SFN- Fall 2010

Pre-Mature Fall

Every month I read Vogue, Bazaar and Lucky followed by my daily dose of WWD. In fact, my coffee table has recently been replaced with a stack of slain trees for the sake of fashion. With every month getting closer to Fall (don't gasp, I know it's only May), I see why so many of my clients seem confused by trends. They are coming and going so fast that by the time most people get used to the idea of an off the wall trend, its already out of style. If you look in the back of Bazaar Magazine this month, it will tell you that Neon's are "out", but in March, they were "so in". Ahhhhhhhhh. Don't panic ladies, we are all in the same boat floating around in the fog of Trend Lake. What's the solution? I don't have one, i just encourage you not to load up on too many trends each season and keep up as best as you can. Think ahead. Pre-Fall is already in stores (shocking, but is always in stores by mid May), so start getting used to trends that your are not sure about NOW! Not to mention, you might be tired of the ones you thought you loved by the time its weather permitable to wear them.

Pre shop online, Prepare your budget, and Preserve novelty itms for seasons to come.

xoxo
Ali

Access-ability

Simon Fashion Now hit Houston, and not without accessories. This Spring, if you leave your house without your cell phone, just make sure you didn't forget your bracelets. They seem to be equally important to me, and backstage I took pictures to amuse, confuse, and abuse the rules.

Full Bloom

The first market for Simon Fashion Now, complete. Each week, I will be posting images from the show and how each city has inspired my style. This week: Garden party and Watercolor.

The Season Of Ali

I am overwhelmed with warm tingles, bright colored butterflies and big waves of pleasure in my stomach for Spring!. Wanna know why? Color, florals, HIGH heels, sparkles, lace, and lingerie! Phew! For those of you who know me personally, you'll know why this season reeks of me!

Ceiling to Floral

Finally a season where your florals don't care if they are compatible or not, as long as they are together life is good. Mixing patterns has always been my first love, and nothing makes me happier than mixing rose buds with the tulips in whimsical patterns that don't exactly match.

The key to mixing patterns like a pro is color matching. If two or more colors are the common denominator between the two prints, then mix away. Now, there is an exception to every rule in fashion, so try not to look like your garden threw up on you by mixing more than three florals. To give you shape, because we are not all built like Supermodels, add a solid like a denim jeans or a white blouse underneath that floral sweater. For a more subtle Spring look, feel free to wear ONE floral print (boring) But, if you are going to do that, make it a mini dress or a silk blouse. Pair it with a big bright necklace, and floral heels. I guess that is still mixing florals isn't it? :)