Fall Trend Report 2010: Back to Black

Black is always in style, its a classic go to for any girl. Season after season, we see black as a staple trend we can turn too when quite frankly we don't know what else to wear! And if you are a New Yorker, like me, then its practically a uniform.

This season black returns with pzazz! Sequins, leather, lace (see: so lacey trend), snakeskin, patent - black is only good this Fall when it's got something stand-out going on! Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns and styles of black together for a look thats anything but boring...

We like the idea of wearing black mono-chromatically with just a hint of gold here and there to break the look up. Add a solid gold cocktail ring and studded earrings to complete this look.

Back to Black Breakdown

• Halston Heritage Carla Lady Flap Bag, $295 at ShopBop
• J. Crew Sequin Slouchy Pants, $195 at J. Crew stores and catalog
• LOFT "The Perfect Layering Tank" (not shown), $14.99 LOFT
• Alexander Wang Cropped Leather Jacket, $1100 at Net-a-Porter
• Yosi Samra Flats in Merlin Cracked Black Leather, $65 at Yosi Samra

Met Ball Style File

Everyone and their mother has covered this year's Met Ball style but because I like to throw my two cents into the mix I breakdown my fav. looks for the evening from head to toe.

When choosing these looks its important to know that I took into consideration the full deal - from dress, to makeup, hair, jewels and of course shoes! (this is an accessories blog after all...)

Look 4: Sarah Jessica Parker in Vintage Halston and Fred Leighton Jewels

We love SJP in this vintage halston dress. She looks positively glowing in the light metallic gold and the Carrie flower in her hair gets us even more excited for SATC 2!

Look #3: Anne Hathaway in Valentino and Bulgari Jewels

Although a little under-accessorized if you ask us (she could have done some bangles) Anne Hathaway looked like a dream in this gorg. goldy-beige Valentino princess dress.

Look #2: Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B and Lorraine Schwartz Jewels

Gwen look so cool in this L.A.M.B dress (her own design!) that's all on trend for the evening in a metallic shade. We love her red lips and layers of bangles as well as the black underlay of the dress. Its just a little rock-n-roll and a lot of pretty.

Look #1: Sienna Miller in Emilio Pucci and Solange Azagury-Partridge

Besides the fact that Sienna Miller is our girl crush, we have to say she really takes home the prize for best overall look at the Met Gala. The hair, jewels, dress and hello, those Pucci shoes! She looks young, on-trend, fun and glamorous all and one. And Jude Law on her arm, well now thats not an accessory you can just pick up at the store....