Trend Watch: Runway to Wardrobe

I don't know if you guys have noticed, but shoulder pads are here to stay...at least this season! Actually, I wouldn't call them shoulder pads, I'd say, they're more like frame accentuaters! Anyway, several designers featured the trend in their Spring 2010 collections. Chanel, Hermés, Alexander McQueen, and of course Balmain (who has featured them in varied ways in a number of his collections, each representation unique, fresh, and breathtaking to say the least.)

Well, I don't know about you, but I have scoured the corners of the earth trying to find similar shoulder-centric designs in my price range. Don't worry yourslf with shopping around though, I have done the leg work (make that web work) for you.

Hermés Spring 2010 RTW

If you're looking for the more traditional shoulder pads such as the ones featured in the Spring 2010 RTW collections of Hermés then try these on for size!

Express: 79.50 Express $98

Bebe: $159

Balmain Spring 2010 RTW

Chanel Spring 2010 RTW

For a more glam rock, feminine approach, like the ones seen on the Balmain and Chanel runways, these should do the trick!

ArdenB: Sale $54.50 ArdenB: $38

Forever21: $17.80

Forever21: Sale $18.24 Forever21:$52.o

I have to say that this is a trend that I am embracing with open arms. Nothing gives a woman more confidence than strong shoulders because it gives you length and forces you to walk up straight with your shoulders back. I LOVE IT!!

Virtual Stylist- Anna Kendrick Cont'd

I wouldn't be a true stylist if I didn't give Anna options. So for a second possible look, I opted for an all black dress from the Spring 2010 Badgley Mischka RTW Collection. Again, this look will really accentuate her shoulders which is why I chose it.

THE DRESS

HAIR & MAKEUP

I am thinking another side-swept bang but with a ponytail to the back and smoky

eyes.

JEWELRY & SHOE OPTION ONE

I went with a simple, very elegant but strong look for the first jewelry and shoe option.

Stephen Webster Ring Fantasy Jewelry Cuff

Judith Leiber Clutch

Christian Louboutin Slingback Heels

JEWELRY & SHOE OPTION TWO

For the second jewelry option I thought it would be fun to have her dripping in Harry Winston diamonds, after all, diamonds are a girls best friend!

Harry Winston Diamond Earrings

Harry Winston Diamond Ring

Harry Winston Diamond Lattice Bracelet

Giuseppe Zanotti Jeweled Sandal Alexander McQueen Crystal Skull Clutch

Finally, I thought, to add a little color to this look and kind of make a statement we could do a very dramatic Harry Winston five tone Emerald ring and keep the diamond stud Harry Winston earrings above but lose the bracelet. This ring will be dramatic enough on it's own, I think a bracelet would be too much.

Harry Winston Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring