Bold Colors bring Fashion Back to Life

Red shades: rose, burgundy, carmine, coral, crimson, lipstick red and all other strong hues.

Red Christmas

1. Fabulous vintage 80s lipstick red leather patchwork oversized clutch, $29.00, etsy.com.

2. CARLOS by Carlos...

The Adidas-like leggings at Marni were the first sign of a new sporty yet glamorous look.

Like everything in fashion right now, there has to be a little bit of glamour. This season fashion designers, well at...

I love the colorful, cheerful, whimsical aesthetic of Kron by KronKron shoes. They look like coming right out of the Wonderland after being on a Galapagos adventure and on an African safari. The thick soles and heels make them...

Not only Alberta Ferretti was inspired by Ancient Rome for her spring 2008 collection. Many other designers sent on the runway their own versions over the classics. The last season's one-shoulder dress became lovely draped toga-like tunics, mini dresses...

Blue shades: cobalt, Klein blue, navy, teal, royal, ultramarine, sapphire and turquoise and all other bold blues.

Blue Christmas

1. Scoop Neck Ruched Front Tank Top, $20.50, Wetseal.

2. Blue Christmas Tinsel Garland...

One rich source of inspiration for fashion designers is the vast cultural heritage of all countries around the world. Reinterpreting the folk costume has always been a challenging task and the folk trend comes back to attention every now and then.

Sale alert at Dorothy Perkins: 30% off fall 2009 offer: coats and jackets, dresses, knitwear and shoes. I’m wild about the coats sales; there are some cute wool outerwear pieces you can wear in warmer winter days. Check out the military styled and...

The latest scoop on what fashion is IN: well, it's about more skin. No, I'm not talking about mini dresses or deep cleavage. Designers gave us more reasons to work the hell out those abs: short, uber sexy dresses featuring naughty cut-outs, with focus on...

Green shades: emerald, jade, pine, sea, forest, olive and green teal enriched by hints of gold.

Green Christmas

1. Tano Wallet, $68.00, South Moon Under.

2. Anna Lou Chunky Chain Bracelet with Green Gemstones and Pearls...

I don’t know what to think of this trend, it’s really annoying. It’s like all those awful, ugly clothes I was forced to see or wear in my childhood years are now back to haunt me.

Ok, leggings…are ok, but only in black, grey or navy. Also sequins...

Ethnic accents continue to be a strong presence in fashion, merging into a globetrotter look. Spring 2008 means the revival of Asian influences brought forward into an eclectic mix: obi-style belts at Alessandro Dell'Acqua, variations...

New Year's Eve Party is nearly here and that means you need a showstopper outfit. Look for guiding within this season's trends: high-waist and bejeweled dresses, sequins, metallic accessories, clutch purses, patent leather shoes and bold colored...

This spring season comes with a new fashion look: clothes that make you shine like a star, literally.

Sparkling encrustations and appliqué on dresses, tops and jackets was seen on catwalk, throughout many spring...

Here are several outfit ideas from Elle Magazine (German edition), featured in January 2008 issue. This style note focuses on the spring's biggest trends that started a little bit shy in the fall: the ruffled blouse, sheer fabrics, pajama-inspired clothes...

I've been doing a little street fashion research lately, which I absolutely adore doing, and several fashion trends popped up. I think I'll make this a weekly post, what do you think?

1. Denim jeans

High-waist skinny...