A/W 2011 Trends: Snakeskin

One of the A/W 2011 trends to watch out for (warning - it bites!) is snakeskin.  Along with a variety of fuzzy furs, snakeskin has stolen the show for A/W.  This time, it's not in skin-tight pants (oh, no!) but floor-length skirts, sizable accessories that can swallow more than a python (okay, I'll stop with the pun fun) and boots Pretty Woman couldn't wear.  Prepare yourself - they're fierce!

I'd get one in black and tan, just like these models.

I know I should be staring at the bag (I adore it) but I love the blurred dress opposite.

A/W Is All About Texture

When A/W rolls around and we're left with the brown-tinged colors we see on the trees, texture comes out to play!

I am dying for the concealing rosettes on this Valentino fall 2011 dress.

Like in this photo for Nina Ricci fall 2011 - the rich velvet and romantic lace coupling. (Remind me to make something out of velvet this winter!)