F: Is for the sweeping trends of Fashion Week

Fashion week starts and like our country it is scary unless you weight next to nothing. The lines of Max Azria brought back the bandage look of Herve Leger who figured out numerous ways to use a bandage. These skin tight dresses leave no room for any flaws. Chunky knits worn like the shedding skin of a snake mean that anorexia and bulimia will soon be on the rise. Detailed embellishments included feathers, knit and wool accents, asymmetrical shoulder straps, and abstract fabric appliques. The wool jumpsuit and dropped-waist cut gowns will almost certainly be part of a fall trend.





















Tracy Reese was just edgy enough with flares of romance and femininity. Bright colors, asymmetrical details and a mix of unexpected prints, the fall collection felt new and refreshing. Mixing florals with paisleys, and paisleys with animal prints for a shot of youthfulness make this collection came to life. Icy blues and greys opened up the show in the form of one-shoulder chiffon frocks and voluminous skirts floating like clouds. Reese's vibrant world is sprinkled with sequins, metallics, berets, bold geometric prints, bright orange, plaids, stripes, ruffles, and all shades of red. Its as if a French girl and a plaid school chick have formed a friendship based on fashion. Tracy Reese makes me love fashion.

Donna Karan's DKNY collection glows with "eclectic glamour." A throwback to the '70s vibe bow blouses, slouchy wide-leg pants and floaty peasant dresses struted down the runway. Standing out were the knits and fringed sweater dresses in camel, purple, gold and red. A purple capelike swing jacket and a brown patent-leather coat with a drawstring waist were new versions of classic fall coats glittering in jewel colours. Baby doll dresses and a short micro mini were her signature pieces and let the world know legs are here to stay and that is a F.A.C.T.