Mix Of Fall 2010 Trends, Including Military Styles and Chunky Sweaters.

Fall is right around the corner and the latest trends for the season are making the migration into fashion forward wardrobes everywhere. From military styles to camel and grey pieces, a new fresh twist on fall fashions are being spotted around the country.  We here at Style Seen Daily have picked out five hot trends to help you transition into the upcoming season.

Rihanna seen rocking fall fashion must have; over-the-knee boots.

#1 Get a Leg up With Over The Knee Boots

Over-the-knee boots are returning as a trend for this upcoming season. They made their popular debut last fall, but they have come back with a fun new flare. Lots of zippers can be seen on these sky-high boots. Skinny jeans or jeggings make a great compliment to the boots for a polished look. Many celebrities ranging from Rihanna to Kate Hudson have been seen sporting this hot trend with boots from Jimmy Choo and Stuart Weitzman just to name a few.

Jessica Alba wearing a saddlebag while out for the day with her daughter, Honor.

#2  Saddle up!

The trend in handbags for this season is the saddlebag.  Look for saddlebags ranging in richer, deeper shades of leather such as camel and burgundy. The size of the actual bag van vary, from the teeniest of bags, big enough for only a lipstick and wallet to larger bags that can hold enough for a quick weekend getaway.  Many celebrities like Jessica Alba, Kourtney Kardashian and Katie Holmes have been spotted using a saddle bag to tote around their personal items.

Camel jacket from a DKNY runway show for Fall 2010.

#3   The “it” color:  Camel

Not only is camel seen as a popular color for saddlebags but it has also been popping up in fashion as a hot fall trend. Camel has become the new black. Camel outfits from head to toe are incredibly popular as the season changes. Many shades of the color have been seen in higher end boutiques and regular merchandise stores alike, making it easy to mix and match pieces in order to create the perfect look.

Lauren Conrad recently spotted wearing trendy deep navy nail polish.

#4   Metallic Blue and Gold For Nails

On the beauty end of things, nail polish trends are changing with the season. As we move from summer to fall the trend in nail colors tends to get a little darker as well. Deeper, darker hues of colors have been popping up on celebrity fingers recently. Red wine colored polish is always a staple in any fall wardrobe. Some more playful colors are also top trends this season, like metallic blue and gold. Lauren Conrad is always a nail trend follower, recently spotted wearing a metallic navy blue on her fingers.

Rachel Zoe sporting the hottest trend in hair right now; chunky waves.

#5 Wavy Hair Trend Continues Past Summer

Chunky mermaid waves continue to rule in hair trends even though the summer is ending. Charlie’s Angels hair styles match well with any of the boho chic looks that we have been seeing pop up on fashion followers everywhere. This style does translate well with more classic looks as well, helping to make even the most simple outfit look more put together. Celebrities like Rachel Zoe and The Kardashian Sisters are infamously known for their love of the long wavy look.

There’s something mysterious and, dare we say, sexy, about being a globetrotting world traveler. Where has she been? What has she seen? It’s no surprise then that the stylish set of 2010 is captivated by the elusive elegance of the tribal trend. Bold, exotic prints with African and Mexican influences; warm, autumnal hues; and wood, gemstones and other natural accents are hallmarks of this cultured style. If you haven’t already made it your own, here’s some hints on how to wear this fierce look well, without scaring the natives.

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Structured One Piece, $198, www.spanx.com

Finally shapewear you can swim in!

These swimsuits slim, smooth and suck you in.  I feel very strongly that every woman should own shapewear — no matter what your size.  Let’s be real,  we all have our “jiggly” days.  Shapewear disguises it.  They are snug to put on but comfortable to wear all day.  And my absolute FAVORITE part about these transforming swimsuits is that they do not look like shapers.  The designs are right on point.

I’ll admit something here, during my pageant days (yes I did pageants)  I had the fear of god in me about walking in front of thousands of people in a swimsuit.  So what myself and many other girls would do is get custom made swimsuits to help make us feel more secure — yes, it broke the bank, but the confidence booster that came with a custom made swimsuit was worth the money and I had no problem working overtime to cover it.  That was before SPANX simwear ofcourse. The SPANX swimsuits are $178 each and trust me, it’s an investment in YOU.

If you are hesitant to show your bod at the beach, please listen to me and go try on a SPANX swimsuit. It will give you that confidence needed to say yes to those beach bunny days.  Swim sizes typically run small, so it’s good to choose a size larger than your pant size.

And these SPANX swimsuits also are available in two pieces.  Check out this sexy itsy bitsy bikini that’s really a secret SPANX…

Triangle Bikini Set, $178. Teal and Black.

Go to www.spanx.com for more.  Here’s some more of my favorite swimsuits from the line…

Triagle top one piece, comes in a variet of colors, $198.

Deep V One Piece, $178. Comes in red and black.

Convertible One Piece, $178. Teal, Flamingo, Black.

Lily Allen Paying Tribute to Michael Jackson Wearing One Glove

Despite the muddy fun, attendees were still stylish at this the Glastonbury’s festival 2009. Much like America’s Coachella or Lollapalooza, tons of musicans perform on various stages, including; Cold War Kids, Jason Mraz, David Guetta, Peter, Bjorn and John, Blur, Crosby, Stills and Nash, N*E*R*D, Franz Ferdinand, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lady GaGa, Lilly Allen, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and hundreds more.

Lily Allen wore an outrageous jumper and had no problems admitting her wardrobe malfunctions, similar to Janet Jackson’s back from Super Bowl days. Lily paid tribute to the late pop icon Michael Jackson, wearing one white glove. Before she performed, she was wearing Wellies (boots), like most music lovers attending the festival, despite the sun shining most of the time, it did rain at the start so the Wellies proved to be quite smart.

Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof and Kelly Osbourne Rock Wellies

The sun was shining, but music lovers still arrived in Wellies (boots), prepared for mud, Naomi Campbell wore special edition Jimmy Choo crocodile print Wellies, which are only available on the Jimmy Choo website. We were told the demand was so high for these Wellies that last month customers were being placed on a wait list!  Department stores in the US like Nordstrom’s or London’s Harvey Nichols are two great places to find fashionable, yet afforable Wellies.  These boots are great for anything from rainy days, to Sundance Film Festival or, of course, Glastonbury next year.

Naomi Campbell in Wellies

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Throwback to the 70s style is back in full force for 2009.

As we head further into 2009 and the weather gets warmer, you will see more and more 60’s and 70’s inspired fashions in the form of floral peasant tops and long dresses and accessories like forehead bands. This look has been termed the “neo hippy.”     (more…)

Here’s a quick list of the Spring trends for her you can now find in the stores…

1.  Borrowed From The Boys:  Stay ahead of this trend and get a deconstructed jacket now so you can wear it all season long and into next year as well.  With a deconstructed jacket, fit is everything.  Also we here at Style Seen Daily have been seeing some trendsetters throw a wide belt over this look as well and pairing it with tight pants for a more night time sexy cutting edge look. Can also wear it with jeans and a crisp white shirt for work wear, over a floral dress to give a feminine look a more edgy feel, with short shorts to show off your legs…  this jacket can be worn with almost everything and you will be seeing it everywhere this Spring.     

2.  In The Nude:  Pick up a pair of nude shoes to help elongate your legs.

3.  Statement Jewelry:  Costume jewelry to real gems, the more jewelry the better.  Remember Heidi Klum at the Oscars with her huge earrings and numerous bracelets?  It’s not about wearing jewelry as a back drop, it’s having the jewelry take center stage.   

4.  Jumpsuits & Rompers:  A take from the 80s, these onesies are quick to throw on and help you look put together fast — sort of like what the wrap dress did several seasons ago.  

5.  Platforms:  70s inspired designs are back in full force, including retro platforms.  Designers are taking the “high” in high heeled shoes very seriously this season.  Ladies, it’s time to reach new heights.    

6.  Romantic Ruffles:   Spring is also about love, and ruffles help to give you that soft, flirty feminine appeal.   

7.  Blue Oceans:  Take note, blue is a popular color this season.  

8.  The Goddess Dress: Spring 09’s “it” dress.  

9.  Neo Hippy:  Again a take from the 70s era, loose flowing peasant tops are gaining momentum.

Pictured above are 4 spring trend tips for him.

Wondering what’s the latest in men’s fashion?  Well here’s a quick list of the Spring trends for him you can now find in the stores…

1. Casual Chic: Also known as “California Style.”  Includes graphc t-shirts, plaid shorts and twill jackets.

2.  Boardroom Bound:  Look for classic investment items in shades of blue and gray but make sure they fit perfectly, and if not make sure to find a great tailor. 

3.  Check Please:  Bright plaid shirts are great for the hot weather.  Can be worn under a suit jacket for the work week or over a graphic t-shirt for the weekend.

4.  The Denim Story:  Black, white, gray jeans are great for moving into Spring ‘09.  Keep your blue jeans, but try to hold off on wearing them as much and incorporate these fashion forward, yet staple, colors.

 

 

Rosette Asymmetric Dress by Alexander McQueen.

An asymmetric dress / one shoulder dress is the “it” dress for Winter ‘08 and Spring ‘09.  Figure flattering, easy to wear and very on trend.  The shape of the dress brings attention up, towards your face.  This dress is great to wear with your hair up, drawing even more attention to your sultry shoulders and collarbone area  (and add a great pair of tear drop earrings and you are set).  Or let loose and keep your hair down and simple, and let the dress do the talking.    

Lemon yellow, lime green, tangerine orange.  Spring 2009 is all about citrus colors.  

You can incorporate this trend by adding just a pop of color such as an orange clutch or scarf.  

Or you can go all out and have an entire outfit in one color (such as the runway models above).

With the economy in such a slump, there’s no reason why you’re clothing should reflect that.  Instead add color to your life, and we mean that literally ofcourse.  

If you need some ideas on what citrus color items to pick up, just visit our Style Seen Daily Showroom, Spring Section.