Fall In Love With Fall

While you’re lounging in a swimsuit with a sundae in hand, enjoy the heat but prepare for some, rain. Indeed, we don't have the snow. We don't have the freezing temperatures, but we still can embrace fall fashion, sans fur trenches and a very careful selection of boots.

Black is back the new black, darlings. And grey, is her new bff.
Yay for the girls who love a black wardrobe because you think it's the most slimming and forgiving colour (which is so mistaken). Add texture and detail to this solemn non-colour or contrast with the quirky palette of bright colours picked from your favourite runways. Yes, colour is in blocks for fall, forget toning down. And the new neutral in town? Grey is taking over, from dresses to sweats.

Gucci

No more minis and unforgiving cocoons.
Gone with mini crops, midi lengths call for a greater celebration among the women as the more wearable trend kicks in. Full skirts take over the cocoon, defining the silhouette with a cinched waist or a fitted jacket.

Dresses still reign.
The effortless style of the dress just got easier with the departure of smocks and structured pieces to the sack, so now you can breathe easy. Then again there's belts to cinch at the waist. Don't forget!
For the holidaying folks: As temperatures dip the coat is a definite essential and this time make it knitted and big because a roomy coat is the new shape of the season. How about a cape?

Knits.
Before you start digging into your grandma's closet, no it's not the twinset look. Think dresses, coats...

Stella McCartney

Colour match.
Red and black. White and black Monotones. 'Nuff said.

Luxe, luxe Ladies.
Don’t forget the embellishments that bring opulence to extremes, taking the cues from Alberta Ferretti, Dior, and Dolce & Gabanna, just to name a few.

Floor-length Dresses
When night falls and an event calls for it, floor length dresses exuding glamour is this fall’s way to dazzle. Choose from satinised shades like those from Valentino and Versace. Do keep jewellery and make-up subtle, and accent with just a red lip, completing the look of the sultry old world charm.

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The Haute Of Haute Couture

After reviewing Fall's Haute Couture 2007 I've concluded my favourite, and no it isn't a Chanel number this time(gasp!).

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This piece of gorgeousness and grandeur from Valentino is an absoulute genius! Being a great fan of jewels, glamour and ruffles (not forgetting its colour), I was bowled over by the details. Its intricate and careful alignment of every inch of the dress looks too good to be true. I just wonder how much time was put into it. I say, I'll wear this anytime to a function worthy of its flamboyance.

Valentino's probably my overall winner. Check out the lookbook for other pieces.

Chanel Fall Couture 2007

How can you not love it? How can you not love Karl?