I love white. I even wanted a white coat last fall but my friend talked me out of it because it wasn’t practical. But I think I’m going to get one this year; I’ll just be extra careful, because in this economy we can’t afford to frequent the dry cleaner.
(clockwise from left) Y-3, Jill Stuart, Ruffian, Alexander Wang, Rebecca Taylor, Lacoste
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Hot pink is huge for spring so I’m happy to see that it’s carrying into fall. I suggest buying a seasonless magenta top now in silk or chiffon that can carry you through the year.
(clockwise from left) Marc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Michael Kors, Rebecca Taylor, Oscar de la Renta, Tommy Hilfiger
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Feathers have been trendy for quite some time now, so thankfully there are affordable options. But I’m excited for the new feather prints, like the peacock ones at Cynthia Steffe. I can get the look without worrying that my dog will attack my dress (I don’t know why, but Bunny is drawn to feathers. And if you have a cat, forget about it!)
(clockwise from left) Cynthia Steffe, Jonathan Saunders, Malandrino, Halston, Douglas Hannant, Jason Wu
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OK, I’ll admit the Nicholas Kirkwood hip high boots at Rodarte were fierce. But personally, it’s hard for me to see a woman in real life wearing boots that high without thinking of Pretty Woman—pre-Julia Roberts’ ladylike makeover.
(clockwise from left) Rodarte, Halston, Yigal Azrouël, Marc Jacobs, Chado Ralph Rucci, Alexandre Herechocovitch
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I was really hoping plaid would skip a season because I love tartan. But it just got too much last year, being displayed in every single store window from Wet Seal to Intermix. I hope it’s not plaid overkill this fall, too.
(clockwise from left) Marc by Marc Jacobs, Richard Chai, Anna Sui, Libertine, DKNY, Charlotte Ronson
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Sheer is so much sexier than bare. The thin material means they can look, but can’t touch. And if you’re worried about something being too sheer, layer or try just a sheer sleeve like the amazing blazer at Doo. Ri.
(clockwise from left) Luca Luca, Doo. Ri, Yigal Azrouël, Jason Wu, Elie Tahari, Elise Overland
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