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How to wear it now? Styling Hacks from Milan Fashion Week Spring 2017

I'm not going to lie, I may love French chic style, but I'm always partial to Italian fashion so Milan Fashion Week Spring 2017 gets me pretty excited. You know what else puts a smile on my face? Seeing supermodel Lauren Hutton work the runway. Okay, maybe I'm dating myself, but I owe A LOT to Ms. Hutton. You see way back when I was a kid I had a big gap between my front teeth. My mom was pretty insistent that I get braces and the orthodontist was headset that not only would he need to do some surgery along with my wearing heavy braces for several years but my gap would never go away on its own. I kinda

You know what I love best about Milan Fashion Week? The accents! The little extra turn. The unexpected detail. The clarity of color. The little somethings that make Italian design, so, well Italian. There are some serious f.a.s.h.i.o.n. pieces here- the kind that finally get me excited about the runway. Take the nuance of the big picture and add the edge to what you already own. You'll update your style and feel bellissima for it. Get inspired by the Top Five Trends from Milan Fashion Week Fall 2016 to tweak your wardrobe with right now Work runway trends into your wardrobe with stylist advice and a sampling of the best looks on hand to get you motivated. You've peeked at

Take the Top Five Trends from Milan to heart right now and what will you have? A wardrobe that's on the mark & ready to go a season ahead of the rest! No need to think about trends too much when you have them all sorted out right here, right now. With expert style tips to boot. Fashion Week: Why Should You Care About The Runway? Here's a look at the Top Five Trends from Milan Fashion Week Spring 2016 to update your look with right now. Strapped In- Seen at: Jil Sander, Ferragamo, Gabriele Colangelo, Ports 1961 Make it yours: Not quite bondage, and maybe not quite necessary, straps whether tied or trailing, lent a sporty rush to grown up dressing.

Practical options missing on the runways you say? Speaking of comfort & sophistication, did you ever think you'd see cargo pants and pockets return on the runways? Well Balmain Fall 2014 left us clamoring for this carry all trend! Let's rethink cargo pants, yes those once ubiquitous on-the-go mom pants... In what looks like an ode to Yves Saint Laurent's legendary 70's era safari collection, Balmain designer Olivier Rousting delivered a savvy Amazonian collection of get ready for it, real-world friendly attire that was high on glamour and practicality. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS Balmain Fall 2014 Yes, what was once considered the ultimate in apparel for the nomadic traveler, from Boy Scouts to those lucky enough to holiday in

Don't you love some bombshell sexy hair as a little bit of teased height is looking so right again. Let the recent Versace Fall 2014 runway lead you on the way to easy, super-glam sexy bombshell hair with professional style tips from the man who created the look himself... Sure the clothes won't hit stores until next August, but who's to say you can't rock Donatella's infamous 60's inspired Bond-Girl 'do today? And with super stylist Guido's styling tips straight off the runway, could copping it yourself be any easier? >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS Go ahead, have fun with it as we bet the results may surprise you and others around you! Versace Fall 2014 Redken Creative Consultant Guido created

I'm like a crazed bull for this fashion week trend... red boots are all I see & I cannot wait until next fall to get my hands on a pair. First there were the slouchy red boots at Rag & Bone, then the sleek ones at Helmut Lang, the dreamy pair at Prada, and now walking the Missoni 2014 runway are beautifully color crafted layers pair with red square toe ankle boots! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS Proof to the point, that red is THE accent for next fall and, if I were you (or me), I'd look for a pair to start wearing now (I did that for you by pulling what I can find in stock and

I've been rekindling my love for a strong menswear jacket since looking at Cate Blanchett. And I even have a soft spot for Pharell Williams' Vivienne Westwood hat at the Grammy's that has taken on a life of its own, with even its own Twitter account. So, when you meld the best of suiting with a little irony, love is in the air. There is definitely something to think about when it comes to the styling of Emporio Armani Fall 2014. Add, the oversized kooky hat. A feminine ankle wrap pump, and even the longer hemlines on the skirts all look refreshing. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS >>MORE: Emporio Armani and from the Armani brand The menswear influence transcended into brogues and black socks.

The first thing that you can steal from the Prada fall 14 runway is the severely tight hair, think of it as the best reason not to wash your hair today. Miuccia Prada's "Act 2" collect referenced German avant-garde culture with austere simplicity that gave way vivid and bold outerwear, some the most flamboyantly fabulous jackets, that I may just want to add to my wish list. Along with THOSE red boots. Gosh, I don't know about you, but I can't stop thinking about red boots for fall 2014. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS But, back to the slicked back ballerina bun. Pulled back hair has been seen on so many runways this season, and we have the easy-peasy hairstyling

A brief look ahead at the marriage of tradition and luxury in what is the Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2014 collection as shown earlier during Milan Menswear Fashion Week. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words… >>MORE: Armani Menswear and from the Armani brand Photos: Giorgio Armani

In moody shades of greys and plums, Emporio Armani's Fall 2014 men's range was stark in hue but heavy on refined, resourceful finishes and fabrications. In their words… ILLUSION Emporio Armani Menswear Fall 2014: A glowing world; a lustre that stems from the very nature of the fabric and its transformations; a flash of fur that changes the perception of garments. A glamorous project by choice and intention, Emporio Armani focuses on mineral colours such as stone greys. These are splintered, crushed and pulverised rock tones that display a sophisticated iridescent effect, with blue that fades into darker shades of rhubarb — metropolitan hues that emphasise the link with the city. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Emporio Armani Fall 2014 The

JOHN VARVATOS Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Fall / Winter 2014 Milan Fashion Week – Menswear Designer John Varvatos unleashed a heady rock'n roll brew for Fall 2014 while taking cue from iconic band KISS and their signature made up faces to conjure an aura of mysteriousness and strength. And he just so happened to present the band in tow for his latest collection while unveiling them as his Spring campaign superstars and current muses. And once you look past the at times not-for-everyone second skin leathers, there were plenty of gorgeous and cool suits to go around any arena. John Varvatos Fall 2014 "I wanted to sprinkle a little magic dust throughout the clothes in this collection, highlighting the idea

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2014 Roberto Cavalli Spring 2014 was chalk full of covetable, wearable fashion that we bet you'll probably be wanting to wear sooner than next season From decadent, vaguely 20's inspired beaded chiffon flapper dresses to daywear with a slick and sexy attitude, Cavalli was on point with an outing full of clothing so cool and put together, all of the lot looked like an instant necessity. >>DISCOVER: The Top 4 Trends from Milan Fashion Week Spring 2014 Trust Cavalli to make goddess worthy clothes fit for everyday that were calculated enough to never look like too much, which in an array of silver and metallics, takes just the right level of taste. >>Prefer Fall? Full Fall Coverage on What

WOW, we are L-O-V-I-N-G all the wearable inspiration from the Milan runway- with just the right excess of Italian style! Let's take the top 4 Milan Fashion Week trends (+ highlights too) from the season ahead to shake up what you wear now. The Spring 2014 shows were off to a great start in New York and that energy has continued to gain momentum in both London and here in Milan. So far, Spring 2014 has delivered (Paris is next) wearable & covetable ideas that are worth exploring, and maybe working into our wardrobe now (inspiration is what style is about!). Why don't you give a go to these top trends that we've culled from the Milan runways? >>Prefer Fall? Full Fall Coverage on

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