What’s In Style?

In honor of Fashion Week, let’s talk about what is In Style.

The other day I did something that I never do.  Ever.

I bought a magazine, InStyle magazine to be exact.

Don’t even ask me why.  It was a lapse in good sense, because the thing cost six dollars, but my daughter was with me and she can do a whopper of a job talking me into things.  Seriously.  Never take the kid shopping, because your wallet will be emptied before you know it and you’ll have a bag of stuff you never knew you needed.

So we came home and went through this magazine one page at a time.

What’s In Style you ask?

Here’s what we found.

 

FUR

Girls you better get comfy wearing the little animal that was digging through your trash just last month, because there are bits of fur everywhere.

I’m sure it’s faux, not that I would poo-poo real fur.

My husband is in the fur business of sorts.  He’s just on the trapping end.  Please don’t throw stones.

He could totally have a TV show of his own.  Those duck hunters have nothing on him.

Once we went to Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City and I tried on fur coats while my husband talked in detail about the type of fur I was wearing.  Finally the gentleman helping us said, “Your a trapper, aren’t you?”

Maybe it was the rubber boots that gave him away, or the fact that, judging from our clothes, there was no way in this world we could actually afford a fur coat.

 

Marc Jacobs – He’s using fur in his adds – fur shawl.

Michael Kors – Fur vest.

Salvatore Feviagamo (I don’t even know who that is…you can tell I’m not a fashion blogger.) – Fur coat.

Stuart Weitzman – Risque fur…there’s nothing on underneath.

 

The list goes on, but you get my point.  Fur is in.

I’ll opt out of this trend, but my daughter will opt in.  You can count on that.

 

Patterned Pants

You know I’m a fan of this trend.  When I dished out some advice for the fashionably challenged, I created a look around a pair of brown printed pants.

I know the trend may not be for everyone, but I would encourage you not to swear it off before you try it.  There are lots of styles and patterns at affordable prices when it comes to patterned pants.  I only paid $8 for each of mine, so it doesn’t have to be a major investment in your long-term wardrobe.

Natalia from Ma Nouvelle Mode showed us nine ways to wear patterned jeans this week.  If you missed it, you’ll want to check it out.

 

90′s Style Winter Coats

Anyone else notice the deep-V collars with only one button and the rounded shoulders in coats?

I’m telling you, they are reminiscent of the 90′s and I’m not going back for my winter coat.  I can still see it and I still hate it.

Double yuck on this style.

 

Moto Jackets

I’m assuming that stands for motorcycle jackets.  Correct me if I’m wrong.

I like the trend.  Lots of colors and types to choose from and they are available at all price points and they even have them in fleece.

I’d get one if I were in the market for a new jacket, but I’m really not unless it’s a short trench at an affordable to me price.  That would be very useful.

 

Snakeskin

For those of you who love animal prints, you’re in luck.  Snakeskin is hot this season.  You heard it here first.  Ok, probably not, but I’ve always wanted to say that.

I am in luck.  Last year I won a blog giveaway (can’t remember where, sorry.) and I chose a snakeskin dress.

I didn’t even know about the trend.  Good luck or fashion genius?  Take your pick.  I’m leaning toward genius, so balance me out, will you?

 

Cut-Outs

These should be saved for scrapbooking my friends, especially the side cut-outs.

I mean, unless you’re wearing 0% body fat, every time you sit down, your love handles are going to poke through those side cut-outs.  Who is the genius that came up with that trend?

Two thumbs down from me and my love handles.

As if muffin tops weren’t enough…

 

Plaid

Dare I say plaid?

It’s subtle yet, but I think we’re going to see more of it.  Now, despite wearing a plaid uniform all my school days, I love plaid.  I cannot help myself.  There aren’t even any kilt wearers in my heritage, but still, I like me some colorful plaid.

What do you think?

Will we see it in the stores?

 

Summary

This year is all about the animals – fur, leather, and snakeskin.

If you want to update your wardrobe, buy something that reminds you of a trip to the zoo.  That’s my best advice.

And I wonder why I’m never invited to fashion week.

 

 

That’s my take on Fall Fashion Trends via InStyle.

What are your favorite or not-so-favorite trends for fall?