Gladiator for fall

It's (nearly) time to put away those wafer-thin gladiator sandals, but don't say goodbye to the Roman coliseum attire quite yet.

Fall promises more gladiator sandals and this time they are mile high and a bit more hearty. I can't get enough of the Chinese Laundry pictured above. (Find them at Brother's on the Boulevard)

These sandals pair great with super skinny dark jeans, a floaty floral dress, a little something Grecian or a pair of bright opaque tights.

Practical Prada

Prada's fall collection in demure lace.

Take inspiration from the Prada look with this black lace dress and peep-toes.

In the spring Prada gave a show for fall looks that was drenched in lace and layered shoes.

It's a look that can be hard to pull off both financially and style wise, which is why I've given you some easy pieces that have some of the panache of Prada's signature looks that promise to be popular this fall. 

Full lace is the order of the day. If you're going to really do it ... go neck to knee in lace. Black, navy, camel, chocolate are the best colors. Anything other than neutral can quickly turn tawdry when done in liberal amounts.

This black lace dress is an I.N.C. from Macy's and the shoes are A. Marinelli from Brother's on the Boulevard.

Emmy 2008 best dressed

There were a plethora of Hollywood starlets and long time celebs who blew out the red carpet for the Emmys. So many people got it right for this event, it's hard to pick one. 

It was hard to pick three. And while I won't commit that these ladies are the abSOlute best dressed – they are three standouts in my book.

Brooke Shields proves that like a fine wine women can get better with time. The choice of bold color and unashamedly feminine excess in the form of rows of ruffles was a show stopper.

Heidi Klum is flawless. Enough said. Her shimmering gown was timeless.

Vanessa Williams is further proof that with age can come great beauty – and wisdom. Her dress was a pitch perfect pick that stayed appropriate for a warm September evening, but paid tribute to one of fall's hottest trends – the fall floral. 

Grecian goddesses

Amanda Walsh is pretty in pink and perfectly Grecian.

Christina Applegate is vibrant in a vintage blue for a look that's dark romance.

Becki Newton is a sunshine girl in rich yellow.

Mariska Hargitay is a goddess in her Roman-inspired gown.

Grecian glam continues to rock red carpets. Draped dresses in every shade and shape ruled the 2008 Emmys.

And there were one-shoulder dresses as far as the eye could see.

The flapper girl

Eva Longoria Parker in the short flapper.

Evangeline Lily rocks a long gown with 1920's influence.

The flapper girl straight from the 1920's speakeasy also made a few appearances at the Emmys. Add a deep side part and matte lipstick for a pitch perfect look that roars.

Emmy Fashion = Old Hollywood in shades of white

Felicity Huffman

Olivia Wilde

Kyra Sedgwick

Cheryl Hines

The Sunday night Emmys brought out the old school Hollywood look with soft sexy hair reminiscent of Veronica Lake.

It's a look that is only complete with a lot of bling, bold lips and slinky fabric – preferably satin or silk. These ladies rocked the look in versions of white and cream – proof that the most subtle of shades can speak volumes.

The suit gets girly

Matthew Williamson rocks bold pink on the runway during New York Fashion Week.

Richard Nicoll rocks a pink slouchy suit during London's Fashion Week.

If you're looking for a way to take the suit to the feminine side just add pink.

In both New York and London Fashion Week showings, two different designers brought vibrant pink to the suit for a look that is at once up-to-date and a bit 1980's.

The key to looking more chic and less Golden Girl's cast member is to keep the shape sharp and the color fresh and bold.