Whether pretty in pastels, leather or fur, coats are fashion’s must-have Fall accessory. But outerwear is only part of the story. Also in the air: nouveau punk; serious 90’s grunge revival, mid-century silhouettes, and hues of Mediterranean blues are some of this season’s most important trends. Even though fashion designers and retailers play it safe in tough economic markets using the return of leather, fur and denim , there are still plenty of new things to update your Fall 2013 wardrobe. Structural bags and clothing, along with high impact metallics and embellishments, had strong impacts on the runway this year. Full swing...

After last season’s introduction of bright colors, prints and opulent embellishments nothing was stronger on the Spring 2013 runway as the basic black and white. Shown best by Marc Jacobs, his nod to the 60’s was featured using checkerboard patterns and bold vertical stripes. These new pieces are easy to incorporate by adding a bold striped top or sheath dress under a black boyfriend blazer for the office, or try a checkerboard mini and a single sole pointed toe high heel for date night. Thick or thin, vertical or horizontal, Spring 2013 is all about stripes. Michael Kors, an all time favorite in creating what women want, uses stripes in a...

Watch the Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Collection of one of my favorite designers, Tom Ford here at Styled Now!   [youtube http://youtu.be/LEVszxMQhR0]   TweetPrintMoreShare on...

OXBLOOD ~  Dark, sultry, sometimes even moody, the rich, luxurious hue should make its way into your fall wardrobe. Whether you incorporate the color via shoes, handbags or attire, make sure you do. Easily worn by brunettes, this bold, yet classic color can be your best friend. Think it might be too strong for you, tone it down with grey or camel. For those of you that are obsessed with the color, the monochromatic look this fall is very welcome, it’s strong, bold and  commands attention. And let’s not refer to it as burgundy or wine, even though derived from that hue, Oxblood is the long lost relative that makes it’s way back into the...