Fashion Week 2011

Trina Turk Spring 2011 - Beachy Accessories

At the Trina Turk Spring 2011 show at Fashion Week, there was something for everyone -- a white jumpsuit, a hot pink lace cocktail dress and retro print maxi dresses. This collection, called "Palm Springs Eternal," offered fabulous colors -- yellow, turquoise, avocado green, cotton candy pink and many other wonderful hues.

Accessories included large brim beach hats, bright tote bags, patent platform sandals, rope belts, and aviator sunglasses. The jewelry was nice too, including coral necklaces and rings. Unlike many of the other collections, Trina Turk's clothes are very wearable for average (yet fashionable) Janes like us.

Charlotte Ronson Spring 2011 - Socks & Sandals

Olive is a hot color for fall, and Charlotte Ronson also used it in spring collection in the form of a long, straight dress. With a hemline below the knee and simple belt, this dress could be seen as drab. However, adding the head scarf along with the pushed-down knee socks and sandals made it interesting. Socks with sandals is something we are seeing a lot this fall, and it looks like some designers are making it a year-round trend.

I'm on the fence about Charlotte Ronson every season. However, I did like some of the sheer skirts, dresses and camis that the models wore on the runway at Spring 2011 Fashion Week. Of course in real life, you'd have to layer them in order to avoid overexposure.

Nicole Miller Spring 2011 - Fabulous Shoes

At the Nicole Miller show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, the designer did a fabulous job combining airy fabrics with an edgy vibe. She used silk chiffon and lots of sheers that were layered beautifully.

And though I thought many of the dresses were amazing and very wearable, I couldn't keep my eyes off the shoes.

The models strutted on the runway in open-toe booties with banded ankles and high heels. These shoes can be worn all year long if paired with the right outfit.

Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2011 - Printed Totes

Instead of outfit after outfit that all look the same, I love it when the designers put together a mishmash of fabulous pieces, even if they sometimes don't follow a universal theme.

Always a personal favorite of mine, Diane von Furstenberg didn't disappoint with fabulous geometric prints, bold colors, and beautiful fabrics.

Wrap dresses, jumpsuits, print shorts and comfortable pants were accessorized with strappy sandals, sophisticated fanny packs, terrific tote bags, and old school, round bug-eyed sunglasses.

I loved the handbags at this show -- they were bold, colorful and fun!