Fall 2008

Miss Rita’s Top Trends for Fall/Winter 2008

Parisian Flapper Chic

Perfect for night looks and the upcoming holiday party season, channeling a 1920’s vibe stands out this season as my top trend selection. With so much to choose from, it’s a fun way of adding sparkle to any outfit. Don a sequin cardigan with a basic tank and denim jeans for a casual look. And when you want to make a real statement, pair an ornately beaded dress with opaque black stockings and Mary Jane heels (Alexander McQueen has a pair to lust for!)

Find a divine off the rack dress at DVF or, if you are feeling adventurous; vintage stores hold many of these one of a kind treasures. For the less trend-committed, beaded and feathered accessories will be your darling this season. Head-wear and hair accessories are huge. Sparkly headbands are all over Hollywood’s it-girls right now, and little combs with feathers and beads netting clip in your hair. YSL has the hair-ban of the season, and you can even find chic clips at Urban Outfitters.

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Mad 4 Plaid

The 1990’s grunge look of plaid has been borrowed from the boys this season with an array of checker pallets to choose from. Throw on a plaid Kurt Kobain inspired shirt with a pair of high waist wide leg trousers for an uptown look. Be sure to work the cinched belt with this look. Or try a belted plaid trench coat over a black turtle neck sweater dress for a more classic look. Like a punkish Burberry.

A high waist plaid print mini-skirt works beautifully with turtleneck and chunky cable-knit cardigan (that is longer than the skirt) and tights with ankle booties. Or even incorporate it as scarves, and tie one around your neck to make a basic monochromatic outfit punchy. Check out the collections from Michael Kors, Dries Van Norton and Christian Dior to get your plaid on.

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Boho Luxe

Fringes, furs and ruffles. And don’t forget the supple leather and velvet either. These are the elements that play on the jet-set hippie looks seen everywhere from Gucci to Cavalli. Un-constructed shapes layer beautifully, and can be polished with sharp footwear and embellished belts and jewelry. Think Brigitte Bardot going to Woodstock and then stopping by L’Orangerie in Paris for dinner. Glamorous hippie chic at it’s best.

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Lacey -Not Racey

Black lace is all over this season. From Coco Chanel inspired classics in black and white, to feminine Dolce silhouettes to Miu Miu’s lady like belted looks- lace is a must this season. Forever sexy, the fabric creates pretty peak-a-boo’s to skin wherever it caresses. Pair a black lace turtleneck with a cropped black blazer and straight leg jeans and high boots to channel a Victorian rock'n’roll edge. And don’t forget the long layered necklaces- think pearls or gold chains. This is one trend that you don’t want to pass with this season. Choose black, and it will work with everything. White or cream will work next season in Spring and Summer, so you will get longevity.

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