Ready For Red: The Perfect Hue For Fall

It's hard not to think about a fall wardrobe with the current weather conditions. However, no need to fret because there are some really awesome fall trends to research while cooped up indoors and one of them happens to be the hot hue that dominated the runways this last spring; ginger spice red!

Seen on the runways of Karen Walker, Rodarte, Max Azria, and Paul Gurung the spicy hue made a serious statement and pumped up the atmosphere of the collections. Inspired by fall leaves, designers created monochromatic pant looks, flirty sweater dresses, and romantic evening gowns with the hot hue. The color is perfect for the cold weather in that it not only instantly makes an outfit stand out, but it always add a bit of warmth to any cold day.

I kind of can't wait for fall now, can you?

Text Lauryn Stone

Source(s): Style.com

Pamela Love Fall '11: Practical Magic

Time and time again big hitter Pamela Love creates outstanding and outrageous jewelry, this season is no different! It's hard not to fall in love with her previous tribal and slightly morose motifs, as well as her recent collaboration with Topshop, and now she's changing it up with more bewitching colors and a magical theme. Think less "magic" as in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and more "supernatural" like mid-century magicians, featuring crystals and pentagrams and all the makings of an enticing line. Whether you choose to pile on the goodness, or pick a single standout piece to beguile your outfit, you can't go wrong!

Text Corinna Fabre

Source(s): Refinery29.com

Summer: 3 Fashion Trends That Matter

Now that Summer is almost in full swing, the latest fashion trends of this warm weather season are underway. Three of the most popular trends of the summer are colored chino pants, dressier sports coats and light colored dress shirts. Each item contributes vibrancy and class to men's style. You can buy chino pants in every color available and coordinate your outfit with a light colored dress shirt. You can utilized the flexibility of your chino pants by rolling up the bottoms and wearing them with boat shoes giving you a real preppy Summer look. For nights out, add a sports coat to your outfit adding sophistication and a dressier appearance. The plus side to owning these items is being able to have them in every color you want. You can mix and match with any different color chino pants or dress shirt. By just adding a dressier sports coat, the clothes could look like a completely different outfit without the coat. This comfortable dress-wear creates a classy and sophisticated, preppy, summer look.


Text Stephanie Buscema
Sources: GQ, Tommy Hilfiger

Look Smoking Hot With YSL Cigarettes

"Mind if I Smoke?" "Care if I die?"- Well, the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house certainly doesn't as they have redesigned their line of cigarettes this year and are launching major marketing campaigns all over Asia and Russia.

Originally started in the late 80's, the cigarettes were created so that women would always have a "fashionable" choice when lighting up. The box, inspired by the "Le Smoking Jacket" is sleek and sophisticated with a black and gold exterior. While the box is no doubt appealing and the thought of smoking one of these fashion forward lights in a fabulous gown may seem oddly chic, it's hard not to wonder why they are bringing back such an "anti-green" product the same year they are promoting their eco-conscious efforts in manufacturing.

Whatever their intentions may be, the cigarettes are no doubt fabulous but hopefully they won't inspire too many people to pick up a bad habit.

Text Lauryn Stone

Source(s): Refinery29.com

Julien David's Fall 2011 Collection: Gaga-esque

Lady Gaga has truly impacted the fashion world, hasn't she? The new designs in the last year appear almost as if designers are competing to see who Gaga will choose next for her wackiest look. Obviously Gaga, cannot step outside without an out-of-the-ordinary outfit, which means, every day she is wearing something new that no other person has every seen before. She has completely inspired a new realm of thinking. Before her, Alexander McQueen was one of few creating looks unlike anything else. He must have been her inspiration and she decided to expand on it and make the wacky her staple; her image.

When we gaze at this image of a model sporting Julien David's Fall 2011 Collection, we are all wondering: Did Gaga inspire him or does he desire for her to be his top client? Or both? Because, most of us know there aren't too many people in this world, not even the most passionate fashion lovers, who would wear something like a mosquito net over our faces on a normal day.

Text Alexandra Faye

Source(s): Style.com