monochromatic

I really adore the completely monochromatic looks that popped up on a bunch of the runways for fall collections (and not just the typical all black monochromatic). My favorite was Bottega Veneta. I realize a while ago I was complaining about Samantha Jones' all red outfit in the Sex & the City movie, but I feel Bottega Veneta's collection is much more doable because the hues are far more muted than alllll fire-engine red. Therefore, these looks are much less blinding/LOOK AT ME... they create a simple elegance. These are some of my favorites from Bottega Veneta's Fall 2008 Ready-to-wear: