Catwalk Report

All shades of purple were predominant on the runway last fall, and will likely factor into the fashions seen for Fall 2009, as well. This summer, however, the catwalk is showing us purple in some very bold, very unlikely places.

Where will you be seeing — and where should you be wearing — colors like violet, plum, aubergine, lilac, and lavender? On the mouth, of course! All this season, luscious lips in fashion conscious capitals the world over will be dressed in these shades, looking lovely and somehow exotic.

Now, many of us absolutely do not want to wear dark, dramatic purple lipstick on a day to day basis, but do not worry, that is not necessary. On the contrary, there are lots of tricks you can implement that will make your purple mouth perfectly acceptable for day to day, casual wear.

You can go with some of the lighter glosses, of course — how about a lip plumper gloss in plum? Darlings, I love mine. You can either blot on darker shades through fine tissue, or smudge it lightly on top of a thoroughly pancaked, powdered, or covered up lip.

This week in hair trends, Catwalk Report is proud — and relieved — to bring you the latest in updos on the runway. Why are we relieved? Because it is hot out there, that’s why! Who wouldn’t think it is a relief to know we can wear our hair up, thereby looking stylish but feeling comfortable?

Simple and elegant is the new word in hair trends on the catwalk. This one, as you can see, is perfection itself, but messier, more natural updos are all the rage as well. Let tendrils escape and do not be afraid to use lots of bobby pins if you need to use them.

Another great thing about this hairdo trend is its versatility. You can put your hair up when you want to look casual and you can pair the ‘do with a little black dress for a classy evening out.

This summer — not to mention this fall and probably the winter of 2009 as well — the real trend for us girls is … boys. It has gone way beyond boyfriend jeans and boyfriend shorts, boyfriend shirts or even boyfriend underwear. Catwalk Report is proud to, well, report that now, we are taking it from head to toe — sort of.

Do not go raiding your boyfriend’s, husband’s, or dad’s closet yet, ladies. You don’t need to start shopping in the men’s section just yet. As with any truly classy and likely enduring trend, you want to make sure you keep it simple here. You only need one or two boyish pieces, not an entire ensemble. You want it to stay feminine as well.

The whole point of this trend is true androgyny. You want to maintain the elegant balance between the masculine and the feminine. The finishing result promises to look both edgy and stunning.

In this day and age, fashion has completely transformed itself and is no longer just about what looks good.  People want more than just what looks good on a model, they want something that is new, innovative and completely different and that is exactly what you can expect whenever you are dealing with this blog!  We are going to bring you the hottest fashion trends and the latest and greatest trend is the futuristic look!

Take a look at this beautiful piece.  While it might be beautiful, it is definitely a piece that is futuristic in the way that it looks.  The panels of flesh that you can see combine with the panels of fabric that cover up and the lace?  This look is not only beautiful but the designer really knew exactly what they were doing when they came up with this piece!

So if you want to be fashionable this year – you should definitely make sure that you look into some of the futuristic fashions!

Okay, let’s talk about 2010 fashion from Versace in this post!  The latest and greatest from the Versace brand is going to be their resort collection and to be honest; it is a collection that I absolutely love!  All of the pieces are summery and to be quite frank, I think that Versace is taking a risk by going bold and breezy and I absolutely love that!

The color choices are going to be bold and the overall designs of the pieces are incredible looking.  They all are extremely fashion-forward, as you can see from these two pieces along.  The one on the left is very bold in the color choices and the one on the right is going to be pastel in the color choice, but the style itself is very fitted and fantastic looking!

So if you want resort clothing, this 2010 collection from Versace is definitely the best clothing in the world!

So you guys should know that I am a bride myself and therefore I have to let you know that for 2010, Carolina Herrera’s latest and greatest fashions are out!  This incredible designer has been around for quite a while and she has even surpassed Vera Wang in the wedding department and honestly, I think that is great!  While I love Vera Wang, I think that Carolina Herrera is definitely one designer that I am going to wear down the aisle!

Take this beautiful piece for example.  This piece is just one of the many in her new Spring 2010 collection and I have to say that I absolutely love it!  Not only does this piece just scream original, but the fact that she did not do completely white is absolutely incredible!  White is slowly but surely fading from the aisle and I think that is fantastic!

So if you are getting married, think Carolina Herrera for your wedding dress!  She is definitely the best designer on the market today!

It is finally here, wedding season is finally here!  June is definitely the best time in the world to get married and while there might be a lot of days that rain takes over, there are also a lot of beautiful days that the sky is clear and the sun is shining.  That is what brings us to our final spring accessory this year!  It is going to be wedding head pieces!  These incredible pieces are usually hand-made and they are definitely the height of fashion now.

Whether you are looking to make your head piece make your dress or you want something completely different, you can absolutely find something that fits your own personal style and fits right into your budget and you’re wedding perfectly!

Wedding head pieces to me are completely high fashion and they all around look amazing – so really, what are you waiting for?  Go ahead and find the perfect wedding head piece for you!

Now that we have touched on crystal head wraps, it is now time for us to explore the next fashion trend in the way of accessories.  A floral hair pin is something that is becoming increasingly popular not only on the runway, but really anywhere.  Whether you are looking to pull together a look with a flower, or you are going to a wedding, these hair pins are absolutely a perfect addition!

Now, whenever you are wearing a flower, it is very important that you judge the size of the flower before you buy.  If you are looking to really stand out, you should get yourself a really big flower – if you are looking to just be subtle about it, you can absolutely down play the flower a little bit and choose a smaller one.

Personally, I go right in the middle and get a medium-sized flower and it seems to work for me … really well, so keep that as an option in mind too!

In this day and age, it can be extremely difficult to keep up with the ever-changing fashion trends.  This is one of the main reasons why we are here!  For example, have you heard of the crystal-head-wrap trend?  Well this is being seen more and more on the cat walk and honestly, think that it is absolutely beautiful!  The way that the hair looks and the shine of the crystals make this head wrap pop more than anything!

Hair being pulled back is another trend that I have noticed lately and honestly, I think that it is definitely a trend that I am going to stick with!  One thing about these crystal head wraps that I’ve noticed is the fact that they really do add something to an outfit – whether you throw on one with a pair of jeans or with your little black dress, you will look great!

So come on …get one, it does not have to be real, it just has to look your style and be you!

So, we have all heard of boyfriend jeans, right?  Well of course, unless you have been living under a rock in a cave at the farthest reaches of the earth for the past free years, everyone knows how hot boyfriend jeans have been and continue to be.  Boyfriend shirts, boyfriend cords, boyfriend undies — girls have been stealing their boyfriends’ and husbands’ clothing for years, and designers have really been capitalizing on that fact.  Guys out there, you have the most comfortable clothing in life — and you have to admit, there is not a girl out there who does not look cute in a pair of jeans that are too big for her, or a shirt that hangs comfortably around her body.

Well, in the spirit of that still thriving trend, Les Halles, among others, is giving you the next best thing with their sinfully comfortable boyfriend shorts.  American Eagle has taken a turn at this new trend as well, and plenty of other designers have hopped on the tomboy train for a fantastic androgynous style.