Designer Pre Fall You Can Buy & Wear Now

If you’re anything like us, you can’t believe we are approaching the middle of August. Where did the summer go? Before we know it we will be with friends and family at a Labor Day BBQ delighting in the weather and burgers and franks, pondering how summer could be over.

That aside, we are ones to bask in the moment, problem is, when shopping these days the stores are rolling out the fall merchandise, and it’s nearly impossible to wear now. How do we get our quick fix?

We have put together a selection of pre-fall goodies that you can wear now and come this fall. The Jenni Kayne – one of our new favorite designers, who is infamous for her super short skirts – wide leg trouser paired with a cream silk blouse or a wife beater and vest is ideal to wear now. Like wise for Dsquared2′s sergeant shorts and tropical print top which can be worn with tights and cardigan when the cooler days roll around. We would be happy to sport any of these dresses now or for fall.

Who says a women can’t have it all?

Clockwide from top left: Diane Von Furstenberg Cyrano Silk jersey Dress DVF $345.00 www.neimanmarcus.com, Jenni Kayne Wide Leg Trouser $350.00 www.shopbop.com, BCBG Max Azaria Janis Print Dress $178.00 www.nordstrom.com, 3.1 Phillip Lim Sleeveless Cowl neck Dress $675.00 www.shopbop.com, Dsquared2 Thank U Top $$395.00 & Sergeant Shorts $490.00 www.shopbop.com, Diane Von Furstenberg Squaretan Short-Sleeve Shift Dress $375.00 www.neimanmarcus.com,

Fall 2011 Trends

FALL 2011 TRENDS

BORDEAUX &  PLUMS – Wine colors, purples and violets.

COLLAGE – Mixing together of different patterns and fabrics.

COLOR – Bright colors continue in geometric patterns and color blocking

FURS – In natural and bright colors.

LADY CHIC – Lady-like styles featuring pointy toe pumps and hand-held handbags.

LEATHER – Styles in other than jackets and coats & in a multitude of colors.

PARKAS – In a  variety of fabrics.

POLKA DOTS – From big to small.

60′S – 70′s styles are still trending but the 60′s influence makes a strong presence.

TUX’S – The tuxedo jacket worn casually and tuxedos in various fabrics.

More to come on each individual trend in future post.

Top set of photos  – Clockwise from top left: 1  Bordeaux & Plums – Diane Von Furstenberg, 2  Collage – Dries Von Noten, 3  Color – BCBG Max Azaria, 4  Furs – The Row.

Bottom set of photos – clockwise from top left: 5  Lady Chic – Jason Wu, 6  Leather – Chole, 7  Parkas – Rag & Bone, 8  Polka Dots – Stella McCartney, 9  Sixties – Burberry Prorsum, 10  Tux”s – Isabel Marant.  All photos are from Fall/Winter 2011