Fashion Week is in full swing in New York and American designers have given us an early peek at what we might expect next fall. That’s right, we’re watching the runways for a glimpse of what’s coming in the autumn of 2009.

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Seasonal trends usually start to crystallize by the third day of the eight-day run known as New York Fashion Week. This year, for the first time in many years, those trends are harder to define.

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As I was having lunch today at Pizza Antica munching my favorite chopped salad which sits atop their delectable piadini, I felt the yummy warmth of the sun beaming down on me while dining al fresco on their patio.  I realized spring has definitely sprung, and summer will not be far behind.

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Very few of us can spend willy-nilly these days but it doesn’t stop us from buying something new. Frugal fashionistas are great at setting a budget then relishing the hunt for what they most desire.  And why not? Runway looks are interpreted at every price point these days.

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Plus, a quick shopping list for those lucky enough to be heading to hot weather.

Is it just me or has it been a longer-than-usual winter this year? I hate to complain we DO live in California, not Wisconsin!  But I’ve been ready for sandals and sundresses for weeks and dreaming of going somewhere where I can wear both 24/7.  With spring break season here and relaxation in mind, the last thing you want to do is stress about what to take and how to pack.

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