Neck Tie Tops

Neck ties aren't just for guys anymore! This fall and winter tops with neck ties are popping up all over the place. These neck ties aren't the typical menswear business attire though.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Tie Neck Blouse, $70.55 from Blue Fly

Designers are adding tie details to their tops to be worn in a floppy bow. This added detail makes a plain top stand out and eliminates the need for a necklace or scarf.

French Connection Pele Blouse, $84.14 from Blue Fly

A neck tie top is great for work, but also for going out on a date or with friends. The added tie gives it a bit more punch for night than a simple top. You can even layer a deep v-neck sweater or cardigan over the top for added dimension, texture and interest. Try adding another hot fall/winter item to the top layer: the brooch.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Merlot Blouse, $126.65 from Blue Fly

Wear this style of top with jeans, trousers, capris, jeggings or skirts. Heels make this look feel sophisticated, while boots make it more casual and fun. Just bring a change of footwear to work and you are ready for the evening.

Eryn Brinie Velvet Tie Top, $48.44 from Blue Fly

This is such an easy trend to incorporate into your everyday life and works on everyone. Next time when you are shopping for a new top, remember a neck tie top is the way to go.

CeCe Tie Cardigan, $133.99 from Blue Fly

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Photos from Blue Fly

Spring Clogs

The runways have deemed that clogs are in. But, most people seem to be bit hesitant on donning these clunky shoes (Crocs are never okay).

Free People, $248

Chanel's clogs signaled the return of this style of footwear. Since then Steve Madden, Lucky Brand, Jessica Simpson and more have made affordable clogs. If you want to go designer, and I recommend you do if you are going to pull this trend off, look for Stewart Weitzman, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Prada, Miu Miu, Elizabeth and James or YSL.

Miu Miu, $495

Clogs can anchor light, flirty dresses or give you some height while wearing shorts. Look for clogs that are made from high quality leather, have detailing on them (buckles, studs) and that have a thinner, taller heel to avoid looking like a Dutch farmer.

Stewart Weitzman, $345

Go forth and clog!

Photos from Saks Fifth Avenue and Free People

Andre Leon Talley Relegated to SRO

As you all know, who sits where at a fashion show is very important. The front row is for VIP's. The better the show, the better the fashion insiders and celebrities. Where you sit is a determination of your status.

Marc Jacobs has been talking about how he doesn't care about celebrities at shows and does not want to showcase them.

However, I don't think that is what he meant when Andre Leon Talley, Vogue's Editor-at-Large, did not have seat and had to stand to watch the fall/winter 2010 collection.

To add insult to injury, Rachel Zoe, the wannabe celeb, reality television star, human skeleton and stylist to the ultra-skinny, got not one seat, but two.

Wonder if the seating chart organizer still has a job.

Picture from clutchmagonline.com

NY Fashion Week Trends

Fall/Winter 2010 will see metallics. Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Rachel Roy, and Monique Lhuillier all showed metallics. Also, Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs and Carolina Herrera showed fur. Tracey Reese focused more on separates as a way to let women update their wardrobe in pieces, though fur and metallics made appearances. Tadashi Shoji showed beautiful draping and a variety of metallics.

Marc Jacobs showed coats with metallic beads. Hemlines were also longer, and Joe Zee, the creative director of Elle, said that Jacobs showed real clothes this season that make you feel "elated." The color palette was neutral and perfect for the season. The fur purse that was paired with a taupe skirt is fabulous! There was also a lot of fur trims on coats that look so cozy. However, Jacobs did show a suit that included culottes. Yes, culottes, aka a skort. Scary!

Zac Posen is trying his best to become more wearable and more relatable. Posen used "older" models so they did not appear so sickly thin. His palette was neutral, but did include copper metallics, fuchsia fur, and reds. Plus, what I am most excited about: fur covered heels. I am very interested in colored fur and think it would look great as a bolero with a black jumpsuit and colored heels in a complementary color.

Carolina Herrera also used fur. In her collection she showed fur as lining and collars. She used blues and reds, which gave the collection a Russian feel. Beading and metallics also showed up on coats and dresses. Wide brimmed hats were featured and could make the leap from the runway to the streets. There was one yellow, floral dress presented that felt more spring/summer than fall/winter, especially when compared to the rest of the collection. However, I do love fur, hats and rich colors, so this collection really excites me.

Rachel Roy was all about gold, using it on jackets, dresses, skirts and tops. Her gold of choice is slightly tarnished. She also showed high waisted pants, so it doesn't look like we are rid of that trend as of yet.

Monique Lhuillier, well known for bridal, showed a beautiful gold, beaded bodice with a full, tiered black skirt. Chinese inspired pieces included gold beading, rich reds and embellished shoulders. This is one of my favorite collections thus far due to the color and the delicate gold embellishments.

Pictures from Rueters/Natalie Behring, Rueters/Carlo Allegri