You're looking kind of cute, in those polka dot leggings girl

Yes, behind on the Fall RTW Fashion Week choices. As I endlessly searched through Vogue.com, I fell in love with so many great designs. Great outfits from casual cocktails to red carpet heaven and everything in between. I thought it would be fun to compare my Spring picks to my Fall picks with the same designers, see how they evolve (and also throw in some other designers I adore.)

First up is DVF.

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Last season, I chose a casual pick. Reminiscent of a wrap dress, this dress still has that casual ambiance, just at a higher-end feel. Absolutely love the slit in the middle to show off the translucent polka dot leggings. Another hint of translucent shown at the shoulders. A great mix of blue and purple at pastel and neon levels (a nod to my last two Duchess fashion picks.) The black is a great backdrop to show off the brightness of the colour palette. I would've loved the pattern to exist on the inside instead of the white fabric for continuity. But nonetheless, a great show by Diane.

A Return to Royalty

Amidst the excitement of the many fashion week posts, I want return to the continuance of brilliant style from the Duchess.

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This stunning floor length black dress is DVF. I love that it is not overly fitted, rather is falls straight down. It shows her great shape in a modest way. The sleeves are a great middle ground for incorporating conservatism, elegance, and modernity. Choosing black adds to all three elements.

Ah, Fashion Week

"There's something about waking up the morning of a fashion show, the smell of pleats wafting through the city." - Blair Waldorf

My dream is to attend Fashion Week in NY. Experiencing the new collections and comparing the looks: heavenly.

First up is DVF. This dress complements the traditional patterned ensembles of the designer. I usually stay clear of mixing patterns, but this was done perfectly by using black and white. Checkered is sleek and conservative. The addition of floral fun allows the dress to come more to life. The addition of the belt adds a sense of elegance to me. Love the looks that can be worn directly off the runway to the streets.

Daring. Vivid. Fashionable.

Inspiration from a dress I saw last week at a networking event reminded me of this DVF winner. Green says summer and this emerald tone speaks class and fun all at once. There is enough yellow to keep it green but enough blue to keep it from becoming a very over-the-top neon. The silhouette gracefully sits on her but without that belt, it would look loose and plain. The belt defines the waist and sits high enough to allude a tall frame. This DVF Maja dress represents the other side of the designer that is not patterned wrap dresses, but solid colours fitted for elegance. Very much like the Duchess, who plays with solids and patterns to pick classic and fashionable pieces.