The last decade of fleeting fashion

Image from NyMag.com

New York magazine is finishing up 2009 with a look back at the good, the bad and the ugly trends of the past decade. Some of them I'm glad to say good-bye to, like saggy jeans and the whale-tail (remember thongs?), but others like the skinny jeans and the neon revival I'm hoping to carry through to the next decade. Click here for a complete look.

McQueen Magic

Wow! There is no other word to describe what Alexander McQueen sent his models in down the runway for Spring/Summer 2010. If these shoes are what we will be wearing next season, then I'm in. Though walking around in 10 inches of platform may sound a little daunting, these are the kind of "it's so crazy it just might work" kind of look. When I wasn't looking down at their feet, the clothes were pretty awesome too.

Be greener now

Bernard Wilhelm. Image from fashionista.com

Just finished reviewing the latest shows from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2010 on www.fashionista.com and though Bernard Wilhelm had a pretty literal interpretation on adding foliage to your wardrobe, here are some practical ways to be green for fall.
Foliage Stripes Dress by Redley

Digital Foliage Dress by Redley


Foliage Sweater by Redley

The one shoulder dress

One-Shoulder LBD from Calvin Klein fall 2009. Image Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images

So I have been seeing a lot of one shoulder dresses transitioning from Spring to Fall which I love, but one thing that has not transitioned so well were all the wonderful colors we saw in Spring. I love a little LBD as much as anybody, but try something new this fall: a bright colored one-shoulder dress. As always, if you want to do a more subdued look for colder weather, pair it with thick warm leggings, over-the-knee boots and still look like a flower when all the leaves are falling.

Try something lighter with this one-shoulder dress by Redley

Neon Pink

Image: Newscom

There were a lot of neon shades going down the runway for Fall, but one of our favorites was the neon pink. Though we love a full on neon look like this one from Michael Kors, I think that a dash of neon pink goes a long way in real life. So if you're not ready to leave the house in a bright pink fur hat, try one of these looks:Bamboo Print Dress by Cantao

Pair this beautiful print dress with dark leggings, your favorite pair of booties, and a simple jacket and you've got a chic fall neon look.

Soft Rose Scarf by Cantao

This reversible scarf is a perfect way to add neon hints to a look without having to add something to your wardrobe that you might not use again next year. Because the print is so beautiful, the fabric so soft and you can pair it with any of the dozen colors on the scarf, you'll wear this season after season.

The Loose sweater by Cantao

What I really love about this pink accented sweater is that you can you wear it with so many other great trends. Pair it with cool tight leather pants, great sunglasses and boots for a cool rock feel or with boyfriend jeans and fringed flat boots for a more laid back look.

Fall is here

Image from Elle.com trend report

It's pretty chili out there today so I know that Fall has definitely arrived... I'll be sharing my favorite trends for fall and I had to start with this one:
The White Shirt - Sounds simple enough, but find a white shirt that brings some excitement to an outfit. I love puff sleeves or pleats. Wear it with a fitted trouser or a pencil skirt and look super sleek. Mix it with colors and accessories and make it cool.
Try this one from Toucan if you want something a bit different since the fabric has a slight sheen and it has side pockets
Or try this one for a play on the classic, which I really love and it is also available in black.

Image from Cantao lookbook

This is Anna Marcolina

Even though we haven't officially launched them on Toucan Boutique yet, I just could not wait to give you peek at what one of the new designers we found at Fashion Business. This is Anna Marcolina and they come from Natal in the North of Brazil. As soon as I saw them, I knew I had to bring them to all of you and Toucan Boutique!
Anna Marcolina's laid back style and super soft comfortable fabrics are very reflective of the area in Brazil where they come from. But don't be fooled by the beachy feel, the pieces are also modern and super transitional. I really am excited to be the first one to bring them to you and will let you know as soon as they are available for purchase.

The First Edition

Image from the New York Times Special Report from sep. 25th

Hello all,
Though I tend to think of my self as pretty easy going I can't help but wonder sometimes if I'm really the third kind of woman Harry described in When Harry Met Sally:
"You're the worst kind; you're high maintenance but you think you're low maintenance."
so I decided to name this blog Obs. Fashion because sometimes I know I can go from just making observations on details of fashion, to completely obsessing over some fashionable detail.


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