Exclusive forecast of the trends to watch on the Spring ‘10 runways…

Can’t wait to see what they’ll show on the Spring 2010 runways at next week’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week? We’ll we’ve got some scoop to whet your fashion appetite. Besides, having a head’s up of what will be fresh next year also gives you a little insight as to what to look out for this weekend on all those yummy Labor Day sales racks! Buy the trends that you’ll want to wear next year at a fantastic savings now. Go shop and save…

Trend Forcecast from Stylesight’s Senior Vice President of Trend Analysis, Sharon Graubard:

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The ongoing battle to find the right hat.

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I like hats.

At best they are form and function in one neat little package - parts of a greater whole. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, Inez and Vinoodh, Cookies and Milk.

I am a major proponent of the humble knit ski cap - preferably picked up at Duane Reade for $3 on a freezing night when the cashmere Marc Jacobs beret thing I’m wearing seems over-affected for the circumstances.

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Eyewear Tips from the Women's Sunglasses by Face Shape with Sharon Haver video series at Barney's New York for About.com series...

Of course Barney’s New York has the most cutting-edge, fashion sunglasses around. What what good is a gorgeous pair of sunglasses when they don’t flatter your face? Do watch this installment of my how-to style series for about.com and learn the ins and out to select the best sunglasses for your face shape.--S.H.

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This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series Venice Window Shopping

Or, how I spent my summer vacation, Part Due…

Venice is quite the chic shopping mecca with Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Zegna, Hermes, Chanel, and almost any luxury brand that you can think of in the vicinity of the ubiquitous Carnevale masks and Murano millifiore glass chotseka tourist shops.

Yes, there are some rather major contemporary glass shops thrown in the mix, but it is heaven for the figurine junkie!

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This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Venice Window Shopping

Or, how I spent my summer vacation, Part Uno:

The family and I (pooch included) were lollygagging about in Venice for a bit. In true Italian style– as I know it– everything is beautiful but doesn’t necessarily work as expected.

The loft apartment we rented was amazing: Brand new renovation in an Old Venice building with a fab rooftop deck and view, super clean and modern Italian style with attention to every detail, except completion.

Wow, that sounds like our construction projects sans the view!

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An inside look at high style with low prices at H&M…

No doubt about it, the 1940’s / 1980’s influence is back in fashion for fall.

Take an inside peek at some affordable fashion styles from H&M that are very high in design!

With the strong shoulder back in focus, your waist seems oh that much smaller… high drama, low prices, sit back and watch!

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We knew that we can spot fantastic talent!

A note from Sharon to our readers…

Yes, yes, yes, from the first second we saw Eyola’s amazing designs are we wanted to share them with you.

And, we did as Eyola has contributed her “Simple 5-Step DIY Plan to Personal Style“ with our lovely FocusOnStyle readers– if you haven’t read it yest, what’s stopping you? Her style tips should be part of your fashion gospal!

And now, at Eyola’s first catwalk show at Arise Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg, South Africa she was nominated for two awards: ‘Emerging Designer of the Year’ and ‘ Most Promising Designer of the Year’.

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Bright Lights and Minis, Oh My!

One of the hottest trends this season has been far and away the bold use of color and the latest collection by LA-based twin designers Kym and Alexis McClay have definitely hit that nail on the head. Their line Naven, whose name comes from a city in Ireland where their family is from, is a collection of gorgeous and absolutely covetable pieces.

Their bold use of neon yellow, hot pink, lime, purple, and royal blue is definitely what grabs your attention first but upon further inspection I was pleased to find that the construction and detail was absolutely impeccable.

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