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Milan Fashion Week: Fashion Risktaker - MaxMara's 'Clogs & Suits'

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Ok, this is just strange! MaxMara's Spring 2009 Collection has been literally trashed by fashion critics. Known for their supremely comfortable business suits, timeless coats and impeccable Italian tailoring...MaxMara just missed the mark with this Spring Collection. One thing that ultimately caught my attention was MaxMara's choice of footwear. 

Clogs? I'm so confused! Would you ever wear clogs with a suit? Not I. Hmmmm...possibly during your commute, as there are some WAY comfy clogs out there for purchase. That's about as far as I can stretch this idea into realization. Functionality over fashion? Who ever heard of such a thing? I dare you to clog it up at work...a calculated risk I'm just not willing to take. Enjoy!

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Milan Fashion Week: Spring 2009 - Striped Bottoms at Etro, Marni and D&G

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Milan Fashion Week is in full swing...wait, actually, it's winding down for the week's end. Today is the first time I've had a chance to post something on the gorgeous Collections that are sauntering down the Italian runways. There are so many amazing pieces...I think I might just have to do a Fantasy Shopping Sweepstakes to show you all the great looks from Milan in one single post! For now, I couldn't help but notice all the striped bottoms, thus far. Seen at Etro, Marni and D&G...stripes ruled the 'bottom half' of the runway and are sure to make a Spring statement. 

Stripes are certainly hard to pull off, especially if they are in the horizontal family, but we've chatted about them before (Here and Here and Here and Here) so you already have some great pointers in that area! These striped pieces are a great investment; sweaters, adorable cardigans and eye-catching scarfs. Pump your stripe wearing obsession up a notch and sport a striped bottom this Fall/Winter and into Spring! You just might be the first! Enjoy!

          

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London and Milan Fashion Week: Pretty in Pink

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(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Emilio Pucci, Luisa Beccaria, Gucci, Eley Kishimoto, Giles, Sinha Stanic, Armand Basi, Marni)

Awwwww...though you make think today's post is strictly fashion...it's actually commemorating a wonderful celebration of something going on in RunwayDaily's personal life. What could it be? My sister is 5 1/2 months pregnant and just yesterday she found out that it's an itty bitty lady-love in there! Awwwww! So without further ado...this entire post is completely dedicated to my gorgeous sister, who was always the 'one in pink' and her lil' peanut that is healthily growing inside of her! Already the doting aunt? You bet!

Pink was all over the Fall Runways in London and Milan. Coming in numerous shades and forms...pink pieces weren't just overtly feminine, as you might think...though I've selected my fave looks to show you, above, and they are all quite feminine! The look from Emilio Pucci (COLORED TIGHTS) in the upper left just rocks my world and the MAXI DRESS at Gucci is so summer-girl chic!

Pink is an easy color to wear all summer long...light pink, close to white, similar to the looks featured at Luisa Beccaria and Marni above, will keep the sun from burning down your back. The lighter the shade = the cooler your temp will stay. I will just have to say that when I was a young girl, I was SUCH a tomb boy. I would tuck all my dresses into my shorts underneath (sneaky me), promptly upon arriving at school. My sister, on the other hand, was always such the 'little lady' and though I detested the pink that Mom put all over her...a little bit of me always wondered, 'What would it be like to don pink and not blue?'

As an adult now, I just adore pink and probably wear it more than RunwayDaily Sis does. But one thing is definitely certain...though pink may not be top of her list...she better get used to it! Having an itty-bitty vah-jay-jay in the oven means pink overload, for YEARS to come!!! But for you, my wonderful reader, enjoy and sport your pink pride all Summer long, as it WILL carry over nicely into the Fall. Here's some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you, below...all under $150 and just to wet your lil' pink palette!

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Milan Fashion Week: Belted Furs

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How unbelievably glamorous is this? It's taking something that's undeniably timeless (fur) and giving it a trendy spin. Belts have launched over into wardrobe essentials and are not merely just a trend anymore. Belting everything is one of the chic ways to say, "I know fashion."

Now, the Runway is marrying that easy to emulate trick (belted waistlines) with something fluffy and FUN! Yeppers, I'm pretty much in l-o-v-e with this look. Appearing above at Emilio Pucci, Marni, Fendi and Gucci, belted furs delivered a serious tone of elegance and glamour! I adore the pop of pink, peeking out underneath the furs, at Emilio Pucci and Marni. And how about that killer belt at Fendi and the wrap around studded one at Fendi. Each created such a show-stopping feel!

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Here's five more looks from the Milan Runway shows. I'm totally digging the vest at Emilio Pucci with the short-sleeved TURTLENECK underneath. I love the color combos going on at Maurizio Pecoraro; navy, olive green, turquoise, light pink and dark brown...who would've thought? They seriously 'work' when combined together, in this particular look...just brilliant! Dolce & Gabbana's long vested version would keep your whole bod WARM and COZY during a cooler Spring or harsh Fall. And the Fendi fur is just to die for...gorgeous!

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One last grouping of five Runway looks for you and just to reaffirm that this is a trend worth taking notice of. I know it seems we're all putting our fur away in the 'fall/winter' drawer, but there is NO BETTER TIME to buy fur than now...the end of the winter season. Take a look above at the Marni ensemble and notice the oversized fur vest and PATTERNED TIGHTS. The pencil skirt juxtaposes the bigness of the fur allowing the look to 'work' and not overtake the model. The Dolce & Gabbana look is totally "a bit too much" for my taste and the bright red version at D&G would be quite the daring approach to this trend.

I've included some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you, below! It's Friday, I was feeling sweet...so I've done FURS (all under $250)...I'm telling you, NOW is the time to buy! Don't wait until Fall when the prices soar sky-high. Naturally, I've included both real and faux fur. I've also included some stellar belt options too...all under $25! So, you have no excuse...on a chilly Spring night, layer it over a cute lil' ensemble and then the look will be transitional into Fall! Come on, it's leap "day"...leap into this furry-belted Milan Fashion Week goodness, asap!

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Milan Fashion Week: Pretty in Paisley Floods the Gucci, D&G and Burberry Prorsum Runways

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Paisley is such a classic print. It's been around for honestly EVER! It's supremely ladylike, sophisticated but FUN all at once. It's a print that everyone can sport. For more petite women, it will not TAKE OVER their tiny figures. Yes, it's truly a very versatile print. And being just that, numerous design houses showed ensembles with a touch of paisley, and more. Some showed entire ensembles covered in the print and others only hinted from a paisley scarf wrapped around a fur coat (Burberry Prorsum) to a sheer paisley blouse with killer skinny-trousers (Gucci).

Paisley is easy to find and purchase...but just something I think you should keep your eye on for Spring/Summer and obviously into Fall. Make it a subdued hue and it will transition well into your Fall wardrobe colors. Or go bright and bold and wear that goody all Spring/Summer long! One thing's for certain, Gucci, D&G and Burberry Prorsum are fashion houses that strive to set the trends and do so, year to year...so take note, shop the looks via my speedy-savvy-stylin', way below...and hop on this here, Paisley Bandwagon, pronto!

PS - I know you just LOVE that I've thrown in some cutie suits to get you inspired for that SUMMERY BRONZED HOT BODY KARATE! Everything is under $150 and I seriously have the wallet out and am ready to purchase the O & G Chiffon Paisley Blouse. So cute and transitional. Just imagine it with a jean vest over top? So boho-chic!

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How to Wear It: The Long Vest - Featured at New York, London and Milan Fashion Week

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I just can't get enough of this hot new trend! I do deem it one of the bigger trends that will take notice this Fall. But why wait till then, eh? Get on it now! I've really done my research this go-round, lady loves. And plan to have you RACING away from this here, post, just to go get yourself THE LONG VEST of your dreams!

Featured above, I've collaged three looks from Jeremy Laing, Alexander Wang and House of Holland. All three are sporting a long vest with trousers. Some WIDE-LEG, others skinny as can be. I love that the vests are extra long, loose and flowing. Easy to emulate as two of the three vested looks are layered over a t-shirt. There's some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you, way below and I want you to take notice of the BDG Boyfriend Sweater Vest which would be a perfect option for perfecting the trouser/long vest combo!

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Now just above, we have three other, more highly sophisticated versions of the long vested look. Seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Dolce & Gabbana and Marni, the vests were paired with longer dresses and skirts. They were then layered over turtlenecks or collared shirts and all tied up with a killer leather belt! Please tell me you immediately took notice of the DOUBLE-WRAPPED BELT at 3.1? I have you trained, very well, my love! Yes, LADY-LIKE indeed...pair any sweater vest over a FULL SKIRT and TURTLENECK (or tank in the summer) and you're an easy target to be called, "One chic and preppy, princess!" Which speedy-savvy-stylin' vest catches my eye for this category? I'd have to say the Style&Co. Deep V-neck version and at $14.95, what a steal!

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Last, but not least, we have three more versions from the Eley Kishimoto, Lacoste and Dsquared² Runways that make the Long Vest beyond versatile. It's the piece that catapults even plain-jane outfits into stellar and stylish ensembles. Notice the pairing of a mini-dress and longer vest...love that at Eley Kishimoto. How about the "boy meets girl" version at Lacoste...do you love? If not, just remove the tie and pair the entire look with some spring-worthy STRAP-HAPPY PLATFORMS and you're all sex and sophistication at once!

So there you have it, my amazing fashionistas! So simple to emulate and very easy to carry over from spring to summer to fall. I can guarantee you that you won't be the first lady-love you know to just wear a vest...but you might be the first to make it extra, extra LONG! Enjoy!

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Milan Fashion Week: Zippers Hold Strong on the Runway and Victoria Beckham, Kate Beckinsale and Heather Graham Show Their Zipped-Up Style

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There is something very, very sexy about zippers! I gather it's just the immediate gratification due to the ease at which the clothing can be removed from those sporting the piece. They add a touch of bad-ass to all ensembles...yet the look is HARD to pull off. It can come off as white-trashy and prostitutional (yes, you can add those to your fashion dictionary) if not donned correctly!

I'm sure, if you breezed through your present wardrobe, you'd see many pieces with zippered fronts, sides and hemlines. Sport them, pronto! I'm loving some of the above looks, from the Milan Runway shows. Featured designers, upper left and clockwise; Versace, Daks by Giles Deacon, Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared², Iceberg, Dsquared² and Iceberg. My fave look of the bunch is the show-stopping red sweater-dress at Iceberg. I'd rock that beaut for sure!

Check out these three sexy celebs, below, who've already jumped on the zipper sporting bandwagon; Victoria Beckham, Kate Beckinsale and Heather Graham. Each accented her own personal style with a zipped-up piece, boosting the sex-factor of their total ensemble, for sure!

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So, what do you say lady-loves? Zippers are a H-O-T statement maker and easy to find. No need to bore you with speedy-savvy-stylin' options...you can handle this mission for sure. Zippers adorning skinny jeans, cable-knit sweaters, leather bombers and tight minis are all viable options! Hey, maybe even check out some sassy under-garments for a cheeky surprise...and on that last note, you better believe, my lil' lips are zipped!

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CYEBT - Can You Even Believe This? Dsquared² Models Do the "Walk of Shame" on the Milan Runway

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Walk of Shame - Phenomenon in which a person must walk past strangers or peers for an embarrassing reason before reaching a place of privacy. Most commonly, the morning after a night out at a bar, dance club, or party.

I seriously have to giggle about this one! And by the way, if you had NO IDEA what the "Walk of Shame" was...then you seriously did NOT party hard enough in college or you were a cutie-goody-goody-two-shoes! Either way...your liver is thanking you now, so don't fret! Did I endure a "walk" (or two) in my college years, you ask? You must know by now that a lady never tells! Enjoy!

P to the S: I'm also a proud-gal Sorority member! So no hard feelings there, either...k?

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Fashion Week Frenzy: Runway Stripes to Stars-"in"-Stripes

Fashion Week Frenzy - a trend reappearing in New York, London, Milan and Paris runway shows.

The newest addition to our frenzied report are all pieces stupendously...STRIPED! The spring runways were alive with frocks covered or accented with stripes. Black/white, spring pastels, red/white, horizontal, vertical, sideways...there was no method to each designer's madness when it came to this frenzy. You honestly can't go wrong, thankfully, due to so many options. Horizontal stripes are hard to pull off BUT I've nicely included some great pics of celebs appearing out and about sporting their stripes to inspire you. They can look nautical, daring, sophisticated or race-car drivin' COOL! Pair a striped oxford with jeans and you're school-girl sweet. Opt for striking black and white pieces, a la Beckham and Moss, letting your inner mod SHINE! One thing's for sure, stripes have been around for centuries but are popping up everywhere and on everyone, as of recent!

Some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you, below, to jump start that engine and get stripin'! How Holiday-worthy is the Marc by Marc Jacobs pastel bibbed number ON SALE? Ooh lah lah...I might just have to scoop that one up for myself!

MORE STRIPES FROM THE SPRING 2008 RUNWAY

(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Paul Smith Women, Veronique Branquinho, Chanel, Behnaz Sarafpour, Cynthia Rowley, Ann Demeulemeester, Wunderkind, Jean Paul Gaultier, Anna Molinari, Andrew Gn)

(Celebs featured above, upper left and clockwise; Victoria Beckham, Jaime Pressley, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Moss, Kirsten Dunst, Eva Longoria)

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Fashion Week Frenzy: Piped Blazers

Fashion Week Frenzy - a trend reappearing in New York, London, Milan and Paris runway shows.

The newest addition to our frenzy is the very versatile piped blazer. You could even pair it with our previous fashion frenzy, oxford shoes. We saw piped blazers first on the Fall 2007 Balenciaga runway...Nicolas Ghesquière and his creative genius obviously started a trend that other designers drew inspiration from. Check out Balenciaga's killer piped blazers below. You gotta love his pairing of sandals and socks as discussed in a previous post. For Spring 2008, numerous designers added a piped blazer, or two, to their Collections. I'm loving L.A.M.B.'s colorful rendition, upper right of bottom pic. That black and white piped blazer paired with bright colors is just the key item that I'm after to go from Fall to Spring...so versatile. So, keep your eyes peeled for a killer piped blazer...wear it all Fall and Winter, then pair it with a flowing sun-dress as the Spring approaches. One thing's for sure...piped blazers are a great addition to any wardrobe and transcend all seasons if done right! I'm sure I'll have some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you later!

MORE PIPED BLAZERS ON THE SPRING 2008 RUNWAY

Balenciaga's Fall 2007 Piped Blazers:

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(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Wunderkind, Junya Watanabe, L.A.M.B., Just Cavalli, L.A.M.B., Paul Smith Women)

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Fashion Week Frenzy: Enlist in the NAVY

Fashion Week Frenzy - a trend reappearing in New York, London, Milan and Paris runway shows.

I love NAVY! It is a color that is sooo under-rated and under-utilized, but has such WOW factor, pizzazz and sex-appeal! It looks sophisticated and simple yet stands out gracefully in a sea of "boring" LBD's (Little Black Dresses...don't make me remind you again). It entices a regal spirit and eludes to riches, unknown. Navy just does it for me, every...single...freakin...time! I have only a few strong pieces in my wardrobe that are navy, but I tell you what, when I DO wear them, this always happens; my eye color pops, I feel strong but also feminine all at once and my posture seems so perfect (like I've truly enlisted). So many navy frocks were seen on the Spring 2008 Runways so I saved you the time of looking through multiple pics and just chose my fave four that EACH incorporate other trends I've recently mentioned to you. Left to right; an amazing trapeze dress with a DAZZLING neckline at La Perla, a SWEATER dress and skinnies combo at Nina Ricci, a ONE-ARMED wonder at Aquascutum and lovely layers paired with a killer STATEMENT necklace at Tuleh.

Some PYT (Pretty Young Things) have also been spotted all over Hollywood and have already enlisted as well. Jersey with Loubs on Mandy Moore, CRISS-CROSS neckline and yes, my LOUBS again on Gwen Stefani, polka-dot parade on Emily Deschanel and lastly a gorgeous sateen number of Marisa Tomei.

It's Friday and I'm feeling awfully sweet, so I've already included some speedy-NAVY-stylin' for ya way below! Ladies, seriously, sport some NAVY in the next few weeks...and you'll also be ready to enlist on a daily basis!

(Designers featured above, left to right; La Perla, Nina Ricci, Aquascutum, Tuleh)

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Milan and Paris Fashion Week: Unexpected Luxurious Spring Leather

Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks came alive with bright and fun colored leather. Unexpected indeed, as we all think of leather as more of a winter wardrobe, go-to item. Not this year! Leather in the form of shifts, button-down shirts, belted collared dresses and more sauntered down the European runways. Doesn't it nearly look like they're all ready for an Easter Egg Hunt!?!?!? Seriously, you can think grey leather for the fall and winter season...but come spring, you better get ready to galavant around in some fab pastel animal skins...hey, you can go fake or real, I won't ask! You know I'll be back with some speedy-savvy-stylin' for you in a bit!

MORE SOFT-HUED LEATHER FROM THE RUNWAY

(Designers featured, upper left and clockwise; Akris, MaxMara, Alberta Ferretti, Akris, Jamine Di Milo, Versace, Veronique Branquinho, Christian Lacroix)

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Fashion Week Frenzy: Opulent Ombre

Fashion Week Frenzy - a trend reappearing in New York, London, Milan and Paris runway shows.

Ombre - a technique of dyeing from light to dark...it's been around for a long time and is practically tie-dye's closest cousin! Numerous runways were ALIVE with ombre fabrics for spring. They have such a FUN and care-free feel to them, don't they? Diane Von Furstenberg and Matthew Williamson showed numerous ombre frocks and this gorgeous starlet was recently seen gallavanting around town in one! Ombre looks more high-fashion than tie-dye and is a much, much more rigorous process whose total cost depends on labour, desired colour, number of transitions and general difficulty of the job. Hence why we ALWAYS used to tie-dye our shirts at summer camp and never ombre them! I've included some magnificent savvy-ombre-stylin' for you below! The Prada bag is just lust-worthy and appears in all their newest ad campaigns but I'm also really diggin' the racerback tank from Urban Outfitters! Again, ombre frocks gallavanted down the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris...what more reason do you need to invest in a piece, pronto? Happy ombre hunting!

MORE OMBRED LOOKS FROM THE RUNWAY

(Designers featured, upper left and clockwise; Alexander McQueen, ADAM, Diane Von Furstenberg, Matthew Williamson, Diane Von Furstenberg, Badgeley Mischka)

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New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week: Target Practice? Hit the Bullseye!

Designers in New York, London, Milan and Paris must have been hunting recently and gotten some obvious creative inspiration! Each city had at least ONE designer that showcased pieces with, for lack of a better term, a bullseye visually apparent on the front of a frock, or two. Some looks are just whacky, click the jump to see those...while others are a really great compliment and super fun (below). Not sure how I feel about this look, in general for everyday, as I surely don't know ANY woman who wants to appear more 'round'...but if you glued a plastic arrow on the front of L.A.M.B.'s version (below, upper right) you'd have yourself one heck of a saucy Halloween costume...sexy over-the-knee SOCKS, def included!!

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(Designers featured above, upper left and clockwise; Etro, Douglas Hannant, L.A.M.B., Vivienne Westwood, Fendi, Giambattista Valli)

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Milan and Paris Fashion Week: New Jacket? Make it Cropped!

Cropped jackets were all over the spring runways in Milan and Paris. Jacket hems falling right at the waist, above it, below the breasts and creeping even further upward...there was no controlling the CROP! And what a fine crop it was. This great jacket length can take a highly sophisticated look and downplay the dress(y) rehearsal to create a casual and fun feel. Unexpected colors, bright prints, sultry satins and classic black were all there. You MUST click the jump to see Jean Paul Gaultier's version...it's cropped so short it's practically nonexistent. We should all know, by now, these are the rage for fall...but what good news I bare as they are still going to be CHIC for spring...and the winter selection and colors can be easily carried over to next season. Simply tossed over a cute slip/maxi dress or even over a casual tank with jeans...from Target to Topshop, cropped jackets are easy to find now a days. YAY for cropped jackets, such a versatile look for all seasons! Speedy-Savvy-Stylin, you ask? Def check back later...I've got you cropped and covered for sure!

MORE CREAM OF THE "CROP" FROM THE RUNWAY

(Designers featured upper left and clockwise; Dries Van Noten, La Perla, Sonia Rykiel, Bruno Pieters, Viktor & Rolf, Yves Saint Laurent, Jill Sander, Chanel)

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Milan and Paris Fashion Week: Mix It Up - Prints, Plaids, Stripes and Florals

Primary School, much? Dressing in the dark? 5 years old and getting dressed for the first time? All these looks from Milan and Paris make me think these thoughts and more! I could dare to say a bit tacky too...but there is a serious art to mixing different prints and patterns. On the streets, I've seen some amazing work...because it is practically, a work of art when done correctly. Have you tried it yet? I'm up for the challenge for sure. Similar colors are an easy way to start out...and then go from there. If I catch any celebs or models who have mixed-it-up just right, I'll be sure to post the pic in the next few days. Coordination out the window on this one...come on mix-masters, get on it!

MORE PRINTS, PLAIDS AND FLORALS FROM THE RUNWAY

(Designers featured left to right; Pollini, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten)

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Milan and Paris Fashion Week: Mirror Check, Are You a Stud?

Milan is long over and Paris Fashion Week has come to an end, but that's no reason for us at Runway Daily to stop drooling over the pics and showing you what's WOW and NOW! Mirrors and studs lit up the European Runways with some serious pizzaz and biker-chic feel. Designers used the affect to make even the sweetest frock to appear tough and powerful, and it worked! There is just something about studs, mirrors, grommets and big pieces that ROCK MY WORLD and make a piece look that much more sough after. Check back later and I'll have some serious savvy stylin' for you because I'm interested to see what great steals are out there too! I also think I recently saw a famous starlet looking AMAZING in a mirror embellished Chloe frock...sure to include her as well!

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(Designers featured upper left and clockwise; Missoni, Balmain, Burberry Prorsum, Akris, Fendi, DSquared)

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New York, Milan and Paris Fashion Week: It's an All Sock Rock

No...cold...toes...here! Look at all the SOCKS that rocked the Spring Runways recently. New York, Milan and Paris all featured designers who willingly paired socks with dresses, short-shorts, shirt-dresses, jodphurs and long shifts. These weren't just your 'everyday' socks, people...they came in every shape and length imaginable! Knee high, ankle-length, over the knee and to the calf...each pair seemed to accent the garment just perfectly. I'm loving the sheer versions...and I have a little secret to tell you, after seeing this soon-to-be trend, yours truly danced around the house in heels and sheer socks and the hubby DUG the look (no, no, I was clothed) and I felt totally flirty and cute! You must click the jump, as Vivienne Westwood paired men's striped workout socks with bright yellow tights...UBER chic! Look below and you'll see a recent picture of Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of the new Sex and the City movie wearing, none other than, grey over-the-knee hotties. We at Runway Daily also loved that she paired the look with a sweater dress and oxford heels! YAY for Carrie Bradshaw back at it again and looking more stylish than ever. For us normal ladies out there, rockin' some hot socks is beyond easy to do...I dug deep in my sock drawer and already came out with some peep-toe pairing WINNERS!

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If "Carrie" wears it, it MUST BE cool!

(Designers featured upper left and clockwise; Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson, Undercover, Jean Paul Gaultier, Burberry Prorsum, Vivienne Westwood)

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New York, Milan and Paris Fashion Week: Criss-Cross Necklines

"Criss-Cross makes you wanna" ... come on, don't be embarassed, you can fill in the blank! I'm not talking about a rap/hip-hop song this go-round but the type of neckline that continually sauntered down the New York, Milan and Paris Runways. Do you know what I truly love about this style? You can wear minimal jewelry and it's just a one-piece wonder! The cut looks chic and new and all eyes are drawn upward and possibly away from other problem areas when wearing a frock with a neckline that criss-crosses. Over twenty designers added at least ONE criss-cross piece to their Spring 2008 Collections and if that isn't reason enough for you to invest in one, I don't know what IS!

MORE CREATIVE CRISS-CROSS LOOKS

(Designers featured upper left and clockwise; Carlos Miele, Karl Lagerfeld, Blumarine, Versace, Valentino, Wunderkind)

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Milan and Paris Fashion Week: Bizarre Brassiere

Brassière - a woman's undergarment for supporting the breasts.
Do we need to teach them a lesson in lingerie? Can I just point out, that the Spring Runway's were, by no means, keeping anything 'under' wraps. Bras, corsets, intimate things, lingerie, unmentionables or whatever you call them, were on total display and left nothing to the imagination, yet again. This is NOT a look I challenge you to emulate, on any level, unless, of course, it's Halloween and you are going as Madonna and sporting the infamous cone bra...or you're in the bedroom and well, I just don't care to know about that! Just wanted to share some bizarre-o fashion that we 'normal-folk' can all chuckle at...and please, for the love of God, do NOT try to be Elaine's friend in that Seinfeld episode when she walks the streets of NYC wearing her bra as a top!

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(Designers featured upper left and clockwise; Christian Lacroix, Vivienne Westwood, Anna Molinari, Yohji Yamamoto, Wunderkind, La Perla)

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