One thing that can always be said about New Yorkers? They never follow the runway. Oh sure, you can travel to the Upper East Side, feast your eyes on the tourists, proudly toting their Barneys bags, the nouveau riche daughters of the current internet billionaires, and yes, you will see a direct snapshot of this seasons runways trends hanging off their pilates toned backs. However, if you want to travel down to Soho, or the West Village to capture a glimpse of the real New York, the 2011 Fall runways show will not be represented there. That is not to say that you will not be witnessing some of the most stylish youth ever to walk the city streets. In fact, what you will witness, is true style. uncopied, uncensored my Vogue.

Proof that the rewal New York doesnt do "trendy"? The supposed return of brights. This seasons runways were covered in brights. Vogue, Elle and W magazine all boasted that Brights were the new Black. However, on the streets, New York seems to stay true to its signature black and grey. That isnt to say that a canary yellow scarf wont be thrown into the mix to add some eye candy to the ensemble. Other ways that young New York likes to liven up their basic black uniform? Funky patterns such as polka dots or houndstooth. Sure Derek Lam, BCBG and Louis Vuitton have been posting burnt oranges and violet blues in their shop windows, and by all means, do not discount them! After all, true city style is about following your own curb, which means, make it your own, keep it fresh, keep it young!