We announced with heavy hearts a few months ago that fashion legend Valentino was retiring. Well, he is almost there and so sadly, last week's collections at Paris Fashion Week is to be one of his last. But boy, did he make it memorable!

There is a big trend towards patterned dresses and a lot of matching items. We don't always care for that trend but here, it looks polished and stylish. We are not crazy about the shoes but we honestly don't know if it would work without them, either.

The voluminous sleeve trend is a bit distressing but we kind of like this in a strange sort of way.

This dress is so simple that it is stunning. Those words usually don't go together but we just love this. The duo of pink and purple was overplayed years ago and this is the first time we have seen them put together in a really long time. But it works.

This is another outfit that defies logic. Separately, we would have polka dots and bows, so together you would think this makes us sick. And yet somehow, against all odds, we like it. A lot.

We mentioned earlier this way how we still love the yellow thing that was so chic over the spring. So of course we love this. Flirty, fun and oh-so-chic. And yellow. What's not to love?

Like most of the collections that have been revealed over the last two weeks in the Milan and Paris Fashion Week shows, Gucci had a lot of hit-and-miss clothing. The assortment of clothes that ran down the Gucci runway is a bit mind-boggling but there are some real gems (and stinkers) here. Without further adieu, onto the clothes!

Yuck, yuck, yuck. We love the fall black and white trend, but this is just waaay too geometric for us. It just doesn't look like it goes together at all.

With one less color, we probably would have liked this. But four colors on one gown? Talk about overkill!

Simple and chic. We love it, including the shoes that are perfect for fall.

Overall, we like the outfit, but the cut on those pants is awful! Unless you are a waif like the model, you are going to look at least two sizes bigger in the waist by wearing these. Change them to another style and the outfit is great.

This screams Gucci to us, and we love it. We could do without the pink shoes but the dress by itself is fab.

Another example of one color too many. We understand a splash of color is good in monochrome prints but does it have to be so random?

Ok, so we have professed our love for all things Sarah Jessica Parker, including the groundbreaking series "Sex and the City." We cried when it left the airwaves (yes, literally) and have been salivating for word as to when the much-anticipated movie would start filming.

Well, not that it is filming all over NYC, there are obviously some pictures that have been leaked and we are NOT happy about some of them. We know the show was always on the cutting edge of fashion, and we expect no less of the Big Screen version. However, some of these choices … Well, we will let you judge for yourself.

Is this a flashback to when our Fab Four ladies met? Because if this is not a flashback to 1980s fashion, then we are a little worried about Samantha's recent change in style.

Yeah … we don't know what to say. If we were SJP, we don't think we would be smiling like she is.

We can't decide which is uglier – the cheesy novelty bag or those hideous shoes.

What on EARTH is that feather thing on the side of SJP's veil? And why is the bodice of her gown so ill-fitting? She is swimming in the top, and those jewels look almost like stains.

The one redeeming factor is that we hear that many of these scenes (including the wedding one) are fantasies of the girls being played out and not a part of the actual storyline. Let's hope these clothes aren't a part of the storyline by the time it reaches cineplexes.

Despite our week-long foray into the fall fashion trends, a few more seem to have popped up, and we of course are all over it. In addition to the dark patent leather colors and fresh purple and fuchsia colors that you will be seeing lots of, these are also big trends for fall:

Jeweled necklines are big for fall. Why wear a necklace when you can wear your jewels on your actual dress, and not have to worry about losing them or having them fall off? We think these are cute and very sophisticated, though probably quite pricey, even for non-designer versions of these frocks.

Animal print scarves are all the rage. We personally aren't big fans but they are a nice way to add a stylish accessory to your look, and many can be had on the cheap.

The jury is still out on these multi-colored vests, we predict they will catch on only nominally.

Belted dresses are a big fall tend, but you can never have too many belts of varying sizes, colors and materials. So why not use them on some of your longer fall tunics as well?

This is maybe our favorite new trend. Simple, easy to buy and allows you to use your white jeans after labor day! What could be better?

The Marni collection from last week's Milan Fashion Week was definitely one of the more bizarre ones we have seen since the Couture shows (which of course are generally a little over-the-top). There are some pieces that, if toned down, we would wear but some of them are just not very practical, even for a fashionista. Here are the more memorable pieces:

We actually like the color contrast of this dress but the cut is not something we care for. Anyone with hips will look heavier than they really are in this.

On the other hand, we loved this. The color combo is unexpected and the cut of these looks tailored and yet still flowy enough for us to want to wear it in spring and feel comfortable in it.

We love the skirt on this outfit. Which is why we hate the blouse – not only is it way too boxy but we also have big issue with not being able to see more of the skirt.

We just don't know what to say about this. It is ugly, badly paired separates and just very odd. We wouldn't even wear the two pieces separately. The top looks like what we imagine a peasant would wear if they had a sense of color. A bad sense.

Did vinyl clothing come into vogue and nobody told us?

Oh, and we hate the shoes on every single outfit. Satin platform clogs? You have to be joking!

If there is one word to describe the Dolce and Gabbana show from last week's Milan Fashion Week, we would say that 'dramatic' fits it perfectly. Never before have we seen such drama from D&G, from the bold use of color to some almost outrageous prints, the runway was definitely a feast for the eyes. But was it a feast that you would want to wear? The jury is still out on that one, as we know that what goes down the runway isn't what always ends up on the racks. We will let you be the judge:

It's not the pattern or color that we object to on this dress as much as the fabric. It is just too thick and heavy and looks like something your mom would use to reupholster an old sofa.

Although this dress looks a bit stiff, too we do like it. Overall, despite the harsh fabric it still looks like a nice summer dress, although obviously for the evening.

There is just too much going on here. The extra fabric at the bust, the random fabric at the sides … it's just confusing.

This is too poofy for us to want to wear it. Toned down and less dramatic, it would be a great outfit. But as-is, it's just too much.

We love the colors on this one. It really pops, but again – stiff fabrics and much too structured. A loser fit with flowy fabric and we would be all over this.

There has been some grumblings about the Versace line in this, the 10th year since Gianni's murder in Miami. Ever since Donatella had to take over everything there have been a few questionable collections and business decisions.

But last week in Milan, Donatella sent a collection down the line that Gianni would have been very proud of. The collection is sexy and yet somewhat safe, satiny and yet ready for a safari. Sound strange? It's actually quite beautiful, as you will see:

Separates had their place in the collection, with several of the models wearing two pieces. We love the simplicity and elegance of this neutral-colored duo.

Floaty and flirty, this dress and blazer combo is a winner.

Another simple beauty in a color we love.

Can we just say how much we continue to love the yellow trend? Nice to see it in so many collections for next spring. We can't wait!

We weren't too crazy about this look. Actually, the look and cut is great, its just the color combination. It veers too close to Day-Glo for us.

We also didn't care for this look, the only real 'miss' for us in terms of construction. It's just too messy on the bottom, though we think the top could be fierce if it was by itself with jeans.

We here at Baghaus love Fendi a whole lot.

Last week during Milan Fashion Week, they had a very interesting show. Now, when we say 'interesting' we don't mean bad. But we don't mean good, either. The entire collection was very uneven. But enough with the intro, onto the critique!

This dress had potential, but suffers from "one too many" syndrome. This means that it has one too many additions to it. In this case, we think the oddly-shaped sleeves could have been left off and really made this dress wearable. Instead, it is too much.

We like this one much better because nothing is so odd or big as to distract from it, like in the previous dress with the sleeves. The pattern is so bold, it can speak for itself, and here it gets the chance to.

As you can see, geometric patterns were the order of the day. We just aren't feeling it here.

We love this one. It is simple and yet captivates the eye, and looks like its cut to flatter many figures.

We can do without the extra fabric at the bottom but overall we love this piece.

Fans of Outkast probably already are familiar with the occasionally waaaay-out-there fashion sense of Andre Benjamin, who prefers for us to call him by Andre 3000. Though he does have some great clothes and can occasionally look like a very dapper gentleman, he can also look like something from another planet as well.

So imagine our surprise when we read today that Mr. Benjamin is all set to get his own clothing line for next season! Though very little has been announced about the project, Andre was quoted as saying "It will be based on vintage classics with modern twists." Geez, where have we heard that one before in the fashion industry?

But, since we are fans of Andre, we will try to give him the benefit of the doubt. Let's just hope that whoever is helping him design the line will reign him in some. If not, then some of his clothes might end up looking like this:

We managed to find an even uglier version of "Ugly Betty's" poncho!

We just don't see this one flying off the shelves. With or without the braid.

Definitely not a look for everyone. Or maybe for anyone.

Yeah, we don't think we need to comment any further. The pictures speak for themselves.