A Fashionable Thank You

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving; a time to reflect on how far our nation has come, a time to spend with families, and a time to pack in the turkey and pumpkin pie! It's also an opportunity to realize what we are most thankful for in our lives. I'd like to share with you the top five fashion trends and styles I give thanks to:
1. Straight leg jeans: Not as restrictive as the skinny, and not as casual as a flare. There's enough room to run around without being too snug and transition great from day to night. My black striaght cut jeans from American Eagle are the the most comfortable pair I own.

2. Double-breasted Pea Coats: Wool ones especially, and preferably with a belt. They're sophisticated and keep you warm (in most cases). It's relatively easy to buy a pea coat within any price range. I bought a black one last year at Wet Seal for $35. 3. Oxford Shoes: Menswear and nerdy, but oh-so-chic. The bootie style is most current with today's trends. Stiletto heels are fabulous, but a thicker heel is much more practical and your heels will thank you.

4. Jewel Tones: I know they're associated with Spring '08, but I find jewel tones so elegant for winter! Dresses, blouses, purses and jewels themselves look very sharp amid gray and black. Be sure to balance what you're wearing because the hues are very rich. 5. Innovation: Nicolas Ghesquiere (for Balenciaga), Alexander McQueen, John Galliano (for Dior & his namesake line), Gareth Pugh -- how inspiring! Their designs may not be conventional enough for the real world (which generates many spin-offs), but you have to appreciate the imagination and handiwork that goes into what they make. Their runways never bore, always edgy and unprecedented.
below: Alex Mc-Q fall/winter 2009, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere spring/summer 2007, Dior by John Galliano spring/summer 2008, and Gareth Pugh fall/winter 2009.

This is what I appreciate most in the fashion world. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday with their family ... Happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo; nicole.