Right now, I’m smitten with a little black dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s limited-edition collection for Macy’s. Button front. Gathered waist. A-line skirt. It’s classic yet modern with its oversized white collar, a signature of the Chanel designer. It’s $124 at Macy’s stores and macys.com while supplies last. The overall collection ... Read more!

Sometimes it seems like fall and winter will never ever get to South Florida. But hold on, the humidity will lift to something approaching endurable; the temperatures will plummet from sub-tropical to merely tropical and hurricane threats will magically turn into Caribbean breezes. Of course here in SoFlo, it’s hardly ... Read more!

Shoppers were in a fashionista frenzy trying to snap up the uber-hot new Missoni collection introduced Sept. 13, at Target stores and online at Target.com. Demand for the new 400-piece Italian-designed collection with the colorful zig zag pattern was high as shoppers continue to flock to stores the following day, ... Read more!

Finding the right jean is like the Holy Grail of fashion. Actually, upon reflection, “The Great Denim Hunt” might be much harder. But we have some tips for you as you plan your fall/winter wardrobe and start thinking about a pair of great-fitting jeans: IF YOU ARE HOUR-GLASS SHAPED — ... Read more!

Want to combat the blahs of fall’s earthy palette? Try color blocking — the art of pairing blocks of complementary or contrasting colors in a single look. But use caution. When done improperly — or too aggressively — color blocking will overwhelm, making the wearer look like a Rubik’s Cube. ... Read more!

The peacock who fled the Central Park Zoo in August to flaunt his feathers on Fifth Avenue might as well have been on a business trip — as the unofficial mascot of fall 2011 fashion. “That peacock blue, that teal color, not quite green and not quite blue, is so ... Read more!

While a black-and-white ensemble is hardly a revolutionary trend — one could even argue that this ultra-chic color combo never goes out of style — thanks to the fall/winter ’11 runways, noir et blanc outfits are noteworthy anew! The collections were rife with black and white looks this season, ranging ... Read more!

It’s that time of year again. With the changing season, comes the changing of your wardrobe. Cooler temperatures mean more layers, making your after-work outfits more complicated for evening plans. After 9-plus hours of reports, presentations and meetings, we tend to look more dreary than fashionable. That leaves us no ... Read more!

Questions are blowing in the wind along with one of fall’s biggest trends: wide-leg pants. Hemlines are broadening their horizons at all price points, on the heels of high-waisted styles on the Gucci runway, menswear-inspired ones with rolled-up hems from Chanel, and classic trousers from Marc Jacobs. Not all of ... Read more!

Fall 2011 can defend just about any declaration of a trend, because fashion is moving in so many directions. Which can be overwhelming. So, ever at your service, we’ve selected five items that, on their own, could single-handedly update the rest of your wardrobe for the season ahead. 1. The ... Read more!