Fall Fashion Trends 2008 Versace-Inspired: Beauty Shoutout Wednesdays

For the cold weather catwalk, designers played it safe by showcasing rich textures, buttoned up looks, classic tailoring, and a new emphasis on the waist. However, one collection from Versace really is breathtakingly beautiful. The collection embodies fall's fashion trends, with bold rich colors, feminine silhoutte and longer hemlines for elegance and a gorgeous play of patterns and textures. I love, love, love this collection so much. I wish I have an entire new closet full of Versace's collection. Any Mr Big out there? *wink*

Now here are the 4 trends for Fall 2008:

1) Rich colors with a twist
While normally Fall is the time for darker more sombre colors, this fall is defined by rich hues with exciting undertones, expressing sophistication and elegance. Plum and deep purple are the new black of the season, but Versace has added a fresh breath of color like tangerine orange, lilac purple, baby blue and metallic shine to brighten up the looks. A perfect way to incorporate your spring/summer clothes for your fall fashion

Empire waist tangerine colored dress paired with turtle neck and thigh-high boots

Form fitting trenchcoat with shiny metallic finish paired with tights

Shiny mocha-colored coat paired with tights

Ruffled baby blue dress paired with thigh-high boots

Fuchsia mod jacket paired with tights and high cut boots

2) Feminine and elegant
Feminine detailing makes an appearance in ruffled dresses, belted waists, wide-leg pants, full skirts, and monochromatic flower appliqués on everything from pants to jackets. And with the return of femininity, the dress follows. Dress shapes are easy on the figure and styled to enhance curves this season — making them comfortably sexy. Belts and tailored waists emphasize understated elegance, while longer hemlines create romantic silhouettes.

Cute fuchsia mod dress, flattering yet comfortable

Tailored pants for a more feminine silhoutte

corsetted dress to enhance curves

Dress with belted waist for emphasis

Black ruffled dress paired with thigh-high boots oozes feminity

3) Play of textures and patterns
The over-riding trend this season is tactile fabrics in ultra-sophisticated effects and finishes that add flair to clean tailoring. The favorite fabric of the season is naturally wool, but in featherweights that still emphasizes your figure. Textured effects on tweeds, Shetlands, or mohair add rich detailing that remains light and warm, while rough-cut hemlines appear on the more dense fabrics to create a threaded effect. And with the popularity of dresses this season, patterned tights add a shot of texture to any outfit for a reasonable price.

Soft wool top with belt for emphasis paired with a sharp pencil skirt and black tights

Textured faux fur coat paired with printed dress and tights

Beautiful plum tweed jacket and skirt ensemble that's simply perfect

Long textured faux fur coat for extra glamour

Bold printed dress paired with thigh-high boots add flair

4) Dresses and gowns dominate this Fall

Dresses are a clear favourite this Fall. Despite changes in season, dresses (and gowns) will never go out in fashion. A fovourite design favoured by most celebs currently are single strap gowns.

Beautiful deep plum gown with careful attention to flatter your figure
Very sexy black dress that hugs every curve

Beautiful black single strap dress with dangerously high slit

Do you like this Versace collection? Do you know of any other Fall fashion trends?