What's new Wednesday

Shimmery shine is the theme for today's What's new Wednesday.

 Day Birger et Mikkelsen
I love this sparkle covered scarf, it's just enough flash without being flashy.
 

Balmain
This top is just so cool, add black leggings, this necklace and these heels and your outfit is complete.

Alice+Olivia

It's lacy with a bit of shine.

Lanvin

We know I am not a flats girl but these are darling. I know my friend Beth would LOVE them.

Shimmery Fall Moment

I am kind of loving the metallic, shimmer moment fashion is having right now. It's fun to sparkle when I chassé down the street (and by chassé, I mean expertly trying not to fall in rockin' 4 inch platform oxfords while maneuvering grates and tourists).

The great thing about "the sparkle moment" is the range of colors, styles and pieces that can be worked into any wardrobe. Do you flaunt a basic suit for the office? Throw on a metallic bib necklace to add some texture and shine to your day. Do you have a basic white blouse? Awesome, pair it with strappy heels and a shimmering skirt for the evening. Going to brunch in your favorite tie-collar dress? Grab a slinky, shiny jacket/cardigan to bring that merino wool blend to life.

Enjoy!

From left to right:
Anthropologie, $198, anthropologie.com
Express, $44.50, express.com
Marni, $1,295, net-a-porter.com

Adam, $495, net-a-porter.com
Robert Rodriguez, $297, saks.com
Theory, $595, bloomingdales.com

Zac Posen, $1,090, bergdorfgoodman.com
Wren, $385, intermixonline.com
Topshop, $160, topshop.com

Pick and Choose Fall Trends

So, if you haven't read this yet, you will now. There is a plethora of trends to filter through for Fall 2009.

Let me name a few: shear, shine, menswear, layers, rocker chic, floral prints, hippie chic, 40's glam.

I am overwhelmed just thinking about it. This is one of those seasons where picking and choosing trends is not only helpful, it is necessary. Fear not my fashion loved ones, this is a great year to try new things and let go of those you really shouldn't touch.

Below are the trends I am working into my wardrobe for the beautiful autumn days ahead. (Here is the link to my initial Fall Trend list directly following the shows, click here)

This is just the clothing side, the handbags, shoes and jewelry are still to come.

Enjoy!

Shine



Menswear



Layers
Layer your knits or go for layered textures and frill, this one is up to you.



Rocker Chic



40's Glam



(Photos: style.com)

Shine On... Fall 2009

One standout trend for Fall 2009 (other than shoulders) is shine. Patterns, peek-a-boo, shiny velvet, shimmery satin. Some favorites below...

*all photos are from style.com*



Vivienne Tam



Reem Acra



Oscar de la Renta



Milly



Marc Jacobs



Lela Rose



Charlotte Ronson



Carolina Herrera



Brian Reyes



Badgley Mischka


Abaete