Neutrals...Need I Say More?

I feel like I'm on repeat with "neutrals" but they continue to be important as seen in the '10 shows. I love all types of neutrals, but one of my favs happens to be shoes because they truly go with everything. You can have the funkiest to the most docile outfit on and pair with a neutral shoe, or purse for that matter, and make a fabulous ensemble. So here's some of my must haves for the ever so sought after, "neutrals".
Oh by neutrals in this case I'm referring to all shades of beige, creme, cognac.

 

Rare Magazine Austin

If you haven't heard of this magazine or if you just haven't checked it out in a while, it's time you ought to. One of my friends is the new editor and she has revamped this magazine giving it a new direction, look and feel. It looks incredible! I was able to help her on one of the articles on the current issue; the fashion issue. Definitely worth picking up or you can just click on the link below to view. If you're heading to Austin soon, this magazine is a must for planning your trip!
http://issuu.com/raremagazine/docs/november2009

Spring '09 RTW Cont....

To wrap up the Resort Fashion Shows, I'm going to give a few quick blurbs on some other important designers to watch out for this Spring.

Celine

structured, neutrals, shoulder emphasis, belted waists, showing legs

Chloe

Structure and flow combined (i.e. masculine/feminine), neutrals, pale blues, button-up shirts

John Galliano

40's vibe, lace, tulle, sheers, structured jackets, whimsical

Miu Miu

70's influence, cropped pants, blouses with cuffs, prints, neutrals, sheers, sequins

Martin Margiela

Sheers, neutrals, crumpled and structured, ballet inspired looks

Hermes
20's mixed with conservative country club chic: pleats, cardi's, headbands, oh and how could I forget the infamous tennis racket

Valentino '09 Collection

Neutrals, sequins, minis, shifts, ruffles, sheers...need I say more!

        

        

Yves Saint Laurent RTW Resort

Again, we see the key trends of whites, blacks, neutrals, lace, but we also see lots of structure in the silhouettes. Pops of color with pinks and blues. The ballet look is seen here as well with the bralets an bodysuits, as seen below.

Romance is in the Air for Fendi in Spring '09

Fendi's Spring '09 collection in Milan captures most of the key trends we've seen thus far for Spring with lots of sheers and neutrals, but there is more whimsy in this show and focus on silks and very gauzy, chiffon...light, feminine fabrics and pastel shades than we've seen in other designers for this upcoming season. Also besides showcasing some amazing new handbags and fun platforms for the season, there is also the apparent peek-a-boo to dainty bralets and undergarments.

Between Chanel and Fendi alone, Karl Lagerfeld has designed some of the most feminine fashions for Spring. It's not even cold yet, but I'm already looking forward to the sheers in Spring!

Chanel's Country Chic

Chanel's Spring 2010 show in Paris continued to show the key trends as in the New York shows: lots of neutrals and whites, ballet inspired, bits of lace and lots of texture in interesting fabrics and styles.

Dries Van Noten-French Effortless-Looking Fashion

At the Dries Van Noten show in Paris, his Spring '09 looks seem to capture the true sense of French fashion: effortless chic. Lots of fun ethnic inspired prints paired with neutrals/simple pieces to give these looks that not over the top vibe.

Fringed Moc Booties at A Great Price

Fringe continues this season and I'm especially loving it on moc booties. The Belle by Sigerson Morrison booties are great, but if you want to save a few hundred the Minnetonka brand has great looks for very affordable price points.

L to R:

Belle by Sigerson Morrison $345, Minnetonka $60, Minnetonka $90, Minnetonka $100