Trend Thursdays- Collarless coats

While the Boyfriend Blazer is still king, the latest coat spotted on runways is collarless.

In tailored and looser fitting versions, the collarless coat somehow feels more elegant, as compared to the boyfriend blazer’s casual sophistication. When wearing a collarless jacket, keep it simple - pair it with a top with a standard neckline.  

Photo Credit: Style.comCollarless Coats at Proenza Schouler, Vena Cava, and Oscar de la Renta.

But, the best thing about these styles- its looks GREAT when you piling on the jewelry. Now’s the time to break out your statement necklaces! (Get them here!!!)

Trend Thursdays - fur (faux or real) and feathers

One of my favorite fashion writers from the New York Times, Cathy Horyn, is blogging live from Milan. 

She noticed the 70's trend at Gucci continuing for the Fall- so I had to share!  She explains, "so comprehensibly ’70s were Frida Giannini’s fur-covered shoulders, tie-at-the-neck blouses and chic gaucho trousers in flannel or suede with boots or platforms. The palette was all violet, wine, rust, emerald green, teal and a bit of cherry. Ms. Giannini also offered those lady-ish full-sleeved dresses with tiny belts that figure so prominently in memories and archives of the ’70s, along with fedoras and feathers."

Looks from the fall 2011 Gucci show

The colors, the textures, the silhouettes!!  And whether you prefer real or faux fur... its up to you.  But, everything is to die for! 

Trend Thursdays- Bohemian Bourgeois

Bohemian Bourgeois, or as I like to call it: BoBo- is a never dying trend.  This look takes lace details and a peasantry feel and adds a dash of flowy transparency and layers of embroidery.


Spring 2011 antique and tablecloth lace from the runways of Dolce and Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Andrew Gn, Anna Sui, Collette Dinnigan, Luisa Beccaria and Just Cavalli

Try matching the look with a wide brimmed hat and platform sandals. 

This season, the winners are Cavalli, Anna Sui and Emilio Pucci. 

Trend Thursdays- Classic

Well, New York Fashion week is upon us!  So, in honor of the fashionable people to hit NYC this week, today's trend is classic, timeless and feminine. 

Dolce & Gabbana Women Spring/Summer 2011 (Full Show)

And, as you can see in the Dolce and Gabbana runway show, eyelet, lace and white, white, white; it just screams classic and sweet.  Which, if you've ever seen a D&G runway show before, you expect leopard, red, and corsets, all in one outfit!  So this is a huge shift for them.  But, they pull it off by showing a more delicate side of themselves. 

Congratulations on year 26 Domenico and Stefano!!  We love you!

Trend Thursdays- Color

On the heels of Monday's "Color of the Year- Honeysuckle" post, today's trend is color.

Color Blocking ruled the runway for Spring, as you can see in the above Lacoste, Prabal Gurung and Missoni runway shows.

Last season we tried mixing different prints, but this season, don't be afraid to mix a ton of colors!!  Try it!

Gucci Runway

Jill Sander Runway

Trend Thursdays- feathers

Feathers are a trend that never dies. And the F/W 2010 designers showed that fine feathers make fine frocks. Using marabou plumes, ostrich feathers, the creations were versatile. Being dressed in full feathers stands for a certain glamourous allure.

I would definitely rock the feather top, like the Gucci, Givenchy and Rebecca Taylor.  It would be a perfect day to night ensemble. 

Taking the trend a step further Marchesa, Giambattista and Tory Burch show a little leg with feather skirts. 

If youre a bolder type, try the feather jacket.  Pucci, Azzaro and Lanvin offer an array of styles that are stunning for the girl who can pull these off.  Is it you?

In case you do not like to ruffle your feathers, try a feather print or just a little detail like the ostrich-trimmed satin bag by Lanvin.

And good news is, the feather trend is here to stay. So those pieces are definitely great investments.  Here is to flying high in 2011!