While New York Fashion Week doesn’t officially start until February 9th, there are always a few designers who deliver their collections early. Here are a few of my favorites from the past two days.
I love the mix up of this look - a little school girl with the pleated jumper and blue Oxford shirt...a little bohemian with the fur...and a little ladylike with the long gloves. 10 Crosby by Derek Lam Fall 2012
I love the idea of a printed tuxedo jacket. Michael Angel Fall 2012
I have had a red pair of pants similar to these hanging in my closet for months. This looks inspires me to take them for a day-about-town. I think pairing them with flats, as opposed to heels gives them a more classic look. Less "red hooker pants" ...more "errand running ensemble". Steven Alan Fall 2012
GREAT fall jumpsuit. Z Spoke by Zac Posen Fall 2012
Perhaps it is a bit Charlie Chaplin...but I would swap out the flats for heels and cinch the waist with a thin, bright-colored belt to "ladylike" it up a bit. Steven Alan Fall 2012
I love a suit with a full skirt. It really adds a bit playfulness to everyday business attire. Z Spoke by Zac Posen Fall 2012
Images courtesy of http://www.style.com.
A Blonde in Beijing 
Is it coming up fall there? Or, are you talking about next year? I get slightly confused. Well, maybe more than confused about everything! But these clothes do look good. And do try some flats occasion ally, says Grandmother.