Daily Dose of Fashion News, Trends, and Advice: FASHION TRENDS REPORT FALL 2011 and 10 KEY PIECES TO OWN

Hello fashion world and my fellow fashionistas!! It feels good to be back. I was on a little hiatus for 6 months from all my fashion duties and my fashion blog due to a very important and valuable reason. We added a little fashionista to our family and she now has taken over the ‘diva’ title of the home! But now that the dust has settled and she is looking to her mommy for all the fashion advice, let’s get back to fashion! (after I take a moment to wipe off the spit up from my haute couture dress).

I figured I needed to start off with a bang and not deal with just one aspect of fashion, but a blog that encompasses a lot more like an entire season? An entire season like FALL 2011. One of the biggest questions I have been getting asked is what the trends are for Fall 2011 and what is the ‘in’ thing to wear? What are the key designs and what are the trends on the runway? But most importantly, what pieces should I own that spell F-A-L-L? Well, you are in the right place to get all the answers….

FASHION TRENDS REPORT FALL 2011 and 10 KEY PIECES TO OWN

1. Nudes and Mustard colors

Year after year, brown has been the go to color for fall. Not this year. This year it is the year of the camel – camel color that is, as well as nudes, rust and light browns. Of course if you already own a pair of the coveted brown boots from the last few sessions, then this camel/mustard color pairs perfectly!

Emma stone wearing this mustard trend flawlessly

My Picks

National Jean Company embroidered neckline dress - $88

http://www.nationaljeancompany.com/embroidered-neckline-dress/24217/173631

ASOS Curve Fit and Flare dress - $64.03

http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/ASOS-CURVE-Contrast-Fit-And-Flare-Dress/wkzmu/?iid=1724574&MID=35719&affid=2135&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-osJcloRVb49l5JxM.sdL3Q

If you are bold and are not afraid of color, mustard and camel colored clothes pair perfectly with purple! Yes, I said that right – purple! Purple shoes, bags and accessories! The light brown hues bring out the purple and contrast gives it depth..

Forever 21 mod high neck dress - $22.80

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=whatsnew_app_dresses&product_id=2000025386&Page=2&pgcount=100&cookie%5Ftest=1

2. Cozy Sweaters

Fall is the perfect time to pull out the sweaters, but this year the trend is for loose, oversized yet cozy sweaters.

My Picks – DVF – Ahiga knit top $ 345

http://www.dvf.com/Ahiga-Knit-Top/S9484452T11,default,pd.html?dwvar_S9484452T11_color=ICE&start=3&preselectsize=yes&cgid=sweaters-tops-fashion

Ellen Fisher Oversize cowl neck sweater - $69

http://www.shopzilla.com/eileen-fisher-oversize-cowl-neck-sweater/2636008983/compare

3. Polka Dots

One of my Favorite trends of the season! It reminds me of the 70’s era! Polka dots are so chic yet playful! Polka dots seamlessly transition from office wear to cocktail wear whether it’s a dress, top or even skirts.

My Picks

White House Black Market – White dress with black polka dots

Black dress with white polka dots – William Pearson $69

http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/1960s-black-silk-polka-dot-puff-dress-p-300.html

Lauren Conrad polka dot dress for Kohls - $51

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/dresses/party/PRD~942654/LC+Lauren+Conrad+PolkaDot+Pleated+Dress.jsp

4. Bright colored pants

Blacks and grays are always my go to color and somehow, that is the only two colors you can see in my closet. However in the last 3 seasions, I have ventured more out towards color and I hate to admit it – but I kind of like it (just a little). Seen on the likes of LeAnn Rimes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cheryl Cole and Cameron Diaz, bright colored pants are a fresh way to brighten up that fall closet and office wear.