen me post a few times about Cara Delevingne.  She is definitely my "It" girl of the moment along with everybody else.  She had rocked shows all over the world this season.  This lovely article was written in March but still stays relevant. 

Anyways, there are so many lovely photos of models and shows that I really have to highlight from the past fashion weeks (Milan is going on right now, and Paris next!).

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via twitter @topshop unique

The list could go on for these lovely photos from the past fashion weeks of this season!  Take a look for yourself and get ready for spring/summer 2023 by spotting all the trends. 

Fall Style: The Brooch

Some might see it as old lady swag but it's time to change that thought.  

The standard brooch is a fall staple item that can change up a whole look. It can be worn on a scarf, jacket, hat, collar, etc. 

There are a lot of fun brooches out there, especially vintage which are usually pretty cheap.

I personally have a few great pieces from my grandma's collection which I am super stoked to break out! 

1. Arrow Brooch

2. Bottega Veneta Brooch

3. Cat Brooch 

4. Vintage Chanel Brooch

5. Tasha Fern Brooch

How will you wear the brooch this fall??

Fall style: Oxblood

Right now... 

the real show is happening and I'm talking about the runway show that is street fashion.  It's fashion week in all parts of the world through September and while the trends on the $1,000,000 runways are the main attraction, I love looking at what is happening on the streets.  The people who attend fashion week are the fashion innovators and leaders of style.  Whether its in New York, London, Paris, Milan, etc, the streets are lined with the most amazing of fashions for fall 2012 and future seasons. 

Whats hot right now? 

Oxblood!

It has been spotted all over the streets this fashion week.  And I'm talking purses, pants, dresses, tops, shoes... its endless!

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Will you be a part of the oxblood trend this season?

Wish List: Stolen Girlfriends Club

I usually avoid opening e-mails from clothing stores because it usually results in me wanting something really badly and trust me, this wish list is never empty. However, I opened one from Urban Outfitters the other day and looked at their International Brands.  Stolen Girlfriends Club really stuck out to me because of their Fuzzy Cardi! 

I checked out their website and found a lot of other cool items and learnt a little about the brand.  I think its really neat that three surfer boys who have no design background started Stolen Girlfriends Club.  They obviously found their calling because their men's and women's clothing is pretty fantastic. 

1. Fuzzy Cardi

2. Hands on Belt

3. Sheer Bell Crew Dress

4. Solid Gold Bow Ring

You can also visit their collab with Urban right here! 

DIY: Chained Sweater

Ahh... my first clothing DIY post! 

I have only been out of school since May but I am really missing working on projects, which is probably why I did this DIY post (and there are more to come)! For fall collections, I have seen a lot of chain on sweaters and shirts, like this one:

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Fortunately, this is a really easy DIY add on to any old sweater you might have in your closet.   Hooray for saving $$$. All you really need is patience and a general idea of hand sewing. 

Here is goes...

1. Before rolling up your sleeves and getting to work, gather your materials. These include: 

a sweater (old or new)

a pair of pliers

metal chain which you can find at a craft store or online

thread to match the sweater color

a sewing needle

pins

2. Start at the back neck of the sweater and pin one end of the chain in place so it doesn't move. This sweater (and most) has a ribbing at the top which kind of creates a good line for the chain to follow.

3. Follow the ribbing with the chain, pinning about every 2-3 inches so the chain wont move when you are sewing. 

4. Once you have reached the starting point of the chain, there will most likely be an overlap of extra chain.  You will need to use the pliers to take chains off and reconnect them.  Figure out which link fits perfectly with the one you started with.  Take the next link off, and connect the new end with the starting link. 

5. It's time to sew! I used a doubled thread.  Sew two loops around the area where two links meet.  You don't have to sew every link.  I sewed every second one so it goes, sew link, skip link, sew link, skip link, etc.  This step will take the most amount of time.

6. When you are back to where you have started, you're done!!! You can also create your own design by adding two chains around the neck, or even around the wrist. 

This is what the sweater looked like on me when I was finished...

I think it's super cute and trust me, it is so easy! 

Hope you find this helpful and send pics this way when you do your own!

I've made an Etsy page!!

Great news!! I have recently made an Etsy page where I will be selling clothes I have made! 

I am really excited about this because it shows that I am de-cluttering and not hoarding all the items I have made anymore.  I just hope everyone else likes them as much!

Here is a little preview of what will be offered...

Like anything you see?? They will be available shortly so I hope you're excited!