Runway Review: Catherine Malandrino
Wednesday
The look: Shock Treatment

The essentials: Double-breasted wool coats; boleros; blouson tops; fitted suits; knit dresses; feathery sweaters and frocks; draped jersey dresses and gowns; long cardigans; miniskirts; opaque tights.

The palette: Black, white, gray, purple, violet, berry, blue.

Bottom line: Not for wallflowers, Malandrino's collection offered an array of sexy shapes in shocking, almost-electric hues.

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Runway Review: Marchesa
The look: Gown Time

The essentials: Jeweled goddess gowns, tulle ball gowns, beaded flapper dresses, fitted pantsuits.

The palette: Black, white, peach, silver, olive, navy.

Bottom line: Although the fall collection seemed somewhat disjointed, several jaw-dropping gowns are guaranteed to make a red-carpet appearance

Beauty report: Loose waves and soft, wearable makeup gave Marchesa's models a romantic look.

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Runway Review: Luella
The look: British Invasion

The essentials: Double-breasted trenches; skinny jackets; fitted suits; short, poufy dresses; T-shirts; jodhpurs; bubble and pleated skirts; riding boots; fur hats; oversize sunglasses.

The palette: Black, white, red, gray, khaki, olive, pink, fuchsia, purple, blue.

Bottom line: Luella Bartley's line combined the funk of London streetwear with the refinement of the English countryside.

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Runway Review: Luca Luca
The look: Slope Hopes

The essentials: Poufy down jackets; fur jackets and minis; zippered dresses; tweed suits; Lurex bodysuits; metallic pants; wool trousers; beaded gowns; goggles; fur-trim bags; moon boots.

The palette: Black, white, gray, gunmetal, silver, platinum.

Bottom line: Luca Luca's fall collection was one part ski bunny, the other futuristic sex goddess.

Beauty report: Applied with a lighter hand, the smoldering metallic eye and pale, powdery lip would inspire a gorgeous day-to-night look.

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Runway Review: Lela Rose
Sunday
The look: Big Time

The essentials: Roomy jackets and ponchos; belted shifts and shirtdresses; swing dresses; ruffle tops; Capri pants; balloon skirts; poufy cocktail dresses; flowing gowns, Payless shoes.

The palette: Black, white, gray, yellow, navy, light blue, cranberry, wine.

Bottom line: Lela Rose's fall line showcased a range of voluminous silhouettes and luxe fabrics.

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Runway Review: Derek Lam
The look: Taking Shape

The essentials: Geometric peacoats, boleros, belted dresses, tight leather pants, bustiers, short A-line skirts, curvy cocktail dresses, flowing goddess gowns.

The palette: Black, white, gray, navy, royal blue, taupe, tan, pewter, gold.

Bottom line: Inspired by New York City architecture--in particular, Frank Gehry's IAC building--Lam's line featured strong silhouettes, sharp lines, and bold details.

Beauty report: The smudgy eye, pale lip, and headband 'do were a little messy for our taste.

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Runway Review: Lacoste
The look: Get Smart

The essentials: Peacoats, knit vests, cardigans, stripe sweaters, oxford shirts, suspender jeans, pegged pants, cords, opaque tights, rain boots, knit caps, tweed berets.

The palette: Black, white, gray, bone, putty, khaki, olive, tan, wine, royal and powder blue.

Bottom line: Packed with collegiate staples, Lacoste's collection took its cue from the preppy chic of the '80s.

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Runway Review: Michael Kors
Saturday
The look: Delicious Dichotomy

The essentials: Tweed topcoats, fur and leather jackets, draped jersey dresses, cowl necks, short skirt suits, sweaters, tunics, pleated pants, beaded gowns, fur hats, slim black belts.

The palette: Gray, black, pewter, silver, gold, platinum, tan, canary yellow, orange, royal blue.

Bottom line: This wearable fall collection blended the best of both worlds--fur and cotton, classic and modern, sporty and luxe.

Beauty report: Kors's resort-hopping, sunkissed muse doesn't change much from season to season; this fall, she's unearthing her flatiron, pink lip balm, and navy eyeliner.

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Runway Review: Karen Walker
Friday
The look: Boy Meets Girl

The essentials: Oversize silk jackets, cap-sleeve dresses, Lycra catsuits, wide-leg pants, cotton tunics, winter shorts, nylon anoraks, black tights.

The palette: Black, navy, royal blue, red, gray, olive.

Bottom line: Inspired by a '30s comic book superheroine, Karen Walker's imaginative line seamlessly blended masculine and feminine styles.

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Runway Review: Kai Milla
The look: Volume Play

The essentials: Shawl coats; cable-knit sweaters and cardigans; jersey dresses; wide pants; tight-fitting pantsuits; high-waisted slit skits; wide belts; asymmetrical necklines; chiffon dresses.


The palette: Black, white, ivory, gray, charcoal, wine, russet, brown, silver.

Bottom line: Kai Milla's fall line combined cozy knits and luxe fabrics with ’40s tailoring and asymmetrical silhouettes.

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Runway Review: Jovovich-Hawk
Thursday
The look: Vintage Vixens

The essentials: Beaded cardigans, fitted suits, empire-waist tops, chiffon dresses, rosettes, embroidery, stilettos.

The palette: Black, gray, bordeaux, slate blue, pale yellow, champagne.

Bottom line: Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk looked back to the future for their fall inspiration.

Beauty report: We loved the soft hair and bold electric-blue eye, but would've preferred to see it paired with a neutral lip.

Photo credits: Style.com
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