I know it's been quite some time since my last post. I have been removed from my normal schedule for far too long so it's time to get back to business.

Many people may wonder why there are over-the-top flamboyant shows being put up on the runways by these famous designers. It's really not for the general public; in fact, even the fashion elite will find it outlandish. When we, the general public, see these runway shows, we think to ourselves, "What the hell is that supposed to be?" Ladies and gentlemen, what you see on the runways are only for show. It is the opportunity for the designer to express their artistic emotions. It's the same as viewing a painting mounted on a wall and thinking that our 5 year old niece or nephew can paint something like that. What makes no sense to us, makes perfect sense to someone who has created the piece of art.
There are, however, a point to all these runway shows. The obvious, to show the rest of the world the new line in the given season. For those who haven't picked up on it, there are certain things to look out for when you watch a runway show. Here are some very important things to watch out for next time you decide to attend or watch a fashion show.

• Identify the themes - Keeping the season in mind, look out for the theme first to recognize right away if you will love it or hate it. If you tend to see the models wearing a fisherman's hat, you will soon realize it is obviously a theme related to the Spring, the beach perhaps, etc.
• Identify colors and patters - Look for each article of clothing that compliments everything else on the model. Remember, it's obvious that you aren't to wear exactly what the models are wearing and how they are wearing it. Sway away from that and look towards the color scheme. Check to see which pattern goes best with a certain color.
• Identify cuts - I'm talking about the "trends" that are seen in jeans and pants and so on. You want to be sure that the next time you head of to the store you are getting the right cut jeans that is "in" for the season. Spring time is not about the skinny jeans, the silhouette has lightened up a little bit. Instead, just go with the straight cut.
• Things that don't work - Ladies and gentlemen, there will be certain fashion "trends" that simply will not work! Just because they are showing it off on the runway and the magazines are going wild for it, does not mean it is acceptable. For example, designers were producing sweat pants last year and it was the hottest thing on the runway. But ask yourself this, do you really want to cough up $300 for sweat pants? Get real. Stick with your sports brands.
• Save your money - It is important to know that whatever you see on the runway will obviously not make it into your wardrobe unless you are ready to fork over your entire paycheck. The importance for these fashion shows is that the rest of the industry, labels that reach the masses, will follow the new trends. This means you do not have to buy the same article of clothing on the runways. That beautiful shirt you saw a model was wearing will be (soon enough) in stores by other brands in a similar design or style. Be smart about these things. It is a fashion "show" after all.