FOCAL POINT STYLING: Trend-Setting Street Style From New York Fashion Week

Just as retailers take notes of what to merchandise from what people are pinning on Pinterest, fashion magazine editors, stylist and even designers take their notes from street style. What is street style? Consider street style your way of personalizing your look that is uniquely you. Without a doubt, street style has become just as much a part of fashion week as the runway shows themselves. Just as with interior design, specialty stores, shops, boutiques and even online retailers will curate how you can 'get the look' from fashionable celebrities, models, and bloggers who attend New York Fashion Week, and who have styled themselves - vs. the many polished styles we see on the red carpet during award shows. Street Style is most definitely a kaleidoscope of fashion - an eclectic mix of colors, textures, prints, and materials, and some even setting future trends to be on the look out for. Although I'm not in New York for Fashion Week, I'm still keeping up with the trends, shows, and street style online. Here are a few of my favorite street styles collectively featured at PopSugar Fashion and Style.com...

An eclectic mix is this - 5 new trends in one look = street style...

Bandanna + Wide brim hat + Window-pane plaid + obi (wrap) belt + fur detail (collar)... See how to rock the Bandanna trend here, and you too can become a street style star!

Wide leg trousers...

Biker jackets...

Window-pane plaid print...

Tartan plaid + navy...

Fluffy coat...

Fur shawl - to the side...

Obi belt...

Wrap it, tie it, tuck it - Read more here.

Buckle belt as obi...

Triple trend setter here: Obi belt + racer stripe trouser + unique statement jewelry (no necklace)...

Gauchos (or culottes) trend for Spring worn in winter transition with boots...

Relaxed or cuffed boyfriend jeans (buh-bye skinnies!!)

Wide brim hats...

Opera-length gloves scrunched to mid-arm...

Fringe!

Black & gold continues to be a strong trend - from street style to runways to interior design...

Sophisticated layers and sporty racer stripe...

Shades of camel and nude...

Winter warming trend jolted with color!

It takes a MAJOR dose of self confidence to wear what you want how you want it - which all of these ladies have exhibited oh so well (including braving the frigid NY temps and snow!) Yes, some street styles can look like a just rolled outta bed train wreck - and no, not every style is for everyone, but definitely be on the look-out for some of these stylish mixes at retailers near you - and if you can't wait, definitely shop thrift or consignment for those unique to you finds - and create your own street style look, wherever you may be.

For TONS more street style fashion inspirations from NYFW - FW2015, be sure to visit these sites:

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