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How To Update Your Wardrobe- Runway Trends Pre-Fall 2013 Fashion Cheat Sheet

Make What You've Got Current with Runway Trends Pre-Fall 2013 ... Runway trends can be as simple and wearably divine as the perfect pantsuit from Dior Couture above, or as over-the-top grand as the lace cape from Alexander McQueen, below. Either way, there is an essence that you can steal into your wardrobe. Be inspired. Great style is all about interpretation on how it best flatters you. We made it easy with some how-to's and  reason's why you should consider elements from these next season now fashion looks into your daily wardrobe.--S.H. Alexander McQueen, a bigger than life example of the lace trend for Pre-fall 2013 New York Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2013 is just about to start, and as important as

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5 Trends to Trash or Switch to Update Your Look for 2013

Lose This, Redo That in 2013... Truth be told, I HATE telling anyone to ditch something trendy. Something that is such a quick fad should not be in a chic wardrobe to begin with. There IS a sophisticated difference from looking on trend and  being trendy... particularly, after 25ish. Trendy is a blip on the style meter that spoils faster than a gallon of milk and dates itself in one of those "what was I thinking" old photos. On trend is staying modern, looking fresh and never dated. >>RELATED: How to clean out your closet & the top 20 items to let go It is OK to add a few throwaway trendy pieces here and there just fun of it. But

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How to Glam Up Everyday Clothes? Look at Kate Hudson Wearing Ann Taylor

Just out: Ann Taylor’s Holiday 2012 ad campaign starring actress Kate Hudson What makes my morning soar is to see everyday, real world clothes look glam and gorgeous. Not the red carpet fabulouso outfits that are totally aspirational and inaccessible to our real lives- but real clothes designed for regular women, and that they happen to be worn by a gorgeous actress. Marketing genius, yes.  Style strategy to think about-- you bet. Kate Hudson (okay, we won't think about the rumor that she worked out for SIX hours a day to get her post baby figure back in shape) looks marvelous in the clean cut and sophisticated styling of Ann Taylor. What makes these looks pop is Kate's effortless yet styled

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Vera Wang Spring 2013 Brims With Fall Hues and Lush Fabrics For a Seasonal Spin

Vera Wang Spring 2013
Vera Wang Spring 2013 Vera Wang Spring 2013 Runway Review: A rather opulent Spring 2013 collection was seen today at Vera Wang and it rang with rich notes of Autumn. Yet, it translated into fitted, short Spring silhouettes which made it very new and awesome. When would you think to wear jewel tone brocades, heavy gold beading, and thick lace?  Not necessarily Spring! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS But the Bermuda shorts, snug and sleeveless peplum shells, short, closely fit sheath dresses, and sleeveless jackets all give the luxurious fabrics and colors a warm-weather shape to fit into. Vera Wang Spring 2013 This collection has much more of an eveningwear edge to it, of course with brocades and jacquard how would it

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Jenny Packham Spring 2013 Shimmering Collection With Ageless Style Appeal

Jenny Packham Spring 2013 Runway Review: An elegant array of all things sparkling and shimmering made their way out on to the mirrored runway for Jenny Packham's Spring 2013 collection of gowns, sheaths, and an occasional dressy suiting. The rhinestones, beading, and sequins were overwhelming but graceful due to their being paired with soft neutrals and faded sorbet colors. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS  For an evening event, anything formal, this woman is who to turn to as the entire collection has something catering to every age and taste level whether you want to show extra skin, extra shimmer, and a splash of color, or if you prefer more tasteful coverage, smaller beaded panels, and a warm shade of grey. >>MORE: Jenny Packham

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Alice + Olivia Spring 2013 Full Of Delicious Sorbet Colors and Punchy Styling

Alice + Olivia Spring 2013 Runway Review: Walking into the retro vignette presentation for the Spring 2013 collection was like attending the most lovely picnic with the girls and added guests Beetlejuice and Alice in Wonderland! A punchy mix of soft sorbets and bold bright colors played on the shift dresses, gowns, and suitings exuding a playful and feminine attitude. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Every fabric and texture under the sun seems featured in the ranging in draped chiffons, allover beading and rhinestones, lurex knits, chunky laces, and structured crepes - there is really nothing you can't have and it makes the line so versatile. Whether you are going to a garden party, and evening formal fete, or wanting to liven

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Jason Wu Spring 2013

  Jason Wu Spring 2013 Runway Review: It's time to be thinking about your upcoming Fall wardrobe, stocking up on sweaters, boots, and the perfect outerwear; but save some of the budget, let it burn a hole in your pocket, because the best advice you are receiving is from me telling you must prepare yourself to buy as much of the Jason Wu Spring 2013 as possible when it hits the stores!!  You may be cold and coat-less this winter, but you'll thank me come Spring. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Edgy / old world.  Bad-ass / vintage.  A precious bombshell.  It seems these things aren't normally mixed, and if attempted the end results don't marry well; but not with this Spring

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Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2013 Blends Soft Princess Worthy Dresses With Google Project Glass Tech

DVF Spring 2013 Runway Review: The queen of iconic, feminine, ready to wear is back!  Diane Von Furstenberg unleases her bold Spring 2013 collection and takes it up a notch by introducing Google's Project Glass eyewear as the newest techy accessory. Project Glass uses technology to stream information to your eyes, rather than onto a screen of a phone, and pairing one of these uber-tech shades with your colorful DVF shift dresses takes on some bizarre Minority Report meets 5th Avenue edge. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Back to the clothes!  The classic wrap dress takes a back seat in the line to colorblocked shift dresses and soft pants.  Dropped lapel jackets in an array of colors, some with metal beading, other

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Fall 2012 Trend Re-Cap Pt. 2 – Military Leather And More

In with the New: Pt. 2 of Trends we love for Fall 2012 with a trend re-cap to get you in the know before the S/S shows… With Spring 2013 collections going on, we thought now was the right time to go over the season's top trends to gear you up with instant style updates to be on the lookout for. >>MORE: Fall 2012 fashion FALL 2012 Top Trends: What: Unexpected jolts of pink - Bursts of Crimson, Berry and Raisin Where: Acne, Celine, Lanvin >>DISCOVER: Top Fall 2012 Trends Part 1 Bursts of crimson shades of berry, bordeaux and raisin imbued the season's moody hues with rich color. Like that perfect red wine, this color is destined to flourish with age. From

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Grown-Up and Affordable Eco-Conscious Lingerie From Stella McCartney

  There's no need to resorting to any more undergarments from Pink anymore -leave those for the kids with Stella, Stella McCartney's affordable new eco-conscious lingerie line. From one of our favorite designers here at FoS, the urban yet girly sensibility of Stella McCartney just got a little more accessible with the debut of Stella, her new lower priced line of lingerie. And as per usual, Stella benefits from the eco-warrior designer's conscious stance. >>Want a lean look fast? Shop Spanx, the ultimate body enhancing undergarments Utilizing innovative recycled and organic materials, signature bows, prints and uses of lace, this is one outing that'll have you looking fresh while watching your budget. >>INSPIRATION: Stella McCartney shows you how to wear

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Stylish and Versatile Options for the Office – Yes Please!

Stylish Office Wardrobe, YES, that can happen! With the end of summer and back-to-school time coming around, step up this season with an advance on style to look your best at the office as we'll be spending the next few days considering top, attainable options to get you ready If you've been reading FoS, by now you may have scored a series of in-the-know notes on how to look chic any time with any budget, and with a quick visit to Macy's, (and, there's a Labor Day SALE too!) your work wardrobe is soon to be revitalized. >>DISCOVER: The never-ending versatility of a classic silk blouse From essential tailoring to on-trend dresses chic enough for cocktail hour to versatile separates that look

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Revisit The Best of Pre-Fall 2012 Part 2

Day two of our Pre-Fall roundup for 2012 has us scanning the best collections as they hit shops to help you update your look immediately -why wait? Didn't you love Day 1 of our Best of Pre-Fall styling tips? >>More: Runway Pictures & Shows Balenciaga- Taking his cue from the illustrated works of celebrated fashion artist Antonia Lopez and 80's era French power dressing from the likes of Mugler & Montana, Nicolas Ghesquiere's latest outing didn't abandon his signature takes on 60's sci-fi, cool street wear and Balenciaga-isms -instead, they were super-charged. While the solid pants in off-colors could be the easiest ideas to lift from the outing, there was plenty of new styling tricks to take advantage of this

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Revisit The Best of Pre-Fall 2012 Part 1

Although it's still mid-August, we've begun to look forward to fall dressing over the past few weeks. And with that in mind and with deliveries of cooler weather clothes hitting shops,  comes another look at Pre-Fall 2012 with two posts of inspirational collections. Look at it this way, we are currently phasing through summer so use these collections to your advantage and work new ideas into your current look to stand-out and look fresh. >>More: Runway Pictures & Shows No 21- Just a few seasons old, we've been fans of Alessandro Dell'Aqua's new signature label No. 21 since it launched as it remains consistently wearable while retaining the kind of nonchalant sex appeal that fashion has embraced since the begining of the last decade. Keeping with

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