By Kim

It's that time of year again, when the temperature drops and women put away their free-flowing frocks and mini cocktail dresses in favor of fall's subdued, camel-and-grey tones. Well, I'm not giving in: the Spring 2011 collections may not hit stores until January, but I'm already excited about them and am strategically planning my future purchases to build an affordable, on-trend Spring wardrobe.

The runway shows just wrapped up, and there are some exciting Spring 2011 trends I'd love to share with you. Of course, because I myself am a budget-conscious shopper, I'm offering some affordable alternatives like those you can find daily on Runway Rundown...but of course you'll see them on Ramshackle Glam first!

Here's a sneak peek at Runway Rundown trends you'll be seeing this Spring: