I have to admit, my fall/winter wardrobe is looking pretty drab. I’ve been trying to find a way to brighten up my monochrome closet, preferably with one or two pieces that really make a statement.

That said, over the last few weeks I’ve noticed an emerging trend that’s perfect for what I am searching for, though I find it a bit perplexing. Vivid Navajo and tribal prints seem to be popping up everywhere, but I can’t figure out which is the way to wear it best.

Opening Ceremony is carrying a selection of wool, Navajo print items in unexpected shapes that make them look fresh. I love how the mini-skirt is styled with simple black tights and boots, allowing the color to really pop.

“All the boxes (of clothes) are sitting in my mom’s living room at the moment. So we’ve got to get them out soon or she’ll just burn them or take them down to church.” - M.I.A., on the line she designed but hasn’t yet promoted.

Fashion’s been carrying on a love affair with tights for a few years now.

They’re mostly black, always opaque, and sometimes lacy.

But we’re starting to notice more diversity in the world of hosiery, and we don’t just mean varying textures.

We fell in love with the polka dot tights Siri wore in this month’s Lula. Agyness Deyn’s tights are always anything but plain and MIA’s been rocking loud, colorful tights for as long as we’ve been listening to her music. Anna Sui’s Fall ‘08 runway was covered in them, as was Prada’s Spring ‘08 show.

Here’s the thing - we love opaque black tights because they make our legs look both long and slender. Printed tights aren’t so flattering and have the potential to make us look twelve.

On the other hand, they’d definitely spice up even the most boring outfit and now that Lindsay’s guaranteeing both “prints and patterns,” they’re sure to be a must.

Are you wearing them?

—PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY KOST

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To: Natalie@fashionista.com
From: WorkerBee@MarcPosse.com

M.I.A. is DJing the after party on Friday night; she’ll be front row with Victoria Beckham and Courtney Love.

Are you going to be too tired to party, dance, and scream to the music?

Because that would just be sad. Of course, if you’re going to the show, you might not have a choice…

::innocent face::