I still shop, but on a tighter budget. Thus, I would only go for classic look, or something which I think I can wear until next year, if I’m not bored with it. 
Thus, when I was going through Fall 2009 Trend Reports, I only check out the smart investment outfits.
Here are some of my favorites:
I would prefer to “play safe” in shopping now. Quite pathetic huh? LOL!
I love white but I hardly wear one. It’s not easy for me to carry the look, and besides that, I tend to mess it up while carrying my gal. Her shoes always leave some marks on my white blouse or pants. But then, white is the IN color for fall, and here are a few of my favorite looks.
I love this dress by Terexov.
Simple yet elegant by Derek Lam.
Clean, but stunning, by Chado Ralph Rucci.
If you are interested to see why white is the new black in fashion trend, check out Style.com.
Again, I don’t pay much attention on the awards but I just like to see who are among the best dressed.
I like white, but not everyone looks good in white. It might be the skin color, or the expanding effect of white, which makes us look bigger than we are. Nonetheless, I’m surprised to see how stunning Anne Hathaway was, in her white dress.
Anne Hathaway wore a white dress by Armani Privé with Cartier jewels. Isn’t she stunning? And I’ve never known that she’s so skinny.
Since not all of us can be as skinny as Anne, maybe we can try something like this…
Jessica Biel, in Prada and jewels by Louis Vuitton jewels
I think this white dress can hide my flaws. LOL!
Check out the best dressed at Style.com.
I missed the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards, but then, I’m glad that I managed to get a glimpsed of what did the celebrities wore on red carpet from Style.com. To me, it’s more excited seeing how these gorgeous ladies dress than seeing who gets the awards! LOL!
Here are some of my favorite looks at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards:
What really caught my eyes is not the nice body of Eva Mendes this gown by Christian Dior, but her necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels! That a find piece of jewelry which I can’t afford in my life time.
I missed their movie, and maybe I should grab the DVD later. But anyway, Kate Winslet looked great in Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard jewels while Leonardo DiCaprio is ever so handsome, even if he ages a lot after Titantic huh?
Salma Hayek makes me envy with her body and curve in this dress by Bottega Veneta.
Anne Hathaway is ever pretty, especially in this gown by Armani Privé.
This famous celebrity couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in Tom Ford and Atelier Versace respectively.
Penélope Cruz looked lovely in Armani Privé and Chopard jewels.
Marisa Tomei might look less revealing in Oscar de la Renta, but I like her top.
This mermaid dress by Dior Haute Couture made Drew Barrymore looked slimmer huh?
Amanda Seyfried in a Greek goddess dresss by Stella McCartney. Check out her Swarovski clutch as well.
The sexy Beyoncé Knowles in Elie Saab Haute Couture. Wow, I like that necklace!
Not everyone can carry this vintage gown by Elie Saab Haute Couture as well as Rachel Wood.
I’m a big fan of Eva Longoria Parker, and I like her gown in Reem Acra.
January Jones looked nice in Versace.
The cheerleader from Heroes, Hayden Panettiere wore a dress by Gianfranco Ferré, paired with Fred Leighton jewels and a Ferragamo clutch.
My first impression with Jennifer Lopez is wow, wow and wow!
Miley Cyrus looked cute in Marchesa.
Olivia Wilde was so lovely in Reem Acra with Van Cleef & Arpels jewels that night huh?
Of course, there are many more celebrities who looked gorgeous that night. So, if you are interested, check it out at Style.com.
I’m not the type of women with gorgeous long legs, so I can only admire those pretty skinny girls showing off their long legs in the latest trend for Spring 2009. It seems like less is more, and the shorts are more like underwear. Do dress properly for your tops, so that you won’t look totally slutty!
Check out the looks…
Dolce & Gabbana’s silk brief for party, anyone?
A vacation look by Elie Tahari.
Hermes, which is undoubtedly one of my favorite designer brands, but I can’t afford anything from its store!
Marni’s schoolgirl look, but this is not the right way of going to school. LOL!
Here’s my favorite look, by Max Azria.
I shop a lot in Bangkok and there is one store here called FQ&L with nice clothes of authentic designs. There was a batch of clothes with Egyptian inspired prints, and I love them. Recently, Egypt-inspired costumes are back on fashion runway again, and here a few big names which featured their designs, and everyone can dress like Cleopatras and Tutankhamens.
A little black dress with gold accessories at Andrew Gn.
Alberta Ferretti showed how a simple gown can be stunning with sofisticated embroidery.
A sexy piece of hieroglyphics by Anna Sui.
Today’s Cleopatra by Zac Posen.
Check out the collection at Style.com.
I love leggings, but I only go for plain and dark colors to play on the safer side. I don’t have nice long legs like supermodels, so it’s best to stick to the simple leggings to cover those extra skin.
But if you have nice legs, you are so lucky! It’s time to get these pretty colorful leggings, as shown at the fashion runways.
Threeasfour
A.F. Vandevorst showing leggings with holes
Nina Ricci
If you are looking for more disco look, check this out…
Gold leggings by Jasmine Di Milo
But still, not everyone will look nice in striking colors or holed leggings. You might end up in fashion disaster, if you don’t have the legs for it…
How many women can carry this look?
I was tempted to get another Coach bag but since the market is pretty bad and I’m relying on hubby’s financially, I don’t think it’s a good idea to get another designer bag now. The temptation is still there, but I can I will regret getting one, especially when our business has just started and we are living on our savings. Shopping during recession and time of uncertainties need more than just some plastic cards, you will have to think about the consequences of swiping the cards as not everyone can afford to pay off the debts as fast as they think.
Thus, if you are still interested to update your wardrobe with designer brands, check out the latest fashion by various fashion houses with clothes that will last you for the next 6 months or not. I personally like Chanel as I am into office wears now! Besides that, tweed is hot this season, and it has always been fashionable by the end of every year. You can’t be wrong getting one.
Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear by Chanel
The tweed dresses are so mini, you can still wear them in spring. That’s good enough to stretch our shopping budget huh?
Lace is never out of fashion, as long as you can find a classic piece of lace dress or top, you can always wear it when the trend is back. I keep a few lace dresses which I bought over the years. The designs are simple, so they will not be out of fashion. If I have some special functions which I can go without my kids, maybe I will wear one of those lace dresses. 
Check out these designer brands with their lacy designs on the fall runways.
Balmain’s web master.
Derek Lam
L’Wren Scott
Oscar de la Renta
Nonetheless, just don’t overdo with lace. You can easily look older with a wrong piece of dress such as this:
That is definitely not my piece of Prada.
I love strapless dresses, but I can’t wear them anymore. My gal still wants me to carry her and it’s not easy to keep the dress on when a kid in my arms. I go out with my kids most of the time, so for the time being, I don’t have the luxury to look gorgeous. LOL!
Nonetheless, if you have a nice shoulder and willing to bare your arms, go for these strapless dresses:
Versace
Missoni
Gianfranco Ferré
Oscar de la Renta
Tuleh
DKNY
Ralph Lauren