Thursday, July 21, 2011

fall fashion 2011













Alright, I know it's still summer, but it's feeling more and more like fall. I guess, we on the West Coast can be thankful we are not getting the 40' + heat in the East, but a week straight of sunshine and 20' heat would be nice :) For you eager beavers who like to start your next season's wardrobe early, here is the fall 2011 forecast.


Big surprise! Black is back. (Did it leave?) Textured, lacy, quilted even transparent. Dig it out from the bottom of the stash and wear it with panache.












Don't want the all black look? Throw in some bright royal blue, pink (esp. nice mixed with grey), red or your typical fall greens and reddish browns. Beeswax yellow is a new highlight for a pop of something different.






Leather is showing strong in anything from tops, skirts, pants or jackets.



The ever classic polka dot and a typical fall favorite, plaid, is also showing strong. And for those of you who like shiny - bring on the metallics! Everything from gold to silver to copper to bluish or pinkish hues.





Skirt lengths are getting longer, either just below the knee or the maxi length. Thank goodness for that! Nothing like freezing your legs/butt off with a short skirt in 0' weather.


Duster coats are long as well. Channel your Matrix vibe. This is the season of fitted and tailored jackets, especially double breasted jackets. Don't want to be so formal? The poncho is also a popular fall favorite - easy to sew too!






During those too many rainy days the West coast is getting, start those sewing machines humming with your new fall wardrobe. Afterall, we are coming to the end of July!