I don’t know about you, but I’m an avid follower of the collections that designer houses come up with every season. From Tim Blank’s straight off the runway reports to editorials in Vogue, I follow the trends closely because of a genuine love for fashion and beauty.
Don’t get me wrong. Just because I keep myself updated, it doesn’t mean that I change my style to fit whatever’s “in” at the moment. There are a multitude of trends and all come and go. You’ll be crazy (and not to mention bankrupt) if you try to keep up. Instead, what I do is I stick to my own aesthetic and pick up trends I like and make it my own.
In this feature, you will see taking inspiration from the runway and mixing up pieces to give you runway look that you can wear everyday. 
Pastels in the Fall
In his last collection for Jil Sander, Raf Simmons launched a poignant swan song as his girls wearing pastels walked down the runway to ethereal music. Pastels, being a color palette more popular during Spring and Summer, gave a sweet yet unexpected touch to his work.
(Left: Tory Burch, Right: Jil Sander, Fall / Winter 2012)
Raf’s color palette served as my inspiration for this pastel ensemble.
The coral skirt with its rosette texture and detail adds romance to the look while the mint top with appliqués is reminiscent of the pastel color blocking found in Jil Sander’s FW 2012 collection.
Lace Panels and Sheer Shifts
In Milan, romantic darkness emerged as a theme among the diverse collections shown. Gothic and renaissance were used to describe the season as a whole. The Dolce & Gabbana show, for example, was characterized by clothes in black lace, leather, chiffon, and gold ornaments that are modern renditions of fashion from centuries past.
(Dolce & Gabbana, Fall / Winter 2012)
This black and gold shift with a sheer curlicues overlay is a more wearable version of the trend spotted at the D&G show.
(Left: Mulberry, Right: Herve Ledger, Fall / Winter 2012)
Meanwhile, lace panels are still popular among the various shows this season. Below, lace panels make this gorgeous, form-fitting little black dress more interesting.
Winter Florals and Leather
The floral prints that invaded this year’s spring and summer collections has crossed over to fall and winter, taking on darker and richer hues and more abstract prints. Leather, of course, is an ever present material for the colder months of the year. Juxtaposed with the femininity of floral prints, you create an outfit that speaks of both the softness and strength of a woman.
(Derek Lam, Fall / Winter 2012)
In my own rendition of the trend, I veered away from the austerity of darker colors and chose a pastel colored floral shirt. The long sleeves and high neckline, however, still communicates the more reserved attitude of the season. The shoes too give the look an edgier vibe.
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Rich Metals
Just like leather, metallic fabrics have more or less become a staple during fall to winter runway shows. This is most probably because nothing represents the holidays more than these.
(Temperley London, Fall / Winter 2012)
Below, I paired a gold A-line skirt with a warm-toned floral shirt to compliment the richness of the gold.
All the clothes in this feature are from The Ramp Crossings at Trinoma. The shoes are by Pill, which you can also find at The Ramp Crossings.
I hope you found this helpful and I can’t wait to see you rocking your runway ready looks this rainy season! J
P.S. Forgive my sloppy editing. Just wanted to blur the background so it’s not distracting.
athena
/ July 9, 2012i’m also “trying” to keep myself updated kasi it’s the industry i’m slowly penetrating. huhu.
WOOOOOOOOOW. i seriously want the 2nd top na sinuot mo! WHERE DID YOU GET IT. ALL CAPS. WHERE? ;_____; /would really look nice for a shoot. . . . /
micheatsandshops
/ July 9, 2012The Ramp Crossings at Trinoma
Mary Jane Tauyan (@tauyanm)
/ July 9, 2012geez! you look great dear!! totally digging’ those runway looks!! I’m trying so hard as well but i don’t go out much so i almost wear maxi dresses everyday hahaha! X0x0 muah!
micheatsandshops
/ July 9, 2012Thanks, dear! At least you can pull off maxi dresses
I drown in them! 
sleepybookworm
/ July 9, 2012Good job here! Because some designer pieces are expensive, it’s really challenging to be in season but you did great transforming runway trends to wearable pieces. And the floral leather combination is edgy! =D
micheatsandshops
/ July 9, 2012I loved that combo too hihihi
Aya
/ July 9, 2012Those peach pumps!!! <3
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo (@RebelSweetHrt)
/ July 9, 2012I love how you recreated the runway looks and made ‘em your own!
*insert jaw-drop here*
micheatsandshops
/ July 9, 2012hahahaha Czjai!!! So funny
michy
/ July 10, 2012I love the shoes! I can’t wear those at work eh. Medyo pahirapan ang mga pagsuot ng mga uso ngayon.hahaha.
Yuri Choi
/ July 10, 2012I love how flexible and comfy it seems to you wearing the dresses. And i love how high fashion can be an everyday look. Nice job!
Carizza Chua ۰ᴥ۰ (@carizzachua)
/ July 10, 2012love everything!!!! especially the pastels. sexy mich!
Lovelee
/ July 10, 2012That’s quite an ensemble you got there. Inspirations are needed to make our own ‘inspiration’ to others. I applaud all your looks above, you’ve pulled it all off beautifully! =)
roviedear
/ July 11, 2012super cute outfit!! bet ko ung first and yung gold skirt! bongga lang
Rovie, The Bargain Doll
genefaith
/ July 11, 2012wow! You’re really creative in making those runway looks your own and make them wearable for work and romantic nights. I’m digging your pastel ensemble.
By the way, I’m your newest fan in Lookbook and Bloglovin:)
Lizzie
/ July 11, 2012Nice sis! Cute tops and skirts.
I love how you mix and match them.
Rowena Wendy Lei
/ July 11, 2012Love the shoes! Galing how you can recreate the runway looks for your daily wear.
Rhea Tan Bue
/ July 11, 2012wow! love love their collection labs!
I like the black dress on you! so sexxxyyy!!! hehehehe 
xoxo
Rhea Bue (Styles & Writes)
kai grafia
/ July 11, 2012OMG mich! this is one cool post!
I love how you put the clothes together 
) Pwede ka na tlaga sa rumampa sa runway nyan!
Sumi
/ July 12, 2012I’m not so trendy, but I love the little form-fitting black dress and that floral top with leather skirt!!!
They look sooooo good on you! Anyway, I’ve only visited The Ramp a few times, but I think I really need to go back to check their new items.. ^^ Baka pwede rin akong maki-uso.. haha.. XD
micheatsandshops
/ July 13, 2012Hahaha Sumi!!! yes!! I was surprised too when I saw the many nice things there
tejan
/ July 13, 2012wow! you look great also, those on runaway became beatable..hahha. You look so pretty dear and a real model look:) nice!
micheatsandshops
/ July 13, 2012Awww thank you!
Tess Chancellor
/ July 13, 2012sexy, you can be a model too. i love how you project on cam. you got lovely clothes just like the models on the runway.
Pinay R.
/ July 16, 2012I love your different looks… you are very versatile! And still look innocent!