Fall must haves

Although, I hate to see summer go, I do love the fashion trends of fall. I love the rich textures of wool, and cashmere and the deep hues of olive greens, grapes, and mustard yellows. I also love that after a blow out my hair stays straight for more than 2 weeks!!!
This year I love these 5 things the most about fall fashion:

1. Leggings and tights- they are a staple in my wardrobe. I love to wear dresses and tunics and colorful leggings and tights take my plain jane black work dresses from drab to fab in seconds. Plus, fishnets, are given an extra pop when layered over them. They also work out as light control in the midsection smoothing you out in dresses and underneath closer fitting pants. NY and CO leggings.

2. Metallic/Matte nail polish- flat, true color without all the glitter and sparkle. Plain and simple!!! From white to black and golds, silvers, and grays. (your local beauty supplier should have a wide variety of these, just ask, ranging from $1- $12, depending on brand) OPI Espana Collection
LA Girl Nail Polish
3. Knee and Thigh high boots- they are gorgeous and allow me to really draw attention to two of my best assets, my thighs and legs. I have really large calves, probably from all of that soccer playing in NJ, and I have found that softer leather is more forgiving around that area. I have also purchased leather boots enhanced with the elastic siding to make room for my calf muscles (fat, lol) as well. (for mid price range Nine West always has a nice selection of knee high and above boots in leather and suede; a bit higher and trendier would be BCBGirls). Tall Boots @ Nine West
DSW Over the knee boots

4. One shoulder dresses and shirts- why not? What woman does not love feeling young again by teasing the "boys" with a little, tasteful display of flesh. Long or short the shoulders have it!!! See one shoulder dresses.

5. Embellishments- a trend that you see year round, but that really makes a statement in the fall and winter seasons. Winter whites jazzed up with gold buttons or purple embroidery, bland tees are transformed into statement pieces with just a splash or hardware. You can take a perfectly blah black work dress and spice it up with a great studded belt and and "bead- dazzled" cardi and rock the night away!!! Check out the pictured belt.



This is not a list of rules... these are MY exceptions!!!
Find your own fun or borrow some of mine....
But as always... Happy Shopping!!!