Fall 2013

Everyday Chic: 10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Fall (if you don’t have these key pieces already)

Sharon & I want to help you get a grip on Everyday Can-Do Chic with these 10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Fall… …. and, with continuing trends, you may not even have to add anything new -lucky you! Transitional weather dressing is hitting most of us this time of year and with that in mind we've taken a moment on what you can easily do to update your style to stay on trend and look your best. Take inspiration from 3.1 Phillip Lim's refreshingly cool Fall outing (above), which was chalk full of essentials that are covetable yet approachable key essentials for everyday chic this season. Midi Skirt- Asos leather midi skirt  (Sharon bought this skirt!) with patch pockets

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Biggest Trend Report Ever: Fall Fashion Trends from the Runway 2013- New York, London, Milan and Paris, oh yeah

Best of fall fashion trends from the runway
Fall fashion trends from the New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion week runways + street style inspiration too Straight from the catwalk and into your closet-- sleek styles from the runway & the lovely fashion week street style ladies will inspire you to make a chic impact on your wardrobe in more ways than one. How does that sound? Curated highlights from our our extensive Fall 2013 Runway Coverage  from our 60+ fall fashion week stories! Thought you'd like it. Tweet your friends to share the love. Or, just tell them to come to www.FocusOnStyle.com/fall You're going to want to bookmark this Fall Fashion Trends Report for Fall 2013 so you have all your gorgeous catwalk inspiration in one place. Shall we review

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Looking for some special occasion inspiration? Drool over Haute Couture Fall 2013 Runway highlights

Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2013 Dream a little with Haute Couture Fall 2013 runway highlights for wedding, bridal, formal and special occasion inspiration. Take note now from Bouchra Jarrar, Christian Dior, Martin Margiela and Valentino Listen, I can almost bet that not one of us can ever afford a true haute couture gown. That's ok. There's a rare madame somewhere who can and  a celebrity who will borrow it. Why pay attention to haute couture? Why bother worrying over the latest designs for the jet-set? Especially when most of us will never even see let alone own such a decadent budget buster? >> WHY DON'T YOU… Check out the rest of our Fall / Winter 2013 Highlights from the runway and fashion week street style

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No time for (much) makeup, try a matte red lip a la Marni

Matte red lipstick for the love of color, a runway look you could STEAL right this minute… I don't know about you, but there sure are days for me when a quick swipe of makeup is just what I need to look alive. Crazy on the go days with no time for makeup and plenty of desire to glam it up and not scare children with a pasty looking face. I've got a quick beauty solution. And, it's a catwalk trend that is super affordable right now. BTW: You also saw a red lip on almost c'est chic lady when we covered Paris Fashion Week street style , but now you can take the inspiration further from the catwalks of Marni and

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How to wear big jewelry… We know you like Inspiration- New Statement Jewelry a la Lanvin

Looking at an overcrowded jewelry box from years of collecting (or, a naked one from fear of accessorizing) can be daunting. Statement jewelry is it for fall, and no time better to get the look than right now with what you have at hand. Here's how to wear big jewelry and look like you mean it! Get Inspired this season with Statement Jewelry from Lanvin Fall 2013: Statement Jewelry (aka that's in your face gorgeous) has been making a splash over many a runway over the past few fashion cycles, and Lanvin's super-sized crystal and paste baubles should have you dreaming of going big for spring. >>Five Pieces of Jewelry You Should Own Finishing off diva ready grab like those

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This is how you wear mixed prints paired with classic à la Paris Fashion Week Street Style Trend

  I'll Have What She's Having:  The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make's this woman's otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike.  >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style From a structured lady bag to her foundational coat casually placed over her shoulders, the attitude of everything present is pitch perfect and fine tuned. >> RELATED: How to wear mixed prints and patterns She's got all the elements of refined daywear down pat, and that's how a purple bag, tropical printed pants, a floral

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Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Backstage Photos + Video – Paris Fashion Week

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 runway highlights and video: Fantasy time! Dream a little with designer Sarah Burton's regal & romantic couture level outing for Alexander McQueen. And if you or someone you know is about to walk down the isle, do more than just dream a little and take note. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The friendly spirit Sarah Burton brought with her to the helm of Alexander McQueen created a lofty foundation for the designer to continually go full throttle with her collections. And Fall 2013 was without a doubt beyond haute couture with its meticulous attention to detail, flawless execution, jaw-dropping realization and ornate excesses -all done in heavenly white none the less. And festooned with

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I bet you can steal this Miu Miu runway look now. Like THIS WEEKEND. Try a Neckerchief, why don’t you?!

It's been quit a whirl with fashion weeks around the world. Ya know that the word,"week" is the biggest misnomer. It may be roughly a week for every international pit stop, but the major showing season is  about a month long… then there are the others. Don't get exhausted. We have a pretty good idea of what's hot to come from New York, London, Milan, and Paris, AND the street style of those dolled up showgoers. I've got something really sweet and simple right off the Miu Miu Fall 2013 runway that you can incorporate into your wardrobe, NOW. Like this weekend kind of now. A neckerchief! Lauren Ralph Lauren Polka-Dot Small Square Silk Scarf  Ok, you may have to

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Don’t Miss The TOP 6 Paris Fashion Week Trends + Street Style From Fall 2013 To Wear NOW

Prada Fall 2013 It's French Chic from the runway to the real way! This is your ULTIMATE  PARIS LOOK BOOK TREND REPORT:  Paris closed the season with an extension of key style notes best executed there than anywhere else. Rich, dense textures have been on many Fall runways, and so have big coats and the quiet decadence of the 40's & 50's. But in Paris, those ideas really came to light and pushed the envelope. Lots to take note of here folks.... >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS,  RUNWAY REVIEWS, and FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE Mid Century- Prada goes Mid-Century F/W 2013 Seen at: Rochas, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada >> LOOK SEE: Have you been following our Paris Fashion Week  street style reports on how

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Street Style Trend Report: Red Coats at Paris Fashion Week

I'll Have What She's Having: A suckerpunch of red coats and jackets to add instant WOW to any dreary day Flame, grenadine, lobster… vivid red coats by any name are the perfect late season into spring style zipper-upper. Need inspiration to get your wardrobe out of the doldrums? Look no further than these super chic woman snapped at Paris Fashion Week who certainly know how to stand out ahead of the pack from outerwear to suiting. The vivacious shade plays well against black but also in combination with a very non-Christmasy green. >> MORE: Paris and French Chic Trends These AMAZING street style chic ladies are the perfect amalgamation of many of the not only runway, but real way fashion week styles that we've been

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Street Style Trend Report: Plush + Furry Accents at Paris Fashion Week

Go for comfy & cozy with cool plush layers + furry accents like the ladies at Paris Fashion Week First we saw all the crazy colored & patterned fur, and faux fur, on the New York runways. As winter continues to linger,  the real way ladies in Paris show you a thing or two about layering in a fun way with plush layers of all manners. From a shearling lined moto jacket to pink fur, who says you can't make a statement in a winter coat? >> Get Inspired:  Snaps of the Paris Fashion Week Street Style Let's start with the basics... If you want to punctuate your end of the season look, try working outerwear that is textural, faux or

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CHLOE Fall 2013 Runway Photos- Milan Fashion Week

From Paris Fashion Week, CHLOE Fall 2013: After a few season's at the helm of storied ultra femme Parisian go-to Chloe, designer Clare Waight Keller delivered her best outing yet. Fall 2013 was heavy on deluxe daywear and delivered a fresh mix of the labels signature girlie elements with a clean, modern spirit. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS It was exactly the kind of nuanced collection that we've long admired Chloe for, with the right kind of subtle coolness thats made a Chloe purchase one that stands the test of time. We can imagine a place for these looks just about anywhere, from 9 to 5 and late into the evening. Harness details and a mod sensibility gave pinafore dresses and

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Street Style Trend Report: Sporty Varsity Style at Paris Fashion Week

Straight from Paris Fashion Week comes sporty street style inspiration to pep you up now... Go Varsity! Sound familiar? We brought the sporty Varsity insignia trend to your attention back in July with our coverage of one of Raf Simons final hit collections at Jil Sander straight from the runway -in case you missed.  For pre-fall, Simons was serving a nod to the ultimate in chic retro prep, but the charming redhead here adds a touch of relaxed, everyday cool that's worth taking note of.  >> MORE: Paris and French Chic Trends What works above is that while it is indeed a highly recognizable piece, the outfit has a lived in feel thats luxe but worn in a way that pays a

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