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Tag Archives: Fall 09

Fall 09 Fur Trends

Some industry insiders believe the prominence of fur on the Fall 09 runways was economically, rather than creatively motivated – that large furriers supplied the furs at no charge to designers, provided buyers would place orders after the show.  As tacky as it sounds, a manufactured “fur trend” must have seemed like a good way [...]

Fall 09 Nail Trend Report

With September right around the corner, it is officially time to retire Bermuda Shorts and the rest of the day-glo neons. But don’t bite those nails—Beautycall has you covered for your first post-Labor Day mani/pedi.
Says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®, “the Fall 2009 palette is more unique and thoughtful than the [...]

Fall Accessories Trends 2009

1. Thigh High Boot
Remember when everyone went crazy for Frida Giannini’s Gucci Fall 08 tasseled over the knee boot?  Well Miuccia Prada called her bet and raised her 8 inches.  This season’s boots are so tall, they’re practically pants.

2. Oversized Link Choker
Whether it’s straight chain, or stacked geometrics, these campy takes on the classic 50’s choker [...]

Fall Hair Trends 2009

Here at beautylab, we believe a true trend is one that’s here today and gone tomorrow: slap bracelets, manties, boot cut jeans, Timberlands, square-toed shoes.  A trend that appears year after year is no longer a trend, but a staple of our style lexicon: Chuck Taylors, the leather bomber jacket, Ray Bans.
When it comes to [...]

Balmain: Good Time Clothes for Party Girls

In beautylab, we talk a lot about fantasy.  It’s one of the trends we’ve seen clearly and consistently since the beginning of the recession, and it appears overwhelmingly in fashion.  Over the past few seasons, the most popular collections have been those that were the most overtly escapist and romantic.  For Fall 09, we are [...]