#3 Look around what you are seeing on the street, now.

You've probably heard this a lot:
"If you're not sure what to wear, what to buy, being on trend??
 Just go the place you always hang out,
 and take a moment, observe what's going on in the street.
 You'll get an answer."

YES.
One of the coolest things about living in NYC,
you can easily see what's the trend, also, you're able to see the so much variation of fashion is a bonus.
and I must confess that I enjoy the excitement 'fashion voyeurism' from time to time...:)
You can help yourself to see some interesting fashion, being a critic of someone's style,
awesome ideas of styling, or guessing the brand name from the style.
It's a part of human nature, that's my excuse.

As I mentioned Fall trend from previous blog,
We definitely seeing some specific items and trends from NY street.


Striped jersey top, Shorts, Loose drapery blouse and....lace up booties!

Courtesy of Streetpeeper.com/Nylon Magazine

Army green, Cargo pants, Military look is all for both women and men this Fall.

Courtesy of Streetpeeper.com

Skiny Cargo Pants, Rumors around it's hard to find to your size. Hot Season item.
Actually, she's runway model, Lindsay Ellingson.
Models always look good, even when they're not on the stage. 

Courtesy of altamiranyc

Denim Shirts, Utility vest in olive green, and combat boots.
Perfect utilitarian.

Courtesy of Elle.com

Some inspiration from 70s

Courtesy of Sartorialist.com

Fall seems be too hot to be,, great color combination.
Also, different variation of brogues comes strong this Fall.

Courtesy of Streetpeeper.com

This menswear inspired loose trousers are big seller item at ZARA.
With a lace top, you are ready to rock this Fall.

Courtesy of Elle.com

Love her way of using scarf wrapped around her top. Always great styling for Fall.
Still I'm a huge fan of Slouchy, Halem pants.

Courtesy of racked.com

And,,last look that I picked.
Red block stripe + classic British tartan plaid??
It could be too much, yet the light heather gray jacket makes it work.
Love to see some NY fashion, the variations of not just following on trend.
BRAVO.

Courtesy of racked.com

#2 WHAT'S COMING ON FALL 2011?

As I posted key items you must have this Fall 2010,
We've already been seeing a strong movement of Military look, with 80s mood.
I just got my new combat boots, ready to having fun with my new pair!
 

Now, let's take a look for next year, Fall 2011 trend.

(I know it sounds way too early, since we just folded up Spring 2011 Fashion week! But some people already are working for Fall 2011.)
Fashion is always changing faster, and we're living in the era of fast forward fashion!
And we love these excitements for what's coming next!

Let's sneak peak what the experts said,

According to WGSN,
- A huge fashion forecasting service in London, my favorite forecasting service!

Ladies will be more sophisticated than ever before!
Glossy and glamorous, inspired by the 70s lady is the key look.

It's going to be a lot of sleek, fluid draping, ladylike inspired look.
Keep it simple, sophisticated, clean and chic.

Courtesy of WGSN

Courtesy of Stylesight

What will be the key item for Fall 2011?

A silky fluid blouse with any details - bow, tie, origami, etc
It's the must -have- item that you need for a great ladylike look, also inspired from 1970s.
Whether wear with shorts or a below the knee length or long, full skirt, or wide pants,
a fluid blouse will be a must for the Fall 2011in your closet.


Chloe Fall 2010

Dior Fall 2010

Balmain Fall 2010

At last, I found a great video,
It's the video showing Fall 1971 fashion message from Harper's Bazaar.
 
China Michado, a Harper's Creative Director, interviews high-end American designers in their New York showrooms. She visits Betsey Johnson, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Halston and Anne Klein, and many others.

Let's get inspired from 1970s and get ready for next Fall!

#1 80s still going on this Fall; Lace. Combat boots.

Last Year,

From those high fashion- Runways, Magazines, TV, Movies,,,

We've seen all 80's materials coming back way BIG.

Trophy jackets, acid-wash denim, big and very dynamic geometric prints, shoulder pads(big, big) in every styles....

There are so many elements from 1980s blending into our new fashion of 2010.

Obviously, here is the lady who ruled in 80s and has been inspiring all over the world.

Madonna...

And we've been keeping up with late 80s & early 90s this Fall 2010.

Here are some of key items inspired from 80s, you should pay attention and put on your 'must have item' or 'wish' list for this Fall.


"Lace, Lace & Lace...!"
There are so many kinds of variation with lace this season.
Simple lace top with your favorite pair of jeans,, along with platform hills, flats, boots,etc
You can try with simple pencil skirt and jacket, would be good enough & elegant office look.
Have a nice trim of lace or all over lace dress with colorful tights, see-through tights..good to go for night outs!
Black, White, Grey & Brown shades all work great!

Oh, one thing for sure. DO NOT OVER USE LACE!
And choose wisely your under construction.
Too much showing off lace top, lace skirt, lace tights,,,you don't want to give people the imagination about you only work at night....

Free People "Audrina" Scalloped Lace Top $78.00

MARC BY MARC JACOBS "Bronte" Crocheted Lace Top $398.00

Joie "Elvia" All-Over Lace Top $198.00

Ian Lace Sweatshirt $250.00

Aqua Lace-Trimmed Pocket Top $78.00

Aqua Striped Lace Tank Dress $88.00

Velvet by Graham & Spencer "Slinky" Lace Inset Cotton Shift Dress $152.00

"Restyled Chic Combat boots"

Started early 80s,,combat boots was a important item in punk fashion. These were the basic uniform for punk kids, often worn with "pegged" jeans - fold over the excess, and roll up from the bottom, or make narrow with safety pins.
And, now 2010 Fall, its getting stronger, much chic, re-stylized in fashion.
You can get any length of combat - lace up style boots with any pairs of jeans,dresses,leggings, tights, skirts and even Harlem pants might work.

Dolce Vita "Besos" Military Boots $198.00

Miss Sixty "Blair" Lace-Up Military Midcalf Boots $190.00

Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Mid-Calf Boots $1,295.00

Joie "Refugee" Lace-Up Military Boots $535.00