Fall Essentials

Fall is finally here, I can finally take out those chunky sweaters and rock that fur vest. Buh bye sunshine :( . Here are a few things that I feel like are fall essentials:

CHUNKY NECKLACES:

Spice up any outfit, regardless of color and style, with this season's hottest chunky necklaces.

You can change any LBD, plain color, and any skinny jean fit into a glamorous arrangement. This is going to add a lot of volume and attention to your neckline so choose a piece that is either boatneck or deep v. The necklace will look best on the naked skin. ;)

Forever 21: $11

FLANNEL:

Effortlessly cute with skinny jeans. The perfect weekend outfit or something easy to throw on when you are out and about running errands.

Pac Sun - $40

SNAKE SKIN/REPTILE PRINTS:

Trade your boring leather everyday bag to an animal skin tote. This is versatile and the layers of color will match any outfit that you put on.

Target - $22

BUCKLES/STUDS

Do not limit buckles and studs on belts. The next accessory it can be attached to can be shoes! Be experimental with your shoes this season and get ones that have all the extras attached to it!

Nine West - $130

SEQUINS MINI/LEATHER MINI

It doesn't matter what material the skirt turns out to be --- key word "MINI". And yes, sorry ladies, thought you were off the hook for shaving this season ;) Actually, there is a fix. Tights to the rescue! Pair your minis with black tights. If you have things like sequins and leather, do not pair it with the patterned floral tights that are everywhere. That will just be too tackle. Keep it simple.

Forever 21: $14

DRAPERY PIECES

Release the inner goddess in you! Find goddess inspired drapery pieces. They are feminine and comfortable.

Forever 21: $15

Image Source: Forever 21.com, Ninewest.com, Pacsun.com, Target.com

Anna Sui for Target

Remember the post I had several weeks ago talking about Anna Sui's gossip girl line at target? Well the line debuted today and I was just online browsing the collection...turns out that a lot of things are already sold out. insane. the stuff is not THAT cute!?!?! anyways, get your while supplies last!

Payless - Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano, winner from project runway (or was he a runner up? can't remember anymore), started his own line and has recently launched his collaboration with Payless. The stuff is pretty cute but the boots and the pumps totally remind me of the Rodarte, Christian Louboutin, and YSL collections awhile back.

See for yourself.
http://www.payless.com/store/catalog/brandlisting.jsp?trail=1014%3A600002&catId=cat10376&brandId=600002

Jazz it up!

This was one of the outfits from the Fall 2009 Louis Vuitton show. I actually tried this before seeing this picture! Only, I didn't make my bow as dramatic as this one was. I went to the fabric store and bought hot pink fabric for $1/yard. The only problem I ran into was that the edges were running because I don't know how to sew. So I suggest getting something this is NOT satin. That was clearly a mistake. Try this at home, it should be as easy as it looks. =)

Image source: elle.com

Victoria Secret 70%off

Just got a cataloge from VS and they are having a huge sale. I've selected a few pieces that I thought are really cute. Take a look!

Tank top - $24.99

Twill shorts - $10.99

White Jumper - $10.99

Image Source: victoriasecret.com

Pretty Tights

Rachel Bilson rocked floral tights on project runway last week. She turned an ordinary black and white arrangement into something that is more fashionable.

Sync up any white and black arrangement with the latest fall trends. Get these tights at Forever21 for $7.

BCBG Final Cut

On BCBG's website, they've got this section called "final cut". I went to a "final cut" outlet (which is like the outlet for the outlets...the crap they couldn't sell at the outlet, they dump it on the racks of "final cut"). The sales associate told me that in addition to having inventory they couldn't sell be sold here, the stuff at final cut clothes are made from leftover fabric or just leftover material. This mean of course, the craftsmanship is a lot sloppier, but you still get the same quality fabric here. So all this is available to you on the bcbg's website. I found this foldover clutch that is really affordable --- only $40 vs $158. It can be worn in 3 ways:

image source: bcbg.com

Rachel Zoe for QVC

Rachel Zoe, famous celebrity stylist (clients include Cameron Diaz, Lindsey Lohan, Kate Hudson, Anna Hathaway, and many more) has got a collaboration lined up with qvc.com. The products will be focused on faux fur and snakeskin. The collection hits the site on Sept. 12 th .

See an article here:

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/09/behold_the_furry_vests_and_fau.html

Double knit Bustier Top

I found a really cute top on bluefly.com! This bustier top is not over the top but just sexy enough to wear during the day with jeans or tights. I'm the type that always wanna try to wear a bustier top but is scared for it to come off as "skanky". I think this top solves the problem!

The first book from WhoWhatWear.com Cofounders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life features style advice and 60 full-color photographs. $18.95

Interesting sections of the book:

1) a step-by-step guide on how to transform runway clothes to everyday easy wear.

2) stylish celebrities talk about style...Rachel Bilson, Erin Wasson, etc.

3) A cycle trend watch so you can be able to spot a trend before it becomes a trend!

image source: whowhatwear.com

Cheap Monday

I didn't even know that cheap monday has cute stuff beyond demin. Check these out:

You can actually scrunch the pants up or pull them down as shown below: (same pair of pants, completely different effects, amazing huh?) $80

I like the color of this scarf: $30

Image source: tobi.com

Victoria Secret Sweater Clearance - $14.99

I guess it's time to stock up on those over sized sweater...would look so cute with skinny jeans or tights. ;)