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Fall 2010 Fashion: 1960’s Trend

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Fall 2010 seems to be the season of vintage. Fashionistas in the San Francisco Bay Area are seeing trends from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and the return of 90’s Minimalism. This is welcome news for Fashionistas who enjoy vintage looks from multiple decades. it is also an opportunity for Fashionistas to mix and match decades in order to create their own, personal vintage look that is modern and up-to-date.

While designers such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton sent models down the runways wearing long, full skirts reminiscent of the 1950’s, other designers dared to raise hemlines to heights seem earlier in this decade with a strong shag-a-li-tious vibe. Miu Miu created a long sleeved yellow mini-dress with a bow at the neck and flowers at the hemline. This is a sweet yet bold style that will mix well with the bow tie pumps of the season. Miu Miu also sent a purple, sleeveless version with a flippy hemline down the runway with a bow at the neck and chunky details across the chest. David Meister is showing a simple sheath dress that became a classic after the 1960’s ended. Diane Von Furstenberg is also showing a long sleeved mini-dress that may just remind you of a time gone by. Nicole Miller has an affordable version with an abstract print and long sleeves. Rochas is showing the day suit, which has not seen the light of day since the whole lot of them were sent to vintage shops in 1969. The jacquard print pull-over tunic and matching flare pants will put you right back in “I Dream of Jeannie.” Cat eye sunglasses are also making a comeback through Prada and Oliver Peoples.

The 1960’s trend is being shown with the Lady Bag from the 1950’s. This is a nice mix of bold sixties flair with proper fifties structure. The shoes being shown with the 1960’s look are all across the board. We are seeing square toes from Prada, pointy toes with bow details and Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes.

This is the perfect trend for scouring vintage shops and shopping your closet, mother’s closet and grandmother’s closet. The 1960’s trend can be mixed with the 1950’s trend for a personal, vintage look. It can also be mixed with dark colors and vampy make-up for a Twilight, vampire look. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.

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Circa 1965. Sheath Dress with pointy toe pumps.
Photo Credit: Todd Ehlers
License: Creative Commons

Fall Make-Up: The New Eye

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The new make-up styles for Fall 2010 bring a fresh, clean face to the Bay Area. The runways in Paris, Milan and New York showed varying colors of lipsticks and blush; yet the one common theme was the new eye. While smoky eyes and heavily made-up eyes were still present on the runways, the new, naked eye was the fresh stand out for Fall 2010. The one piece of make-up that was markedly absent from the new eye was eyeliner. Eyes were enhanced with mere mascara and light eye shadow while faces were either naked or fully made up.

Nina Ricci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Thakoon, Peter Som, Celine and Christopher Kane sent models down the runway without eyeliner. The eyes were enhanced with mascara and pale eye shadow such as sheer gold and sheer orange. Cheeks were painted with everything from deep purple to pale pink. The lips were either bright red, bluish-pink, dark violet reminiscent of the movie Twilight or completely nude. Eyebrows were thick and enhanced with eyebrow pencil.  The nude eye is perfect for daytime and can be played up with any shade of blush. Lips can be nude, bright red or dark violet; according to your mood.

The smoky eye made an appearance at a few runway shows such as Zac Posen. Charcoal eye shadow was used over smudged black eyeliner and mixed together with a cutip to create an “I just woke up” look. Since the smokey eye has been around for several years, this may be it’s last hurrah as the new naked eye begins to take over the eyes of Fashionistas across the Bay Area.

The dark, dramatic eye was present on Etro’s and Derek Lam’s runways for Fall 2010. Dark shades of purple and charcoal painted the tops of the eyelids and reached all the way up to the eyebrow. The eyebrow was penciled in to be thick and squared off. Cheeks were varying shades of pink and purple with pale pink lips and no mascara. In order to take this look from the runway to reality, keep eyes dark and dramatic while keeping cheeks and lips light and neutral. This eye trend is best suited for evenings and parties.

Fashionistas in the San Francisco Bay Area may very well be bored with the smokey eye. The fresh nude eye for daytime and the dark, dramatic eye for evening; look to be the up and coming trends for this Fall. Try these looks out at home and see which ones flatter your face the best. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.

The Lady Bag is the new handbag for Fall 2010

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The Lady Bag is the new handbag style for Fall 2010. There are two versions of this handbag which Fashionistas in the Bay Area will be carrying this Fall. The small tote version and the shoulder bag version. The small tote version is similar in style to classics such as the Louis Vuitton Speedy, Hermes Kelly and the Gucci 1973 Tote which is the double top handle tote version of the 1973 shoulder bag. The shoulder bag version reminds Fashionistas of the popular handbags worn roughly five years ago. Handbag lines are simple with a flap closure, minimal hardware and a medium length strap which allows the handbag to hit at the top of the hipbone when hung on the shoulder.

Fendi has a fabulous handbag collection for Fall. The famous peek-a-boo tote satisfies The Lady Bag trend. There is one version of the peek-a-boo bag with leopard print interior. There is also a military green peek-a-boo tote  that is to die for! Fabulous! The classic Fendi baguette, in any size, is the right silhouette for The Lady Bag trend. If you have one from a past season, this is the time to shop your closet and wear it for Fall. With the money you save, you can buy a red clutch! Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs,Chanel, Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Proenza Schouler and Yves Saint Laurent have clean and classic Lady Bag styles for Fall 2010.

The Lady Bag this season is more structured than it has been in past seasons; even as recent as Spring 2010. There is a simple way to update your Lady Bag and take it from relaxed to the oh-so-of-the-moment structured. If you take a piece of cardboard and cut it to fit inside the walls of your handbag, it will instantly stand straight and appear just as structured as this Fall’s Lady Bag.

This is definitely a handbag trend to follow. The Lady Bag is a classic and clean handbag style that circulates in and out of fashion every few years. The best investment handbag in this style should be a neutral color that will withstand the test of time. Look for black, chocolate brown, khaki, tan, red, cream or white. If you are interested in mixing this trend with the military trend and picking up the Lady Bag in army green; proceed with caution. Army green handbags are not always en vogue and you could end up with a white elephant next year. If you plan to sell the handbag after wearing it for a couple of seasons then go ahead and Go Army. After all, fashion is all about what you feel, like and are drawn to. Try to be practical, but never deprive yourself of what you are in love with. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.