It's fashion week in New York and those of us stuck in other places (like sunny LA) can admire the view from afar courtesy of the photos and reviews from Style.com. I perused the shows thus far and I am seeing a lot of dresses, a lot of black and vivid jewel tones. Some vintage 1930s and 1940s looks but done with a twist or a hard edge. Some particularly amazingly wearable looks at the Diane von Furtstenberg show (no one does a dress like DVF), truly adorable outfits at Karen Walker and the charming British chic of Luella. Hair for the most part is pulled back. sometimes with a fringe of thick straight bangs. As near as I can tell, for fall you will need a tank dress, a coat with three quarter sleeves and large buttons, long gloves and wide-legged pants. If you can only watch a handufl of these slideshows, I would suggest the von Furstenberg, Tuleh, Luella and Karen Walker.

Abate=Audrey Hepburn bondage
Bruce=muted, moody, eccentric
DKNY=Chanel meets Studio54
Erin Fetherston=misty, twee, flapper
Sari Gueron= wearable, dark, cozy
Alexandre Herchcovitch=unwearable, bizarre, compelling
3.1 Phillip Lim= quirky, menswear, preppy
Luella=witty, Britty, fey
Naum=tailored, pants, dramatic
Tracy Reece=metallic, ornate, shiny
Reyes=stripes, boxy, bows
Lela Rose=Parisian schoolgirl deluxe
Threeasfour=shiny, flowing, tights
Tuleh=rich, glamourous, patrician
United Bamboo=plaid, bulky, gray
Diane von Furstenberg=red, black, coats!
Karen Walker=Katherine Hepburn updated
Matthew Williamson=kaleidoscopic, geometric, random