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Emmys 2014 Fashion

On the night of the infamous television awards, fashion was front and center. There were dramatic gowns, short ~~films~~ dresses and even some very comedic elements (I’m talking to you, Lena Dunham). While these ladies all came together from their very different television categories, the fashion trends seemed to remain consistent. Basically, if you were dressed in anything else besides red/coral/hot pink, a metallic or white – who were you and what were you doing at the Emmys? Long, clingy silhouettes were popular with a few fuller gowns making appearances. See the trends below!

Reds/Corals

(Sarah Hyland in Christian Siriano)

(Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting in Monique Lhuillier)

(January Jones in Prabal Gurung)

(Claire Danes in Givenchy)

(Heidi Klum in Zac Posen)

(Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Carolina Herrera)

Metallics

(Taylor Schilling in Zuhair Murad) *My Favorite*

(Hayden Panettiere in Lorena Sarbu)

(Amy Poehler in Theia)

(Julianna Margulies in Narciso Rodriguez)

Whites

(Sofia Vergara in Roberto Cavalli)

(Laverne Cox in Marc Bouwer)

(Kristen Wiig in Vera Wang)

(Julianne Hough in DSquared)

And two of my favorite stand-out looks of the night that did not fall into these categories:

(Kerry Washington in Prada)

(Halle Berry in Elie Saab)

Who were your favorites?

The Colors of Spring RTW 2013

While details such as cut and length are big concerns when a new season is approaching, colors are also a major factor to bring into play. The color spectrum for this upcoming season is truly all over the place and includes pastels as well as darker hues and even punchy shades. As reported by Harper’s Bazaar, the big colors for this season are as follows. Enjoy!

Turquoise (as seen at Rachel Zoe)

White (as seen as Diane von Furstenberg)

Emerald (as seen at Chanel)

Chocolate (as seen at Elie Saab)

Slate Blue (as seen at Giorgio Armani)

Burgundy (as seen at Zac Posen)

Icy Pink (as seen at Vivienne Westwood)

Mustard Yellow (as seen at Tracy Reese)

Coral (as seen at See by Chloe)

Burnt Orange (as seen at Narciso Rodriguez)

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Buying Guide : Fall ’12 Trends

With the cooler weather really setting in and the first official day of fall this weekend, it’s really about time we hit the stores (or websites, however you may shop) and find the latest and greatest trends for Fall 2012. I would like to provide all you fashionistas with the latest, chicest choices for your closet this season. Below are clothing and accessories broken down into their selective trends so that you can pick the ones that appeal most to your style. Enjoy!

Equestrian Militant – No, not for a day on the back of a horse but a sophisticated and clean look for the super simple, basics-are-my-life fashionista.

Military Equestrain by katieb52088 featuring a brown skirt

Rich Glamour – If you plan on walking into the offices of Vogue anytime soon, I suggest following this trend which includes a super rich-color palette with bold accessories that pop. This look is for someone who is NOT trying to blend in.

Rich Glamour by katieb52088 featuring zac posen

Embellished Brocade – Over the top? That doesn’t even begin to explain this look. Think eccentric Lady Gaga meets elegant Beyonce. The brocade pattern is nothing new but it’s making a big statement this season by adding embellishment and shine to every piece of clothing and every accessory item it graces.