Fall: Opposites

I can't wait any longer to chat about Fall 2011, even if it is 90 degrees outside. My magazine and catalog tear-outs are building up in a pile on my desk, waiting patiently to be pinned to the ever expanding inspiration board. So, let the excitement of wool coats, new tights, darling hats and long sleeves begin!

Do you remember "Opposites Game?" We used to play it as children. Anything someone says, we would say the opposite. It was terribly annoying but filled us with endless giggles. Well, as adults we can play opposites again, but with our clothes. Fall is filled with silhouettes and styles that are the antithesis of each other. You can mix and match these trends, just make sure that your proportions are correct. Flaunt a modern grunge coat with a soft as silk gown or try colorful tights with that structured minimalist dress. Grown up games are so gratifying, and much less annoying. Enjoy!

Spring trend watch - Painted Dress

I am loving the painted dress trend that is growing around us. I first noticed it in bits and pieces during the resort shows. Then, more and more dresses walked down the Spring runways as if they had sprouted from Monet's gardens or walked out of Georgia O'Keeffe's budding flowers.

This fresh take on florals and abstracts really adds a feminine punch to a Spring season filled with grey tones, military moments and sporty silhouettes.

These are sophisticated, fashion forward and lovely. Enjoy!

Rachel Roy /Gustav Klimt "Garden Path with Hens"



Mary Katrantzou / Georgia O'Keeffe "From the Lake I"



Basso and Burke / Andy Warhol "Zebra Print"



Chanel / Collette Callaway "On the way to Grandma's there lives a tree I love"



Erdem / Monet "The Artist's Garden at Giverny"



Vera Wang / Robert Sicotte "Purple rose, heavens gate"