I am going to share a really big secret: Marina Rinaldi rocks with the best luxury designs for women size 10 and up. Their commitment to excellence has never been compromised for the curvy shape. In fact the line is only for us. (And is definitely the reason MR is one of my favorite companies to covet and wear!)

Cashmere's, silks, velvets, buttery leathers and suede's, along with exquisite beading and embroidery are staples in making this line work season after season and year after year. In fact this company, a division of MaxMara from Italy, is over two decades old. They have created a chain of their own specialty boutiques worldwide. Also, they are in some of the very best high-end department stores universally - that's the only other venues for shopping the MR lines you will find for this company.

Marina Rinaldi is pure style and class... I anxiously await the fantastic full-color custom gratis publication (head into any MR store of Saks Fifth Avenue, Salon Z Department for your copy -- But they go fast!) that Marina puts out every spring and fall season called MR Character. Under the sharp eye of the curvy Italian Creative Director of MR, this glorious magalog brings us super articles on more inspiring role models, as well as fashion and styling tips with an Italian point of view. It's all Marina Rinaldi using the various labels: Marina Rinaldi, Persona and Voyage collections -- all at different price points. They even created the MR handbag and footwear collections for us!

After seeing the collection in the showroom and the stores, chatting with the Creative Director on a visit from Italy at the top of the fall season, and connecting with the well educated staff at the New York City MR Madison Avenue store – I knew that our readers would be inspired by this truly remarkable and high-end line for fall. Read on...

If you think that winter's made up only of heavy jackets and big coats, you're mistaken. Not at Marina – after all, with MaxMara as the parent company, the coats at any length and fabrication are divine. It's more a season of having fun layering fabrics and shapes, as well as lower necklines and different lengths when you see the MR collection.

If you are dying to mix a trend from the runway this season - like the trend color story of red, for instance - you can be infused and inspired when you see the Marina Rinaldi red story collection. Finally there is an impact of color! It's fiery and sexy.

The MR philosophy this season for rules on wearing red? No matter what age group you fall into, red works!

Twenty-something? Take inspiration of the trends with the "must-have" look of leggings in classic black - and it should be mixed with your bold red wool coat and an elegant heeled basic pump!

Thirty-something? Those in this group can create sexy appeal and elegance by combining elements of your own inner beauty – and those luscious evening dresses that demand head to toe red trending!

Forty–something? The tuxedo, in it's classic black, needs an update with a dose of red this season and you can carry this fashion staple off with your strong character traits and choosing the perfect tuxedo pantsuit. It's never wrong, always in style, always right!

And remember...

• Choose simple and strong shapes in your reds and make a difference mixing it with black pieces of clothing in your wardrobe.
• The details are important for a glamorous overall look in the evening.
• Wearing evening red? Alternate colors for clothing and accessories: This is how to play with today's style!

Mixing has now become synonymous with luxury. So don't give up "grunge style" that makes clothes more modern with the mix, but fold it into your styling look. Especially the Italian Marina Rinaldi flair's way - every season - with great designer style. Finally they created designer lines for us no matter what size the tag says on the label, but what your style choices say!

Call for more information, including locations:

• For more information on the collections and where they are sold, MR can be emailed at: info@marinarinaldi.it
• Call the MR New York Boutique at 212/734-4333
• Or if you are in Italy, call Reggio Emilia for the European stores at 0522 3591

Happy 'Holiday Styling' from your Editor Michele and the entire fashion team!