Versace for H&M: Tips on How to Shop Smart this Saturday!

From her ultra-blond hair to her super-high heels, Donatella Versace uses every inch of her being to embrace glamour and she wasn't going to put the Versace name on anything--and certainly not a collection for global fast-fashion retailer H&M--that didn't do the same.

The clothes that debuted on the catwalk last week lived up to the hype surrounding the limited-edition collection as well as Versace's own glitzy standards. This collection hits all of the current relevant trends for Fall 2011 from colorful amazing collage prints to strong metallics & studs (Click Here). Don’t worry guys, Donatella didn’t forget about you (Click Here).  As if it wasn’t enough that we are now able to get affordable Versace that doesn’t skimp on all the pomp and glamour that this luxury brand exudes,  all of these pieces are 100% transitional from Fall/Winter 2011 to Spring 2012. 

Need some help in navigating through the collection? Check out my suggestions on great transitional pieces:

Ladies-

·         Uber-chic and fun update to the LBD: (Click Here)

·         Color, color, color! Relevant for Fall/Winter 2011 and Spring 2012: (Click Here)

Gents-

·         Fun and modern update to your traditional Blazer: (Click Here)

·         C-O-L-O-R! Masterfully color-block this Fall/Winter 2011 and Spring 2012: (Click Here)

So don’t miss out!  Make sure you are the first in line when the doors open at your local H&M to snag yourself a limited-edition Versace for H&M piece on Nov. 19th.  

Key Fall Trend: Matchy-Matchy

Roland Mouret SP 2010

The matching skirt and blouse or slightly mis-matching is one of the big trends for next season. I'm fairly sure Roland Mouret was one of the first designers to pioneer this idea a couple of years ago. But practically everyone included versions in their spring collections. It's already on the high street, if you look carefully.

Will you be one of the first to pioneer this trend? I know I will be! All you need to do is add cable knight tights and a jacket or cardigan, or as separates. It's strangely thrilling when fashion goes genuinely functional.