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Top 10 Valentino Dresses - Fall-Winter Collection of 08/09. Alessandra Facchinetti, who led this year’s Valentino Fall 2008 Couture Collection design team, has definitely made quite an impact. This year’s much-awaited Valentino Fall Collection has all the ingredients of romance, classical style and even contemporary flavor. One look at these clothes and you’ll know they have that Valentino touch. Ah, the Valentino touch. And yes, it’s apparent that these numbers are couture and nothing but. Which one is your favorite?

1. Long Red Dress

2. Black One Shoulder

3. Billowy Lime

4. Sheer Grey

5. Strapless Tube Dress

6. White, Gold, Grey and Silver

7. Red Fruched

8. Billowy Cream

9. Black Sheer

10. Shimmery Gold Texture

From: http://allwomenstalk.com

Poko Pano 2009 Swimwear Collection Fashion Show. If you’re interested in what styles are going to in for next summer here’s a sneak peak at what to expect. This fun line of swimwear by Pako Pano is super sexy, chic, and has a tiny pinch of girly girly flavor. The accessories of the line were also very fun, the red shoes were amazing. Check out the looks for yourself as the girls head out on the runway.

From: http://www.imageandstylenews.com

Fall - Winter 2008 Fashion Trends List.

Textures & Fabrics:
wool
knit
tweed
silk
leather, pleather
cashmere
fur (we prefer faux)
patent leather
jersey
satin
velvet

Prints & Patterns:
muted checks
geometric
leopard
rich florals

Colors:
black (especially as base color)
grays - charcoal, medium gray, light gray
gold
purples - magenta, royal purple, dark purple
scarlet red
fuchsia
black & white
olive
cowboy brown
camel
royal blue
raspberry
orange

Clothing Styles:
luxe overcoats
oversized jackets
boucle jackets
boxy biker jackets
turtleneck sweaters
deep V cardigans
cropped cardigans
tunic tops
banded, twisted, overlapping tops
ruffly white blouses
fitted gowns
gowns with bell skirts
one-shoulder dresses & gowns
tunic dresses
thick ribbon dresses
oblong balloon dresses
shift dresses
strapless dresses
black sheath dresses
pencil skirts
knee length full skirts
miniskirts
wide-leg trousers
high-waisted pants
skinny pants

Accessory Styles:
berets
fedoras
Russian hats
oversized rounded plastic sunglasses
red lipstick
chunky jewelry
statement necklaces (large, unique)
giant gems
oversized totes
large doctor bags
fringe satchels
clutches
mid-length gloves
ladylike short gloves
high-waisted belts
thick belts
tights - opaque, black, gray, colored

Shoes:
below knee leather boots
booties
half bootlets
open toe “oxford” heels
open-toed shoes with tights or hosiery
pumps
platforms
metallic wedges
multi-buckle Mary Janes

Hot Designers & Collections:
Balenciaga
Burberry Prorsum
Dolce & Gabbana
Donna Karan
Hermes
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lanvin
Michael Kors
Oscar de la Renta
Roberto Cavalli
Stella McCartney
Valentino
Versace

This list will continue to be linked on the left side of the SFBayStyle site through the season so readers can keep up with all the latest trends.

From: http://sfbaystyle.typepad.com

W’s September 2008 Bizarre Bazaar Fias. Is Liz Tilberis rolling in her grave right now? Her iconic September 1994 Harper’s Bazaar cover of Nadja Auermann photographed by Patrick Demarchelier has been swiped and reinterpreted for the September 2008 cover of W, featuring Kate Hudson as photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The resemblance is far too uncanny to be a coincidence, what with the same blonde hair, light eyebrows, heavy cat-eye makeup, piercing blue eyes, and dark lipstick framed with a collar of blue all in common. Of all the months to choose, wouldn’t the big September issue be one you’d want to get creative with?

From: http://fashonguru.blogspot.com/

Trend Watch: Latex Leggings. People asks, “Who looked better in their latex leggings - R&B songstress Rihanna or pop princess Miley Cyrus?”

Whether you love them or loathe them, one thing’s for sure–latex leggings are a trend that seems to be sticking around for another season. A look that used to be reserved for guitar-yielding heavy metal band members from the 80s, these “liquid” pants have evolved into a style staple that is all-at-once uptown sophisticate and edgy urban chic. I spotted two, one splurge and one steal, that are worth trying for your next night out.

Splurge

The Kova & T Latex Leggings ($110) have a cutout heel that looks appealingly like a modern-day stirrup.

Steal

Leave it American Apparel to offer their Shiny Leggings ($42) in a wide range of cool colors, like purple, red, and copper (pictured).

From: http://stylegoodies.blogspot.com/

Hey!
So rocker chic is the rule not the exception for red carpet regulars. The newest must have adornments are none other than studded accessories with a dash of edge. Let’s check how celebs rock it right:
Ever fabulous Rihanna is keen on her solitary studded bracelet…
Cassie has been known to rock these sweet studded sandals…
Fergie Ferg pops a stud crusted belt over a loose fitting frock…
And girlfriend Golden Brooks channels Michael Jackson in a studded fedora…
If you’re more adventurous, you can pop a few studs onto your outfit of choice, like Melody Thornton in this studded top…
…or go the way of Lil Mama, who takes it hood with a hoodie…
OK!
For studded accessories, go with these:

1. Malabala Gem Studden Clutch, $128. 2. Tommassini Patent Gold Stud Bracelets, $125. 3. BCBG Women’s Idil Heel Sandal, $210. 4. Gold Studded Biker Cuff, $7. 5. Mystique 2229, $140. 6. Orciani Wide Stud Belt, $128. 7. Knitte Sandal, $40. 8. Xhileration Pyramid Stud Clutch, $15. 9. Corso Como Gia Sandal, $150.
Step it up with these wardrobe options:
1. Studded Knit Tunic, $15.80. 2. Lauren Moshi White Oversized Heels Hoodie, $198. 3. Design History Black stretch Jersey Studded Top, $47

From: http://www.the-fashion-bomb.com/