Belts, heels of terror are top trends from fall Fashion Week
We know you've been busy scraping pennies from the cup holder to buy gas and all, but let's take a breather from the terribleness of the real world and venture into that fantastical fantasmagorium called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, shall we?
It wraps today in New York City, with the last of the designers showing off their visions for what we should all wear come fall. It was a year of bold color and soft design, nothing too severe or sharp. This season is all about happiness and frills and pretending the universe is made of taffy! Whatever it takes to cope, right?
Here are some trends we spotted on the runways this year.
Hosiery
There was nary a bare leg in sight, which we love because it means less shaving. Those razor cartridges are like $14! Milly by Michelle Smith opted for candy-colored leggings, while down at Betsey Johnson it was all about fishnets. Phillip Lim forced his models into sheer black hose last seen on Erica Kane in 1990. Leggs Control Top Dusty Midnight, we believe they're called.
Skinny belts
The big elastic belts of years past are out in favor of skinny straps of leather, as seen on this Marc by Marc Jacobs model, and just about every other model at Fashion Week. Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta also boarded the skinny belt train to a very 1940s result. We will miss the gut-suck power of the wide belt, may she rest in peace.
Flowing layers
In a show of shameless decadence, Nanette Lepore whipped out the velvet, baby, draped on models like curtains in a very expensive brothel. Rodarte featured a cacophony of gauze and lace that ended up looking like a complicated tourniquet accident in war-torn Poland, yet still, strangely beautiful.
Towering heels
Flats are nice for fishing off a dock or running a marathon or whatever, but isn't it time we had some good, old-fashioned heels again? The designers thought so. Unfortunately, good intentions were presented in the form of these Tory Burch hiking boots, seen last night in our dreams of terror. Rodarte with lace-up ballet heels and Victoria Beckham with her signature round-toe pumps fared better.
Check out all the runway looks at New York Magazine's fashion page, always the best roundup from the shows
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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