Advice Sisters Sneak Peek at What's Hot For Fall 2009 Part TWO Clothing

Fashions For Fall 2009 -- Yesterday I showcased some of the must-have trends in accessories for Fall 2009. Today, I'll be suggesting some clothing trends that will want to consider as the weather cools down...or maybe, for right now!

GO FOR BRIGHTS!

Color is the key word for Fall, Pops of color, or overall brights in solids and patterns, are must-haves. This photo is of one aisle of the Accessories Show at the Javits Center. The amount of color, everywhere, was staggering. Displays like this one in the photo were repeated aisle after aisle after aisle! Go for bold red, orange, yellow, lime green, pink, and neon brights, to add a pop of color. Other Colors to Consider: rust, rose, purple, plum, navy blue, honey yellow/goldenrod, beige, soft olive, taupe, charcoal grey

Beautiful examples of how to wear color this Fall are from PORTS 1961. I love this gorgeous, hot pink and apricot silk blouse from PORTS 1861. A stunning, must-photographed-on-the-runway, India-inspired red dress with black buttons worn over black pants tapered at the ankle, is also part of the PORTS 1961 Fall Collection. To see the PORTS 1961 collection as it looked on the runway, check out my exclusive, Advice Sisters Fall 2009 Fashion Week Runway Coverage of the Fall 2009 show and my backstage coverage with video, too!

COLOR FOR COATS! Store that dull, tan, grey, brown, or black coat, and brighten up your life every day with bright colors in outerwear. the must-have for Fall cool weather wear. This yellow coat, from Alice & Olivia, and this very fashionable, hot pink car coat, were from TJ Maxx/Marshalls., as was

BOHO/ETHNIC! Boho and ethnic themes are also hot for Fall. I love this colorful, Boho-style dress (from TJ Maxx/ Marshalls) . The photo of this rack of boho-inspired clothes was taken at the Accessories show at the Javits Center. There were racks and racks and more racks of generation-spanding. colorful, Boho clothing. They just make you feel good! Trend Tip: wear "ethnic" as you would an accent. One piece is cute. More than one and you look like a throwback!

CHECKS! Personally, I have never liked buffalo checks, but if you want to be in fashion this fall, the "lumberjack" look is back, big time. This pink dress for a younger woman, takes the look and makes it more "babe" than "Bay City Rollers."



Sweaters and shawls, and logo T-shirts (especially for younger guys) are must-haves. Add a belt over a shawl or sweater to update your existing ones. Logo T-shirts let you express yourself. These are all from TJMaxx and Marshalls Trend Tip: logo shirts are strictly for weekend or casual wear. Hopefully, you already know this!

PLAYFUL, COLORFUL, LINGERIE: No matter what your age, wearing colorful lingerie and sleepwear can make you feel sexy. Why not add some colorful panties (these, from Hanky Pankie, or some young-at-heart sleep, lounge and lingerie wear from Victorias Secret Pink. All are affordable, and they just make life a little more fun.

Other Trends To Watch: boyfriend jackets, boho-tops as mini dresses (over skinny jeans or leggings), skinny pants, super-high heels (if you can't wear them, cute flats are a must-have).

Ready to shop? What do you think of these Fall trends?

Fabulous Faces from Fashion Week 2/12/09 by Alison Blackman

Fashion Week for Fall 2009 has begun! Here are some of the fascinating people I was fortunate to photograph, today!

This morning I waited on a long line for my press credential. Keeping me company were Cognac Wellerlane, and Sam Morris, Creative Director of Raine Magazine. This is Sam's first season, but I'm willing to be it won't be his last--and what a nice guy! Waving to us from across the line was the lovely and talented fashion designer/model/actress/socialite, Esther Nash. She was chic and suitably dressed for the very windy weather. I, on the other hand, was seriously cold!

After all the models had their hair done, Nerida (on the right) and Altjana took a moment to pose. Don't they look cute in their Christo Ts?

Nerida also did me a fabulous favor and blew out my hair that had been completely blown to bits by winds up to 50mph today! She's going on tour with Britney Spears shortly, but for a moment, I was the one who felt like a star!

Backstage, I met Dex New York Makeup Artist BP Carmouche (here with one of the adorable models), who was kind enough to describe the pretty makeup look for me (see my next post on the Loris Diran Show to learn what was used). Their loose minerals were good, but the newest products have anti-aging properties. Look good, and stay that way, longer!

Hair was by the always charming Christo, whose Curlisto products are a godsend, especially for women with wavy and curly hair. The salon is at 574 Fifth Avenue on the 5th floor.

Before the show, there's always a rehersal. Nolé Marin helped style the Loris Diran show, and he's liking what he's seeing in the run-through. He's perhaps best known for being a judge on American's Next Top Model, but is a stylist and fashion industry figure, too.

As I left the Loris Diran show I spied Rosemary Ponzo (wearing seriously high stilettos with sexy platforms). She was fearlessly walking over a street grate. After she successfully traversed it, she graciously posed for a photo. Rosemary has the most wonderful outfits. This one was slightly "Japonesque," appropriate for the Japanese Armor theme of the Loris Diran show. Rosemary always looks amazing!

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