A Tour of Tory Burch Pre-Fall 2011

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I had the pleasure of attending the Tory Burch Pre-Fall 2011 presentation recently.  It made me wish the clothes were available now because they would be perfect for my cruise!  Pre-Fall delivers to stores in May so it still has a light feeling but Tory made sure it will all be able to transition into fall.  There were many layering pieces and light jackets that I loved as well as a striped dress that I must make mine.  Of course, I couldn't visit the Tory Burch showroom without taking a few pictures of the decor.  It's just as fabulous as the clothes!  Enjoy!

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Go Green

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Big thanks to my friend Sarah at Rice and Beans Vintage for alerting me to the fact that Stella McCartney was also feeling green.   Her 2011 pre-fall collection is full of emerald green mixed with navy and even gray.  Maybe Pantone should call me before they choose their color for 2012!  Green is definitely good!

Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011

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There are many people who suggest that fashion runway shows are a waste of time.  They take a lot of hours and money to plan but result in a twelve minute show. Every time I attend an Oscar de la Renta fashion show, I am reminded of the magic that happens when you see the fashions come down the runway in person.  They are an important event for the editors and buyers because you can't see in photos the movement of the dresses or the way the light hits the beading and embroidery.  These photos of just some of my favorites from the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011 show don't really do the gorgeous outfits justice but they give you an idea of just some of the magic I saw yesterday.  Pre-fall collections as well as resort usually stay a little under the radar and always offer options that you don't see over played in every magazine.  It's too bad we'll have to wait for them though, I saw some fabulous options for the holidays!

Photos from Style.com