Ruffles
Just as I was starting to grow tired of ruffles, Badgley Mischka sends a model down the runway with a ruffled skirt and blazer and I fall in love all over again.
(clockwise from top left) Cynthia Steffe, Badgley Mischka, Halston, Marc Jacobs, J. Mendel, Doo. Ri
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Lavender
Purple is one of the hottest colors for fall-and for spring, too. Just a lighter shade.
(clockwise from top left) Vivienne Tam, Cynthia Rowley, Douglas Hannant, Isaac Mizrahi, Halston, Marc Jacobs
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Jumpsuits
I’m so happy this trend is here to stay. Jumpsuits and rompers can be extremely flattering-and comfortable, too! I won’t be trying the cropped versions, though. Even though the models at Carolina Herrera and Halston looked great in them I need the wider floor-length leg to add height.
(clockwise from top left) Carolina Herrera, Halston, Erin Fetherston, Elie Tahari, Derek Lam, Elise Øverland
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One-Sleeve
I go back and forth with this trend. Every once in a while, I’ll see a woman wearing a one-sleeve dress and like it. But for the majority of the time I find myself thinking how cold that bare arm must be.
(clockwise from top left) Monique Lhullier, Jill Stuart, Koi Suwannagate, Helmut Lang, Davidelfin, Halston
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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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