The season of fashion events is back to a new cycle, and one of the events that will kick start it is the FNO or Fashion’s Night Out.  This global initiative is one way for the public and fashion lovers to attend organized events where they can find out the trends that brands/stores are preparing to present to the public and splurge on some special fashion pieces.  All this for a good cause as proceeds from FNO events also go to help charities/causes such as the AIDS foundation and the Kids Company.

There seems to be interesting buzz about this upcoming Fashion’s Night Out events on September 10th 2010, especially the one in NYC, although several other Fashion’s Night Out events will be held around the world like Japan, France, UK, and India.  Plus on September 7th, there will be a show at the Lincoln Center in NYC, hosted by Andre Leon Talley  (Vogue’s Editor-at-Large, who to my surprise is also on twitter @OfficialALT).  BUT……Since the show is sponsored by American Express, it is a card-member only viewing event with designer discussion.  But if you can’t register or attend, you can always catch the FNO Show from the Lincoln Center at CBS.com.

For more information on this event, go to http://www.fashionsnightout.com/, the website gives you information about the locations, designers, all the local and international retailers attending, other cities around the world hosting the event, travel deals if you plan to go to NYC for the events, and an itinerary to help you plan this fashion night.  Overall, the concept is one way to help the fashion industry and its retailers, charity/causes, and…. well yourself with great style– So should be worth it!

This fall, it seems like every fashion store has gone wild, and by that I mean with the amount of leopard, cheetah, and zebra items.  I personally like this look because it adds a good kick to an plain or all black outfit, perfect for the usual grey and black winter look.  With this trend, less is more.  A black outfit paired with an wild print bag, shoe, or scarf is just enough.  Maybe a clean face and hair with bold red lips also, to add a little extra something to the outfit.

Also Check out Marks&Spencer recent campaign with VV Brown, Dannii Minogue, Lisa Snowdon, Ana Beatriz Barros and Twiggy for Spring/Summer 2010. They are doing quite a good job for an old British house brand… Nice campaign, looks like M&S has become more fashion since I last visited the UK

Go to http://www.marksandspencer.com/ to see more, interviews, back stage interviews…
PS: M&S ships to 80 countries if you are interested.

Although the style is ‘different’, it is definitely recognizable once you take a look at all their designs.  Money wise, well if you get paid in pounds Aqua is on the not too too expensive side, but if you get paid in $, well you might just have to pay a bit more $$$.  Most of the prices range from 70 to 200 (GB pounds) that is about $120 to $320, plus their online store also accepts Euros and Australian Dollars and ships internationally.  I say you can always wait for sales  ;-p 

You can purchase most of their looks on asos.com (this might actually be easier if you already have an account with asos) or you can also go to their website at www.aquacouture.co.uk.  Also check out their Spring 2010 look book, the concept behind the brand, and also news about future international stores openings on their website.

Here are some of their pret-a-porter looks available on asos and on their website (click on picture to go directly to site):