AREA STYLE

from Area Woman Magazine Oct/Nov '11

by Lake & Home Magazine | Area Woman Magazine

A Second Chance

What does it say on your fashion meter? Is it resting in a ‘safe’ and comfortable green zone? Is it edging dangerously toward red? Well, any new season is a good reason to step back, evaluate your fashion choices, and make the needle shimmy a bit. Peruse the pages of Area Style for some clothing and hair suggestions, and then check out the Where to Shop pages for helpful ideas.

Fusion

Sensible but still glamorous, this second installment of fall fashion 2011 has the active fashionista in mind. As seen on the runways during New York Fashion Week Fall/ Winter 2011, fall fashion focuses on savvy, stylish, weatherappropriate wardrobe choices.

Whether oversized and chunky or fitted and polished, sweaters are a must-have on cold days. Stella McCartney, Escada, and Donna Karan all featured chunky — not frumpy — oversized cable-knit sweaters on their runways. Sweater collections by Akris and St. John are minimal and fitted. Sweater colors range from classic winter white to daring red.

Plaid is a timeless fall fashion print, and this season Burberry is showing plaid prints on everything from their famous trench coats to classic, warm flannel shirts. Graphic orange-red and blue plaids appeared recently on the Thakoon runway, while Rag & Bone seem to favor traditional, muted-tone plaid shirts and jackets this season.

Stylish boots and ballet flats accompany fall’s clothing trends. Flat equestrian style leather boots, as seen in the fall showrooms of Chloe and Ralph Lauren, are chic and practical. Ballet flats are also comfortable shoes for commuting. Jewel-tone leather flats from Tory Burch and leopard print flats from Manolo Blahnik are stand-out styles in fall’s footwear options.

Fall fashion 2011’s savvy sweaters, prints, and shoes will fit your lifestyle and make you comfortable without sacrificing style. [AWM]

Fusion

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n the fashion world, it seems like nearly every style is having a moment. From menswear and vintage chic to prepster hip and luxe leather, there was hardly a trend that didn’t rule the runways.

While classic cuts and colors will always complement fashion’s everevolving door, why play it safe? This fall, get shagadelic, baby! Top your crown with short, spiky layers and let the rest cascade into a long, piecey fringe. Just take heed, you’ll need to get familiar with a flatiron and some styling products. A good blowout from your favorite stylist wouldn’t hurt, either.

But don’t stop there! Take a cue from ‘80s inspired fashionistas and colorblock your world. If you’re a raven-hued gal, amp it up with radical red streaks. Tweak your chocolate tresses with terrific teals. And don’t forget to make your bangs bangin’ with a shock of cobalt blue.

If all this punk-inspired talk has you feeling a bit punchy though, you’ll always be in style with a glossy espresso or bright-white blonde. Both hues look sharp no matter what hair shape you sport. [AWM]

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