Fashion from the Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards were held last night, and what a night it was!  I felt like I was watching the Oscars with all the ball gowns I saw.  Nobody was casually dressed like in years past.

I really wished that I could have seen the fashions in person.  I feel that the television doesn't portray them as well.  The colors are always off.  What I think is red is actually orange and vice verse.

So let's break down the fashions from that evening:

*It was a very fruity evening....colors like orange, tangerine, lime and lemon.

*The stars were shimmering in sequins, metallics and sparkle.

*Forget about straps and sleeves...it was all about the strapless dress.

Here were some other trends that I saw:  floral prints, halter style dresses, cobalt blue, lace, embellishment, and very skin tight dresses.

Who do I think looked good?  Tina Fey, Julie Bowen, Allison Williams, Jessica Lange, Sofia Vergara and Padma Lakshmi.

Who do I think didn't look quite up to par?  I'm not going to mention those celebrities.  They have already been raked over the coals by people in the media.

So let me ask you this.  Who was your favorite? 

Enjoy your day!

Lynn

Fall 2012 Trends

This morning when I woke up, I felt a chill in the air.  I turned on the TV right away to check out the weather.  I couldn't believe what I saw.  The temperature was 46 degrees.  Really?!?!  Already?!?!  Then I saw the ten day outlook.  I think the Chicagoland area will be in the 60's the entire week.   Good bye Summer!!

I guess fall is really here, which means the fall fashion season is upon us.
So let's look at the trends this season.........

1.     Trumpet hems.  Check out the skirts and dresses this season.  You will notice a little something extra around the hemline.  The fall skirts and dresses have a little flouncy to them this fall.

2.     Brocade.  Think about this...Renaissance meets 2012.  Fall brings us rich brocade fabrics and textures shown in all apparel from dresses to skirts to jackets.

3.    Burgundy.  I love this color!  Why? Because it goes with everything...denim, navy, charcoal, and black.  It's the perfect fall color.  You are seeing this color in accessories, shoes and clothing.

4.     Rugged Booties.  Ankle booties have been in fashion for awhile now, but this season they have become more rugged.  Wear these with jeans, skirts, and casual dresses.

5.     Military.  The military influence won't go away.  You are seeing it not only in jackets but in suits, pants, and dresses.

These are just some of the hot fall trends this season.  But there is so much more.  I promise to fill you in on some more.  Soon!!!

Enjoy your day!

Lynn

Fashion Night Out Chicago

Last Thursday night, September 6th, was Fashion Night Out around the world.  Cities everywhere celebrated fashion and shopping in all different ways.

I was at Macy's at Water Tower Place in Chicago doing their FNO event.  They had the young fashion bloggers, The Girls of Lincoln Park, as their celebrity fashion stylists of the evening.  I was hired to create four clothing closets for each one of the bloggers to "display" apparel and accessories to their liking.

The girls were so sweet and a lot of fun.  But I think the hit of the night was the homemade cotton candy man.  I had organic salted caramel cotton candy.  It was absolutely unbelievable.  And apparently, it was only 100 calories.  Go figure!

Anyway, it was such a great place to be people watching.  I always love to check out what people wear to fashion events.  That's when individual styles come out.  And some are so outrageous.  

Next year, I think all of you should try to attend a Fashion Night Out event in your area.  

It was a fun evening and an exhausting evening for me.

Enjoy your day!

Lynn

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Enjoy your day!

Lynn