Style

Style - Beautiful or Bizarre

It's almost inspiring to see the creations from Alexander Wang's Fall 2010 RTW collection. He's interpreting the classic pin-striped suit in a completely unique way, which is a refreshing turn from a designer best known for his easy t-shirts.

That being said, let's just talk for a minute about the tights-leggings-bell-bottom-thigh-highs that were present with almost every outfit during Wang's show. Leggy models looked Clydesdale-esque strutting down the catwalk in floor-length belled leggings that covered some serious heeled shoes. Alexander Wang certainly is a trend-setter, with more than a few fans, so I'm curious to see whether or not his new bell-bottom leggings take trend.

And I'm curious to hear if I'm the only one who thinks them bizarre?

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Style - Get the Look

The always adorable Nicole Richie was looking more classic chic than her usual bohemian-esque style on Tuesday. At the 7-Eleven "Cup with a Cause" Richie-Madden coffee cup design launch, Nicole channeled Audrey Hepburn for her all-black ensemble. It suits that Nicole would channel the icon, right? Especialy since Audrey was always known for her philanthrophy.

Nicole's look is easy to achieve. Start out with Banana Republic's long-sleeve turtleneck. A quality blend of cotton/silk/cashmere, this will become a go-to piece in your wardrobe.

Pair the turtleneck with Rich & Skinny's 'Legacy' black denim leggings. A rinsed-to-perfection pair of jeans, Rich & Skinny denimis designed to fit you like glove while elongating your legs. The front pockets are faux; the back pockets are subtle.

Slip your feet into J.Crew's Camden leather brogues. Borrowed from the boys, these nubuck leather shoes are absolutely luxurious. They're made in Italy (hello, quality!) and feature fantastic wing-tip details. While Richie wore hers in black, I'd suggest you make nutmeg or light ginger your colour of choice (trust me, next summer the lighter colours will allow you more versatility).

Finish your look off with some painted on cat-eye eyeliner (I love L'Oreal's Voluminous eyeliner marker).

_{Banana Republic black turtleneck, $17.99 on sale, Banana Republic}

_{Rich & Skinny legacy denim leggings, $107.07 on sale, Nordstrom}

_{J.Crew camden brogues, $250, J.Crew}

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Style - Beautiful or Bizarre

For the record: I'm all about safari style for the city girl. I absolutely ADORE chinos (even if people think they're more geek than chic).

But admittedly, these Chloé sandals have me confused. Usually Creative Director Hannah MacGibbon designs some great and girly things for the label, but these canvas and leather, "safari for the city girl" shoes strike me bizarre.

Sure they're practical - with a 3-inch heel and extra ankle support - but are they beautiful?

Not a chance.

And I'm pretty sure Tensor^TM wrap sells for less than 700 dollars.

_{Chloé canvas and leather sandals, $650, Net-A-Porter}

Style - Hope's How-To

Some looks from the runway are ridiculous and shouldn't be done - unless you're Lady Gaga. But I like to think that in every season, there are subtle runway trends you can style your own.

Take the Spring/Summer 2010 collections for example. While not every woman would be comfortable wearing Alexander McQueen's reptile-printed dresses or Alexander Wang's leather shorts - every woman can easily channel the runway with something simple like... cuffed pants.

Appearing in the RTW collections from (L-R) 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, and twenty8twelve, cuffed pants are a realistic trend that can be styled for real life - for less than 100 dollars.

Pick up a pair of J.Crew's scout chinos (I own them in 3 colours). Perfect for both weekending and work, these cropped cotton pants - with a 26-inch inseam - will become a go-to piece for your spring/summer wardrobe. With the cuffs rolled, you can pair these pants with almost anything: From flats and tees to sky-high heels and a boyfriend button-down. And, this year, they've updated the scout with a pastel palette (another runway trend you can bring to real life)!

_{J.Crew scout chino, $69.50, J.Crew}

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