Why can't you be blue over me?

In a search of animal print flats last night (no luck! however I did pick up these lovelies!), it was hard to miss a new trend for fall: cobalt blue. These shoes were practically yelling, "look at me! look at me!" Beautiful BRIGHT colors, but not practical for my lifestyle, except maybe that first pair!

Here are some more practical ways to incorporate cobalt blue into your fall and winter wardrobe!

1. Cutaway Neckline Shirt - $24.99
2. Twist Detail Drapeneck Top - $24.99
3. Front Shirred Tank - $39.90
4. Brittney Skinny Leg Jeans - $98
5. Swoon Skirt - $39.99
6. Draped Cardigan - $29.99
7. Ruched Sleeve Tee - $18.83 *my pick!
8. Merino V-Neck Sweater - $39.90

Are you lonesome for cobalt blue?

Red & Pink

J Crew has a couple of great looks for Fall. I especially love this:

Guess what? Red & Pink is another big trend for Fall - a continuation of the color blocking trend we've seen the past few seasons.

Source

Fellow bloggers:

1, 2, 3

Marie Claire Sept 2011

Convinced?  

A couple of outfits I put together using bottoms from my red pants post!

Tops: 1, 2, 3
Bottoms: 1, 2, 3

What do you think? Would you wear pink and red together?

New For Fall: Red Pants

One of my favorite things about fashion is watching a trend trickle down from the runway to stores in the mall. I've noticed a lot more red in stores and flyers than usual, particularly red pants! Wouldn't you know, this Fall red pants are a huge trend!

Fashionologie

DKNY

 Express

 Talbots

The Limited

                                                               

As a result, it seems stores are pumping up their red collections, but not just in pants! Want to get in on the red trend at a more affordable price?

1. Bateau Neck Dolman Sweater - $46.90

2. Gathered Collar Ruffled Front Top - $49.90

3. Dolman Sleeve Button Down Shirt - $59.90

4. Sleeveless Military Shirt - $39.90

5. Zelda Skinny Jean Legging - $69.90

6. Cassidy Cigarette Ankle Pants - $64.90

7. High Waist Pencil Skirt - $59.90

8. Signature Fit Sateen Straight Leg Crop - $69 *I especially like these! 

What are your thoughts?

Denim

Denim on denim is baaaack. And I kinda want to run for the hills! I just have bad visions of the "Canadian tuxedo" that was rocked in the 90's and really boxy jean jackets! I'm telling you, it doesn't have to be that way.

Here are some runway shots of this denim trend for Spring 2011.

Need more real-life inspiration? Check out these blogger's looks with denim chambray shirts.

What Would a Nerd Wear

Good Life For Less

Clothed Much

Kendi Everyday

The Daybook

What do you think? Obviously not all of the pictures show denim on denim.. but what a great variety of ways to wear a denim shirt! ...And truthfully, the light denim shirt with dark jeans actually looks... pretty cute! I'm no longer as scared!

If you're thinking "I've got to get a denim chambray shirt!"... I've found a few options for you!

1) Denim button up - $22.80

2) Denim shirt - $59.50

3) Denim boyfriend shirt - $19.80
4) Chambray boyfriend shirt - $44.50
5) Pintucked tunic - $26.50
6) Chambray tuxedo shirt -$29.99 on sale!

Other denim shirt options: here, here, here, here, here, and here!

Clearly you can find these shirts just about anywhere in a price that will meet your budget!

Spring 2011 runway

Three trends I'm expecting to see a lot of this spring (in addition to fall and winter trend crossovers like military/ safari inspired, stripes & ruffles): 

Citrus colors: I love color, and after a cold winter I'll be so ready when spring comes around and I can scream with color!! 

70's inspired: I'm not sure I'm going to rock the 70's pants with pleats, but I love the playful stripes in the Marc by Marc Jacobs dress on the left! I'll be on a mission to find something similar at an affordable price! 

Global prints: If I take part in the global print trend it will likely be in accessories like a scarf or possibly a tank.. possibly. I haven't seen a lot of maxi dresses yet, but I'm encouraged that they might still be in so I can get more use out of the ones I have from last year!

What do you think of these trends?