Back to Couture Week - - Spring 2010

I had researched SS'10 Couture Week back in February and had yet to report
on some of the new and continuing trends that I found within the collections:

Highwaisted is a continuing style that has been ongoing for about two years now. Seen in both skirts and pants, the high-waisted trend is still prevelant in both Spring & Fall 2010 collections.

Metallic: an accent within garments that we have seen in the past 2 seasons is getting ever more popular. Metal influences are shown ranging from bronze, gold, silver with a weathered appearance or high-shine look.

How about that Couture Chanel gown? - to die for.

Lastly, my all-time favorite - Bodysuits: we saw a 1970s retro influence on the runways with full body suits. Some were done in a flowy and care-free style, while a straight and tailored look was also seen. Spring/Summer 2009, the romper trend was quite successful, so it only makes sense that the bodysuit will be a strong style this year.

Designer Looks from: style.com

Couture shoes please?

After looking at the Spring '10 Couture collections, it is a flashing red reminder that I will 95% positively never own a Couture garment (I keep a 5% chance open... optimistically of course.) However, maybe one day I will be able to own Couture shoes? Well, just a thought... Here are some heels from from the runway that I adored:

I usually tend to think metallic silver on heels is tacky, but look at that heel and studded platform!

Are bow-tied ankles the next new shoe trend?