Fall Looks: Mad for Plaid and the need for a Tweed!

In the name of Fall fashion here are a  my tips for the week! For the third season in a row Plaid is back.  So if your like me and you have a few of them in your closet by all means recycle.  What's old is new!  The celebs like brands such as Rails they run around $98 and Steven Alan that run around $158.  I have some knock offs in my closet one by Lovestitch around $48 and I really like some of the Plaids that Abercombie has.  They run anywhere from $38-$58.  These adorable tops look cute layered with tanks and worn with skinny's and  open toe bootie's or for a more casual look a flat riding boot or flats are always cute.  Another alternative if you want to make the look a bit more updated pair it with some cargo skinny's.  Nordstrom.com has these by Sanctuary.  They have marked the "Peace" skinny cargo down to $52! 


A classic look that has made it's debut this season are cropped tweed jackets. Love love them.  These jackets can run the gamet in price.  A couple of my fav's are LaRok luxe $298 found at Neiman Marcus, Loft wool tweed jacket $148 loftonline.com and the BB dakota 'Herringford" $110 shopbob.com.   These jackets can be worn so many different ways.  Paired with some skinny's and a loose fitting tank complete the look with adding a scarf or some layered necklace's.  A few layered strands of pearls make it a sophisticated ladylike look.  Traditional Chanel.  An all time classic and personal favorite.   For a day to evening look you can wear over a simple constructed sheath dress and tights.  These jackets can be worn a plethora of different ways.  I encourage you to get creative.  Add a broach or a flower to the lapel.  For a weekend look wear over a simple white tee and boot leg denim.  The sky is the limit here.  


My last tip if you haven't already gotten a few of these cozy little must haves.  The slouchy cardigan.  If you haven't seen them you might be blind.  They were big last year and are even bigger this year.  They come cropped, waist length,  and some even go almost full length.  you can find them with buttons or my favorite is a more open flyaway look.  You can get these pieces in almost every color imaginable.  For fall I really like oatmeal, creams, and grey.  Although also very cute and popular in jewel tones too.  This is an easy look that is layered with tee's long or short sleeve and of course worn with your skinny's and boot's or flats.    


If I haven't stressed skinny's enough and you don't have a pair it's time.  Don't be afraid.  No matter what your frame you can wear them with all these popular looks.  And they're slimming! I promise.  A great brand that isn't a big investment is "Just" jeans. Just $44! You maybe able to search for them online.  As well I know an amazing little boutique  called Pretty Please that carries them both in San Diego and Scottsdale AZ. 


Guys  I have so much to cover with the ladies that you'll have to be patient.  


Ladies if you have questions on how to wear these looks feel free to ask me.  I'm so excited to share about handbags, accessories and more Jackets.  I'm really loving this fall because the looks are simple yet the same outfit can be changed all together with a scarf or a simple accessory!    


Happy shopping!

A Month Dedicated to Fall Fashion and Style.. "If the shoe fits?"

Fall is one of my favorite times of year.  It signifies change in so many ways.  From the crisper breeze, the sun setting just that much sooner, kids going back to school,football season, the return of pumpkin latte's and of course fall fashion.  

I needed to dedicate a full month just to this because their is so much to cover.  And don't worry guys I wont leave you out of the loop on this.

 I used to eagerly anticipate  back to school shopping.  First we would hit the anniversary sale at Nordstrom in July.  Then we would do our final push to the rest of my favorite stores the weekend before school started.    I remember the feeling of joy I felt as I had already started planning my outfits.    Although I'll never forget this one time as my Mom and I were  standing at the cash register during one our purchases.  I was deep in thought about what was next on our shopping agenda. Cosmetics or shoes?    She abruptly interrupted my thoughts with, "You really don't need anything else, we shop for you all year around".  What? She's never said that before!  My eyes got really wide.  And I sheepishly nodded.    I'll never forget the panic that overtook me at that moment.  I knew she was right but I still needed to complete my first few weeks of wardrobe options.  I felt like yelling NO!! I'm not done yet!!   And just as we were attempting to leave that department store we walked passed the shoes and almost like superman's ex ray vision I spotted the "one" I had been looking for.   My pace quickened over to the table where they were displayed.  I snatched the display shoe up and looked back at my Mom.  "These are the ones, I love these shoes!"   Looking back I think my passion must have entertained her.  Or she was just plain exhausted from all the shopping.  "Ok get your size" she says.   Almost skipping through the department I looked for the sales person while picking a few others I just needed to try.    Three pair of shoes later.  Mission accomplished outfits for the first few weeks were complete.  

That was a turning point.  I knew my "shopping days" of lavishly spending and getting what I wanted on my parents dime were numbered.

My advice to those of you in this "back to school" shopping quandry is don't buy too much before school starts because inevitably your child will come home with ideas of what they need to be wearing once they see what the other kids have.

Shoes are a very important statement to a woman's  overall look and style.  They can be an accessory or just complete the look of your outfit.  This year the return of the bootie from last year is still very hot.  It's been updated and there are even more options and colors to chose from.   If your feeling a little wild get some purple booties.  They'll be sure to make a great accent to a pair of skinny's or if you dare a micro mini. 

One of my friends a fellow fashionista herself emerged with a cute bootie called the "aphrodite"  by Vince Camuto.    "Everyone needs a pair of cage shoes she says very matter of fact".  I agreed.  And Vince Camuto has them  at a decent price.  $119.00 soft subtle leather and comfortable.  They seem to mold to your foot.  

Boots have become the new comfort shoe.  We wear them here in Southern California from the fall well into the spring.  This year even over the summer.   They are worn with dresses, skinny jeans, trousers and a sleek pair of boot cut denim.  

Now don't worry I have promised to deliver style within a budget and I won't let you down.  In fact I have noticed that Nordstrom along with many other retailers are already marking down fall merchandise.  The only challenge I have found with shoes is that if they are really popular your size maybe gone by the time they get marked down.  However on the other hand if there's a will there is a way.  Sometimes you can find these items sold on Ebay or on some of the sample sale sites that I have mentioned.  

Here is just a start of all the fall fashion trends I'm excited to share with you about.  Don't get overwhelmed.  Choose pieces that work for you.  Not every trend is meant for everybody.  In the meantime happy shopping!  

PS.  I would love to get your feedback.