Wo(MENS)wear

I have to admit, I feel most comfortable, confident, and satisfied with myself as a whole when I dress like a man. I used to think it was a personal thing; my broad shoulders and general lack of curves adapt well to androgynous ensembles...but then, the suits exploded onto the runways last year. And the outfits inspired by suits. And the blazers...and the pleated pants! Now, the terms "menswear-inspired" and "boy-meets-girl" are being used to describe almost every big show, in a frenzy of boxy outerwear and tailored separates that hasn't been seen since the early 90's. Every variation, from the laid-back grandpa look to the tuxedoed suitor has been yanked from the mens' bedroom floors and dressers, and brought over to the ladies' closet. And not for no reason...we look good in that stuff too!

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Paul Smith (Fall 2011)

The Row (Fall 2011)

United Bamboo (Fall 2011)

Yves Saint Laurent (Fall 2011)

Stella McCartney (Fall 2011)

Celine (Fall 2011)

Alexander Wang (Fall 2011)

All runway photos courtesy of Style.com

In The Trenches

Yes, it's been overplayed, but for some reason a sharp trench coat never looks bad no matter who made it. Here's a few of my recent favorites:

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Celine (Pre-Fall 2011)

Viktor & Rolf (Pre-Fall 2011)

United Bamboo (Pre-Fall 2011)

3.1 Phillip Lim (Spring 2011)

Organic by John Patrick (Spring 2011)

Antonio Berardi (Spring 2011)

Alexander Wang (Spring 2011)

All runway photos courtesy of Style.com

Pale Green With Envy

Last season's neutrals have brightened into some beautiful pastels for Spring. These shades of green are luscious and refreshing - and not your average green! Here are some of my favorites.

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Alexandre Herchovitch (Spring 2011)

Alexander Wang (Spring 2011)

Gary Graham (Spring 2011)

Complex Geometries (Spring 2011)

Cynthia Rowley (Spring 2011)

A show-goer at Fashion Week 9/13/10

All photos courtesy of Style.com and NYmag.com

Shine On

It can be a splash of color or a splash of...gloss? Wet Shine fabrics of all varieties are splattering onto the runway - from leather to charmeuse to polyurethane. Shine on, ladies!

Alexander Wang (Fall 2010)

Cerruti (Fall 2010)

Marc Jacobs (Fall 2010)

Calvin Klein (Fall 2010)

Louis Vuitton (Fall 2010)

All runway photos courtesy of Style.com

Pieced Together

Deconstructed tailoring with a masculine edge is making a strong appearance on the runway for Fall. Fresh and clean!

Fendi (Fall 2010)

Alexander Wang (Fall 2010)

Bottega Veneta (Fall 2010)

Preen (Fall 2010)

A.F. Vandevorst (Fall 2010)

Richard Nicoll (Fall 2010)

All runway photos courtesy of Style.com