Fade to Black

The fall 2011 runways are dripping with opulence, cascades of ruffles and luxurious fur.

But what I love most is that all that black was awash with vibrant color to brighten up those endless gray winter days.

3.1 Philip Lam
Carolina Herrara

Victoria Beckham

So when this summer comes to an end...the days get shorter and shorter and the leaves begin to fall reach for the falls brightest colors to keep the winter blues at bay.

Contributed by TonyaSE

photos by WWD