Cool Blues, Turquoise Makes a Splash for Spring, 2011

The evolution of style is something that some of us may never understand. Even so, we try to manage with our own sense of accessorizing elements. Every few years, turquoise jewelery regains its must-have status proving to be a wise investment as part of a wardrobe collection. A widely known expression, accessories can either make or break an outfit. Especially true when it comes to fashion jewelry. From sleek and refined to rough and raw, turquoise comes in many forms, as well as a variety of price ranges.

Turquoise jewelry keeps making an appearance over the years. Known for its rich, bright blue color, turquoise is best worn in matching sets of necklaces and earrings. Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding, a tropical island, or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for both men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, compliments reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.

In fashion, turquoise makes a statement that can look elegant and dressy in fine silk and gemtones, or casual and fun in cotton and athletic apparel. Because of it's versatility, turquoise is a great accent color in jewelry, purses, shoes, hair accessories, and even nail polish for women, and ties, shirts and sportswear for men.
Busacca Fashion Gallery features the latest turquoise piece, chandelier earrings. To view the latest fashion postings, shop with us at http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/

Fall for Color, 2010

The color spectrum for the runways this Fall 2010 season displayed tonal trends that shined through. Like everyone else, we love fall colors best...partly because the shades go deep, dark, bold, and even bright. But this fall introduced a few unexpected contenders in the color category: Along with rich purple, mixed olive tones, and more burnished metallics, soft classic camel made a comeback and so did the brightest red. To get you on the right color wheel, Busacca Fashion Gallery has rounded up a few of the Fall color trends to start bringing into your own closet. Camel is the color to have this month. If you don't have any camel in your fall/winter wardrobe, now's the time to stock up. Top designers such as Gucci, Chloé, and Dries all paid homage to fashion's most decadent neutral. Another stunning color, and one of my personal favorites is a deep, rich purple. Gem tones reigned supreme for fall/winter 2010, but the deep purple and plum colors that lit up the fall runways for designers Phillip Lim, Burberry, and Oscar de la Renta. Building on the military trend that began a few seasons ago, all shades of olive greens, browns, and fatigues had a surprise impact for the fall season. Burberry Prorsum lead the charge with Jill Stuart and Rag & Bone all turning out their own delicious helpings of mixed olives. To view the latest postings & Fall/Winter trends, visit http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/.

Metallic Gold! Fall, 2010 Trends

Metallic gold is back, and lots of it! It has been awhile since metallic colors have been in the fashion spotlight, but this 80’s trend is back! From Jason Wu's Metallic printed frocks to Marco Zanini’s trendy head-to-toe shimmering brocade fashions, fall 2010’s runway designs were packed with silver and gold. Although silver was present in some designs, the main metallic color in most collections was gold. Add metallics to your own wardrobe by simply updating your style with some gold accessories, such as golden pumps, totes, belts, scarves or gloves. These trendy accessories will give you a persona of nonchalant, understated glamour.
Pair your golden accent pieces with khaki and your silver accessories with soft gray colored clothing for a daytime look. These colors come across as muted metallics when paired with gold and silver accessories. This fashion forward look also keeps your ensemble in one color hue, another hot trend this fall. Metallic embellishment can jazz up any day or evening ensemble. Look for cardigans with sequined trim or layer a shimmer camisole under a more subtle blouse. For evening wear, dive into the trend and wear a black dress or bubble skirt with shimmer thread leggings or a full out sequined dress. To get the best out of your metallic look, make sure to follow these final golden rules: Be careful when selecting your metallic garment, and pay close attention to the fabric. You don’t want the material to look like you decided to get creative with your roll of aluminum foil. Shiny satin and high-tech fabrics look great in metallic.
Shimmer also has a tendency to accentuate bulges; if something looks wrong, don’t be afraid to simply walk away. This fall’s metallic style looks great worn from head-to-toe or simply as a fun accessory. For the latest merchandise postings, go to www.busaccafashiongallery.com.

Fall Military Styles March in for 2010

The Fall 2010 season is all about military chic. Military looks are paired with classics such as heavy boots and military jackets, which are some of the key elements of this season's army style. Influences of the 20th century uniforms can be observed. Coats and jackets have strongly emphasized shoulders, with big functional or decorative buttons, military overalls and cargo pants, caps and boots, and a lot of khaki. As we have seen, this season, khaki is everywhere, replacing the maroon that was frequently seen on the catwalks in the past seasons. Everybody should be happy for the success of khaki over maroon, as this is color that flatters most. Military chic, with khaki as dominant color, can be seen in the Burberry Prorsum collection that sweetens the looks a little bit matching military jackets with lace dresses. Besides khaki, Burberry proposes bolder colors, such as blue neon and green, for their military jackets. At Marc Jacobs, the military jacket is shorter and buttoned up for a more masculine look. Besides the famous khaki that seems to be everywhere this season especially when it comes to military trend, there is another famous color: gray. At MaxMara, the military trend is highly represented by the wide belt that was a big trend a few years ago. The collection, which has been based on the eighties swing-coated military figures, is rich in gray military jackets that seem to draw their inspiration from the Russian armies. Wide, kasatchok pants tucked into leather knee boots represented a surprising element in the MaxMara runway show. Military trend extended a little bit for fall/winter 2010-2011, entering into the aviator area through leather jackets with fur collars, leather pants, and specific accessories. And, if there is one essential item to keep in mind for this season is the aviator jacket inspired by the aviators of the Second World War. Back in 1990 the aviator jacket was so famous, but now it's back again for fall/winter 2010/2011. We have seen it at Burberry Prorsum worn with very feminine and sexy dresses and thigh high boots. An interesting military interpretation could also be seen at the Chanel Fall 2010 runway. We all know that the military trend is not a too feminine one, able to enhance and express elegance and sexiness. This is why, we need to be creative and test our imagination by choosing the right accessories. Everything stands in our capacity of balancing our tough military look with a pair of high-heeled shoes, or a pair of the so famous and ultra-feminine thigh-high boots. If you choose to wear a military jacket or an aviator one, you can feminize your look going for a pair of tight-fitting pants in order to reveal your feminine shapes, or, why not, a dress or a skirt. To view the latest postings & trends, visit www.busaccafashiongallery.com.

Men & Women's Footwear Dominates The Streets Of Summer, 2010

With outrageous fashion trends like hot pants, strong shoulders and heavy print leggings, it's no wonder that shoes this season are going to need to complement that with a bit of subtlety. Shoes this season are in neutral tones of champagne, caramel and taupe. Footwear for both men and women this Summer, 2010 season have shown much promise. Designers and bargain hunters alike, pull vintage inspired styles that make any sidewalk sparkle.

Ladies...Comfortable vintage inspired Wedges are back, and they're going to go perfectly with this years summer season. Go for a neutral colored medium height shoe without a platform sole. Peep holes are also a popular look for wedges and add a feminine feel. Although, discern if the wedge has too many bells and whistles, and how it will fit in with spring wardrobes. To avoid over styling, a good editing eye is necessary. With lots of legs this season, women are going to need a shoe that helps shape the legs, easy to move around in, or even run around in for that matter, and the echo the vintage pinup feel of hot pants and statement hair accessories. Oxfords, The Next GenerationOxfords have been around for a few seasons now, but now there are new spins on the casual, smart street shoe. There are Oxford Ballerina flats, which are basically ballet flats with Oxford style laces. Fabric Oxfords are another casual flat option. It's the season's take on the sneaker. Laced boots that reach the tip of the ankle are another great spring shoe that have an androgynous energy to them, especially the styles with cut outs and lace. Finally, the Season of Clogs. These wooden shoes have inspired the looks of designers Chanel and Louis Vuitton. A backless clog with a wooden platform and a chunky wood heel. Alexander Wang also made a black, chunky-heeled, backless clog, which at the very least seems more wearable with edgy punk trends like leather, chains and side-slitted leggings. Louis Vuitton styled his clogs with huge afros and 70s style. It's definitely a great runway look but necessary practical for an everyday look.

Gentlemen...Boat shoes are a summer shoe trend for both men and women in 2010. Although there are many different styles available, most boat shoes share similar design elements; a water-resistant leather upper and a rubber sole are typical materials. Many boat shoes also have leather laces that weave in and out around the heel of the shoe’s leather upper, tying in front near the tongue. Look for classic designs by Sperry for a range of color and design.
Two narrow toe shapes dominating male footwear fashion, namely apron toes and bicycle toes. Apron toes have a seam that goes up the side, across the front, and down the other side, and as their name would suggest, this makes an apron like shape. A key toe style to look out for is the bicycle toe. This is where the shoe has two seams, each running down either side of the front of the show all the way forward to the sole. The bicycle toe and apron toe were the most popular on the catwalks of 2010. A theme could be seen running through several of the mens catwalk shows this year and that theme was travel. Think 1930s or 1940s traveller rather than the modern traveller and you will get the picture. This trend is reflected in the mens shoe trends for the year too. One shoe that encapsulates all the drama and adventure of the post war travel aesthetic is the espadrille, which is basically a lightweight shoe with a rope sole and a canvas top. Originally intended for hillwalking in the Pyrenees, these breathable and stylish shoes are expected to be a big hit this summer. Last, if you like shiny shoes, you are in luck, as patent leather is back in a big way. Available in classic black, adventurous metallic, or striking coloured finishes, these are the perfect complement to a fashionable tailored suit. For the latest postings & fashionable pieces, visit http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/ to shop & sell items.

Men's Summer 2010 Runways Pull Inspiration From NYC Streets

For men that really like to be fashion conscience, it can be draining on the pocket book when it comes to trying to keep up with yearly trends. However it doesn't have to be that way if a man does his shopping carefully. For the super conscientious individual looking to see what's on the runway for the beginning for this summer's fashions, look to no further than pulling inspiration from from this seasons designer collections. The New York runways displayed a strong spring-summer 2010 collection for men this season. The French label, Louis Vuitton looked to New York City's daredevil bike messengers for inspiration for its sportswear-meets-luxury display, which married citrus tones, muted mossy greens and grayish purples. Sending out models in generously cut single-button jackets, cuffed shorts, and across-the-chest messenger bags in leather, designer Paul Helvers looked to push the boundaries of men's sportswear & defining what is elegant & chic. The impeccably cut suits had sportswear touches like zippered hoodies and ventilation flaps. Often the suits, in eye-popping oranges and yellows or muted moss and mauve tones, were topped with flowing microfiber windbreakers or light trenches. Accessories wore plastic sunglasses with yellow-glazed lenses and jewelry meant to resemble bicycle chains.
The German suitmaker, Hugo Boss also sent out a collection fit for the beaches of the chic French beach resort. Sticking to a navy white-and-red palette, and lots of horizontal sailors' shirt stripes, the well known designer paired tunic-length shirts in sheer cotton, with short shorts and cropped jackets cut even shorter in the back.
Eye catching label, Issey Miyake, featured color, and lots of it! Taking center-stage at the Paris-based Japanese label, designer Dai Fujiwara sent out Turkish-inspired harem pants and short suits in turquoise, Ceylon and Persian blues embellished with geometric mosaic designs and eye-popping tulip print. The blue, red and purple squares, triangles and hexagons woven into a cotton fabric turned a generously cut summer jacket into a delicate mosaic. For top designer finds & fashions, visit http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/.

Transitional Heatwave for Spring/Summer, 2010 Runway Trends

Keeping up with the latest trends for this Spring/ Summer 2010 season, designers emphasize big colors & even bolder accessories. Black and white fashion's were big on the runways this season. Let's face it, you can't go wrong with the traditional black and white outfit. The designer's know this little fact, and continue to cash in on it since it's such a simple palate.
As the temperatures rise, fabrics become more fluid & layers are removed when dresses, skirts, and bathing suits are on the horizon. This season dresses, and skirts will remain must haves, and fashion designer's have expressed a revitalized look through vivid prints, stripes, and geometric prints. The main theme this spring is somewhat tailored, and classic, but with a touch of bold, and edgy.
As Summer is quickly approaches, runway trends have focused on utilizing heavenly fabrics which are light, soft and feminine. Although designers focus on whimsical fabrics, don't let that fool you, as the main color this summer is RED hot! Many fashions this season will be sewed up with the up most intricately, touting pleats, folds, and draping. Many would compare designs this upcoming season as direct references & inspiration drawn from ancient Greece and Rome. The one shoulder look is also big for this summer, which Stella McCarney displayed a fantastic ruffled look for Summer, 2010. To post your latest apparel pieces, or to view some of the latest items available for sale, look no further than www.busaccafashiongallery.com. For more information on how to sell & post items, please contact Jennifer Busacca, JBusaccaFG@gmail.com.

UK Fashion Hits The Streets, Summer, 2010

Designers & fashionistas alike often look to international influences & trends for a spark of inspiration. One of my favorite places to visit, and hopefully live one day, is London. Some of the eye catching trends spotted on the streets of well known shopping districts such as Oxford street, has been reflected on the runways of featured designers such as Stella McCartney & Celine. As we've seen previous influences of 80's fashions spin into modern day wear, the 90's are starting to unveil their influences in the modern-day bodysuit. Well known designer, Donna Karan put the 'bodysuit' in the spotlight almost 25 years ago, has now been brought back to life as Rochas provides a modern-day twist for the Summer season. Brighten up your wardrobe by combining look-at-me accessories with powder grey & beige's. Some have even braved the head-to-toe look of psychedelic tie-dye prints with pink sandals, or extreme shades, which would brighten up anyone's day. For some, not every day is summer, especially for San Francisco locals like myself who see most sunny days through a thick fog. Although winter was all about carbon black leathers and clever layering, but the sunshine season calls for a softer approach and a fresh color palette. Make your hard core studs and I-care-not grungy look translate to warmer climes with chalky grey jersey fabrics, studded minis and light-weight biker jackets. For the latest fashion trends and postings visit www.busaccafashiongallery.com!

Summertime Jams & Fashions...

Sunshine, free-flowing beer, summertime jams...yes, music festival season is finally upon us! This weekend Coachella will kick off the summer music festival season in Indio, California. With a lineup as hot as the subsequent desert temps (i.e. Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, and Jay-Z , among many others), cool wardrobe choices could prove to be a bit daunting. But unlike most carefree al-fresco events, these epic outdoor gatherings take some serious planning. One miscalculated clothing item, or additional necessary items could end up spending your time in the medic's unit with cases of dehydration and sunburn. Busacca Fashion Gallery has found just the right combo of elements to help you stay cool and looking cooler. Some simple tips to make the most of the great (musical!) outdoors.
Put together a fool-proof look that's got plenty of punch. Combine a printed dress with a thin belt, keeping you cooler with an off-the-body dress that keeps you looking pretty. Minimalism is key, so Store your crap in a utilitarian vest. You'll realize quickly that a purse can be too much to handle, so opt for a lightweight vest with plenty of secured pockets to keep your hands free for more important things! Don't forget your cranium! Hats do double duty by shielding your eyes and preventing your scalp from too much sun. Lightweight straw hats with air vents keep your head happy. Bring an ultra chic fedora to keep your pretty little face out of the sun, while still keeping your ensable stylish. For the latest fashion postings, visit www.busaccafashiongallery.com!

Simply Stripes

This Spring/Summer, the forecast for one of the hottest trends making another appearance is the sailor stripe. 2010 has re-vamped the sailor stripe with a playful twist. Of course the common stripy t-shirts are back and more popular than ever, and if you find yourself not wanting to be too daring, then these are many high street stores have added much more detail, and put stripes on everything from blazers to dresses, and even play suits. One of the many wardrobe challenges for executive women is how to look fresh and current without becoming a fashion victim. (Dynasty-style shoulder pads, anyone?) Fortunately, one of the all-time classic looks, nautical stripes,has become one of the biggest trends this spring. It’s a great time to incorporate the look into your office attire, if you haven’t already. Stripes always seem to show up in spring styles. However, this year the focus is on the French sailor stripe first popularized by Coco Chanel, also known as a mariniere or Breton stripe. Figure hugging dresses are huge at the moment. Topshop has combined that with stripes to create some gorgeous nautical style dresses that are perfect for wearing in the daytime, or alternatively in the evening teamed with some heels. The Stripe Shirred Frill Tunic is the perfect casual stripy look. It is very simple and has just a touch of rouching detail. Although the nautical trend has been done a million times before, it's best to wear alternative stripes so you can switch it up by wearing different colored stripes, because who said they had to be blue and white? To view the latest postings & upcoming trends, visit www.busaccafashiongallery.com.

Shoes Go Dutch- BusaccaFashionGallery.com

Monsieur Lagerfeld, has taken us by surprise yet again, when he decided that clogs will be “in” for the warmer months of 2010; fashionistas will have to have to make peace with this second coming. Born to be worn to complement this season’s shorter-than-short shorts and simple shirt dresses, like it or not, 2010 is the year of the clog.. This ’70s-inspired favorite from the runways of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang is set to become summer’s coolest (and comfortable) shoe trend. Shoes this spring give an option for comfort as well as being bang on trend. In amongst the usual clutch of vertiginous heels comes lower footwear such as clogs, brogues and kitten heels. So it’s say goodbye to bunions and blisters in the name of fashion! Footwear breaks the rules this summer, wear sandals with socks and ankle boots against bare skin. Choose footwear in this season’s gorgeous nude tones for extra leg-lengthening. I have such fond memories of my comfy clogs that I'm pretty excited to think that I'll be able to get my hands on a similar pair this spring. And while I love teetering around in my pinchy high-heels, a chunky, sturdy heel could definitely do a body good.

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Modern Men, Fusing Classic Styles With Today's Fashions, 2010

The new year, 2010, brings a feeling of liberation of human expression and style that has been culminated over the past decade. Men have been released from the shackles of the traditional blue-or-black color palette and seek to rival the opposite sex in their appeal to sartorial taste and personal expression through the medium of clothing. Modern (or perhaps, post-modern) fashion tastes show personality and expression beyond the typical norm – though a brief return to classic, conservative sensibility is evident during the current recession. Look for bright, bold colors in both abstract and complimentary prints to appear commonly as more and more men turn to increasingly vibrant color palettes. Fresh greens, bright blues, and majestic pinks and purples look to make a great impact over the next decade – being complimented with stark black, tropical orange, and sunset reds.
Fit is the name of the game. No longer is there any reason to have ill-fitting dress shirts, suits, or even casual pants – custom and handmade tailoring can substitute for any traditional purchase with little additional expense. No longer constrained by budgets, men in 2010 and onward have full access to a variety of respectable on-line merchants that will provide perfectly customized and tailored clothing to your door for a fraction of the current market price. Look for latest postings & fashion trends with http://www.busaccafashiongallery.com/. Instantly sign-up, post, and sell your one-of-a-kind pieces & showcase them today.

Head-Turning Heels, Spring 2010

Nothing makes an outfit come together like a great pair of shoes. For many, shoes rise above many accessorized items such as handbags, and jewelry. Focusing our attention towards some of 2010's hottest spring shoe trends, BusaccaFashionGallery.com provides an updated mash up of what we've seen the past few years, the notable exception being that wedge heels have completed their comeback after a hiatus of a few years.
Like last year, light and mid-tone neutral shoes are all the rage, with tans, beige's, taupe's, and creams abounding, and natural exotic skins not far behind. But don't despair if you prefer a bit of color on your feet; there will still be several non-neutral shades to choose from this Spring, with shades of blues and greens as the front runners. The perfect complement to the season's hottest shoe colors are light-colored, earthy accents like cork, natural wood, and rope-covered heels, so it's lucky for us that there are a plethora of such styles to choose from. After a couple of years on the back burner, wedges started to make their return last Spring, and this year, their comeback is complete. In addition to the fact that many women find wedge heels easier to wear than stilettos, they're also great for showcasing some of the season's other top trends like rope and cork accents.

Woven, Gladiator and Booties, heavier sandals are edging out their skimpier counterparts for the third year running, with woven sandals, wide collared sandals, and bootie sandals all making the fashion pages again this year. Versace’s gladiator heels were super-trendy and gorgeous in bright, shiny emerald green. Paired with a simple satin shirt dress and sunglasses, the technicolor shoes became the focus of the outfit. If you have an amazing shoe like that, it makes sense to show it of! News that will come as a relief to many of you is that gladiator sandals won't be nearly as prevalent as they were last year. Another subtle difference in this year's sandal styles is that instead of all-over heaviness, we're going to be seeing shoes that combine a hefty element with other thinner ones. For example, a thick ankle collar with a skimpy vamp strap, or a wide t-strap with lots of skinny woven straps attached to it. It's all in the details, ladies.

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BusaccaFashionGallery.com....Putting It's Mark On The Retail World

The Busacca Fashion Gallery consortium, was based on an idea to connect talented designers, boutiques, and individual sellers for support and encouragement. Sharing the daily challenges, may result in solving mutual business and marketing problem. Lending a hand to others in
fashion world in joining a group of top sellers & truly unique merchandise, Busacca Fashion Gallery provides an opportunity to instantly benefit & expand retail businesses. There's no cost to participate. We are here to help individuals who are looking for that all important edge in a competitive fashion market. Cherry picking top apparel pieces that should only be in the very best selling environment, just like a worldwide fashion magazine. The reward of this program is to be carefully placed and published next to neighboring merchandise pieces. This is what helps make someone see the full value of your merchandise, and want to purchase it. All items remain with the owner and are anonymous until sold! Our goal is to be a safe platform and powerful management system that drives, and generates targeted traffic. What we have developed here is an amazing and edited, all encompassing and unlimited, fashion forum. The works range from exquisite jewelry to high-end designer pieces. BusaccaFashionGallery.com is the perfect solution to the problem for designers & retail owners face when they think about selling their merchandise. With more than 25 years in the art business, Mark Busacca has built an exceptionally sophisticated infrastructure for a web art business system, alongside two of his daughters, Jennifer and Brittany Busacca, in order to create a web based consignment store for the community to use and share. In short, a profitable website and search engine for high-quality visual merchandise transactions. Our Mission, to connect, educate, empower, and promote fashion designers and sellers by providing a supportive community online. We specialize in visualization tools and interfaces that make it easy to understand and navigate through the online fashion world. Shows, events, interactive forums, competitions, jobs, galleries, portfolios, fashion links, advice, techniques, and designer stories all will be posted. Like the designers, buyers, and vendors we serve, we love fashion and are committed to finding the best merchandise for you!To shop & sell the latest items, go to www.busaccafashiongallery.com!