Fashion Me Fabulous

Shop: HaKNiK Why We Love It: I love necklaces, and I love to find unique pieces. The leather jewelry from HaKNiK is striking, simple and statement-making all at the same time. It also come in rich colors and sleek metallics. Price Range: $10 - $85 Links: Website / Twitter   Favorite Items: View this collection on Polyvore Etsy Shop of the Week: HaKNiK by fashionbeccafabulous on polyvore.com Pictured: Petal Necklace $30 ; Leather Fringe Necklace $30 ; Fuchsia Rosie Necklace $38 ; Suede Collar Fringe Necklace $45 ; Red Leather Leaves Necklace $24 ; Gold Leather Earrings $18 ; Origami Collection $85 each (also pictured above)

Who: Gareth Pugh What it made us think of: Ghosts of the air. What we liked: branch print, black and white, long leather gloves, draping, overall silhouette,long full skirts, wrap coats, What we didn't: Creepy makeup. It fit the show, but again with the banshees.   Who: Ann Demeulemeester What it made us think of: Prairie shaman What we liked: ombre fringe necklaces, long coats, wide leather belts, black and white What we didn't: repetitive Image source: style.com  

Last season , a glimpse at the shows from all four cites we cover revealed blue eye shadow as a strong trend. This year things aren't so straight forward. Aside from a streak of wine-stained lips in Paris, the strongest trend appeared to be blurriness -- smudged eyeliner or feathered lipstick. Click through the gallery below for the good, the bad, and the crazy beauty of Fashion Week. View this collection on Polyvore Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Week Beauty by fashionmefabulous on polyvore.com Which look is your favorite? I want to try Rochas' romantic curls with New York's barely there blush of spring.

Moschino was all over the place with references so varied it would be impossible to list them all. Despite being scattered as a show, several pieces shown through and even more will shine when hanging as separates on store racks.   Luisa Beccaria took to the 1930s for a lovely, ladylike collection. Dsquared² does denim well, but their attempts to broaden their horizons have been hit or miss just like this collection. It has some big bad misses, but it also has some lovely bright spots. I appreciate the risk taking and attempts to grow. I also liked the almost cartoon-ish nature of the sleek suits. Image source: Style.com

Emporio Armani took a wild leap into new territory with a visit to Japan for inspiration. Drawing much of that inspiration from the work of Rei Kawakubo ( Comme des Garçons). Not every pieces was successful, but the playfulness was refreshing.  Giorgio Armani followed suit seeming to draw inspiration from Rei Kawakubo's earlier work. At play here were also French themes and plenty of classic cinema references. Gucci tends to be sexy, and this show was no exception. It was the forties vamped up with python prints and leather.  Image source: Style.com

With spring on its way, we're supposed to be talking about flowers and pastels and flouncy things. Perhaps it's the hectic state of my life, or maybe it's the blinding blizzard we had last week, but I'm looking for something a little more grounded this season. I'm loving all the leather designers have sent down the runway, but I can't afford something so buttery soft and money-munching. So leather trim it is. I am especially enamored with black and white tops, as I imagine wearing them with billowy pleated skirt, bright pants, or graphic pencil skirts. faux leather inset knit top, Forever 21 $17.80 perforated peplum top, Arden B $44 contrast trim sleeveless blouse, 6pm $67 (sale) contrast collar button down, Forever 21 $19.80

Who: Bottega Veneta What it made us think of: The innocent but sexy, slightly daffy younger sister of a 1930s femme fatal. What we liked: big sleeves, big hair, red, mustard, structure, knee length skirts, flair at the hips, classic booties, white shoes with an all black ensemble, What we didn't:  This show is stunning, and I want most of it. I don't want the one dress that looks like a murder victim. Who: Aquilano.Rimondi What it made us think of: Little girls playing dress up. What we liked: metallic jacquards, heart print, puffy shoulders, hips, shoes What we didn't: the makeup, juvenile cuts Image source: style.com