From the New York Fashion Week to Your Wardrobe

So, New York has been THE fashion capital of the world this week, what with the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week rocking the big apple and all.

The models that strut down the runway can look remarkably elegant, shockingly cutting-edge or downright scary. And most of the time, we look at them and think "That's nice" or "That's freaking weird" or "Ewww," return back to work and leave fashion to the slightly wonky fashionistas who rule the world of runways.

But we are here to help you do more than that. We want to show all of you that you can be inspired by these fashion parades and, what's more, you can make the looks your own.

So, for the third feature in our series, we're gonna translate catwalk trends at the NYMBFW. Translation No. 1: All those letters mean New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Trend No. 1 - No end to summer in sight

The biggest thing we've noticed in New York is that designers seem to be having a hard time saying goodbye to summer. We're shivering just THINKING about New York winters, so we don't blame 'em.

In any case, a lot of summer 2012 trends are carrying over. As in, this year, it seems to be ok to wear WHITE after Labour Day. We also saw no stop to the NEON, the BRIGHT COLOURS, the CROP-TOPS and the LACE: all decisively summer styles. Except for this year. So, instead of putting away your lacey tank tops and your neon knickers, pair 'em with a jumper and you're good to go!

Trend No. 2 - leather

It's classic, what can we say? Leather jackets are hot, but so are skirts and dresses and purses (ok, so the last one is sort of a given.) Time to treat yourself to a leather jacket (just do it-- they'll last for years.) But why not be a bit daring and try a leather mini-skirt? Pairing it with a jumper makes it into a no-fuss style.