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At a Glance: Tracy Reese Fall 2010 Collection




For her Fall 2010 collection, designer Tracy Reese layered chunky knits and arm warmers over girly frocks and successfully veered into edgier territory with faux-fur accents, black lace, rustic checks and stretch suede.

Inspiration: "An eclectic mix of urban and rural style," said the designer.
Fave looks: Cosmetic hued cocktail dresses paired with arm warmers and chunky scarves; splashy prints like leopard in an unexpected shade of blue.
Beauty: Dark eyeliner, nude lips, loose curls and undone up-dos.
Accessories: Arm warmers, oversized scarves, rhinestone & ribbon statement necklaces, ankle boots by Highline United for Tracy Reese.
Celebrity guests: Kristen Bell, Michelle Williams, Julia Stiles and Erin Lucas
Budget takeaway: All the accessories!!










Photos: Style.com

Tracy Reese Fall 2010 Runway Show Finale Video


Tracy Reese was one of the designers I was most looking forward to seeing during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, so you can imagine my disappointment when I didn't get admitted into the show after waiting 45 minutes in line. Apparently, it had been moved from the Promenade to the smaller Salon venue and couldn't accommodate everyone who had been invited so a bunch of us (30? 40 people?) were turned away as the doors closed and the show began. The horror. I swallowed back my tears (sorry to be so dramatic but I was really distraught, fashion week newbie, remember?) and watched the show, instead, on the TVs inside the lobby which broadcast all the shows in real time. Fortunately, the collection was gorgeous and I quickly forgot about my problems as models strutted out in front of a watercolor floral backdrop wearing Reese's girly frocks interspersed by the designer's new forays into edgier territory. Here, the show finale as seen on the monitors broadcast in the tents (hopefully I didn't infringe on any copyright laws by filming it). Enjoy!

Must-Have Boots: Rosegold, Kelsi Dagger, Members Only and More Today at Gilt Fuse




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Sale ends 2/21 MIDNIGHT EST