the row fall 2013

The Row Fall 2013

Photos: style.com

best dressed: cfda

The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) awards were earlier this week, and of course, the most exciting part was seeing what the attendees were wearing. Overall, I wanted to see more drama and more risk-taking, especially given the lineup of fashion all-stars. But there were some absolutely STUNNING looks from the evening, and I've narrowed down my favorites.

Joan Smalls in Michael Kors

My absolute favorite look of the night. Model Joan Smalls looks absolutely killer in a fresh, simple high-low dress with beautiful gold accessories to top it off. She looked like a Calvin Klein ad from the '90s. Simple and gorgeous.

Arizona Muse in Diane von Furstenberg

I love the unexpected element of the high boots with the mini dress. It's chic and very mod. 

Jessica Chastain in Prabal Gurung

Of course I had to pick Miss Babecity herself, Jessica Chastain. The always-gorgeous actress glittered in a shimmery dress with a cape and gold heels. I didn't get the best picture of her face, but her makeup was absolutely flawless as well.

Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung

Another knockout in Prabal Gurung. This dress was made for Zoe. She looks so high-fashion and insanely beautiful. 

Rachel Zoe in Rachel Zoe :)

The glamorous, exuberant Rachel Zoe shimmered and shined in a sequined gown designed by her. I would've expected nothing more from the always-fabulous designer. 

Jessica Pare in Jason Wu

The lovely actress was simple and fun in this electric pink and lace dress. I love the collar and the hair is perfect with it. 

The Olsen twins with Lauren Hutton

The three people that define personal style and effortless chic posed together in very different, but amazing looks. Hutton was cool and relaxed in a crisp white suit, while Mary-Kate (left) and Ashley (right) wore their designs for The Row.

the minimalist

The thing I love most about this "trend" is that it really isn't a trend. As far as looks for fall go, this (along with leopard bags and army jackets) is probably the most bang for your buck AND the most practical.  Minimalist pieces will always have a space in your closet, and with the economy the way it is, stocking up on basics is the way to go. I can promise you, you'll always wear a basic gray or black sweater. 

Minimalist outfitting is quite simple; it can be monochromatic, but it can combine camel and gray (like what Ashley Olsen did) or black and camel, gray and black, or you can even get army green involved too. Yeah, you get it. Freja Beha Erichsen's furry Chanel getup is not textbook-definition minimalist, but it's a sweet ad and she is rocking the all black. The key to getting this right, however, is a camel coat. Every woman should own one, or at least a tan cardigan. It goes with EVERYTHING and looks so classy. You don't have to sink a fortune into it either, which is always a plus. The odds are pretty good that most people already have pieces very similar that can create a fantastic minimalist look; let the closet shopping begin.

Stella McCartney Fall 2010 runway photos (the last 3): style.com