Runway 2 Real way.

"Fashion shows are based on a conceptual idea. The way that we see the piece on the runway is styled to project that ideal. The key to wearing a runway piece is to take it out of context. Make it your own by mixing it with old favorites or simple everyday basics." - Erin Wasson

I've never been to a fashion before but it is my #1 dream one day to be able to go to New York fashion week!  I have looked at many pictures from shows and watched clips online from different shows, keeping up on what is going to be hot for the next seasons. And I keep bookmarked all the pages in all my fashion magazines.  
Have you ever found your self looking through Vogue, Elle or Harper's Bazaar and thinking how do I take this high fashion runway look and make it work for me everyday?  Why can't they just make the outfits more realistic for a real woman to wear.   At the end of the day its important to remember that a runway shows and even in the  fashion magazines they are trying to come across with a concept. So I thought it would be super helpful to give a few tips of how to read fashion.

So we all want to be fully fluent in the language of Fashion, to be able to speak Fashion with a perfect accent. Fashion is actually super easy to translate if you know how to observe the various looks and notice key themes.  You will be able to transform high fashion runway into what works for you for your personal style.

Breaking down the Basics
Runway to REAL WAY checklist.

1.  Color~ the first easiest rule to find in a collection is the color palette.  Are there lots of neutrals? Neon? Black? Pastels? Brights? Metallic? Primary colors? Shades of gray?
2. Fabrics~ Looks at the fabric the designer has chosen.   A few material/Fabrics are: tweed, leather, silk, lace, sequins, spandex, velvet, felt, wool, line, brocade, flannel and denim.
3. Prints + Patterns~ Sometimes all you have to do is channel a runway look is to get a great piece in the "it" print or pattern. Trendy prints and patterns are : animal, polka dots, stripes, plaid, art-inspired, floral, checks, or batik.
4. Accessories~  The easiest part of making an outfit is what you can add too it! Looking at what the designer has put with the outfit and finding what pieces you have that are similar.  Including hats ( bowler, newsboy cap, boater, fedora or beanie.) belts( skinny, thick)  jewelry( fine, costume, over sized, ethnic) handbags ( clutches, framed, hobos, totes) shoes (boots, flats, pumps, platforms, wedges, sandals) or scarf (little, long, lightweight, over sized, circular)
5. Themes~ Designers love to mine previous eras for fashion ideas, so try and see if their collection references any important styles.

Here are some looks from Burberry Pre-Fall 2014 see if you can use the tips from above to figure out how to wear these looks.

color: black + Gray
mens trousers, casual tee and long
bold statement outer wear geometric/art inspired pattern.

color: soft + black
Fabrics: fur, leather, silk

   

           Color: jewel tones, emerald green
         Fabric: brocade, leather, fur











 Hope you enjoy~ xoxo

Pictures were taken from Vogue // Burberry pre-fall 2014