The runways inspired me to be more adventurous mixing and matching prints, patterns and textures. This is a trend you can start right away. If you’re hesitant, begin slowly by staying in the same color family when combining different separates.
(clockwise from left) Isaac Mizrahi, Tuleh, Nanette Lepore, Lela Rose, Elie Tahari, Rodarte
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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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Who doesn’t feel sexy in leopard? This season I like the way designers are combing spots with contrasting prints like cherry blossoms and tweed.
(clockwise from left) Oscar de la Renta, Temperley London, Miss Sixty, Hervé Léger, Rodarte, Rachel Comey
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Gold and silver are still en vogue but fall is welcoming a new crop of metallics from sophisticated bronze to 80s punk blue.
(clockwise from left) Preen, Carolina Herrera, Elise Overland, Isaac Mizrahi, Rodarte, Marc Jacobs
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