Tracy Reese always wants you to be a lady. And her spring/summer '08 collection was no different. Lots of people love Tracy!

It is AUGUST already! Woooow. It's already August and I have YET to enjoy a real vacation this year. Bummer. I'm keeping hope alive though. So in the meantime and in between time, check out this insightful video on some of the style trends that emerged from the fall shows.

We've all probably seen models hit the floor during runway shows. It's nothing new really. But that's not why this video is funny. Watch and see.

I particularly liked this video because it addressed a couple ridiculous fashion myths, like whether or not it's ok to wear white after Labor Day (This one is super ancient), and if it's possible to wear black with brown and black with

So many trends emerged from the spring shows at NYC Fashion Week! Below is just a small sampling of what was noticed.

Short Shorts:
Pictured l. to r. below, Donna Karan, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, & Michael Kors.

The Red Dress Collection is shown each February to raise awareness for The Heart Truth, a program that raises awareness about heart disease in women. The 2008 Red Dress collection is the sixth show in the Bryant Park tents, where designers partner with celebrities to create and show off one-of-a-kind dresses.

The Essence Music Festival came back home to New Orleans this year after re-locating to Houston last year because of Katrina. I didn't go this year... as a matter of fact, the last time I went was just before Katrina when Gerald Levert was one of the acts on the main stage. And wow. Were we shocked when he took the stage.

This clip was taped prior to today's monumental demonstrations in Jena, LA that brought out such notables as Martin Luther King III, and rapper Mos Def among others. It provides a little backstory on Jena 6. For our awareness...

Remember when I told ya'll a few posts back in the Tracy Reese SS/08 Fashion Week entry that she had AWESOME giftbags at her show?! Well, I wasn't kidding you!

There were so many pieces from Versace's A/W collection that were beautifully wearable for the 2007 fall season. There were lots of blacks, greys, whites, and fabulously, luxurious bright colored pieces. Nice.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim 2008 went down last week in Miami, FL. Badgley Mischka showed off their '08 swimwear, and I thought they did a really classy show. Very upscale and glamourous. You know what the collection looked like to me?