Posts Tagged: fall fashion trends

From runway to office: plaid

Plaid has gone in and out over the years.  Remember Angela Chase’s clothes in My So-Called Life and the whole grunge period in the late 90s?  (I miss those days..)  Anyway, plaid made a comeback this year on the fall 2011 runway, like this dress by Thakoon:

Plaid also works for the office, as long as you don’t pair it with sneakers or go too casual.  Here are some ideas:

Pair this Free People blazer with black pants and a black shirt or over a black dress

Wear a plaid shirt on a casual day with jeans and heels

Do the Pippa Middleton by wearing a plaid tunic with leggings, boots and a cardigan

Wear a plaid skirt with a great pair of heels 

How do you wear plaid to work?

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fall 2010 fashion guide: textures

previously i shared my favorite colors this fall.  now that the cool weather is here and it’s time to cozy up, i’m here to share some textures that will keep you warm and stylish this fall/winter.

first is fur – faux or real!

(marc jacobs, michael kors, michael kors)

second is chunky knits – in sweaters, skirts, dresses, socks, scarves!

(prada, prada, rag & bone)

third is velvet – in rich colors like burgundy and evergreen!

(nanette lepore)

what textures are you excited about this fall?

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i'm thankful

there are a lot of things i’m thankful for this thanksgiving, like the health of my family and friends, surviving layoffs during (hopefully) the worst part of the recession.  but when it comes to fashion, there are some fall trends this year that i’m also thankful for, like:

- geometric shapes (from seneca rising)

- layered jewelry (from JANETLILY)

- boyfriend blazers (from toast)

- draped dresses (from JoDemontis)

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