A couple of my favorite Fall '11 Trends:

Oriental- The key to making this wearable is subtlety. The nude tones paired with the striped kimono of the same, but varied tone, keeps the outfit focused and streamlined, while the orchid hair accessory allows a fun pop of color.

Burnt Colors- My favorite is burnt orange/yellow, like a mustard color. Many people don't like it or simply can't quite wear it. I remember reading Janie Bryant's book "The Fashion File", and Elisabeth Moss (who plays Peggy on Mad Men) remarked that Janie always put her in the color mustard. "Every time I see that color, I groan and we fight." Her aversion aside, the mustard suited her fair skin, ash-blonde hair, muted pink lips, and blue eyes perfectly. Nevertheless, there are many burnt colors that can fit every skin-tone. Considering "bright" is a positive word this season, a burnt red is a color that looks great on just about everyone.

On another note, I spent some time over the weekend playing around with my calligraphy pens and watercolor crayons. Super fun: