The Fashioneur: August 2011

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Jewel Tones

Colors takes it's place in jewel tones this fall. Deep green and purple, elegant orange and yellow.
On the runway these trends tend to take a more dressed up (and more expensive) look.

Stella McCartney Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear

Stella McCarteny

Fall 2011 RTW

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Alberta Ferretti Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear

Alberta Ferretti

Fall 2011 RTW

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Lanvin

Fall 2011 RTW

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Take this trend to the streets with a very colorful, summer to fall look for almost any occasion.

Jewel Tones by fashioneur featuring rose quartz earrings

Woven top
$36 - topshop.com

Dorothy Perkins blazer
£45 - dorothyperkins.com

Cotton pants
$76 - topshop.com

Platform stiletto heels
$85 - bakersshoes.com

Miss Selfridge clutch handbag
£28 - missselfridge.com

Rose quartz earrings
$26 - jcpenney.com

TopShop blue necklace
$25 - topshop.com

Square ring
$20 - topshop.com

Fashionably,
The Fashioneur

Saturday, August 27, 2011

When it's hot outside and cold in trends.

Today it was 111 degrees in Austin, TX. I spent the day in the mall, Gap had a one day 50% off sale, Forever 21 was practically giving stuff away in their sale section, and it was airconditioned. I am ready to pull out all my sweaters and jeans, tights and knee highs, fall is just around the corner, at least, trend wise. The weather, however, begs to differ. Fall officially starts on September 23, but I doubt it is going to feel like fall, so I'm out to find the looks for fall that suit summer weather. If you are lucky enough to have almost fall weather, or just cant wait for fall, then you can use these trendy looks for these in between days.

Summer to Fall by fashioneur featuring string bags

All Saints draped top
$93 - allsaints.com

Top
$56 - topshop.com

H M top
£7.99 - hm.com

Miss Selfridge tube skirt
£25 - missselfridge.com

Pleated skirt
$70 - topshop.com

Sanctuary flannel shorts
$78 - nordstrom.com

Bow shoes
$60 - topshop.com

ASOS wingtip oxford shoes
$73 - asos.com

River Island animal print slipper
$55 - asos.com

Roxy string bag
$62 - pacsun.com

Miss Selfridge jacquard bag
£32 - missselfridge.com

Moschino Cheap Chic clutch hand bag
£249 - profilebrighton.co.uk

Wool fedora hat
$50 - topshop.com

Fashionably,
The Fashioneur

Monday, August 22, 2011

Trend Alert: Moccasins, Ponchos

Quietly flooding shops and quickly invading the streets, moccasins and ponchos are edging their way into fall trends. These more fall appropriate tribal trends find a lot of inspiration in Native American patterns and styles such as moccasins, ponchos, woven patterns, etc.
Fall tribal trends created a strong grasp on the runways this fall and are now rushing into the fashion world.

Oscar de la Renta Rodarte

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Proenza Schouler

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Moccasins come in many different styles from the original suede to leather loafer pumps.

Trend Alert: Moccasins, Ponchos (Part 1) by fashioneur featuring loafer shoes

Alexander Wang small heels
$495 - ssense.com

H&M lace up shoes
£15 - hm.com

Platform loafer
$124 - topshop.com

Forever21 loafer shoes
$23 - forever21.com

Burberry Prorsum round toe platform pumps
$695 - net-a-porter.com

Minnetonka print shoes
$48 - urbanoutfitters.com

Minnetonka high top shoes
$50 - piperlime.gap.com

Madewell loafer shoes
$70 - madewell.com

Velvet Moccasin
$70 - zara.com

Ponchos and woven patterns also go from a original to more modern look. If your not willing to be so adventurous just try a plain sweatshirt in a poncho cut.

Fall Tribal - from H&M

http://www.hm.com/us/s/01GR0G

Products in this look:

Shorts, Suede Boots, Leg Warmers, Sweater H;amp;M

www.hm.com

Fashionably,
The Fashioneur

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Back To School Outfits

It's almost time to head back to school, so be ready with a stylish yet affordable outfit that is ready to wow.

This first outfit is casual and chic, not to mention comfortable. You look good without being too over the top.

Back to Cool by fashioneur featuring lightweight shoes

Ascension Originals organic cotton top
£9.25 - ascensiononline.com

J Crew longsleeve shirt
$78 - net-a-porter.com

Jane Norman pleated shorts
£16 - janenorman.co.uk

TOMS lightweight shoes
$48 - nordstrom.com

Handle bag
$50 - topshop.com

The second outfit is more summery, the floral skirt adds a little bit more femininity and playfulness to the outfit, and the color block top keeps it sophisticated and bright. This look is great for the summer weather that refuses to leave.

Back to the Books by fashioneur featuring cross body handbags

TopShop knit cardigan
$76 - topshop.com

Dorothy Perkins blue blouse
£15 - dorothyperkins.com

Abercrombie Fitch cotton mini skirt
$17 - abercrombie.com

Miss KG ballet shoes
£25 - kurtgeiger.com

Cross body handbag
$50 - topshop.com

This last outfit is more preppy and somewhat formal, but the bright pink scattered about adds a fun feel to it and ties everything together. This outfit is great to transition from the summer time to school.