Fashion Week Wrap-Up… Or a Lack Thereof

While we all love to observe les models as they make their way down the catwalk, one of our favorite parts of Fashion Week is watching how the audience members take what they are given and make it their own. While a substantial number of designers found inspiration in turn-of-the-century styles for Fashion Week Fall 2009 (likely the result of a sweeping social harkening for a return to a more honest and authentic time… one fallout from the recession), many fashionistas reacted in 2010 by flaunting their legs in protest… and the longer the better.

Whether strapped into thigh-highs or slipped into sexy heels, legs were on display during the week+ celebration of hauté-couture. While the wintery weather forced creativity with stockings, boots and leggings, some braved the cold sporting a “nude” leg and we approve.

No, we aren’t pushing everyone to risk illness in an attempt to bare winter’s worst for fashion’s best, but in light of the conditions this week the trend made a dramatic statement.

Perhaps the craze is well oriented, as the wise have said the legs are “last to go,” but we think its ok to wait on this one until the flowers start blooming… but that’s up to you.

Our suggestion to accentuate your stems is to try a pump with a bit of texture and flair or a bright color:

Irregular Choice “Flick Flack”

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