Bottom line: you need a basically fabulous belt to wear throughout the fall and winter. It should be understated yet edgy, and basic yet standout. This 3-inch wide belt by Mumba is ideal to wear on top of sweaters, blazers, and tees. Just do it!
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A fabulous website that features the “adventures” of Hermès scarves. Click, dream & ogle!
Read about the collaboration between Robert Clergerie and Opening Ceremony.
A popular fall trend is booties- click the picture to see the fabulous selection!
This Loeffler Randall open toe lace up platform is ideal to go from summer to fall.
Piperlime is having a great sale on fall boots; priced under $100!
Check out Charm & Chain for fabulous summer jewelry under $100!!
These Michael Michael Kors wedges are perfect for summer given the cork as well as soft metallic coloring.
These are some of fall’s best accessories because there’s no better time than the present to start building your accessory wardrobe.
The cool part about writing this segment on traveling in style is that it’s less about the clothes you wear when you get where you’re going, and more about how to look good getting there! Yesterday we discussed the best kicks to sport to ensure you look stylish yet can be fashionably functional moving along planes, trains and automobiles. Today, it’s all about what you’re packin’ as in what you’re packing your clothes in. For all parties, stick with carry-ons.
Question: How can I look fashion moving through the airport? Quiet as kept, flip flops are not only not comfortable but, they make it difficult to run in if necessary. And high heels are my life but, again, for quick layovers, a slip or broken heel is an easy way to lose cool points! Answer: The range of answers we fielded included flip flops, high heels, wedges, sneakers and slippers. The correct answer and most style-appropriate answer depends on what
Get a look at the Jimmy Choo’s that Tamara Mellon recommends for your closet…and that’s saying a lot since she’s the Jimmy Choo founder – click the pic! Note: I’ve checked out Tamara’s Choo shoe recs, and I’m on board with 5 of the 23 as must-haves for fall! Metallic snake-embossed pump, $525 (pictured above) Patent round-toe pump, $665 Fitted almond-toe boot, $965 Fitted suede boot, $1150 Open-toe snake slingback, $770
A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Singing in the Rain: I can’t stand wet weather but, it’s not excuse to look frumpy. Choose a wide hat, colorful slicker/trench, fun umbrella, or wellies that make you smile in spite of the nasty weather outside! The Best, Free Accessory: Smiles are great for dressing up funeral-drab attire, going from work to play, or when you just can’t seem to locate the best item (in spite of
All next week, we’re dedicated to getting everyone ready to ‘hit the road‘ in style. Get ready – we’re gonna be in motion next week… Send all of your questions before Monday so we can try to field as many as possible throughout the week!
Let’s continue — with these kelly green Paule Ka wedges you can go jeans and tee, or all black, or all white, or whatever. They are the outfit!
Do you like it, love it, or not? We love it because the heel height will work for most while still being feminine and elegant; the whiskey color is ideal for fall, complements just about everything and will age beautifully; the wrapped-ankle detailing creates a look that says evolved, upscale tough chic which is a spot-on fall trend; and the overall styling allows it to be sported with skirts as well as pants! What more could you ask for? Click the pic or here for
Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats. So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!
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