At Fall 08 Prada, the fashion world drew a collective gasp when Jourdan Dunn took to the runway bedecked in lace, becoming the first black model to be cast in Miuccia’s show in ten years.

She returned, again as the only black model in the long, leggy line-up, for Spring 09. But at Prada’s suited up show yesterday, the model line-up was back to an especially alabaster cast, which makes us wonder if Jourdan’s two season stint is just a flash in the pan despite recent reports of more diverse runways.

After all, the Prada runway is seen as a barometer of which models’ careers are about to take off. So if the usual holds true, it looks like another knock-out season for Sasha, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Karlie, etc and Ymre Stiekema, Prada’s season exclusive (again).

The last time we went to a Mayle sale, to shop their Pre-Fall 08, we spent way too much money, but kind of had a little glow for about a week.

So if you’re looking for a pick-me-up today, may we suggest their Fall 08 sale with a little Cafe Habana Mexican corn afterwards?

The sale’s today only, from noon to 7pm, with the goods at 40% off.

For more details, check out their announcement in our new sales section.

And be sure to let us know what you got - we love to hear your shopping stories.

It’s no secret that Alexander Wang’s Fall 08 collection is one of our biggest inspirations for our upcoming Fall wardrobes. Lucky for us, his specific mix of masculinity and femme fatale was echoed at the Burberry, Max Mara and Rick Owens shows, too.

Nothing says serious Fall fashion like a looming darkness and strength - and we’re glad the designers are in on it, too.

So pull out your boyfriend blazer and borrow his beenie hat, with your hair pulled down of course - and what could be sexier than that?

—LEAH MELTZER

We love Alexander Wang and everything he sends down the runway (which is why I wound up with a few too many t-shirts ripped at the waist) but something in his Spring 08 show gave us pause. It wasn’t the ripped jean shorts, or even the midriff baring tops (obviously) - the thing that really got us were the boyfriend jeans.

We weren’t really sure what to do with them. Are they cool? Are they ugly? Are they wearable?

We thought we could tuck them away in the Spring 08 archives but it turns out that the same slouchy, man-ish pants are all over the Fall runways, though with more of a Katherine Hepburn silhouette that jeans just can’t muster.

In theory, we like the boyfriend jean. We think they have a certain carefree, casual cool to them, and they’re probably insanely comfortable. We have to say, it might be nice to wear pants that you don’t have to hop, shimmy or inhale deeply to get into.

And yet, we could imagine them transforming us into a squat, messy-looking faux-pas. (And do we even have to get into the saggy ass factor?) Then there’s the issue of what to wear on top - a loose shirt fits the mood but threatens to make you look a good few sizes larger than you are, while a tight top doesn’t quite fit the look. Basically, we’re afraid they could make us look like our third-grade lunch lady.

Fashionista’s really quite divided on the issue - Britt and Audrey are yay; Natalie, Kyle and I say nay. So we want to know - would you wear boyfriend jeans? And if so, how?

—HAYLEY PHELAN

Drama has never been a problem for us. From bubble skirts to puffy tops, we don’t shy away from volume, however the ‘egg shape’ that made big appearances in this season’s runways has us a little stumped.

Valentino’s Fall couture show opened with a skirt and jacket ensemble that showed an extreme version of this trend while Balenciaga, Antonio Marras, and Giambattista Valli featured more wearable adaptations. So let’s weigh the pros and cons:

For one, it’s a look that’s sure to set you apart from every LBD and a-line frock at the party. In addition, you never have to worry about being squished in a crowded room, people will surely give you some extra space, especially in Valentino’s extra wide number.

The down sides: you might look like an egg, since you’re basically distorting your figure and leaving it all up to the imagination. Secondly, unlike most pieces with a wide shape, these dresses and skirts are not belted at the waist, leaving even the narrowest model looking, well… round.

So it’s basically the age-old question, do I wear this really interesting new look even though I’ll look hideous? Which loosely translates into, Do I dress for the fashion? Or does the fashion dress me?

So, would you do the Humpty?

—AUDREY SMITH

Gloves for Fall, that’s no news, but this Fall’s gloves are too good to not plan for. Short, long, demure, loud, whatever, and we love them all.

Particularly interesting are those with feathers (Gareth Pugh) and skintight leather (Iceberg), which we’re already picturing with short sleeve coats and swingy dresses.

We love it when practical accessories get the most impractical treatment (go Sonia!)

—AUDREY SMITH