Arm Parties on the Runways

We have all taken notice of this Massive trend of Arm parties. Bloggers around the globe have written about them and shared their own interpretations. I was excited to see that the Fashion World has jumped on board. Check these out.

Fendi

Carolina Herrrera

Carolina Herrrera

Carolina Herrrera

Carolina Herrrera

Carolina Herrrera

Dolce and Gabbana (not actually a party but that's such a busy bracelet I figured it could be included)

Fendi

Fendi

Trend Research Spring 2012- Mary Jane

So there was another trend I saw on the runways again and I realized that this can't be categorized as a trend, but rather a fashion Staple now. The Mary Jane. It's come in thousands of forms but it's always been present. I particularly liked the variation of this iconic shoe in the Dolce and Gabbana Show.  It was edgy and still very lady like.

Celine had a really fun spin on the Mary Jane as well. Much more edgy and on trend with this whole chunky Heel.

All photos were found Here.

Art yes, but not wearable!

The Commes des Garcon runway was visually Fantastic, but Not very wearable. What do you think?

Love the wrap in this!

Photos found Here!

Please, NO!

In my trend research there was one thing that kind of had me fuming! So this past year I was really annoyed with Stella McCartney's Citrus prints but I was thrilled that it didn't REALLY Take flight as a trend. Or so I thought! First off I was watching Gossip Girl, No Judging! And the fashion Princess Blair Waldorf was wearing a Stella McCartney's citrus Print Skirt. Oh Blair Say it ain't So!!! Mild heart break for me as I really hate this print, I just think it's silly. I'm willing to bet in a few years we will look back at this time and list this trend as a joke of the times. Like the Parachute pants and Flat Top fades of the eighties!
Anyway I thought fine the citrus print wasn't a complete failure, but obviously it wasn't a huge success either. It was a mild trend and I thought we were done. But then D&G had to revive this Fruits and vegetable trend! Why?! Why?! Why?! Dolce and Gabbana had Tomato,Red onions, Chilli peppers, Zuchini, and Eggplant prints in their S/S 2012 Ready to wear Runway in Milan. And I felt my heart sink into my stomach. I was dumbfounded.

Don't let this go any further, say no to fruits and vegetables!

Oh yes how could I forget the matching vegetable earrings. Photos found Here

Trend Research for Spring-Woven

So being an Accidental Fashionista the one thing I've learned is,  Just cause it's fashion it doesn't mean you don't have to study. In fact in truth I'm always studying, just when I think I'm good it's time to move on to the next trend Report and Sales Report and then I'm back to square one. I'm currently at square one right now and so my research is in full swing. Fall and Winter are long gone for me, the industry is always six Months ahead at the very least. So I'm on to Spring and Summer 2012. I was looking through runway shows this past weekend, although this time I was focused on all the details of the runway shows. The Shoes and Handbags in particular, but Belts and Hats and Jewelry as well. Actually I found that runways show which I disliked initially I loved when it came to the accessories and show which I liked previously fell flat when it came to accessories. I'll evaluate that better another time. For now I'll just share my Analysis, but I'll have to do it in doses. There is way to much to share in one Blog Post.

Spring 2012 will be all about the weaves. Woven Leather, woven Straw, Woven, woven, and  woven! Personally I'm thrilled I love this trend and always have. It's one that keeps coming back, which to me means I'm not a complete fashion loss. Here are a few highlights from my research.

Burberry- Woven Bag

Burberry-Note the hat and the sweater looks like a basket weave.

Burberry-Super Cute wedge!

Burberry-Woven Clutch-I think I would kill for this clutch!

Dolce and Gabbana-OK so this is Crochet but the effect is the same.

Dolce and Gabbana- Rafia Bag

Dolce and Gabbana-GOLD Rafia Bag *Love this!*

Fendi- Woven Leather.

Fendi- Woven Wood?? Definitely has a structure.

Transitioning to Fall Wardrobe

Transitioning to Fall Wardrobe by accidentalfashionista featuring leather boots

"The Walt Disney of the Technological World"

As a Apple Junkie and a Pixar die hard I had to post something about Steve Jobs. It's a tragic loss and I would like to send out my deepest condolences to the family and all his friends! He was a great innovator and has left such a huge impact on our world!

Found Here