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Jil Sander Navy Spring 2012 Fashion Presentation

Jil Sander Navy Spring 2012
Runway Review Snippet... Platform brogues punctuated a youthful, tomboyish and relaxed spirit from an otherwise characteristically utilitarian outing from Jil Sander's secondary line, Jil Sander Navy. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While knife-pleated skirts and prim blouses made for a bulk of the collection, the real draw to the range came via a subversive and vaguely military ode to Girl Scouts and to uniform dressing as a whole. And just like Jil Sander's main line, there were plenty of smart separates with universal appeal and a slight jolt of the unexpected that were anything but timely to get you retooling your wardrobe.  --Naveed Hussain SHOP Jill Sander Navy in store now: More Jil Sander...  

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Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012 Fashion Presentation

Cut 25 by Yigal Azrouel - Spring 2012
Consisting of mostly body-conscious mini dresses with graphic cut-outs in an array of electrifying neons, Yigal Azrouel's Cut 25 presentation was somehow able to reach a more relaxed momentum than the kind of party-girl sexy his chosen range of silhouettes might suggest. And that's a good thing as we at FocusOnStyle have seen enough skin-tight body-con dressed open-toe bootied girls than we can bear. And thankfully by the looks of it, Azrouel has had enough too. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS He was able to achieve this thanks to a clever play on relaxed sportif notes, graphic contrasting lines, acid pastels and alluring cool neutrals combined with unexpected techno-washed fabrics and multi-dimensional layering. His wood soled platform brogues and boots in

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Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012 Fashion Show

Yigal Azrouel Spring 2012
Runway Review Quick Notes: slits, minimal, backless, 90's, clean, halter necks, maxi skirts, unexpected back slits, drawstring paper bag waists, Drawing on fashion's now long standing fascination with minimalism, for spring 2012 Yigal Azrouel added a subdued downtown elegance to the phenom and made the movement his own via unexpected sexy slits and a judicious use of forever glamorous lipstick red. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While minimal and monastic even, it was those graphic slits that added a flirtatious kick to the of-the-moment line-up and an airy voluminous grace. >> SHOP: What's in store now for Yigal Azrouel at Shopbop Here, clean, unadorned surfaces dominated save for an abstract yellow and black ink print while a major focus was placed

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CUTE AS A BUTTON- SIMPLE EARRINGS LET YOU MAKE THE STATEMENT

Emily Blunt wears Sethi Couture 18 K Pink and White Diamond Flower Earrings, Retail: $3800, www.SethiCouture.com
I'll Have What She's Having: A modern take on a once concervative classic piece of jewelry... the new button earring. Jessica Lowndes wears Amrapali 18 K Gold Stud Earrings, Retail: $400, www.AmrapaliJewels.com Once reserved for the conservative twin-set bunch, little round earrings seem fresh again after season's of loud statement making jewelry. Forget about dowdy, there's a certain sense of freshness and modernity to button earrings now that you will most certainly want to revisit. Just take a look at Emily Blunt wearing Sethi Couture 18 K Pink and White Diamond Flower Earrings or Jessica Lowndes wearing Amrapali 18 K Gold Stud Earrings. Let button earrings add a striking radiance to even the most casual of looks. Take a cue from actresses

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Fall Trends Accessory Report- The Choker Necklace is the IT Jewelry Trend

Trend Report: The Choker Necklace is the IT jewelry trend for fall 2011
The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 6, is Jewelry Day! Our last day of looking at Accessory Trends with StyleSight leaves us with the re-imagined Choker necklace adding a concise, tailored, industrial and ultimately sophisticated finishing touch to Fall's minimal glamour. From Louis Vuitton's harmonious take on the Peter Pan collar in metallics and leather to Lanvin's maximalist chunky floral choker, these statement making necklaces are the last word on polished, put together confidence. We suggest channeling the late 90's iteration of the choker by pairing it with a quintessentially chic white button-down and simpler, less cumbersome tops, but who's to say the architectural austerity of a plunging neckline or a low-cut back won't suffice?

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Men’s Style Fall Trend Report- The Color Is Russet Orange

Men's Style Fall Color Report: Russet Orange
The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 5 is Men's Style Day What men want this fall, is a pop of vivid color! With every fall menswear season comes a heady mix of flattering autumnal hues to add a dapper bit of unexpected hits of color to even the most utilitarian of winter weather ready garb. More Paul Smith... Men's Fall 2011 colorways came in a rich mix of brown ranges, country greens, bold blues including electric and lapis that were masculine yet fashion forward and a firey russet orange paired with charcoal and new colors for men in berry tones and transitional, palette cleansing taupe in softer shades. From gloves, to hats, to bags, men's

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- Snakeskin, Python, Croc and Stingray

Exotic Skins - StyleSight Fall Accessories Trend Report
The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 4 It's the skins... Snakeskin, Python, Croc and Stingray ... Snakeskin whether in print or genuine python, was clearly on almost every major designer's runway for Fall 2011 from Chloe, to Dries Van Noten to Prada, skin is back in. From classic boots to aviator caps to full-on print, from Mod to Charlie Girl, high doses of snakeskin came in literally every iteration. Python, croc and stingray were used to add a luxe texture and pattern play on tricked out accessories in neutral, metallic and color-blocked colorways with a ferocious graphic impact via natural markings. Even jewelry was amped with leather applications that give off a tactile warmth for the

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Fashion Inspiration From Film- Miu Miu Fall 2011 Channels Hitchcock

A little something I noticed... While many designers past & present have taken inspiration from the seminal films of Alfred Hitchcock including Alexander McQueen and his blockbuster tribute to Tippi Hedren in 'The Birds' for Fall 2005, one of us was thrilled to catch Miuccia Prada's probable inspirations for Fall 2011 in another Hitchcock film, 'Shadow of a Doubt.' Miu Miu fall 2011 Her wonderous ode to 40's on-screen broad-shouldered glamour was quite evident on the runway for Fall and quite evocative of Teresa Wright's confused yet nevertheless put-together character in the film. >> MORE: Miu Miu and Fashion Shows Beyond "A Shadow of a Doubt" that old is new again Besides the refined silhouette's and the natural, subdued color-ways,

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- The Oversized Clutch

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 3 From Miu Miu to Margiela, this season the ubiquitous clutch goes from compact and evening appropriate to practical and ready for the girl-on-the-go in charmingly oversized proportions with a vaguely 40's inspired sensibility and glamorous ease. SHOP: Best Bags Large, like a statement making giant box discreetly folded in the crook of your arm, these beefed up pochettes boast soft, unstructured construction balanced with a minimal, professional direction and feature sophisticated logo placements or a lack there of. More Miu Miu...And with Prada's ingenious boxy handstrap clutches, the idea of a daytime clutch now comes with a little more security. Think about pairing the season's giant proportions with

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- Camels and Tans

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 2 Day two at our look at Fall 2011 with StyleSight's Top Trends has us in neutral with the season's rerun of heritage minded camel & tan offerings. See by Chloe 3 Buckle Booties in of the moment camel color And while cosmetic tones have dominated colorways for the last few season's, the new neutrals of today in peach, taupe and sand work their way full circle back to one of the easiest tones of all, khaki.That's right, khaki is no longer reserved for the preppy set. Instead, its been re-imagined in an an array of propositions from hats to the now ubiquitous pleated trouser in tones that range

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Fall Trend Accessories Report- Boho Baroque

The Top Seven Accessory Trends for Fall 2011 with StyleSight, Day 1 As the new season is approaching and Fall/Winter garb is finally making its way into shops, join us as we look at the Top Seven Accessories Trends over the next week that are sure to amp your wardrobe and help you edit your future buys.More: StylesightGet into fall's rich Baroque takes on ultra-luxe bohemian accessories with Claire Foster, StyleSight's Accessories Editor, who pulled together some helpful trend boards for us covering key points on all the latest accessories of the season. Boho Baroque- With the holiday season ahead come a slew of party-ready heavily decorated, bejeweled and luminous extras inspired by Baroque opulence from designers as disparate as

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Michelle Obama Style Alert- It’s Back to Clean Chic With Vibrant Skirt and Simple Tank

I'll Have What She's Having: Easy, breezy late summer style When I first saw this photo of the First Lady this week, I was loving the simple clean chic style that best flatters Michelle Obama's strong and statuesque frame. There have been a few missteps in outfits that were a bit too fussy or girly for her, but this Suno skirt and tank gets an A+! -- S.H. Michelle Obama wore Suno again for the fourth time in Martha's Vineyard this weekend & radiated beachside chic in the label's graphic pleated Spring Beach Geo skirt. >> MORE: Michelle Obama Style Like a smart dresser would, she plays up its bold color-blocking with refined basics and simple hair for a look

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Cheap Chic Alert- Missoni for Target Preview Pictures

Must-have & fab home style offers that will easily fake out high end pieces- for real! The label queen in all of us will love this collection! It should come as no surprise that we are big, big fans of Missoni's timeless yet distinctive graphic signature designs and like many of you out there, we are stoaked about their expansive 400+ piece collection for Target which bows Sept. 13th. And with prices starting at $2.99, the deals can't get any sweeter. Of, course there's fab fashion too! SHOP: Get it at Target! Besides a full men's, women's and children's range featuring the iconic house's classic way with knits, color and prints, what we are really looking forward to is their

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