Fabulous Boots

Worn with skinny jeans, skirts and dresses, boots are a fall and winter must-have. Retire your Uggs and try on a new pair of boots this year. There's never been a better time to buy; you'll find tons of amazing new looks this fall. Some great looks I've found include: fringe, embellishments, vibrant colors and buckles.






Antik Batik Minush flat beaded flannel boot from shopbop.com $345
Joie one way woven side crunch boot in mustard from shopbop.com $395
Mia Taboo fringe boot from zappos.com $142
Steve Madden trivets grey leather boot $159.95

Garden Pary

Just because the flowers aren't growing on the ground doesn't mean they can't be growing on your clothing. Pick up a flirty floral print to add some life to your winter wardrobe.

Rose jersey tunic from Forever21 $17.80
Kimchi Blue botanical dress from Urbanoutfitters.com $68
Kimchi Blue floral burnout cardigan from Urbanoutfitters.com $48
Priorities black floral eyelet babydoll from bluefly.com $64.99
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture sage floral chiffon babydoll $139

'Tis the Season: Holiday Dresses

Here are a few totally adorable (and totally appropriate) dresses for holiday parties with the family or friends!

Twinkle Tie Affair Dress from shopbop.com $350

Shoshanna Cobalt floral tunic from bluefly.com $178

Vera Wang dark navy charmeuse v-neck dress from bluefly.com $191.25

Nanette Lepore "Sequin Starlet" dress from bluefly.com $214

J.Crew Jeweled Cady Shift from jcrew.com $395

LOVE IT: Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear

The DVF Spring 2009 line is appropriately called "Rock Goddess"
Think bohemian chic meets flower child meets goddess.
The collection is fun and colorful, including lots of floral prints and excellently draped dresses.
Photos by Dan & Corina Lecca

doing animal print the right way

How often do you bite your tongue at some of the animal print you see? Here a few pieces that are exotic yet tasteful:

La Fiorentina turquoise paisley leopard cashmere scarf $95 at bluefly.com
Triton by Tufi Duek brown zoo print dress $139 at bluefly.com
Notice black leopard jersey dress $79 at bluefly.com
Pedro Garcia python ballet flats $357 at bluefly.com

Tory Burch

Classic designs with a classic (but chic) emblem.

Bombe Reva Clutch $365
Alexandra Fringe Tonal Enamel Moc Flat $275
Cambridge Satchel $595

Bring on the cold: fall jackets

How did summer get by so fast? And where am I to put all these wonderful summer clothes?
The first thing you'll need to snag: a jacket. You won't have to look too far; this season has brought forth a wonderful variety of ideas.

If you've got the money, definitely splurge on a daytime coat and an evening coat...but if you're like me- this is not an option.

Simple solution: buy something that's practical for both.

You can always dress a jacket up with a pin or a broach for a night out. Pair it with a colorful, lightweight scarf for the day.

Either way, here are some incredible finds...for all budgets!
PS- try a fun color this year!

From top left, clockwise: Michael Kors trench (with leopard lining!) $195, Forever21 classic pea coat $49.80, Silence and Noise hooded jacket $128, and J.Crew double cloth lady day coat $330

The Skinny Dress

I'm not sure how I feel about this one quite yet, but I've been seeing it everywhere. The skinny dress is exactly what it sounds like- a form fitting, not so forgiving dress. Most of these dresses look like their meant to be undergarments. They look great on a slender or petite frame, but could be devastating if you haven't made it to the gym in a month.
You would definitely have to be careful with what you wore under this type of dress- an itsy bitsy thong that shows absolutely no lines would be my only solution--definitely not worth pulling a Britney over.
Personally, these dresses are a little too boring for me...I'm too in love with embellishments. But hey, if you've got it- flaunt it....these dresses are an excellent way to show off a great body.
From the top right, clockwise: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent strapless plum dress $323, Dolce & Gabbana black bustier sateen dress $525,
Bebe red shirring halter dress $129.

Ruffle your Feathers

Feathers are absolutely gorgeous and come in the most beautiful colors. They can be worn from head to toe...literally! Everything from headbands to dresses to shoes are being adorned with feathers this season. Although feathers may seem like an unlikely accessory, they are light and simple and can add interest to any outfit.
Feathers look fantastic with simple colors rather than busy patterns. Some feathers come in natural cremes and browns but you can also find exotic feathers in blues and greens. Bright colors can add excitement to your LBD for a night out while natural colored feathers can be worn during the day with a white t-shirt and jeans.
From left to right (clockwise): Gabrielle feather tank $70, feathered headband from Urban Outfitters $18, feather bracelet from Urban Outfitters $24, Indian feather earrings from Urban Outfitters $20, and Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent peacock belt $150.

Get High (Heels!)

Forget flats, get as high as you want on heels! Retailers are making their shoes higher than ever this season. Whether you're looking for a pump or a boot, you'll find quite a selection. For the fall and winter, heels can be worn with plain or patterened tights for a fun look. Until then, rock your heels in a colorful minidress or hot pair of long jeans.

You may notice that many shoes this season are adorned with buckles and straps. This is a great way to update the classic pump for a new look. Also look out for bright colors; purple is definitely making a comeback.

These shoes will not only look hot, they'll make you look hot! Higher heels will eleongate the length of your legs, making you look leaner.

Style tip: don't skip the "walk around the house a few days" before you take these babies out, or you'll be feeling the burn!

Clockwise (from left top):Steven by Steve Madden Midory Bootie 148.95, Ash Liason Pump 179.95, Steven by Steve Madden Lexxa Pump 168.95, Jessica Simpson Layla Pump 78.95.

This Season's Neckline: Asymmetric Reinvented

So remember back in 8th grade when everything was asymmetric...dresses, tops and even skirts? This fall you'll see tons of asymmetric duds in a new way, think Grecian inspired. The look is beautiful and elegant and comes in tons of styles to flatter every body type. From left to right: a pink and purple silk dress by Muse ($176), T-Bags one shoulder dress ($225) and the blue ruffle dress also by T-Bags ($215)
As easy as it is to pull off this look, it can also go wrong. Try not to wear any tops or dresses that are too tight. Prints will liven up any look...so don't be afraid to try something exciting!

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