Fashion Exhibits

If you're in NYC, be sure to check out the latest exhibitions at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Admission is free. Arbiters of Style showcases women's clothing from the 1700s to the present. Gothic: Dark Glamour traces the roots of Goth style from past to present, and the exhibit design is really cool.

Here are the online exhibits but there's a lot more to see if you go in person:
http://www3.fitnyc.edu/museum/gothic/home.html
http://www3.fitnyc.edu/museum/Arbitersofstyle/home.htm

Winter Garden

Stay warm in this floral sweater dress and olive tweed pants.
Georgette scarf, Artizara $10, Sweater dress, Forever21 $24.80; Leather flats, Nine West $79; Tweed pants, Victoria's Secret $29.50; Cuff bracelet, Chadwicks $50; Satchel bag, Target $23

On Sale

Both are only $7.99 and would be good for warm weather, the skirt is a bias cut linen and the shirtdress is cotton/spandex.
Linen skirt, Spiegal; Shirtdress, Chadwicks

Autumn Shirtdress

You can pair different colored hijabs and pants with this shirtdress, I've used fall tones here. Brown hijab, Hijab Girl $15; Cotton shirtdress, Victoria's Secret $49; Longsleeve tee, Forever21 $5.80; Pants, Victoria's Secret $19.50; Pumps, Target $23; Tignanello leather bag, Macy's $74.25; Rings, Forever21 $5.80; Watch, NY & Company $20

Fall Maxi

This maxi dress can be worn in either Fall or Spring, add a knit tee under for added warmth, or pair with sandals in the spring.
Lightweight cardigan, Promod £18; Maxi dress, Promod £22; Brown hijab, Islam Orient £5 ; Leather shoulder bag, Warehouse £28; Buckle flats, Debenhams £20; Wood bangle, Asos £6

Little Black Dress

I like how this shrug covers up the arms without covering the front detailing on the dress.
Ruffled cardigan, Macy's $69; Babydoll dress, Victoria's Secret $89; Pants, Victoria's Secret $29.50; Tuxedo pumps, Newport News $29; Satin clutch, JC Penny $25; Jeweled watch, Forever21 $19.80; Pearl bracelets, Forever21 $3.80

Sunday Market

Here's a cute bohemian dress that can be paired with light wash jeans for a casual look. The dress length is a few inches above the knee so it'll work as a top. I added a knit tee under since the sleeves are sheer and a pink shawl for color and warmth.
Gray scarf, Hijabstoreonline £5; Bohemian print dress, Warehouse £65; Gray tee, Warehouse £18; Bootcut jeans, Warehouse £40; Floral bangle, Uttam Direct £7 ; Peach shawl, Debenhams £5; Leather ballerina flat, Asos £20; Shoulder bag, Monsoon £30

Summer Dress

This cotton dress has a great shape, add a lightweight cardigan, gauzy scarf, and golden accessories.
Teal scarf, Veiled by Design $11; Madras Dress, Gap $55;
Cotton cardigan, Victoria's Secret $29; Jeweled sandal, Payless $20; Crochet tote, Sears $24; Bangles, Forever21 $4.80

Fall Layers

I love Sarah Michelle Gellar's layered look on this cover of Lucky Magazine.
Below is a more hijabi friendly outfit for a casual day out.

Paisley scarf, Haya Hijabs $14; Jersey dress, Victoria's Secret $68; Patent pumps, Nine West $89; Boot cut jeans, Express $39.50; Belted tote, Charlotte Russe $19; Gray cardigan, NY & Company $24.46

Sweater Tunics

These knit tunics come in a wide variety of colors. Pair them with jeans, and they're a comfortable and easy ensemble.
Love Lola Car Coat, Macy's $28.50; Tunic sweater dress, Newport News $50 or 2 for $40 each; Cowlneck sweaterdress, Victoria's Secret $78

Cubist Colors

I love the abstract shapes and vivid colors in Diane von Furstenberg's 2008 collections, they resemble Cubist paintings.
Wrap Dress; Skirt Fall 2008 collection; Silk Chiffon Dress

Here's an evening look inspired by the above.
Black chiffon scarf, Star Scarves $16; Anne Klein silk top, Macy's $55; Velvet Chiffon skirt, Chadwicks $60; Velvet clutch, Nine West $70; Rhinestone cuff, Charlotte Russe $4; "Delilah" pump, Macy's $44.25 Ring, Spiegel $45

Color Watch

Plum shades are everywhere this season, from the runway to department stores.

Clockwise from left: Silk chiffon gown by Diane Von Furstenberg, $650;
Scoopneck top at Bluefly, $49 ;
Forever21 Peacoat, $40; Chiffon gown by Naeem Khan Fall 2008 Rtw collection, Newport News cowlneck top, $34; Bluefly cashmere wrap, $207

Casual style

Clockwise from top: hijabstoreonline, Forever21, Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, Payless Shoes, Newport News

Casual wear

This bias cut skirt has a great shape and its neutral color makes it easy to pair with a variety of colored tops.
Clockwise from top: hijabstoreonline, Victoria's Secret top, VS blue bag, La Redoute flats, Macys pumps, Chadwicks bag, Newport News skirt, Nordstrom ring, Newport News necklace.

Evening look

Diagonally from top: hijabstoreonline, Nordstrom, Monsoon, Macys, purse from Newport News, jewelry from Fortunoff.

Work wear

Clockwise: hijabstoreonline, sweater from Forever21, tank from Spiegel, pants from Forever21, Mossimo flats from Target, JC Penny pendant, purse from Nordstrom, Fortunoff bracelet

Work wear

Pinstripe pants with this comfortable but stylish sweater make this work appropriate, while a satin tank and accessories add a pop of color. Click on the images for a larger view.

Summer look

Pair this cotton shirt with a silk-linen blend skirt for a cool and elegant look. Click on the below image for a larger view.
Clockwise from top: hijabstoreonline, Gap top, Spiegel silk linen skirt, Nine west bag, Macy's sandals, Forever 21 bangles