Many more trends are popping up this season, and it’s the perfect time to try out new styles to your heart’s content. This article gives you an idea of where to start when changing your wardrobe.  

Are there any guys having last minute troubles searching for the perfect “date night” outfit? Are you looking to stray away from the basic black and white dress suits for date nights? Feel free to grab on to any ideas that are shown within the sets that were created below.

Fashion Geek Couture has pieced together two different sets with distinct, unique styles to save the night.

If you are looking for something dressy with a pop of color, this could be your “go-to” outfit. Multi-colored pin stripes will make you stand out from the rest of the crowd along with your choice of colored dress pants.

The key to making this particular outfit pop would be to choose one of the colors within the shirt that stands out to you, then try to find dress pants of that same color. When choosing your color, try to stay away from ostentatious colors; you wouldn’t want to ruin your whole outfit.

Brown shoes and a brown belt (if needed) compliments the colors within this outfit, but black still looks good as well. Don’t be afraid to be BOLD by adding an accessory to your “fit.”

Last but not least, there is always the casual date-night outfit. If you plan to put a smile on your date’s face, then wear a cute graphic tee that correlates with the holiday. This specific tee displays an eye-catching heart, known to be a symbol for “a day of love.”

Search for bottoms that are either a dark blue or dark gray color, so that your shirt will pop. Also add daring shoes to match. Feel free to add a short jean jacket to add “cool points” to your outfit.

Although these are quick last minute ideas, you can still step out of the box and be bold!

For the 5th year in a row, fashionSPARK has showcased the amazing talents of North Carolina designers. This year’s show took place September, 17th in Raleigh at City Center Plaza. Twenty local designers and five local jewelry designers took part in the annual fashion show that has become the biggest in the Triangle area. This year’s show also featured 8 “green” designers that used eco friendly, recycled or organic materials.

Jewelry designer Elisa Smith of Soulcialite Studios remixes vintage jewelry creating wearable art. She designs beautiful one of a kind pieces that are bursting with color and individuality. Nico Morrison of Redo Reuse uses organic fabrics. He not only designs beautiful clothing but also teaches sustainability by recycling old shirts into hot new fashions. Designers Victor Lytvinenko and Sarah Yarborough of Raleigh Denim are always a crowd favorite with their ultra stylish denim line that’s sold in Barney’s stores nationwide. They keep things local by using materials only from North Carolina. Everything is also sewn by hand and in house. Newcomer Jess Pati fused haute couture with prêt-a porter and made the crowd feel as if they had stepped into the streets of Paris.

Each designer dazzled the crowd of more than 2000 people by unveiling amazing fashions that will set the trend for not only fall/ winter 2010, but for many seasons to come.