New York Fashion Week begins

The bright colours and splashes of neon that saw us through the warmer months have been replaced with a bevy of autumnal tones, burgundy, teal, mustard, tan to bring us into Autumn/Winter. Showing at NYFW are the trends we have seen and are already beginning to see working their way into the stores, such as a continuation of Aztec inspired prints and heavy use of 70s styling.

Two designers which have caught my eye among the shows of fashion's big and small names alike, are Nonoo and Mara Hoffman, whose collections were shown on Saturday Feb. 11.

Nonoo's collection in particular appeals to my personal style and is by no means groundbreaking in terms of silhouette or design, but is very wearable and trans-seasonal.

Obvious things to note are that fur is back in a big way. As a vegetarian I don't believe in wearing fur, but there's nothing wrong with a cheeky faux fur vest or jacket. Also, anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge fan of capri pants and totally stoked to see them widely available. 

Images of the Nonoo and Mara Hoffman Fall 2012 RTW collections are via New York Magazine. 

Mara Hoffman's collection has a strong basis in Aztec design, including prints, jewelery and silhouettes. The hats, boots and longer hemlines are a nod to 70s styling and influence.

Style.com

Like any good fashion blogger I joined Style.com and created my first lookbook. It is in no way exhaustive and taken entriely from the Fall 2011 runway looks. Mostly it is a compliation of styles I like to wear and inspiration for the coming season. A lot of the looks can also translate to Spring/Summer, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves.

Will be purchasing a tripod soon so I can begin documenting my looks and purchases. I will also be aiming to give more in-depth analysis of trends. In other news, I scored a job at Betts shoe store, ending the early mornings and grumpy customers I had to endure at Hudsons. Also stoked I get to sell shoes and have staff discount.

Autumn

Autumn is my second favourite time of year. I confess, I'm a big fan of summer, but there's something magical about Autumn. The changing colours and unpredictable weather. Autumn is shy and cosy. Mostly, Autumn is about amazing fashion and outdoor adventures. Picnics with friends. Denim shorts and woolen jumpers. Beanies. Skirts and boots. I'm getting all geared up for Autumn and thought I'd post some season inspiration.

Photos 1/2/3 belong to me. 4/5 from Tumblr. 6/7/8/9 from the wonderful Knight Cat.