So now that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is over and my life is somewhat back to Normal, I wanted to recap on some of my Favorites for Fall.

The passion that the clothing exuded for Autumn was nothing short of awe inspiring. The models, covered in rich colors, opulent textures and dramatic lines, seemed to just rove down the runway... leaving attendees speechless.

Designers once again embraced a multitude of leathers, furs and shearlings pairing them with extravagant knits. Actually, I was surprised not to see any PETA demonstrators picketing in front of Bryant this year.

Although I may not have bumped into protesters at the tents, I did rub elbows with: Matt Dillion, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Michelle Trachtenberg, Whitney Port, Carmen Electra, Kate Bosworth, Whoopie Goldberg, Amanda Peat, Rosario Dawson, Kerry Washington, Hayden Panettiere, Ed Westwick, Molly Sims, Liv Tyler, Kelly Osbourne (who, btw, lost an insane amount of weight and looks fanfrickingtastic! I saw her at Nanette Lepore, and don't think that I didn't tell her how awesome she looks.) Um..... Oh, I also bumped in to Sarah Jessica Parker at Halston and introduced myself as the original Samantha Jones.

And now, without further ado and, in no particular order:

My Fall Faves:

Anna Sui

Rodarte

J. Mendel

Jason Wu

Dennis Basso

Proenza Schuler

Prabal Gurung

Burberry Prorsum

ADAM

Araks

Bibhu Mohapatra

Alice + Olivia

Chris Benz

Cushinie & Ochs

Phillip Lim 3.1

Thakoon

Rachel Roy

Haute Hippie

Rag & Bone

Alexander Wang

Elisa Palomino

Daniel Vosovic

Elise Overland

Katie Gallagher

Pamella Roland

Erro

I can't wait to get dressed!

xx
Sam Jones

*photo 1 by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images North America: Kelly Osbourne (R) at Nanette Lepore Fall 2010 Fashion Show, February 17, 2010 at The Promenade.

*all runway photos courtesy of Zimbio.com, except Haute Hippie, Thakoon and Rachel Roy

Mochino Cheap & Chic, John Galliano, Dior, Cavalli and Diane von Furstenberg: Elisa Palomino has influenced some of the biggest names in fashion and on February 17, 2010 she will debut her beautiful, eponymous line with a runway show during New York Fashion Week.

Growing up in Cuenca, Spain, a humble 15th century town, with a mother who was an acclaimed restorer of fine arts and a grandmother who was a habitué of Haute Couture, it's no wonder Elisa's dramatic aesthetic developed at an early age. Her passion for textiles progressed quite naturally, combining both extravagant prints along with heavily embellished exteriors.

Ms. Palomino received a masters degree in Fashion Design from St. Martins College of Art.  Her classmates were made up of Antonio Berardi, Hussein Chalayn, and my favorite designer of all time, Alexander McQueen- or as I like to call him, Alexander The Greatest!

In 1995 Elisa's career started as the designer behind Moschino's Cheap & Chic collection. It was here where she cultivated the eccentric style of their 2nd line. Five years after designing for Moschino, powerhouse John Galliano recruited her to work for his own label, as well as, a collaboration with Dior. She was quickly chosen to be the head of the studio, and over the next eight years, her creativity helped the fashion house prosper.

Post Galliano, Elisa worked at Roberto Cavalli as Studio Director, before moving to The Big Apple to become the VP of Design at none other than, Diane von Furstenberg, a position she continues to embrace.

Fall 2010 will mark the season for Elisa's own label, Elisa Palomino... I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve.