Boy Meets Girl: Menswear On Trend...STILL

I must say this is one of my most favorite trends. Since Coco started it, designers have mated the masculine tailoring and hard lines of menswear with feminine apparel. Much to my delight, Fall 2011 will not disappoint as we see our favorite designers updating heavy shouldered blazers and classic button downs. Pair that with a great pair of camel-colored trousers or cropped shorts and marry these to a great pair of platformed penny loafers. You will find yourself becoming that on-trend fashion baby, that everyone will admire! I myself, am doing a little recycling. I have a pair of "old faithful" loafs that I will be making sure to get plenty of wear out of this fall.

Also, dear fashionistas, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT discard your colored jeans! (You know the pairs you bought when Black Eyed Peas came out with that E.N.D. album and everybody started dressing like hipster robots? Yeah, those.) Color blocking is in! Match your bright red skinny jeans that you were just scratching your head about with a slouchy oversized orange pullover, and voila! You're still on!


Michael Antonio "Mercer"



This season's shoes still don't disappoint. I have been a long time lover of the 70's style platform heel, which isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I have recently purchased the Michael Antonio "Mercer" bootie, which sports a 6 inch wedge heel, that will have your feet screaming for mercy if you're planning on strolling around Chicago. In true Tyla style, I will be pairing this with a cute 70's style printed sundress and a simple cardigan: my way of transitioning from summer to fall. What I'm taking away from this upcoming season's trends, something that everyone can take away from it, whether you're being recession chic and recycling last year's garments or buying new stuff, the play on hard and soft is a prominent factor this year. Hard, tailored lines paired with feminine flowing silk scarves or playfully feminine dresses with a chunky 70's inspired shoe are THE rage right now, so govern yourselves accordingly, ladies!

Happy shopping, dears! 

Me making it work!