For fall/ winter 2009 trends, there are trends that YOU CAN APPLY or slightly modify (particularly if you're living in warmer, more covered conservative countries like Brunei) and there are trends that are best NOT DUPLICATED (unless you're looking for that 'Oh, everyone look at me in the wrong way' look!).
Well, fret no more.
11 Chic reflections has done the homework for you. We've compiled the latest 411 on the what fashion trends, what bags/ clutches are so now and so right, and the latest shoe trends to look out for!
We've included everything, but like we said, cause of our wonderful summers all year round, some are best not duplicated entirely. We've done this especially for YOU (our valued friends), so you don't have to buy that fashion magazine just to get the latest on the runway's greatest. Let us do it for you!
With these latest trend reports, stay informed on the latest chic trends. We'll follow these trend reports with our latest chic additions to help you stay chic with the trends! So look out for our next chic additions coming soon!
Read through for this season's trends on the latest FASHION trends and sub-trends, the COLORS to be spotted in this season, the top BAGS of the season, this season's SOLE mates, JEWELRY trends to wear this season, and of course, this season's BELT clinchers to be spotted in!
After our chic notes and trend reports...
Look out for pieces that will keep you look chic and updated with the world's FALL/ WINTER trends (and still look cool and sophisticated in warm Brunei :-))!
Look out for pieces that will keep you look chic and updated with the world's FALL/ WINTER trends (and still look cool and sophisticated in warm Brunei :-))!
Top FALL / WINTER trends of 2009
(in random order)
(1) 90's Minimalism
(2) Boy, oh Boy!
(3) Velvet Underground
(4) After Hours
(5) Global Nomads
(6) The Fierce Shoulder & The Ruffled Shoulder
They have been already adopted by many fashionistas, especially after Kate Moss donned one of Balmain dresses. So, it’s a super trend for Autumn 2009, Ladies!
(7) Glossy Dynasty
(8) New Bourgeoisie
(9) La Belle Epoque
Sub- Trends for FALL WINTER 2009...
(1) The White Shirt
No patterns, sequins or other stuff. Depending on the fabric it can look royal or casual. Choose what you want and experiment with your style!
(2) Vests ou might be surprised but vests are trendy. No matter what material they are made of – fur, leather, satin – they look pretty and unusual.
(3) Tuxedos
There are few of them in collections but what a stand out they make! And appearance of Rihanna wearing a Dolce&Gabbana tuxedo did a lot to cause envy and desire to own the item of this kind in one’s wardrobe. So, the tuxedo is very hot for the season.
(4) Sweater Tunics
Women who prefer warm clothes to fashionable ones can feel relieved as designers have brought back a sweater tunic that is both a beautiful piece and a warm one.
(5) Shorts
Those who don’t want to push their favorite shorts back in the closet can feel happy as shorts for the coming cold seasons are a must. Shorts can come in various fabrics and styles, and of course you can choose what to pair them with to create the most unexpected look.
(6) Printed Tights Printed tights are very close to leggings and are as popular. And they also come sequined and embellished with stones.
(7) LeggingsLeggings have entered the contemporary world of fashion very fast. Some experts tried to explain this by the influence of the economic downturn as leggings are cheaper than pants but look as beautiful.Well, no matter what that was, leggings have become even more popular. Lots of designers have included those into their collections. Others are more or less ordinary. And there are leggings which are very beautiful, printed, sequined or embellished with precious stones.
(8) Day Dresses
(9) Cardigans 
(10) Drapers
