How to wear fur in 2010? We've seen it on the runways and on the streets from seasons after seasons, but designers are noting that there's a different way to wearing them. Where it's incorporated to the entire look that gives off an effortless vibe instead of "look at me, i'm wearing a fur coat and you can't see what else I'm wearing." unless of course, that is all you want people to see. :)

Top to bottom: Gary Graham, Acne, Devi Kroell & Jeremy Laing, Topsop Unique, Oscar de la Renta & Todd Lynn, Anna Sui, Pringle of Scotland

I really like those pants with huge pockets from Pringle of Scotland. Looks so comfy and perfectly baggy too.

My apologies for being so late on this, I'm a pretty busy girl! I was invited by a lovely PR girl that was working with Plastic Makes it Possible and Becs of Style with Benefits to attend the Gen Art Fresh Faces of Fashion show last Thursday. Luckily it was in my neighborhood because I was only able to change my flats into heels and grabbed my camera after work, headed to my friend Maeva's and waited for her to get ready. Very last minute indeed, but was so glad I got to finally meet Becs and her equally stylish twin Melanie.

(backstage: Becs, Maeva, Me, Melanie)

Though you could barely see in the photo (credit to becs). I was wearing a vintage Escada tuxedo blazer, black sheer tee from Express, BCBG necklace, F21 jeans and LAMB 'Cho' heels.

It's a bit surreal meeting people who you've only been reading, commenting, and looking at photos behind the screen. Glad that Becs is as fun as her photos portray her to be. It felt like we've already met before. And of course, saying hi to other bloggers that attended like Neekoh of Live Love LA, Raych of That's Chic, and Krystal of What is Reality Anyways? Wished I knew the links of other bloggers that I met that night because they're all lovely people. Though I didn't stay after the show (the boyfriend was waiting for me to go to dinner), I still had a great time!

It's going to be a long post, so I've put some outfits I like from each designers and then the line up to keep it short and sweet.

the cat walk

amazing fur coat during the pre-reception

backstage line up

this girl, who ever this was had a pretty cool blazer on

she looked almost like a mixture of Greek meets Pocahontas

moments before the show

these 2 girls looked important, but not sure who they were.

Layendecker

Layendecker started the show and I really like the mixture of texture in their collection. Very cool cut out leggings that created an illusion it was part of the sandals.

Seneca Rising

I thought that the layering shapes they've introduced in this collection were fun, but nothing that we haven't seen before. Not saying that it's a bad thing, because majority of us go through our basics pretty fast. Overall, I say its a very complete collection.

MG Black

Okay, so I couldn't decide on ONE photo to feature from Erik Hart's new menswear label. When designing menswear, detail is everything while keeping the tailored look as structured as possible and I think this one won my heart. Kept some photos just to show my boyfriend to give him some styling points and I also loved that 2 female models walked the runway (first shot) in this transgenderable collection. I could put a few of these in my closet for sure.

Valerj Pobega

Honestly felt that this was true to what Rock Fashion Week should feel like. Something provoking, intense, and passionate. Probably something that you would see in our Avant Garde designers. Love the converse, bondage, kimono inspired, ink spills, and exaggerated shapes.

At the end of the runway, a dancer came out and gave such an emotionally charged performance. It told the story of her collection without a word.

Rory Beca

Rory Beca brought us back to our sweet spot at the end of the show. These whimsical, flowy, and girly pieces were delicious. I was still eying for shape and movement from Pobega's collection and found a few here that I liked.

Where have I been? Sorry for delaying my posts. I got quiet busy last week with birthday plans (I'm turning 25 next month!), taking care of an injured boyfriend, running errands and playing with my new camera even though I'm still waiting for my CF card from amazon.

I'm so happy for your positive response from my last post! I had planned to do a series of "runway trends" report for awhile but I always get really busy when fashion weeks arrive. Anyway..on to the trends!

Blue & Orange
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Brian Reyes, Vivienne Westwood (red label), Jaeger London

This combo seems to be a favorite amongst the designer for spring and it's really refreshing to see different styles across the runway with such bold hues. It's everywhere from patterns, florals, to solids with accessories as accents.

Blush Pink, Beige, and Greys
Chris Benz, Fashion Fringe, Todd Lynn, Erin Featherson, Burberry Prorsum

This is my favorite mix, so much to where I actually went and bought the pink pants I saw on refinery29 last week from yoox.com. I'm probably crazy. Anyway, I really like Erin Featherson's entire collection, but I picked this pink dress because it's cute and sexy at the same time...and I love the new take with Burberry's signature trench coat.

White, Yellow & Black
Dsquared, Bottega Venetta, Christopher Kane, Fashion East, Jonathan Saunders

This color combo didn't catch my attention until Milan fashion week. I tend to stay away from these colors when I dress myself because I always end up feeling like a bee. At least I realize now that you can achieve this color story with minimal effort. Wearing yellow and white at top with black shoes, handbag or sunnies.

There were a lot of other color schemes on the runway, especially monochromatics, neutrals, bronze, and gold..but I'm saving it for the next post that has to do with textures :D

What are your thoughts about the Spring 2010 color harmony on the runway?

If you were wondering why I haven't made a post about Fashion Week its because I've been busy on style.com and elle.com checking out all the collections. I like looking at every collection to find something inspirational, but it gets tiring clicking on all the photos...how about you? So I wanted save my own time (and maybe yours) from going through my folders over and over again by grouping the trends I see from the runway into a few posts...

The Print Masters
Thakoon, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Anna Sui

When I think Spring I always think of something cheerful, colorful and floral. But how do you translate the same season into a fresh perspective? I think the designers I chosen really knows about floral and prints. I feel aesthetically pleased when looking at them, and I'm not really into wearing florals!

Angular Cut Out
Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Temperly London

I thought this was very cool. I've never seen so many cut out jackets, sweaters, and dresses before. Not sure how one would wear that Rodarte piece but it looks fantastic.

Polka Dots
Luella, Tracy Reese, Devi Kroell, Karen Walker, Josh Goot

I'm a huge fan of polka dots, and to see it repeatedly on the runway gets me all giddy. Luella has been one of my favorite designers ever since I could remember, she always puts out cute and wearable items. Believe it or not, all the other designers are new to me. I've heard of them seen couple of pieces in real life but never put much thought into them until seeing polka dots in their collection.

What are your thoughts about the Spring 2010 prints & patterns on the runway?