Fall Fashion Trends

It's the time of year I lust most after clothes - when all of the fall fashion magazines have arrived. Fall/Winter 2006 collections are out in stores and people are starting to wear them. Today, the Silicon Valley Moms Blog is featuring fashion posts so I decided to publish the list I compile each season for what's in style. (See also - my post, "Fall Trends That Go Overboard" today on that blog.)

Rather than finding this an annoyance and thinking half my wardrobe is outdated, I look at it as an opportunity to wear things I haven't worn in a while and combine outfits in new ways. It's a chance to find a few new gems while shopping and have a little fun.

themes:
menswear
military
equestrian
80's
romantic

textures/prints:
tartans/plaid
thick knits
thick stripes
houndstooth
volume/big proportions
tweed
layers
ruffles
leather
faux fur

colors:
black
grays
red/maroon
white
black & white
gold
black & gray
jewel tones
metallic
black & gold

styles:
oversized sunglasses
oversized bags
pocket-sized bags
opera-length gloves
parkas
high-neck blouses
cropped jackets
big turtlenecks
big sweaters
puffed shirts
high-collared blouses
tuxedo tops
ballerina cocktail dresses
metallic dresses
strapless gowns
double belt
super-wide belts
bell shaped skirts
micro minis
pencil skirts
leggings
skinny pants & jeans
50's style baggy pants
platform shoes
spectator shoes
booties
ballet flats
all flats
wedges
thin boots
flat boots
long boots

hot designers:
Louis Vuitton
Piazza Sempione
Prada
Juicy Couture
Derek Lam
Proenza Schoeler
Chanel
Givenchy
Christian Louboutin
Marni
Gucci
Donna Karan
Lanvin
Tori Burch
Rodarte
Dior
Rochas