Fall/Winter 2012-2013: Fur, Color Blocking, Prints and Patterns

Fur. Fur is a cold season favorite of all times. For Fall/Winter 2012-2013 it is dyed with bold colors, used in blocks with other textures and for trimming options as the large block inserts, collar, cuffs or hem. Long fur is still on the peak as well.

Color blocking. Color blocking, while not a new trend, smoothly translates into fall/winter fashion. The biggest plus of color blocking is that it can flatter the figures, regardless of shape!

Prints. Prints keep a significant position in Fall/Winter 2012-2013 season. The safest option is to combine printed items with monotone ones. Plaid is classic, but it’s super trendy if updated with modern colors. If classic is too boring for you, choose bold, vivid and startling patterns.

Fall/Winter 2012-2013: Eggplant, Midnight Blue, Green Ultramarine, Yellow

The color palette of women's coats of fall/winter 2012-2013 is made of subdued and bright colors and details of natural palette. Aristocratic aubergine, seductive cobalt, noble ultramarine and energizing yellow are the shades of the season.

Eggplant or Aubergine - the shades of deep purple and lilac - give some sophistication and grandeur to the look. You know most neutrals work well with eggplant: silver, white, off-white, cream and black. Browns, golds and greens all work well. I would stay away from colors that are similar in temperature.

Midnight Blue or Cobalt is one of the bright vivid colors of the upcoming autumn and winter. It is always safe no matter where you go: office, party or shopping. Mix it with golden yellow, tan, light brown, gray or silver. Brown with gold accents also looks really sharp next to deep blue. And if you're going for a bolder look, a yellow, tomato orange or red is your choice.

Ultramarine Green - such a fun color to transition from spring to fall. It's a deep, cooling blue-green, from a blend of jade to mint tones. It's destined to be one of the most prominent hues for fall 2012. The depth and beauty of color emphasizes its combination with black. Consider also brown, gray, navy blue, reds, gray, tan, creamy white. For a fresh bright look, mix ultramarine green with orange hues: honey gold, tangerine, tomato.

Yellow, from lemon to pale. Not sure if yellow is your color? Try it on with neutrals. Mustard yellow is a grown-up version among neon or soft pale shades. The pale neon shade would be perfectly paired with navy, black, or white. Colors to consider: browns, blues, gray, tan, reds, blues, purples.