Ombré over?

I don't think so. Not quite yet. The trend that first started making an appearance on the runway a few seasons back, was still prevalent on the Fall 2012 Couture runways, demonstrating that the shaded look is still going strong. 


Here's how I worked the ombré details...

Ombré scarf, Esprit
Mesh shirt, ZARA
Shorts, Mossimo
Shoes, ZARA
Purse, Accessorize

The trend dominated Matthew Williamson and Prabal Gurung's collections back in February 2011, with the ombré fluffers making quite the statement:

Prabal Gurung, Matthew Williamson

Here is another favorite of mine, reminds me of a berry creamsicle!

Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2011, Cake by Maggie Austin

But more recently, we saw the look on the Resort 2013 runways:

Missoni, Alberta Ferretti

And even more recently at the Fall 2012 Couture shows:

Chanel, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani Privé

Whether it's in hair, nails, or fashion, I think the ombré influence is here to stay, at least for a little bit longer. 

Peplum Parade

Today as I headed out to run some adult errands, I wanted to look trendy but professional. I thought the red peplum tiered skirt, that's been getting no action, would be a good starting point. This is what I came up with... 

Skirt, H&M
Shirt, BikBok
Sunglasses, Emporio Armani
Shoes, exē

Photography by JJ McDaniel

I love these peplum-influenced designs from the Resort 2013 shows:

Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta, Lanvin

The peplum parade continued on the Fall 2012 Couture runways:

Ulyana Sergeenko, Bouchra Jarrara, Chanel, Giambattista Valli

Whether it's a peplum blouse, jacket, skirt or dress, here's how you can incorporate the trend for under $100!

1. Miss Selfridges, $82
2. Oasis, $55
3. River Island, $44
4. Ally Fashion, $15
5. Rare London, $42
6. Debenhams, $39
7. Top Shop, $96
8. River Island, $55

DRANTS; Dresses-over-pants

Together or separate, you decide what works for you, but the drant (or dress-over-pant) is not going away any time soon. 
We saw these back in February 2012 at New York Fashion Week:

Helmut Lang, Rag and Bone, Rebecca Taylor

Then again on the Resort 2013 runways:

BCBG, Louis Vuitton, Roksanda Ilincic

So it should come as no surprise that the dresses over pants made yet another appearance on the Fall 2012 Couture runway. With the long anticipated collection from Raf Simons, Christian Dior's Fall 2012 Couture show in Paris certainly showcased elements of the trend:

Christian Dior Couture

Still not convinced? Think of it as a long tunic over leggings or pants. 

So what will it be for you; together or separate?

Resort Trending 2013: White Meow!

Whether it's eggshell, champagne, magnolia, ivory, or meringue, one thing is for sure, white is HOT...right meow!
These are from my photo shoot yesterday with photographer J.J. McDaniel, who also happens to be my husband. 
Follow him on Instagram @jamcdaniel and me @trkshdlt

Here's how some of the designers incorporated white into their collections:

Acne, Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta, Burberry

Chanel, DKNY, Phillip Lim, Balenciaga

Belstaff,  Cushnie,  Ferragamo, Narcisco Rodriquez

Pucci, Alexander Wang,  Celine, Chloe

Nina Ricci, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Yigal Azrouel 

Photos from Harper's Bazaar & Vogue.