Wednesday Trends-day: Arm Party

Wednesday is now Trends-day were we discuss all that is new and now!

& you are invited to celebrate today's trends-day: arm parties.

Trendy Kate

today lets take a look at what's trending at kate spade new york!

Today, I am breaking down some trends and showing you the easiest way to get the look all while featuring new arrivals at ksny (yay)! plus we will take a look inside my closet at my newest ks wardrobe additions.

be buzzworthy

Lets discuss a creepy crawling trend that took flight last spring but is still buzzworthy for spring 2012, that I will be incorporating into this next look.

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Nude Sneakers

Check out this reader request from the always fabulous Jackie!

I too love the idea of tan converse Jackie, and we aren't the only ones...

Watch it

Tick Tock its time to Shop!

This post was inspired by a request from one of my favorite people: the always fabulous Katrina (co author of one of my favorite blogs Hey Little Birdie)

Although watches make a perfect purposeful accessory that all women love, I have yet to feature them on Color Me Courtney. So I am beyond thrilled that Katrina suggested such a useful and popular topic. Consider this post as your person shopping guide to fabulous fashion watches, all the featured watches will be under $500.

The Go to Watch:

In the past few years, Michael Kors watches have become the classic fashion watch. They are cute, simple and chic, but at this point you will find it on the wrist of all your friends as well. In order to stand out, I suggest upgrading to a unique style as featured below.

(Starting on the far left and scaling down)

Large Gold Runway $250, Rose Gold Runway $250, Garret Chronograph & Crystal $275, Tortoise & Gold $250, Tortoise Chronograph $250, White Polyurethane & Goldtone $195, Gold Runway Logo Dial $225.

Switch It, Change It:

One way to break out of the Michael Kors brand funk is to switch to an equally fabulous but refreshingly different look with a Marc Jacobs watch.

Sloane White Rubber $150, Gold Case Leather Strap $200, Chronograph Ceramic $425, Blade Round Leather Magenta $200, Purple $340, Amy Stainless Steal $300, Gold Marci $175, Lidia Stripe $225, Rivera Resin $350

Switch To Square:

If you really want your wrist glitz to stand out from the rest, switch to a sassy square shape. This shape is a little more sophisticated and while still remaining fashionable.

Gold Skinny Diamante $38, Contrast Dial Leather Strap $63, Harriet Square Face Watch in Crocodile $175, Just Cavali Logo Enamel $290, Swarovski Citra Square, $380, BCBG Elite $195, Skinny White Square $125, Brooklyn Square Metal $180.

Charmed, I'm Sure:

For an unconventional watch look that still does the time-telling job, try a charm bracelet! This option is one of my favorites because I find charm bracelets to be classic, chic and something every woman should own.

Betsey Gold Multichain $155, Gold guess Faux Pearl $125, Forzieri Emerald Dress Watch $218, Tiffany Padlock Charm $450, Carolee Gold Charm $250, Juicy Charm $495, Geneva Toggle Charm $20

Bow Baby:
By now, you all know that I have a slight obsession with bows, so of course I had to explore the option of a bow watch! I was pleasantly surprised with what I found: elegant options with a flirty flair that add a girly touch to a somewhat masculine accessory.

Leather Bow $60, Betsey Johnson Mesh Bow $83, Badgley Mischka Bow $150, Animal Print Leather Bow Strap $95, BCBG Pilsse Bow $160, Morgan Removable White Bow $55, Betsey Bow Bangle $100, Marc White Bow, Betsey Round with Bezel Bow $155, Badgley Mischka Black Bow $150, Collar Girl Swatch $60. 

Look for less:

Although a watch is a worth while investment, you might want a affordable option in addition to or instead of a high quality option. These watch steals will allow you to try out a trend (like colored bands) for cheap!

Asos $28, Style&Co $30, Asos $45, Target $20, DebenHams $25, Bakers $35, Asos $44, Bakers $48, Forever 21 $25, Asos $32.

Tick Tock, Its Time to Choose:
Take a peak at my favorite watch options, perhaps looking at my favorites will help you select yours!

Betsey Johnson Mesh Bow $83, Piaget Altiplano, Moschino Cheap&Chic $170, Bestey Johnson, Macy's $95, BCBG Pilsse Bow $160, Betsey Johnson, Macy's $125. 

shiny and bright

For our final Real Life Runway post, lets examine two wearable and affordable spring trends

Pretty In Pink

The Spring runway was covered in suits in all different sizes and pretty pink hues including hot pink shorts, light cropped blazers, tailored trousers and bright boyfriend blazers name a few.

Spring 2012

The inspiration?

McJagger

Peplum Party

For our 8th day of the 12 days of 2012, lets celebrate another new spring trend!

Peplum shirts, skirts and dresses were all over the spring runway.

Spring 2012: Jason Wu, Thakoon and Rodarte 

Some of the prettiest spring peplums came from one of my designer favorites: Jason Wu

 Jason Wu Spring 2012

Play with Pastels

One of the spring trends for this year, that bloomed all over the runway was a color pallet: pastels

Louis Vutton Spring 2012

2012, the Year of Pattern

2012 is the year of pattern in more ways then one!

As 2011 was the year of color at Kate Spade, now 2012 is the year of pattern, starting with january as a month filled with stripes.

Other patterns such as polkadots and fun florals will be featured throughout the year.