Both of the young designers have already left an indelible mark on the fashion landscape in New York City and yes, the international community as well. They have forged names for themselves by finding their particular paths and following them individually. These two young mean have not produced me-too collections but instead have marched to the beat of their respective drummers. Each achieves and executes their vision with flawless technique and with unerring taste. It is too bad that American fashion does not have more trailblazing designers who are willing to the chance and deliver their particular assessment of what fashion is to them.

Jason Wu has shown the world that he is no fly by night, one hit wonder. This fall collection clearly puts him in world class position for a place in the 21st century fashion hall of fame. He deftly worked his theme with grace, with art, with craftsmanship and with a decidedly sure hand. He took lace and he dissected it in every way and when he trimmed a hoodie with it …and did it successfully, then we know he is at the top of his game.

One could say that there was a YSL undercurrent and that the collection was a bit prim, but I say bring it on. Many of the younger generation of designers are discovering what made great collection even greater by delving back to when clothes were not solely based on their youth factor or their trend factor. Good clothes should withstand the immediacy of a season and Mr. Wu has found that chic, slick, and urbane clothes are the remedy to too many collections that try to be uber hip and uber young.

I may have been slightly disappointed with this season’s Prabal Gurung collection but that does not mean that Fall 2011 was still not wonderful. I have a great love of hard edged, clean lines and refined collection and Mr. Gurung still delivered what would be considered to be a fabulous collection. He chose his hard edges with stark contrast of black and white, whether with lace print or with lace overlay, he flexed his tailoring muscle with a razor sharp grey trench and with a red one shoulder short dress. The degrade (ombre) jackets were superb not to mention that there was a fleeting nod to YSL with the bow at the neck looks and the red/hot pink combination. Take note of the evocative nature of the black long and the short version of what I called the Balenciaga tulip tunic dresses.

What suddenly struck me is that models of today are really no asset to the clothes; these girls clop down a runway devoid of any grace or class, they tend to all look the same. For years models like Dianne De Witt, Sarah Kapp, Billy Blair, Pat Cleveland and so many more lit up a runway as they glided its length, the “girls” of yore understood the clothes and acted accordingly which is totally absent in the circus like atmosphere of what we call fashion in today’s world.

PRABAL GURUNG

PRABAL GURUNG

PRABAL GURUNG

PRABAL GURUNG

JASON WU

JASON WU

JASON WU

JASON WU

Gwen Stefani in a Bold Striped Tee, Blazer, & Driver Hat

Stripes have been Gwen Stefani’s favorite recently, actually, its a pattern she’s turned to quite a bit during her rise to the top. But with her bright red lips and signature platinum blonde hair, stripes look even more strikingly bold on her. She puts the bold black & white stripes into a casual day look that is ready to get whatever is on your agenda done! Paired with her ever-cool driver hat, she makes this menswear accessorized look feminine with her vivacious colored lipstick.

The easy thing about this power-look is that all items are basic and can be re-used and re-mixed in your wardrobe throughout the year. The blazer can be paired with shorts during spring, the striped tee can be lightened up with floral accessories, and the driver hat can carry-on the menswear look into fall.

Piecing together this celeb’s style, is a bold but smart choice!

Check out this look on Polyvore.com

Well it is going to be Tee time before we know it, at least once all this winter weather disappears. The one good thing is that it is always Tee time almost everywhere. The tee shirt has become an all year item whether it is layered or worn on its own. This week is about two companies which offer tees and some complimentary items which might be of interest.

Rizumu ( www.rizumuplanet.com ) is the brain child of a former movie marketing executive who started this lifestyle brand of tees and accessories after being drawn back to his first love, fashion. The company focuses on the DJ culture with special attention paid to comic book art complete with featured graphic artists. There are even pieces of jewelry which are included and now Pauly D from The Jersey Shore (MTV) has been caught wearing it. It’s a must have for yourself or the totally connected music lover in your life. My favorite piece is the multi zip sweat jacket, and the best part is that it is totally unisex so everyone can have it.

Manaomakani ( www.manaomakani.com ) is the brainchild of an industry veteran who has spent his life creating clothes for the Gap, Express, and Esprit to name a few. Now he wants to give back to the environment and has created this collection of TOTALLY ecologically and environmentally friendly tees and hoodies. It is amazing that the entire manufacture is “green” as well as all the part and materials, which is really rare as most companies boast eco-friendly materials and then are made in the hell hole factories of China, but these products are 100% green and made in San Francisco. The company even gives back financially after each purchase. The bottom line is, you get to do your part for the environment as well as own a truly spiritual article of clothing. Read the history on their site and be motivated to help beautify the world in the literal and figurative sense. ALOHA for this week.

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MANAOMAKANI

MANAOMAKANI

MANAOMAKANI

RIZUMU

RIZUMU

RIZUMU

Kate Hudson Fashion - Nature Meets Grunge

Grunge inspired fashion has been on the comeback for several seasons, but we like how Kate Hudson takes nature-influenced accessories and mixes it with motorcycle style such as her Ray-ban aviator sunglasses, black zip jacket, and black leggings.

Nature-esqe designs meet grunge elements in this look, but it’s really all about the accessories. The bright blue turquoise Native American influenced bracelet is absolutely stunning against the hardness of her black jacket. It softens her whole look and adds a great pop of color.

Her fringe boots are also reminiscent of motorcycle fringe, but the suede camel colored details reminds us of a forest that blends well with the cuff. The classic aviator sunglasses and zip up jacket add the right contrast and mixes the organic design of the boot and cuff with the edginess of its own design.

Giving you a few variations of Kate’s look below, you can choose whatever accessory is right for your style, but still keep the tribal-nature meets grunge look.

Kate Hudson Fashion – Nature Meets Grunge by TammyTrujillo featuring black tops

With the holiday season upon us we all have to run errands, so why not be comfortable and coolishly fashionable at the same time? Over this past Thanksgiving Ashlee Simpson-Wentz showed us how to sport a casual rock look while being fashionable and functional at her trip to Whole Foods. Her all black ensemble is a great basic, yet a completely easy outfit to throw together. Her cowl neck sweater and a pair of black skinny jeans looks chic while being minimal. The key to her rocker-esque look is her pair of Nine West Maeble boots. The motorcycle bootie design and metal zipper hardware make this outfit stand out above the crowd making you ready to tackle your holiday “to-do” list in style.

Casual Rock – Ashlee Simpson -Wentz by TammyTrujillo featuring distressed boots

Military inspired clothing, colors, and accessories are a main trend for this Fall. Who better to show off this trend, then the queen of stylists, Rachel Zoe? She and her husband Roger were strolling around Los Angeles sporting her military cropped jacket, signature platform over the knee boots, and the ultimate military accessory, aviator sunglasses.

Rachel makes this a covetable look by adding the trendy boots and jacket. Aviators are a classic sunglass shape that really makes this military look pop. Just a few pieces over basic black top and pants makes a complete fall trend updated outfit. Definitely quick and chic.

Military Chic – Rachel Zoe by TammyTrujillo featuring a leather jacket

One of the quickest, chicest, and easiest looks for fall is the over-sized sweater and Jessica Alba makes it look effortless. But it looks that way, because it is!!!! It drapes beautifully and can be thrown over any tee with a pair of skinny jeans, jeggings, liquid leggings, or opaque tights. It still keeps you comfy and warm from fall breezes. Some of the best places that will have over-sized sweaters are H&M, Forever 21, ShopNastyGal.com, and for endless results ShopStyle.com.

With fashion weeks coming to a close most fashion critics keep talking about the “it” color of the season. But for some time neutrals have been an “it” and “go-to” choice for many celebs. Why? Because neutral shoes help elongate your legs. Often times, a nude color shoe compliments your skin tone and plays a trick to the eye that your legs are longer than they actually are.

Often times, a nude shoe will go great with a cocktail gown especially if its embellished or a bright color. Eva Longoria wore a great pair of nude color shoes to the 59th Emmy’s with her sequined dress. The neutral shoes not only helped elongate her legs, but went well with the sequined dress.

Kim Kardashian wore nude ankle laced booties with a summer tunic dress. These shoes look great on Kim’s small frame and once again, makes all the emphasis on the outfit and not necessarily the shoe. While the shoes are fantastic, they really just enhance her look.

A neutral shoe is a must-have closet item because there isn’t much that they wont go with. From sandals to snow boots, neutral colors will give you a better cost per wear than the latest season’s “it” color.

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Gisele is known for her fashion, just as much as Kate Moss is, but we really loved the simplicity of her mom-on-the-town look this week. A simple button down military shirt, with rolled up sleeves and distressed jean shorts. Its simple, but trendy, and the button down adds a bit of sophistication to the tattered shorts.

To rock up her look, she showcases Ray-Ban aviators with a tinted camel brown lense, that are casual yet edgy. Her look is super simple to get, just click on the Polyvore widget.

Celeb Style – Gisele Bundchen by TammyTrujillo featuring ray ban sunglasses

While the best and worst dressed celeb lists get circulated from Sunday’s Emmy Awards, here are a few dos and don’ts we can learn next time we have a fancy affair to attend.

January Jones Emmy Dress 2010

Don’t wear something you can’t rock. January Jones’ Versace electric blue gown, was reminiscent of a big hooped costume gown that wasn’t flattering, however what made it worse was that she looked uncomfortable, not confident, and had difficulty walking. If you can’t walk properly in your dress, its probably the first sign that you should choose another option.

Lea Michelle Emmy Dress 2010

Do wear something that flatters your shape and makes a statement. Lea Michelle was by far one of the best dressed at the Emmy’s this year. Her sweetheart cut gown was perfect to accentuate her bust, and the form fitting mid section elongated her body, while the elegant ruffles added immense drama making a big statement on the red carpet.

Don’t blend into your dress. While Claire Danes always looks beautiful, she was muted by the flesh-colored sequins of her Armani Prive dress. If it werent for

Claire Danes Emmy Dress 2010

thousands of dazzling sequins, you might not be able to tell the dress apart from her skin. A slightly different color, or a light spray tan could brighten up your look and make you glow.

Do choose a color that makes you “pop.” Emmanuelle Chriqui’s dress is not only cut impeccably, but the color contrast against her skin just makes her pop, making her look radiant while wearing a nude color.

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Don’t look like the mother of the bride. Kim Kardashian is usually admired for fashion, the same with designer house Marchesa, but at the Emmy’s Kim looked matronly and uptight. The Marchesa draping is beautiful, but the dress makes Kim look

Kim Kardashian

20 years older than she actually is.

Do dress your age and add a modern twist. Julia Ormond isn’t a young-twenty something, but she looked it in an Escada deep red architectural dress. The bold detail at the top of her dress gave her a fresh young look that kept the dress clean yet

Julia Ormond in Escada

interesting, all while complimenting her body shape and dressing appropriately. Yay Julia!

Next time you choose an evening gown for an event keep these tips in mind, but don’t forget the most important thing of all: always add your personal style!