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Trends & Colors from Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week

(All Photos: Elle.com, Imaxtree/Matteo Volta)

New York Fashion Week has wrapped up and it's always fun to take a look back at the overarching themes and trends from the runway for fall 2011. Blanket dressing continues to be a trend for this fall with capes, wraps and ponchos all reinterpreted in various colors and styles. Featured above are: Anna Sui, Alexander Wang, L.A.M.B., (2nd row) Rag & Bone, Derek Lam, and Michael Kors.

To see all Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear runway photos, take a visit to Elle.com.

Long Skirts & Dresses
DKNY, Charlotte Ronson, Tory Burch, BCBG

Trousers
Charlotte Ronson, Tory Burch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alice + Olivia

Gauchos/Knee-Length Shorts
Diane Von Furstenberg, Ports 1961, Anna Sui

Velvet Suits
Tory Burch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Cynthia Rowley

NYFW: Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2011

(Video: Vidcom)

The queen of prints and the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg didn't disappoint those looking for full-fledged fashion and glamour at the DVF Fall 2011 Runway Show. Fall continues spring's theme of vibrant color and her mix of reds, blues, and greens give a wonderful pop in a sea of black. Her gauchos are still the talk of fashion week. I couldn't help but notice a bit of YSL Rive Gauche inspiration in the show too!

DVF started the show sexy with black as a key color. The gauchos paired with tall boots is going to be a fall favorite of mine.

From an ikat inspired black and white wrap dress (updated with a leather obi belt) to a beautiful bold green printed silk dress, the various silhouettes in the collection are perfect for any figure.

Color played a key role in the show and I love how these colorful gauchos are paired together with the faux fur.

Show-stopping sequined gowns finished off the show and I'm wondering if i'll see these looks at the Oscars next month. Just dazzling!

See more of the Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2011 Collection on Elle.com.

NYFW: Tory Burch Fall 2011

(Video: Vidcom)

The Tory Burch Fall 2011 collection gives a stylish nod to the 70's with large bow tie shirts, the return of the trouser and flowy pants, as well as a bevy of vintage plaids and delicious tweeds. Her tweed looks were stellar and looked amazing as roomy jumpers, trousers, coats, and jackets. Ladylike top-handle bags continue to reign strong, as well as small cross-body bags and clutches which were paired beautifully with each outfit.

(Photos: Elle.com/Imaxtree.com & Matteo Volta)

I love the styling in these two outfits. The roomy tweedy jumper with the color of the season red as a nice pop, paired with a small crossbody bag and the wool tweed faux fur collared coat paired nicely with a warm brown briefcase-style handbag.

We saw skinny pants for so long I think the new trouser silouette is refreshing and oh so Katharine Hepburn. The flowy light pants on the right take me back to the 90's.

Tory also goes glam and I love this red velvet and satin trimed suit (reminds me of Gucci and the Tom Ford days) and this midnight blue sequined hoodie looked amazing and different. Watch the video to really see how it looks.

See more of the Tory Burch Fall 2011 Collection on Elle.com.

Fashion blogger and model/photographer Hanneli Mustaparta in collaboration with Tory Burch, takes you behind the scenes during Fashion Week and the Tory Burch runway show. I recently came upon her site a few months ago and I love her personal style.

NYFW: DKNY Fall 2011

(Video: Vidcom)

By Leigh Ferreira

The theme of the DKNY Fall 2011 show was: Show Me Something New York.

"Inspired by the modernists in New York City, Fall is a sexy study of graphic lines, colors and textures pulled together with a fresh ingénue spirit... Young, carefree and full of color. Ready to hop on a scooter and take on life in the big city. Something New York..."

Here are my favorite looks:

(Photos: Elle.com/Imaxtree.com & Matteo Volta)

The show started off with a simple black, gray, and creme palette.

As the show moved forward, bold shots of color emerged: lipstick, tangella, henna, foundation and blush.

Then came the beautiful colorblocked dresses! I loved both the mini and the ankle length dress versions with lovely pleats.

Modern coats, tailored capes and puffer coats topped off the super skinny pants/wide leg trousers and mini skirts with colorful angora sweaters and round collar shirts. I adored the cheetah print shearling coat paired with houndstooth plaid mini skirt. So much to love!

See more photos of the DKNY Fall 2011 collection on Elle.com.

~Leigh

NYFW: Vivienne Tam Fall 2011

(Photos: NOWFASHION)

By Leigh Ferreira

It's Leigh and I'm reporting from New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 where I just came from the Vivienne Tam Fall 2011 fashion show. It is freezing in New York, was snowing on the way in and I've been horribly sick so seeing the wool and tweed on the runway was the perfect warm-up. I wanted to leave with one of the cozy cable knit sweaters.

There was a lovely balance of tailored jackets/pants and beautfiul feminine and flowy dresses. I loved this beaded flapper dress and this wool tweed jacket is a must have for my closet. Truth be told, I want EVERYTHING!

Another reason, I luv Vivienne and her style is that she always ties in technology. Vivienne worked with Square to create a Tam limited-edition Square credit card reader with double happiness logo as a giveaway. Brilliant!

You can buy a Tam limited-edition Square at viviennetam.com. It costs $10, with $2 of each purchase going to the Happy Hearts Fund, which builds schools in natural-disaster areas.