TrendSpotting: Fall 2011 Edition

Here are the trends from some of my favorite designers that I’m excited to sport this fall, and the more affordable versions I found to translate then into the real world, where I (unfortunately) live.

Lace | Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Jason Wu

{ ASOS, Topshop, Tulle, Whitney Eve}

Graphic | Libertine, Proenza Schouler, Marni

{ Forever 21, Josh Goot for ASOS, Bar IIIVera Moda Very }

Colored Pants | DKNY, Paul & Joe, 3.1 Phillip Lim

{ Rag & Bone, Diesel, Topshop, Diesel }   

Sequins | Chanel, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli

{ Aidan by Aidan Maddox, Warehouse, Adrianna Papell, Victoria Secret }   

Polka Dots | Marc Jacobs, DvF, Lanvin

{ Free People, Tulle, StyleMint, ASOS }

Menswear Blazers | Ruffian, Stella McCartney, Nina Ricci 

{ Anthropologie, Topshop, Jou Jou, Paper Crown }