NYC Fashion Week First Thoughts on Spring '09

Make sure you're doing your crunches this winter, my friends.

The exposed midriff has made a solid comeback on the Spring catwalk. (I know.) (It was inevitable.)

Even if you're not planning on showing some skin, the fascination with the waist hasn't let up and we're in for girly, pretty, nipped-in (and sometimes flouncy) silhouettes ... and, always, a little edge.

Above is a Spring look from Proenza Schouler: Click the pic to view the entire collection via New York Magazine.

THE QUICK RUNDOWN

S/S 09 COLORS: Orange-Yellow, Blushes and Reds, Lavenders, Black, and Light and Metallic Neutrals.

TRANSITION PIECE: Look for a second-skin, very thin, tight leather jacket with a cool, flippy lapel. Wear it now.

STAY TUNED: Full details on S/S 09 coming right up!