Fashion Kitty Interview: Laurel Berman of Black Halo

This week’s ThisNext Designer of the Week is Black Halo. I picked the brain of Black Halo’s designer Laurel Berman on the hottest trends of the season, common mistakes women make in fashion and more.

Also if you want to win a dress from Black Halo, be sure to tag your ThisNext recommendations “TN Fashion.” Good luck.

Fashion Kitty: What are the hottest trends for the season, and the easiest ways to work them into the everyday woman’s wardrobe?

Black Halo: The Black Halo strapless jumpsuit (for easy one piece dressing), any number of black halo sexy close to the body sheath dresses (it’s the new LBD), and Black Halo’s light as a feather sheer silk trench (for layering over just about anything from jeans to dresses).

FK: What are some common mistakes that women make in fashion and how can they avoid them?
BH: There is nothing worse than looking like your trying to hard by over accessorizing.

FK: What’s an easy way for women (or men) to update their wardrobes?
BH: For a woman the Black Halo high waisted pencil skirt is an instant update that is also super versatile.

FK: What is a product that every woman should own?
BH: The Black Halo Jackie O dress it’s a timeless classic.

FK: What product has had the biggest influence on your career?
BH: Beautiful textiles from around the world.

FK: What is your favorite pair/ brand of jeans?
BH: My POB’s.

FK: I never leave home without my _______
BH: Credit card and cell phone.

FK: What is your favorite magazine?
BH: Marie Claire.

FK: Share with us the beauty product that you use every day.
BH: Dream cleanser by Dino Morra.

FK: What are 3 products that you always carry in your bag?
BH: My Dior sunglasses, YSL gloss repulpant, and Serge Lutens Chypre Rouge fragrance.

FK: What is missing from your closet at the moment?
BH: SPACE!!!

FK: What is your favorite guilty pleasure?
BH: Pizza.

FK: What is your current favorite pair of shoes?
BH: Maison Martin Margiela nude boots.

FK: What is a luxury product that you can’t live without?
BH: My unlimited yoga pass.