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Fall 2012 Runway-to-Reality

Last Thursday's post highlighted the Celine Fall 2012 Ready to Wear standouts that I found inspiring. I talked about taking inspiration from designer collections and figuring out ways to incorporate their sense in my everyday style.  And in that vein I wanted to take a look at some other designers that have inspired my Fall wardrobe this year and how I plan on translating the high-end runway presentations into wearability for the average(yet stylish) lady.

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Fall 2012. This show had embellished jackets, pants, dresses, skirts, some even all in one look. Beyond the matchy/matchy of it all, there were also elaborate details for each piece, that worn alone would definitely make s a statement, but paired together create an impact.  I'm thinking of pairing this blazer:


 
with these cropped trousers:
 
 
Its not an exact replicate of the Louis Vuitton runway, however my thinking is that by pairing two stand-out pieces, each with their own fair share of texture and embellishment replicates the feel and energy of the collection, if not a literal interpretation.  
 
Next up: Prada
 
 
Pattern went on a wild ride in this collection. (But what Prada collection doesn't?) The shirt and cropped pants below are my shout-out to Prada's Fall 2012 aesthetic.  You may recall seeing these items here


 
Wearing matching patterns on top and bottom can be a lot of look, but it doesn't have to be geometric or animal print. You could pull it off with stripes or polka-dots. Or if you're feeling adventurous there's also paisley versions of this shirt and pant (here and here)
 
And finally a mix of Jonathan Saunders and Balenciaga
 

 
These trousers are so super sleek, the color, the cut, everything about them feels very sophisticated.  And its totally appropriate to pair them with a button-down shirt and blazer (in equally fabulous fabric) but I think these pants could go from super-chic to super-cool with a Balenciaga inspired animal sweater.
 
 
 
You may recall this sweater from this post. I think it  would look equally fierce with some Jonathan Saunders inspired trousers:

 
 
 This is definitely a more literal interpretation then the two examples above, which is great. If you can find almost exact replicas of runway items for way less go for it! But its not about exactly matching the runway, but more so picking out elements that speak to you and interpreting them for your own life/style. At least, that's the way I like to role.  




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  1. Awesome wardrobe...good collection..I love how you do this list Ingrid - it makes me feel like I am in the know!Very inspiring!Will visit you for more such updates!

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