Fall Transition Trends 2010

I love plane rides. They give me an excuse to splurge on ridiculous and copious amounts of fashion magazines in the name of having 'reading material'. My trip to New York this weekend certainly gave me the excuse to indulge, and I certainly did. Along with the street style that I observed in the Big Apple, I also came home with armfuls of the August issues of my favorites: marie claire, VOGUE, InStytle, GLAMOUR and more. Many of the magazines featured Fall transition styles and trends. Read on to see the most prevalent trends below.

Fall Transition Trends 2010

1.Traditional and Timeless: As we enter into the second decade of the 21st century, we are seeing fashion veer towards more mature and professional looks. Gone are the days of gaudy and tawdry. Personally, I feel that the economic recession has forced the fashion world to become a bit more practical in what they are pushing. People just don't have the money to be buying the 'next new thing'. Pieces need to be more than just weekend, work, night or day looks; Pieces need to multitask and be able to transition.











This season is all about elegance and sophistication. Looks that will be in (or still in) are classic Trench coats, blazers and over coats. Colors to look out for are mature dark tones, neutral and muted tones.

2.Frou-Frou Preppy Girl: This style is spin-off or subcategory of the 'Traditional' trend. Classic feminine styles with flowy skirts and shirts dominate this 'soft' style. Colors utilized by this style are often neutrals with neutral pinks and corals. Delicate prints and sheer-layered shirts, skirts and dresses dominate these styles.













Even in the realm of accessories, expect to see a TON of classic lady-like bags. The day of the over sized hobo and microscopic clutch are gone. Practical shoulder bags with classy straps or chain embellishments are very in! For shoes, one of my favorite looks is the Oxford heel. This look is sexy, cute and proper at the same time.



3. Ferocious Fur
Namaste. I would like to thank all the animals that have given their lives for fashion, but the fashion world has revived this age-old look. My oh my, and it is back with a 'fur'-vor indeed (pardon the corny pun, it was hard to resist). Fur is making appearances on coats, collars, boots, scarves and more.


Now most of us aren't in a position to be purchasing a Roberto Cavalli lynx-fur coat, but there are some easy and subtle ways to incorporate this look into your Fall wardrobe. You might purchase something with a fur or shearling collar or even go for faux-fur. However, while this look is warm, fuzzy and glam, don't over do it. This look can easily look desperate so be careful in what you choose to indulge in.

4. Call of the Wild: It seems like a big theme this season is the 'Call of the Wild'. There are so many adventuresome, explorer looks this season. Many incorporate leather and leather accents. This trend mostly brings with it the proliferate use of colors like camel and sienna in everything from boots to skirts.

5. Military: Military is still in, but mostly in the tones of neutral green and brown hues. Do not indulge in camouflage print, but do indulge in blazers in military colors.

EXTRA* Hot items that you should have owned yesterday!
1. French Nautical Striped Shirt. These are a timeless classic and are a hot style for 2010.

Recent Fashion Trends 2010

So work has been keeping me very busy, which is sad because it's not that important of a job. But it has been enjoyable working for a fast fashion company, I get to be submersed in fashion ALL DAY long. I also get to be on top of the fashion trends.

What's in:

- Soft, girly fashion. This includes preppy pink, cardigans, sweaters, skirts, lace, headbands and pearls. This is very prevalent in spring 2010 fashion. I am predicting that it will definitely carry into the fall. I love this trend because I love pink. Think JCrew if you're having some trouble picturing it. Layers are so important with this trend. Layer using different textures such as lace, pearls, ribbons and beads. Gold toned jewelry works well with this trend. I like to pair my lace tank/shirt over a striped tank (which tones down the stripes). Tuck IN with this trend.

- Ruffles. In! everywhere!

- Florals. Small floral print is very 'in' right now. Not big and gaudy, but very small prints. Think lawn/calico fabric.

- Shirt Dresses. Extra long button downs that are also dresses! I've loved these for years. I'm glad to see that they are still in. It is a versatile flattering style. I love white ones as well as pink ones! These will probably be in for a while.

- Military. My least favorite trend. Deals with mostly military silhouette cuts especially standing/mandarin collars and jackets. Colors prevalent with this trend are military green and brown. I expect that it will also carry into the fall. Hopefully this is more of short lived thing. For me, I have been into this for a while and it's getting old for me.

- Safari. I don't know if this will stay in or catch on. There is a high possibility that it could be an annual spring/summer thing. Involves big pockets, safari cuts on jackets, and khaki twill.

- Wedges. These shoes are back in. They are more comfortable than stilettos. To be extra trendy, combine this style with gladiator, girly or tribal. These were in during spring/summer 2010. It has yet to be seen whether they will be 'in' during the fall. I feel like wedge heels are more of a spring/summer fashion. But my boss wore some fabulous wood heels the other day in a darker color. She looked great!

- Tribal. Shirts, shoes, belts, jewelry. It's everywhere. Think beading and color. Also more of a spring/summer thing unless they can turn bright colors into more fall friendly hues.

- Yellow. SO IN for spring/summer 2010. Fall 2010? I don't know, but I'm guessing not since it is such a bright color.

- Nautical. This has been in for a while now. No surprises: blue stripes, white stripes, gold buttons with military flare. Meh. People who like it will continue to indulge. I've moved on; however, the white/blue pairing is still very in.

- Stripes. In, still in. Think black and white 1 inch and thinner. Will stick around during the fall. These striped shirts are everywhere all over the fall collections.

- Denim. Shirts, pants, jackets. Everywhere. This may stay in during the fall.

- Jeans Hues. I feel that lighter colors such as faded blue, white etc. are more appropriate for summer/spring. For the fall, I don't think we will be letting go of the dark trends anytime soon. They are far too flattering.

- Jean cuts. I expect that skinny will stay in longer. It has reached the kind of market penetration to the point where it's a basic (like leggings). However, boot cut may be making a comeback on the horizon. Wide leg? OUT.

- High waisted pants/shorts. Still 'in' ish for summer 2010. But I haven't seen anything suggesting that it will be in much longer. I don't find it to be a flattering trend. See Jessica Simpson and highwaisted jeans for an example.

- Textured trends. This means ruffles, petals, bows, wrinkled/crumpled, and un-flat elements of a look are very in.

- Fall 2010 Colors. Here's a tidbit of what I've seen so far in our winter collection. Lots of black, navy, military green and brown/beigey hues . Often paired with skinny brown belts. Also stripes are still in. Pairings with shirts tucked into skirts are going to be SO in. The denim trend may stick around a while longer. Clean, tapered pants are definitely a go. The girly trend will definitely stick around. Florals? Rompers? Still in.