It seems like Tracy Reese wanted to bring a little summer in to fall with her 2012 collection. Bright red-orange, yellow, violets and teal greens ruled the runways for Ms. Reese this season. Her collection is fun, flirty, and very modern. Filled with bright colors, intricate prints, her collection had great pieces for mixing and matching. There is something for everyone in this collection. You have the gold lame mini-skirts for the party girl, the fur trimmed coat for the sophisticated woman, and over course her printed frocks for the woman who loves all things chic. This collection is so vibrant and it is a great change from what many designers do. Tracy Reese use of color is just impeccable. She knows what colors to pair together to give the look some extra  sass.

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If  I could describe Rebecca Minkoff’s Fall 2012 collection in two words it would be TEXTURE and PRINT. Texture ruled the runway for Minkoff this season and it was phenomenal. From brocade biker jackets, to sequins pants and tops Rebecca Minkoff found a way to incorporate texture in to our everyday wardrobes. Not only will we be able to turn heads in fabulous brocade suits, but also fabulous prints. Snakeskin sleeved jackets, black and gold pinstripe blouses, and black and white printed pants, Rebecca Minkoff chose eye catching prints for classic silhouettes. She put a new spin on the t-shirt making it fall appropriate using shearling. What’s a Rebecca Minkoff collection without a bomber jacket? Exactly she just elevated the elements of her traditional repertoire with new prints and texture. Her use of color was also phenomenal. The hues included jewel tones, pops of red, orange, yellow, and blue-for those more bold and daring. She had also incorporated mustard, burgundy, rust, and plum for more of a subtle effect. Take a look at the collection

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Color-blocking will be kept alive Fall 2012 because of Max and Lubov Azria. The BCBG collection consisted of simple silhouettes and soft feminine fabrics that gave this season a very romantic feel. From the deep Vs to the pleats, the collection was subtle and simple in design, but the punch came with the bold use of color and luxurious outerwear. The dresses were modern in shape but the use of color is what grabbed the attention of many. Teal, yellow, cobalt, cranberry, were only a few of the hues seen on the BCBG runway. One aspect of the collection, which one would find odd is the absence of sweaters-it is a fall collection- but the outerwear created by Max and Lubov was so intricate and lavish that sweaters weren’t really needed. The leather trenches and fur sleeves will surely keep you warm when you wear the mid-length color-blocking frocks which have become a staple many of the BCBG collections for the past few seasons. Take a look at the collection

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