Fade into fabulous

Ombre is great now for accessories (as featured in September's issue of FACE Magazine) and this fall promises to be a must have when pulling off all things effortless and boho.

Claire Danes (in Zac Posen) rocks a unique use of ombre (fading or degrading color) while Herve Leger and Naeem Khan rock it on the runway in their Spring Collections.

Danes, Naeem Khan and Herver Leger are proof that the almost trippy ombre we now know and love can easily go polished and chic thanks to innovation in design and shape.

This fall keep your eyes peeled for patent ombre shoes.

The R's have it

Gleaming gold pants at Rodarte are spot on.

Rag & Bone perfects the Friday night look (left) and the cas Saturday ensemble (right).

Rock & Republic is black and white and fabulous all over. Edgy feminine with masculine influence is Saturday night hot.

In poring over the Fashion Week photos from New York the folks at Rock & Republic, Rodarte and Rag & Bone certainly got it right. 

Rodarte's golden ensemble is a beautiful color of warmth and shimmer and feature what is likely to be v hot this year: skin tight gleaming pants.

Rock & Republic screams chic on a Saturday night with a few pieces that could actually go to work. Ruffle-embellished tops are sure to be fierce from fall through the spring. Skinny pants will be a got to have shape. A short black gleaming dress is seasonless.

And Rag & Bone does the easy Saturday look with a slouchy blazer and jean skirt while doing the Friday night rocker chic thing with leopard pants and a one shoulder.

I've purchased but a handful of fall items and I'm already geared up for spring!

Fashion Week

Ghostly silver at Calvin Klein

Springy coral at J. Mendel

Yellow polka dot one-piece at Michael Kors

Few events are as thrilling as Fashion Week. And while we are miles and months away from wearing the spring looks revealed in New York recently, we've gotta take a good look at what's to come.

Three colors struck me as recurring through several lines: varying shades of coral, silvers and grays and yellows.

Stay tuned for more Fashion Week analysis. There's a lot to digest!

So much tragedy at the VMAs

At the risk of sounding like a Mamaw, what are these kids thinking at the VMAs?

MTV's Video Music Awards equal fabulous red carpet action thanks to the rock and roll/hip hop vibe that can marry beautifully with haute couture.

That was not the case in 2008. It was a bit more Dancing with the Stars costumes meets 1980's figure skating outfits. And the cleavage? Oh my. Terrifyingly low was the cut of the evening.

To that end, I have two celebs on display who got it right Monday night. Shockingly, Paris Hilton, who often is a display of the tawdry, looked the part of the lady. And Miley Cyrus, while still looking edgy and youthful, managed to make a more mature move than many of her older VMA goers.

In fashion one thing is certain – you never know who will pull it off ... and who won't.

I heart NYC

I recently headed to New York for my first trip ever to the Big Apple. 

It was fabulous.

The experience left me inspired for fall's newest looks (nothing beats a window display on 5th Avenue).

As the leaves turn (I swear they eventually do even in south south Louisiana), look for a lot of purple, pants in every fit and flare (super skinny, mega flared, wide leg, high-waisted and super low) and lots of jackets.

Word on the street is that the jacket will be this season's dress. In other words, all things will revolve around the jacket. I've seen a lot of leopard from shiny satin trenches to abbreviated furs. And if your looking for some extra drama in the jacket look for a voluminous collar.

Lo's sweet side-swept hair

Just as I was beginning to wonder what Lo is contributing to The Hills (other than creating some drama for mellow Audrina), she worked a great hair do.

Her side bun reminded me of a chic update to the Princess Lea buns. It totally works. Paired with a dress that has some silver sparkle and ruby red lips, it was a great old Hollywood glam look.

Good job Lo, now just back off Audrina and we'll all be happy.

I love the 80's

In case you needed more evidence that the 80s are hot right now, I submit Exhibit A: Leona Lewis at the Olympic closing ceremonies.

Leona rocked a tin foil silver dress with a shape that reminded me of the days when Debbie Gibson was entering the scene.

I'm definitely looking toward some 1980's inspiration this fall with unusually bright colors (fuchsia for fall is the word on the street) and those signature 1980's shapes including my favorite – leggings.

As long as the cloud bangs remain restricted to photo albums, we're safe from repeating some serious fashion and beauty crimes.