August 30 2010

The Ins and Outs of Fall: Work

In this economy, if you have a job, you're lucky, and if you're looking for one you have to be competitive.  Now more than ever, we must take our careers, and ourselves seriously.  This year fashion "gets it" and has given us a Fall/ Winter season that is sharp, sophisticated, and means business.

In: tailored suites, below-the-knee pencil skirts, opaque tights, men's wear, tweed, cashmere.

Out: casual Friday.  Save it for Saturday!

August 26 2010

The Ins and Outs of Fall Fashion: Watches

Next in our series of what's hot and what's not for fall is one of our favorite accessories, watches!

In: thin leather strap watches with oval or rectangle faces.  Search vintage jewelry or antique stores (or raid your mother or grandmother's jewelery box).  They are full of the them and can usually be snatched up for great prices!

Out: Oversized watched with bling around the bezel.  Think "less is more."  All that flash is thing of the past!

August 21 2010

The Ins and Outs of Fall: Denim

Denim, of course, is always in style but the cut, fit, length, wash, and details are constantly changing.  This fall we wanted to know, "what's in, out, and next?"  We consulted some of our favorite style experts, magazines, and fashion blogs (that list is on it's way!),  and this is what we found...

In- Dark solid washes, black, and grey.  Out- Contrived horizontal distressed lines across the hip and washed out knees and upper thighs. 

In- Straight legs, skinny, jeggings, perfect fit boot cuts, boyfriends, and high waist wide legs.  Out- Bell Bottoms or flares and super low waist denim (no more exposed panties or cracks, woo hoo!)

Next- Patches. This fall look for riding style breeches with knee patches.  J Brand (above) makes a really cute pair that's right on point with all that's in!

 

 

 

 

 

August 10 2010

Ballet Flats

These comfy cuties will be easy on the feet as you transition from flip flops to flats.  Two are Gap City Flats - $39.50, and two are Vera Wang Ballerina - $195, both are soft, supple leather.  Can you tell which one is which???

July 29 2010

Fall Fashion Trend: Preppy Chic

The northeastern Prep school look is in for men, women, and children.  Pleated minis, argyle, cardigans, insignia blazers, bows, sweater vests, loafers, crisp oxfords, knit scarves;  all classics, all items you probably already have, all back with a vengeance this fall. 

July 21 2010

Dark Florals

It's SALE season which means your favorite stores are probably boasting major markdowns. It also means that you've probably stopped buying for the summer and aren't ready to start shopping for the fall.  But if you can't resist a sale (don't be ashamed, we can't either!) keep an eye out for darker floral prints.  Dark floral tanks can be purchased now (at those great prices), worn now with cute shorts or miniskirts, and layered under cardigans, denim jackets, or blazers in the fall.  The prints (small or large) are a huge trend in fall/winter fashion and will instantly update your look without pushing you out of your comfort zone. 

July 12 2010

Heeled Studs

Check out the collection of Dolce Vita wedges and clogs as you transition your way out of flip flops and sandals.  We particularly love the 'taiz' wedge and the 'jezabel' high heeled clog. (both under $100, what a steal)