Z Spoke Resort 2011 Zac Posen’s diffusion line, Z Spoke, offers looks infused with what Posen calls “pajama glamour,” as in a chic silk crepe halter jumpsuit. There are also plenty of flirty dresses in a variety of options, like a swingy knit print frock and a floral bustierlike dress.

Rachel Roy Resort 2011 It’s all about relaxed glamour at Rachel Roy, as she references the graphic black-and-white palette and bold color combinations of Cuban artist Amelia Peláez. According to Roy, “it’s a fantasy of Forties Havana.”

Yigal Azrouël Resort 2011 Yigal Azrouël takes a minimalistic approach to design and draws on the work of Helmut Newton. Keeping the collection clean and modern, Azrouël manipulates fabrics and texture.

(wwd)May Comps Raise Spending Concerns

“The retail crystal ball was murky after May same-store sales results raised renewed concerns about the strength of consumer spending heading into the fall. Value-oriented retailers and high-end stores reporting on Thursday produced the strongest numbers against weak year-ago comparisons, but many teen and midmarket retailers fell short. The disparity suggested an underlying weakness in demand that is complicating the challenge of predicting consumers’ wants and needs, and buying and flowing merchandise in tune with them. Some stores planning for a more vigorous recovery are being confronted with higher inventory levels, putting their margins at risk, while others, still taking a highly cautious approach to stock levels, might have lost sales last month, analysts said.” read more

(reuters)Lowering luxury prices can be costly

“Many European luxury groups have widened their entry-level offering to lure more shoppers but if the strategy brings short-term gains, it risks causing the brand long-term pain, luxury executives and experts said this week. Italian fashion brand Valentino, who previously never sold an evening gown for less than 2,000 euros, now offers cocktail dresses for half that price and even T-shirts, jeans and other casual wares to boost its sales. But some luxury experts say Valentino’s “Couture T-shirt,” even with a price tag of “only” 300 euros ($365.6) is an oxymoron. ”The problem with luxury brands is that they are associated with exclusivity,” Isabelle Ardon, luxury fund manager at SG Gestion told the Reuters Global Luxury Summit this week. Valentino “is seen as very couture,” Ardon said, and faces a common dilemma: how can a fashion brand offer more accessibly priced products to boost volumes without losing its luxury appeal? Dior introduced a T-shirt called “J’adore Dior” about 10 years ago and rapidly took it off the market after deciding to pursue a more upmarket strategy.” read more

(cnn)Tennis fashion brands serve up a healthy return for players

2011 Resort Collections Galore:

(wwd)Vena Cava Resort 2011- see more images

As always Vena Cava Resort, is fun, flirty and every look is wearable.

(wwd)Burberry Prorsum Resort 2011- see more images

Burberry’s color palette for Resort 2011 is incredible. The olive greens, nudes, and creamy gray colors are mixed with bold animal prints and snake skins which look amazing in figure hugging knits and dresses.

(wwd)Chris Benz Resort 2011- see more images

Unless you are a size zero, tall AND skinny then maybe you should skip over Chris Benz’s Resort 2011. We usually die for anything Chris Benz, but this season oversized pants and calf-length dresses can’t be all that flattering…

(SF Chronicle)Liz Claiborne order to pay in ‘Lucky’ brand suit

“A federal judge said Liz Claiborne Inc.’s popular denim line Lucky Brand Dungarees infringes on a Miami company’s trademark and ordered the clothier to pay $300,000 in damages. The ruling, signed Friday and filed Tuesday, could create a hurdle for the clothing line that’s in the midst of a turnaround. In the decision, Judge Laura Taylor Swain ruled Lucky Brand’s name along, with its use of the phrase “get lucky” and other references to “lucky” violate a trademark for Marcel Fashion Group’s “Get Lucky” clothing line. Swain’s ruling does not prevent Liz Claiborne from continuing to use the Lucky moniker. But Ann Schofield Baker, an attorney who represented Marcel in the case, said if Liz Claiborne continues to use of the name and slogan it would be a continued violation of Marcel’s trademark. Nicholas Rubino, Liz Claiborne’s chief legal officer, said the company would continue using its Lucky Brand name, but would discontinue use of the “Get Lucky” slogan. Schofield Baker said Marcel has not yet decided whether to pursue new litigation if Liz Claiborne continues to promote the brand.” read more

(wwd)Uniqlo Reports Rise in Same-Store Sales

“Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. said Wednesday that Uniqlo’s same-store sales climbed 3.1 percent in May.
Uniqlo has bounced back from two consecutive months of declining comps, which the company had blamed on cool temperatures. Same-store sales dropped 12.4 percent in April and 16.4 percent in March.
“May same-store sales increased year-on-year, thanks to aggressive sales promotions including the campaign to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Uniqlo,” the company said. Uniqlo’s monthly sales figures refer to the brand’s business in Japan and exclude the Japanese fast-fashion player’s stores overseas.” read more

(AP)Major retailers agree to limit lead in handbags

“More than 40 major retailers and apparel makers have agreed to limit the use of lead in handbags and other fashion accessories, an environmental group said Wednesday. The companies will set new industry standards for lead use in their products as part of a $1.7 million legal settlement filed Tuesday in Alameda County Superior Court. The agreement settles a lawsuit filed against the companies last year by the Oakland-based Center for Environmental Health. The environmental advocacy group found high levels of lead when it tested dozens of vinyl and faux leather women’s handbags, purses and wallets it bought at major retail outlets in the San Francisco Bay area. Michael Green, the center’s executive director, said he hopes other companies that make, import or sell fashion accessories will follow the health standards spelled out in the legal agreement. The settlement means “millions of women no longer need to fear that their purse may pose a threat to their health or the health of their children,” Green said. The retailers that signed the settlement include Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Guess, Sears, Kmart, Saks and Victoria’s Secret.” read more

Monique Pean for Gap

(nbc)CFDA Gap Winners Unveiled Today

“Today CFDA award winners Sophie Theallet, Patrik Ervell, and Monique Péan will unveil their respective women’s, men’s, and jewelry collections for Gap. Each of the standout designers have created pieces that reflect their unique aesthetic, offering Gap’s mass consumer base a taste of what a high fashion luminary-in-the-making is all about. Sophie Theallet - a Thread darling and First Lady favorite – will present sweet and feminine dresses, skirts, and tops with her signature disarming French sartorial charm.  Her Gap collection grants access through its slightly lower prices ($148-$248). We’ll see you in line for those items, for sure. Then, there’s Patrik Ervell, who grew up in Gap’s hometown of San Francisco. Drawing on the store’s strength in basic classics, Ervell did men’s pieces ($188-$248),  like jeans and shirts, with his intelligent cut and throwback accents. Jewelry designer Péan replicated her coveted one-of-a-kind, eco-conscious baubles in bulk for the project. There are 12 styles ($198-$248) made from natural materials, including horn, buri twine, and organic cotton. The highly anticipated lines go live today at Gap’s Fifth Avenue at 53rd Street flagship, so stay tuned for a first look.” read more

(wwd)TJX to Launch New Off-Price Concept

“After racking up the biggest year-over-year profit increase in the firm’s 33-year history, The TJX Cos. Inc. hopes to extend the winning streak with a new off-price retail concept set to debut in spring 2011. At its annual meeting at its headquarters here Wednesday, TJX, the largest off-price retailer in the U.S. with $20.29 billion in 2009 sales, declined to divulge details about the project until the third quarter but indicated the new business will stay within its core categories — principally apparel, accessories and home merchandise — and has the potential for 100 stores. Even with recent expansion, TJX has a number of voids in the merchandise matrix it could seek to fill. With TJ Maxx and Marshalls of Marmaxx falling at or below bridge-contemporary price points and AJ Wright focused on moderate, TJX could explore designer and better apparel or launch a stand-alone venture dedicated to a single category, as the firm did in 1992 with HomeGoods and more recently with Shoe Megashop by Marshalls. Jewelry and accessories, which account for 13 percent of sales, provide potential, as does children’s wear, which performed well in 2009. Apparel and footwear accounted for 61 percent of revenues last year. Despite a stellar year, TJX’s ambitions are to push further, faster. The retailer sees itself as a global player with the potential to grow net sales to twice the current levels. ” read more

(wwd)Wal-Mart’s Uphill Battle With Apparel

“Apparel is Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s perennial Achilles’ heel — and the question remains whether it will ever be able to repair it. Even as the world’s largest retailer powered through the Great Recession while its competitors stumbled, apparel lagged while food and areas such as consumer electronics soared. And the problem has only become more intense now that the economy has begun to recover and Wal-Mart’s competitors are closing the gap. Wal-Mart is well aware of the weakness. Vice chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright last month said the retailer’s apparel business was “below expectations and continues to be a work in progress” as the company reported a 10 percent increase in profits to $3.32 billion in the first quarter ended April 30 on a 5.9 percent rise in sales to $99.85 billion, although same-store sales in the U.S. dropped 1.5 percent. Contrast Target Corp.’s first-quarter results, which reflected a 2.8 percent jump in same-store sales. Target reported a 29 percent increase in first-quarter net income, driven by higher sales of more profitable categories such as clothing. “Wal-Mart has been a laggard for some time in the apparel arena,” said Todd Slater, an analyst at Lazard Capital Markets. “They’ve tried numerous strategies. In an effort to capture more share in this high-margin category, Wal-Mart is partnering with suppliers and labels like L.E.I., Starter, Op, and Danskin that provide exclusive, nationally recognized brands with the favorable economics of private label. Wal-Mart is most focused on women’s, teens, kids and baby.” read more

We’re back after a long holiday weekend, Hope you all had a great Memorial Day!

(wwd)Missoni Cruise 2011

“Angela Missoni described her collection as “strong, with lots of character and color.” Indeed, the house’s patterns were super graphic and bold, inspired by Africa in the way of motifs and color combinations, while the shapes — long halter dresses, plain shifts and elongated cardigans over T-shirts and pants — took their cue from the swinging Sixties. Topping off the mood were stacks of colorful printed bangles, summery hats and bandanas.” read more

(wsj)The Mystique of the Handmade

“Louis Vuitton has been caught pulling the wool—a very fine and delicately woven wool, no doubt—over the eyes of consumers. Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority this week demanded that the luxury company cease and desist with ads that imply their products are made by hand.

Why the preference for the handmade, anyway? Yes, there are still goods where skilled craftsmanship makes all the difference: No machine can match the judgment of an experienced luthier, who has to adapt to the acoustic quirks of each piece of wood he carves for a violin. But does it matter whether a product is crafted by hand or stamped out by machine, if the consumer can’t tell the difference?” read more

(wwd)Moncler Appoints Lavia as CEO

“Moncler Group has tapped Alberto Lavia as its chief executive officer, joining the firm July 15. The appointment comes as the group prepares for product expansion and gears up for a public listing sometime this year. Lavia, who exited his post as ceo at Façonnable Group in May, will also be in charge of the group’s other brands, which include Marina Yachting, 18CRR81 and Coast + Weber + Ahaus. President and creative director Remo Ruffini said that Lavia’s appointment “represents a further strengthening of the managerial structure.” read more

(wwd)Retail Stocks Decline in May

“Retail stocks managed a 1.6 percent gain last week despite a decline on Friday, but the advance wasn’t strong enough to prevent their first losing month since January. The S&P Retail Index ended Friday’s trading session at 443.45, down 1.2 percent for the day. The pullback erased some, but hardly all, of the appreciation from Thursday’s 3.2 percent rally. The sector ended May with a 6.7 percent decline, the first down month since January, when it was off 3.3 percent. The index began trading this week 11.3 percent off the 499.91 high for the year reached on April 26. Retail issues have been sensitive to the increasingly cautionary language used by stores in providing guidance about the second quarter and the rest of this year, even as retailers generally met or exceeded analysts’ expectations in reporting first-quarter results.” read more

(wwd)Organic Cotton Sales Grow

“Global retail sales of organic cotton apparel and home textiles increased 35 percent in 2009 to an estimated $4.3 billion from $3.2 billion a year earlier, according to the Organic Exchange.Growth in the organic cotton market was fueled by a combination of consumer interest in “green” products and retailer and brand expansion of organic cotton programs, according to the Organic Exchange. For cotton to qualify as organic by the Organic Exchange, it must be grown through a system of farming that maintains soil fertility without using pesticides and fertilizers or genetically modified seeds. “Many people thought the recession would mean an end to all things organic, but the market reacted in quite the opposite way,” said LaRhea Pepper, senior director with the Organic Exchange and author of the report. “Consumers dug in their heels and continued to support the use of organic cotton and other sustainable fibers, while brands and retailers maintained or even expanded their commitments to making their product lines more sustainable by continuing to increase their use of such fibers and safer manufacturing processes.” read more

President and Michelle Obama

(examiner)First Lady Wears Peter Soronen to State Dinner

“At the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama wore a stunning gown by designer Peter Soronen. Looking absolutely amazing, the First Lady along with President Obama welcomed the President of Mexico Felipe Calderon and his spouse, Margarita Zavala to the dinner. The dress, a shimmering blue was a one shoulder strap outfit. Complimented by a thick silver belt and layers of chiffon the gown really appeared to sparkle. This is not the first gown Peter Soronen has designed for Mrs Obama. She also wore another of his designs at the Presidential Balls (which can be seen on display in New York City. An honor for designers who find major exposure when their gowns are worn.” read more

(Washington Post)In grand fashion…

It’s like a real-life Thomas Crown Affair, if only the thief were a charming and witty Pierce Brosnan. But really, how is this possible with all the security we have to go through nowadays?  ”A lone thief in Paris made off with five masterpieces in a daring midnight break-in at the Musee d’Art Moderne in Paris early Thursday. The perpetrator took works by Picasso, Matisse and Braque that were conservatively valued at $125 million but are otherwise of incalculable worth. Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë said in a statement, “I am saddened and shocked by this theft, which is an intolerable assault on Paris’s universal cultural heritage.” read more

(Reuters)LVMH says has no plans to sell Kenzo

“LVMH  said it had no plans to sell Kenzo, denying a report in Les Echos that said the luxury group was looking for potential buyers for the loss-making fashion brand. The newspaper estimated the fashion house’s annual sales to be around 150 million euros ($186 million). Kenzo, unlike many fashion brands, still runs its cosmetics and perfume operations in-house. ”LVMH has no plans to sell Kenzo,” a spokesman for LVMH said on Friday.” read more

(the Frisky)The Best And Worst Of Fashion Industry Songs

Ever wonder why everyone in the Fashion Industry that makes it big, for some reason MUST release a song? Well from Heidi Montag, to Kate Moss, to Gwen Stefani, there are some good ones and some “how were they even allowed out of the recording studio” ones.  Here is the list of Best and Worst Songs

Sarah Jessica Parker: Style Icon Through The Years

We hate to beat this Fashion News like a dead horse, but here is an article about SJP’s style in light of the new Sex in the City movie. We are still not sure why Abu Dhabi was the chosen destination. (Fun fact: SATC2 was actually shot in Morocco) Here is the piece with lots of picture of SJP through the years. read more

Jil Sander’s Navy, Limelight Marketplace, Nordstrom and Target Grow, Price of Cotton Increasing, Polo and Target Report Strong Quarter

Jil Sander Navy

(wwd) Jil Sander Navy Spring 2011

“Prints, color and California are not words typically associated with Jil Sander, a collection anchored in strict devotion to minimalism and precision cuts. Yet those concepts unite in Jil Sander Navy, Raf Simons’ new casual collection that the Milan-based company is launching for spring 2011.” see more

(wsj) Cotton Tale: Apparel Prices Set to Rise

“After a decade of deflation, the cost of producing apparel is on the rise. Prices for cotton are up about 55% from a year earlier. “We are facing a very serious problem in terms of increased cotton prices,”Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Chief Executive Michael Jeffries said Tuesday. The increases are making it harder for the high-priced teen retailer to restore margins already eroded by steep markdowns and depressed sales.”

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(wwd) Polo, Target Beat on Gains

“Better apparel sales helped both Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. and Target Corp. come in ahead of Wall Street expectations Wednesday. Polo’s net more than doubled in its fourth quarter to $114.1 million, or $1.13 a share, from $44.5 million, or 44 cents a share, in 2009. Target grew its first quarter bottom line by 28.6 percent to $671 million, or 90 cents a diluted share, from $522 million, or 69 cents a share, a year ago.” read more

Limelight Marketplace- View from the top (nyt)

(nyt)Limelight Marketplace

It was an Episcopalian place of worship, then a drug rehab center, briefly a nightclub, and now a pricey specialty  marketplace in the heart of Chelsea. There are a range of shops, everything from a bakery to an antique store, including a shop for dog bone shaped cookies for your 6 inch teacup poodle. The maze of shops will keep you looking for hours, but we do have to agree, the black and white theme is vertigo inducing!       read more

Gap and Nordstrom talk Growth

“Coming out of the recession, Gap has no debt, $2.3 billion in cash, a clearer grasp of what apparel customers want in the lean economy, remodeled and relocated U.S. and Canadian stores, and online sales in Canada poised to launch, Murphy said.”

“As consumers sit on the sidelines, we have to give them a reason to part with their dollars,” said Nordstrom. “This forced us to evolve our product offering. We continue to see improvement with bringing in fresh new product every day.”  Reflecting on recent improvements in the business — such as the 43.2 percent increase in first-quarter profit reported last week and the 10 percent improvement in 2009 earnings — Nordstrom said, “It’s a lot better to be here today than it was a year ago.”” read more

Lady Gaga’s Interest in Millinery, JCP’s Future Looking Strong, Wal-Mart and A&F Better Than Expected, Coach and Target Settle Lawsuit, Vena Cava’s Garage Sale

Lady Gaga (Vogue)

(Vogue)Lady Gaga and Milliner Philip Treacy

“Lady Gaga is set to take her relationship with fashion to the next level, by learning to create her own unique headwear under milliner Philip Treacy. The singer has applied for an internship with Treacy after the two worked together on several headpieces to accompany her extravagant stage outfits.” read more

(WWD)Penny Reports Strong Performance

With all the new trick’s up their sleeves, re: JCP’s deal with Liz Claiborne, the department chain is really re-vamping not only merchandise, but even their image- We’re excited to see what’s coming! “The consumer is no longer in hiding, but they’re being very pragmatic in terms of the way they shop,” said Myron E. “Mike” Ullman 3rd, chairman and chief executive officer of Penney’s, on a conference call with analysts. “The places [where] we’ve done the best job on price points and given them merchandise, we’ve done well.” read more

(WWD)Wal-Mart, Saks and Abercrombie Beat Street in 1Q

“A varied set of retailers, led by the world’s largest, returned better than expected first quarter results on stronger sales Tuesday. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s net income grew 9.7 percent to $3.32 billion, or 88 cents a share. Saks Inc., meanwhile, credited better comps and reduced promotions for its return to the black in the quarter. The New York-based retailer’s profits totaled $18.8 million, or 11 cents a share, versus a loss of $5.1 million, or 4 cents a share, a year ago. Sales gains also helped Abercrombie & Fitch Co. exceed expectations for the quarter, despite reporting a loss. A&F reported a loss of $11.8 million or 13 cents a share. A year ago its loss totaled $59.2 million, or 68 cents a share.”  read more

(style.com)Vena Cava Cleans Out It’s Closets

Vena Cava is having a virtual garage sale which runs June 1 through June 30 (or until it’s sold out).  In true garage sale fashion, there will be items for sale that range from paperbacks, decorations, clothes from the designer’s personal collection and some archived Vena Cava pieces. But we are really curious as to who will purchase Mayock’s birth certificate and Social Security Card!? To buy go to www.venacavanyc.com. read more

(Bloomberg)Settled: Coach vs. Target on Handbag Infringement

“Coach filed the suit last October to impel Target to stop selling the bags. It sought an undetermined amount in damages, injunctive relief and attorney fees in its complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. “We respect the integrity of all brands, including Coach, and are pleased that this matter has been resolved in a manner beneficial to all parties involved,” said Rick Darling, LF USA president.” read more

(WWD)Retail Stocks Down 1.4%

Quarterly earnings were reported today and all four retail firms surpassed analysts’ expectations for the just-concluded quarter, but their outlooks for the second quarter and beyond fell short of Wall Street’s projections. ”While retailers reporting results today — including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Saks Inc., The TJX Cos. Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. — generally registered improved first-quarter results, all expressed some degree of caution about the strength of the economic recovery.” read more

(WWD)Gucci America President Vitale to Exit

“Gucci America Inc.’s president Daniella Vitale is leaving the company effective May 26. Vitale joined the company in 1999 as vice president of wholesale, and was promoted to president in 2006. In that time, she has been credited with growing Gucci’s retail business in North and South America, as well as Gucci’s philanthropic programs, including partnerships with UNICEF, Tribeca Film Institute, The Film Foundation and Dia Art Foundation.”

Talbots Re-vamps It's Image (WSJ)

After slight break from blogging, I’m back! Here is the newest addition to the Style File Group, The Daily Cheat Sheet– where I will be updating you with the latest news in the Fashion Business for your reading enjoyment.

(WSJ) Talbots Politely Shows Granny the Door

“After spending last year atop the retail death-watch list, Talbots Inc. is now a favorite on Wall Street, thanks to cost cuts and a complex financial arrangement for unloading its enormous debt. Chief Executive Trudy Sullivan is attempting to refocus on women 35 and older. Talbots, known for classic apparel targeted at the middle- and upper-class suburban set, still has work to do. Its image had gotten so old that in a customer survey a couple of years ago, women 65 years of age and older said the brand was for “someone older,” says Ms. Sullivan. Making a brand younger is notoriously tricky: Talbots must make its clothes more youthful without alienating its core customers during the transition, and it has to persuade a new swath of women in their 30s and 40s to consider shopping there.Talbots has stepped up its fashion quotient, with offerings that include a sequin-trimmed sweater and leopard-print-lined black booties. So far, it has had some hits and misses. Last spring, “ethnic” prints in bright colors including orange and lime green misfired.”

(WWD) Macy’s Swings to 1st-Qtr. Profit

“Macy’s inc announced Wednesday that it’s profits rose to it’s highest point since the recession. Sales totaled $5.57 billion an increase of 7.2% over last years %5.2 billion while comp store sales rose 5.5%. Even Macy’s online sales were up 34% since last quarter.”

(NYT) Discount Store Is New York Beachhead for Nordstrom

“After more than a century, Nordstrom, the upscale department store chain from Seattle, will make its Manhattan debut on Tuesday. Expect 25,000 pairs of discounted shoes, and an automated checkout line more at home in a supermarket than a purveyor of luxury goods. Like any other Nordstrom Rack, though, only about 25 percent of the merchandise comes from full-line Nordstrom stores. And with the luxury retail business improving, Nordstrom stores have been turning over inventory more quickly than ever.”

(WWD) Urban Outfitters, Kohl’s on the Rise

“The retail rebound appeared to be alive and well Thursday morning as Urban Outfitters Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. both beat first-quarter expectations, posting double-digit gains on both the top and the bottom lines. Urban Outfitter’s earnings jumped 72 percent to $53 million and Kohl’s net income rose 45.3 percent to $199 million.Kohl’s also boosted its full-year profit projections. The chain now expects to earn $3.57 to $3.75 a share, up from the $3.40 to $3.63 previously predicted.”

(WWD) Warnaco Posts Net Gain, Ups Guidance

“The Warnaco Group Inc. on Monday posted a 27.7 percent increase in first-quarter profits and raised fiscal 2010 guidance. Joe Gromek, president and chief executive officer, said, “Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the prospects for our company….In addition to powerful brands, Warnaco possesses a highly efficient business model, an established global infrastructure and an experienced leadership team.” He said in 2010, the company will continue to focus on global expansion and “opportunities to expand our direct operation through strategic acquisitions of key distribution and franchise partners.””

(The Frisky)Chanel Cruises Through Saint-Tropez With Playful Fashion Show

“With a sidewalk outside a patisserie as a makeshift runway, there was nothing theatrically lacking about Chanel‘s cruise 2011 fashion show presented yesterday in the jet-setter’s paradise of Saint-Tropez, France. Karl Lagerfeld substituted his usual black suit for a shiny purple ensemble (but kept the fingerless gloves, bien sûr), models approached the runway by yacht, and teen fashion sensation Georgia Jagger supposedly snuck out of the house to walk in the show, finishing it off with a motorcycle ride down the boardwalk. “

Geren Ford FW10- statement bracelets., originally uploaded by Style File Group.

Statement accessories isn’t a new trend, but for some reason I was really drawn to these. I think the rivets and the way these are stackable are awesome and they seem like a very versatile accessory.

Geren Ford FW10- trend alert! Boots still top buyers’ lists., originally uploaded by Style File Group.

Since we are on the topic of trends, boots are going to be another top seller for Fall/Winter of 2010. And why not if they look like this? Loving.

Geren Ford FW10- bondage top as an outfit., originally uploaded by Style File Group.

See what I mean? The way this outfit is styled is incredible. Notice the skinny jeans/leggings the model is wearing. That’s right peeps, that trend is not going away any time soon.