Thakoon Pre-Fall 2011 - Smart Utilitarian Dressing

Pre-Fall for Thakoon was somewhat out of character for Thakoon. Playing on simple, yet luxurious shapes, in colors of black, white, grey, and pinches of red and yellow. The collection had a lot of power dressing to offer those woman who look forward to dressing differently everyday. Skinny narrow pants paired with a long double-breasted jacket is a a great idea for everyday trendy workwear. I also really loved the use of grey tweed-like fabric on the dress with a cinched waist. Utilitarian jackets with an array of pockets and exquisite structure had the right amount of fashion for a a cold walk in the city.

Fendi Pre-Fall 2011 - Knack for Color

Playing around and mixing different bold colors seems to be a trend for a season that is typically prone to be very dark and understated. The beautiful colors in Fendi's pre-fall collection gives the vibrant woman shopper a lot to choose from...All sealed with a slab of beautiful red lipstick to complete the ultra-feminine look.

The colors that I found most intriguing in this collection was the sapphire blues, dark reds, and bottled greens. It appears that the consumer shouldn't be afraid to use her color of choice, when paired with the season's appropriate fabrications and layers. The three-quarter length stretch knit dress is also a popular piece this season - it wears easy, is super comfortable, and not to mention is super sexy.

Giambattista Valli - Tailored Chic

Valli has a knack for designing the perfect dress for an elegant night out, but this pre-fall we see a different side of tailored pieces. Crisp suit jackets with wide peak lapels and narrow trousers - this is my idea of how to wear a suit! The leopard ankle boots are another aspect to the collection that I loved as well. Add a leopard accessory into the mix - and you are sure to elicit a positive response from your peers.