Fashion Victim

For those of you who are unaware, it is the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.  This means that the rich, beautiful (and often too thin) have descended on the The Big Apple in droves to oogle and drool over the many a designer's Spring 2013 fashion line.  For the rest of us, however, we are just beginning to think about the Fall Fashion trends and how to incorporate those into our wardrobes.

In my case, here in Texas, it is entirely too HOT to be thinking about knit wear, velvet, and other accoutrements of the cooler months.  So, WHAT IS A GIRL TO DO, you ask?  Simple, the 2012 Pre-Fall Fashion Lines.

There were many designs that inspired me when I reviewed the Pre-Fall lines, so I will probably be breaking my coverage of the those collections into multiple posts.  I wanted to start with a collection that both inspired & surprised me...Diane von Furstenberg.  Normally, I find the Diane von Furstenberg designs to be a little more conservative for my tastes, after all the designer is most noted for her iconic wrap dress.  The Pre-Fall 2012 collection however seems to have the perfect mix of class and punk.  All of the following images are from this collection, so please enjoy.

 Not too many people can pull off the mustard color, but the neckline is amazing & screams DIY.

 Do I really need to comment on the image above?  Fabulous!  Now if only I had the legs to pull it off (sigh).

 

Oh the color!!! Paired with leather arm warmers & the studded belt & you've got one rockin' office outfit.

I love a interesting wrap cardigan.  I can totally see sporting this style in a cobalt blue.  Don't forget the cropped pants & ankle boots!

This outfit just screams to be worn.  Most likely to be seen at the bar or VIP room of some swanky clubs.

I love the long cowl neckline.  Not to mention that camel and red combo.  If I weren't so pale (thanks Irish heritage) I would totally try this out, but camel looks atrocious on me.

This outfit is just FUN! A built in scarf, arm warmers & wrap skirt paired with ankle boots, yum!

 

Rock the top half with slacks if your office dress code wont allow the skirt.

Another fun outfit that I am totally ready to sport, there is nothing to this that I don't like (except the glasses)!

Cocktails anyone?  What can I say about this, a leather LBD? AWESOME!!!

There were other designs to this collection that were also eye catching, but I picked my favs for this post.  I'll more Pre-Fall designs to show & hopefully inspire you soon.