Well, I can handle an emerald pin-tucked sheath with the best of 'em.

I have noted my rather incessant hand wringing over the minimalist trend being pushed by designers, and its implications for all of us. God bless the end of July, when the fall fashion spreads start gathering force. The spread so far have assuaged my fears. It seems the teeth of this surge of minimalism is in a retro cool, pintucked sheath dress type glamour- which is utterly fantastic for me and every other woman out there with 40 inch hips.

The colors aren’t dimming either, but glowing in jewel tones, from hues of Kitchenaid teal or Mustang red. These fits swimmingly with the heavy necklaces and pave settings emerging in jewelry, but even these accessories have a season or two at most, given their decadence. Then it's back to studs and hoops in shiny silver!

With the reduction in accessories, there will be a return to designer names and logos. If there are less details, layers, and accessories, the one reliable way to stand out fashionably is to have immaculate tailoring (thus requiring upper end design) or to wear the logo of your favorite design house.

The popularity of the child trend graphic is dying down anyhow- who really wants to see another skull and crossbones- so it is a smoother transition to logos as a pattern. Though personally, I was secretly holding out for robots, which seemed like the next wave, but they only made it as far as keychains.

And just when I am expecting CK emblazoned on every rack from nylons to knickers, I see that CK is even unearthing "Secret" Obsession. Designer house perfumes have been garnering strength lately, and if you are going to rise back from the death, you might as well bring every bone with you.

Sadly, with a return to logos, we are bound to witness the sure demise of the New Designer trend pushing forward sales for the last couple years. As Target brought out the designer lines every three months, the average buyer came to know the designers on the brink. Then Project Runway unleased more waves of designers into public discourse, as did competitions sponsored by magazine labels such as Elle. Those who have been decrying the oversaturation of the fashion market with rising star designers will surely settle down, as fashionistas restricted to a choice accessory to adorn their sheath dress will surely return to the luxury labels- get ready for a Dior and Louis boom, and bye bye high lo bo ho, the look of the millenium. It's time to get ready for 20010.