I miss Alexander McQueen.

God Save McQueen by FormulaKFashion featuring a couture dress

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Robe
795 EUR - colette.fr
Couture dress »

Ralph Lauren Collection Pilar (Bordeaux) - Women's Couture Shoes
$650 - couture.zappos.com
Couture shoes »

Alexander mcqueen bags RED
995 GBP - matchesfashion.com
Skull handbag »

Hermes enamel bangles, enamel bracelets | Hermes.com
$660 - usa.hermes.com
Enamel bracelets »

Juicy Couture 'Baroque Couture' Multi Chain Bracelet
$128 - nordstrom.com
Juicy couture bracelets »

Pippa Small 18-karat gold pink tourmaline studs
$965 - net-a-porter.com
Butterfly earrings »

Online Find: Wedge Bootie

Nine West Orro

$99

www.piperlime.com

Fall 2010

Fall is here and there is, mercifully, a definite change in the direction fashion is taking. Designers have decided after a few seasons of ridiculous, extreme clothing to design clothes that people would actually like to wear. The trends are driven by a return to clothing aimed at adult women, rather than trendy 18 year olds. Hurrah!! The clothes are wearable and collectible. The clothes you buy this season will last you for many years to come. The two most important trends are:

Minimalism: clean lines, little embellishment, virtually no accessories - a great bag and man's watch will suffice, quality fabrics, texture, black, grey, and camel colors.

50's Lady: kitten heels, wasp waists, longer full skirts, a great frame bag, a chance to channel your inner Grace Kelly.

Stay tuned for the must-have items of the season!