Fall Trend Alert: Gilets Filed under ( Fall 2011, Gilets, Olivia Palermo, trend alert )

Trend Alert: Seen all over Fall 2011 catwalks Gilets are in from fur (one hopes its faux fur) to patterned gilets. Gilets can be the key pieces to your outfit, it's the perfect throw on whether you want to wear it simple for everyday or you can spice it up for an evening event as did Chanel for Couture collection and Olivia Palermo. Take inspiration from some of Fall 2011 catwalks...

Vera Wang

Loewe

Versace

Tory Burch

DVF

Etro

Chanel Couture

Bill Blass

Balenciaga

Olivia Palermo makes the outfit with the Gilet

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Olivia Palermo: Julien Macdonald S/S 2011 Filed under ( England, Julien Macdonald, London, London Fashion Week, Olivia Palermo )

Olivia Palermo attends the Julien Macdonald s/s 2011 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

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Olivia Palermo: "Buried" Screening After Party Filed under ( After Party, Cinema Society, New York City, Olivia Palermo, Soho Grand Hotel )

Olivia Palermo attends the after party following a special screening of "Buried" hosted by The Cinema Society and 2(x)ist at the Soho Grand Hotel on September 16, 2010 in New York City. Also pictured, Andrew Saffir.

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Olivia Palermo: 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers Filed under ( LAVO, LAVO NYC, Olivia Palermo, Us Weekly's 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers )

She lives for fashion, so it was no surprise to see Olivia Palermo at US Weekly’s 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers event at Lavo in New York City on Wednesday (September 15).

The “City” chick looked stunning in a white and black dress perfectly accessorized with bracelets and a clutch.

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Olivia Palermo: Tommy Hilfiger 25th Anniversary Filed under ( New York City, Olivia Palermo, The Metropolitan Opera House, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger 25th Anniversary Celebration )

Olivia Palermo attends the Tommy Hilfiger 25th anniversary celebration at The Metropolitan Opera House on September 12, 2010 in New York City.

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Olivia Palermo: Tibi Spring 2011 Fashion Show Filed under ( Lincoln Center, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York City, Olivia Palermo, The Stage, Tibi, Tibi Spring 2011 )

She’s been having a blast at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week as of late, and yesterday (September 14) Olivia Palermo was spotted at the Tibi Spring 2011 fashion show.

The reality television chick looked lovely as she meandered around The Stage at Lincoln Center, mingling with fellow fashionistas.

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Olivia Palermo: Carlos Miele Spring 2011 Filed under ( Carlos Miele, Carlos Miele Spring 2011, Lincoln Center, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York City, Olivia Palermo, The Stage )

Olivia Palermo attends the Carlos Miele Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center on September 13, 2010 in New York City.

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Olivia Palermo: 'The City' Is a Business Decision Filed under ( England, Johannes Huebl, London, New York City, Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port )

Olivia Palermo made a name for herself on the reality show The City, and says her decision to take part in it is a "business decision". She stars alongside Whitney Port and said doing so is just part of her career path.

She explained: "It is absolutely not reality. This is a business decision. I can learn from it. It adds entertainment value. I know my focus. I have a long-term plan, so I don't get stuck in the moment."

The brunette beauty - who is currently dating male model Johannes Huebl - revealed she doesn't plan to stay in reality television forever and will eventually move into the world of fashion design. She told Tatler Magazine: "I want to act, model, try it all. Designing a collection will come in time."

However, the 24-year-old star admitted she prefers spending time in London to her native New York, as she believes British people are more genuine. Olivia added: "People are always looking for the negative and not focusing on the positive. In New York people can be too accepting too quickly. In London, people are slower to accept you, but once they do, you can have deeper relationships." 

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Olivia Palermo: FNO Party at Henri Bendel Filed under ( Fashion's Night Out, Henri Bendel, Henri Bendel Boutique, Karen Craig, New York City, Olivia Palermo )

Olivia Palermo, dressed in a Diane von Furstenberg Ammand macramé dress ($745), attended the Henri Bendel celebration of Fashion's Night Out at Henri Bendel Boutique on September 10, 2010 in New York City. Also pictured, Karen Craig.

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Olivia Palermo: Fashion Week Fanatic Filed under ( Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Milk Studios, Olivia Palermo, Peter Som, Peter Som Spring 2011, Ports 1961 )

As a fashion lover and New York socialite, Olivia Palermo has been living it up during this year's Fall Fashion Week.

Earlier today, September 10, the “City” star attended the Peter Som Spring 2011 fashion show held at Milk Studios.

A while later (and in different garb, of course) Ms Palermo was spotted backstage at Ports 1961.

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Olivia Palermo: "The Romantics" After Party Filed under ( Cinema Society, Gansevoort Hotel, J. Crew, Keren Craig, Malin Akerman, Olivia Palermo, People StyleWatch, The Romantics )

Olivia Palermo attends the Cinema Society with People StyleWatch & J. Crew screening of "The Romantics" after party at the Gansevoort Park Avenue on September 7, 2010 in New York City. Also pictured, designer Keren Craig and actress Malin Akerman.

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Olivia Palermo at Fashion's Night Out Filed under ( Fashion's Night Out, Lincoln Center, New York City, Olivia Palermo )

Olivia Palermo attends Fashion's Night Out: The Show at Lincoln Center on September 7, 2010 in New York City. She was wearing a floral dress paired with a Sondra Roberts 'Rose' Satin Box Clutch ($98).

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Olivia Palermo & Johannes Huebl: West Village Filed under ( Johannes Huebl, Olivia Palermo, West Village )

'The City' star Olivia Palermo and boyfriend Johannes Huebl stroll through the West Village.

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