Fashion Week Recap

Since today officially marks the end of NY Fashion Week, it is only appropriate that I devote this week's post to dissecting the runway.  First and foremost, people always want to know what colors will be big for the season.  I am slightly disappointed to report that the big colors for spring are neutrals.   I guess the designers felt like they spoiled us for fall with jewel tones, so they are going back to nature for spring.  Think shades of white, beige, ivory, oatmeal, pale pink and khaki.  The upside to colors like these is that they are more timeless than bright hues (ex. last summer's neons), so they appeal to more budget conscious fashionistas.  With that being said, the runways featured refreshing splashes of orange, poppy, coral, aqua, and pale blue.  But, based on the fashion shows in the past week, I don't expect to see a lot of prints come spring.  Not only were the colors more subdued but many of the styles were more minimalist although luckily not what I would call boring.  The designers are showing gorgeous flowy fabrics with layers to create beautifully simple ladylike elegance.

I tried to pick out some of my favorites for this post and I apologize for the length as I got a little carried away.  I am headed up to NY next week to get a glimpse for myself and will be sure to report back.  Enjoy!

The Neutrals

Donna Karan Spring Summer 2011 - Photograph by Karl Prouse, Getty Images

Michael Kors RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Thomas Iannaconne and Robert Mitra

3.1 Philip Lim RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

Nanette Lepore RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

Tory Burch RTW Spring 2011 - Photo by John Aquino

Tracy Reese Spring RTW 2011 - Photograph by George Chinsee

BCBG Max Azria Spring 2011 - Photograph by Giovanni Giannoni

Tibi RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Giovanni Giannoni

Herve Leger by Max Azria RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

Jason Wu RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Thomas Iannaccone

The Oranges

Tory Burch RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

Tibi RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Giovanni Giannoni

The Corals and Poppys

Nanette Lepore RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

Monique Lhuillier RTW Spring 2011- Photograph by George Chinsee

BCBG Max Azria RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Giovanni Giannani

Badgley Mischka RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino (Absolutely love this entire collection including the beautiful neutrals.)

Halston RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Pasha Antonov

Tracy Reese RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by George Chinsee

The Pale Blues (All my local Carolina fans will love this color pallete)

3.1 Philip Lim RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

Vera Wang RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by George Chinsee

Badgley Mischka RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by John Aquino

And, thank goodness for designers like Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Rebecca Taylor who aren't afraid to use a little color and print. 

Marc Jacobs RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by George Chinsee

Proenza Schouler RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Steve Eichner

Rebecca Taylor RTW Spring 2011 - Photograph by Thomas Iannaccone