Fall Fashion 2010

Hey fashionistas and style queens/ princesses. Winter is around the corner, but there are still lots of days in this fall season left to strut your fall fashion and everyday style know-how.

Plaids done right, boots and booties galore (especially with interesting embellishments), opaque leggings, leopard print anything, lacy tights, ruffles, lace, pearls, trench coats and so much more feminine fabulousness is on trend right now. I am super excited about a chic classic growing in popularity for fall and winter- TWEED. Chanel lovers everywhere are celebrating. An outfit with a tweed jacket can be transformed from classic and prissy (of which I am still a fan) to punchy and unexpected by adding over a tight tank, with dark-wash denim jeans and sexy heels or over a fabulous dress with heels... Button the jacket, leave it open, put a belt (or ribbon) over the jacket... The possibilities are almost endless.

Keep in mind, most of the above trend-worthy items are pretty classic so this is a great time to buy staple pieces for your wardrobe. As always, flavorize each outfit with your own touch.

Accessories and hair are perfect avenues to customize your look further. High volume hair and sexy poofs are super hot now (and always have been to me, as I often do a voluminous poofy bun with my hair). Add a sassy clip and voila! With that said, you may want to make certain that you are completely satisfied with the volume of your hair before you walk out the door. How does your hair look from all angles? There is a fine line between "what-the-Jersey?" and sexy superstar.

Always make sure you are 100% confident with your whole ensemble. It should fit and flatter you, no matter which trend or style. You are beautiful, and your style should accentuate that (not detract from that).

Have a fabulous day every day! Stay stylish.

OMG!

No really. This is a serious OMG HOLDY COW (as I used to say as a wee one)!

I just saw the greatest image! This is PERFECTION!

I think, no, I'm pretty sure that I WILL BE DOING this one day.
(Not any time soon... but one day)

That is just so cool!

They are ALL wearing BOOTS at the wedding! OMG!

Boots! Wedding! OOOOH!

So neat!

I'D BE PISSED...

So I stumbled across this article in the New York Times a few weeks ago while at work:

http://tv.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/arts/television/10vampire.html

It talks about CW's new series the Vampire Diaries and the new phenom series Twilight. About the similarities, the revival of the Vampire popularity wave, and of their success.

Following my reading of the series (which I have VERY MIXED reviews about) and my viewing of the new television show, all I have to say is this:

If I were L. J. Smith, the author of the Vampire Diaries, I would want to stake that bitch Stephenie Meyer.

I have read many of Meyer's interviews where she states that the premise for Twilight came to her in a dream; a dream of the scene in the woods between Bella and Edward, and Ta-Da/Presto-ChangeO the Twilight series was born. Well eff that. In the words of Lothos, played by the talented Rutger Hauer in the 1992 movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Puh-lease!"

There are WAY too many similarities between these two series. I understand that there may be many similarities between books in the science fiction genre, but seriously? these two series can easily be splayed out side-by-side so that one could play the matching game with the plot lines, character studies, etc!

You be the judge. You don't even have to read either series. Go to amazon or the websites for the respected authors (L. J. Smith // Stephenie Meyer)... look at the novel summaries. Copy Catters are obvious in plain text.



Just because I am in Vamp mode and will forever heart Buffy; enjoy Pee-Wee Herman's death scene in BtVS (1992):

Funny when I was 5 and still funny 17 years later!

Shopping For Fall Basics

Summer is enchanting us with its sunny days... for now... and the heat makes it more enticing to wear some sexy and semi-revealing pieces like a mini LBD, but what happens when the season changes and the chill sets in? How can we maintain our fabulous styles and still include our sexy flavor?

Here is a list of a few sexy style should-haves for the upcoming fall season:

*Chic, fitted solid lightweight jacket or trench coat with your personal flavor- like a metallic fabric or contrasting belt
--Check out bebe, J. Crew, Macy's, Cache, www.spiegel.com and any other store that offers beautifully stylish coats

*Dark fitted denim jeans that make you feel like a star are a style necessity. Make sure you try on lots of jeans to find the best pair(s) for you and your body.
--Check out any store that sells jeans and try on, try on, try on... it will pay off.

*Lace tights are practically a must. Sexy, classic and sophisticated. Lace reveals a little leg and a lot of style. With so many styles and colors to choose from, it should be easy to find at least one pair you will fall in love with.
--Check out www.express.com for some ideas.

*Boots to pair with pants and skirts. Make sure the boots you choose are flattering on you given your height and proportions.
--Check out www.bakersshoes.com, www.cutesygirl.com, www.victoriassecret.com and www.macys.com (Jessica Simpson) for just a few of the fabulous boots available.

*Thin tops and sweaters mixed with some chunky ones for layering. The different weights and textures add interest and movement. Make sure the bulkier pieces are minimal, always the top layer and that the pieces never hide your body. Accentuate the positive. :) Try on different combinations at:
--Forever21, H&M, Old Navy, Express, Ann Taylor, The Limited, Macy's and any other stores that speak to you

*A beautiful day bag to carry your everyday "essentials" is an every season essential
--Check out www.coach.com, www.macys.com and bags by Jessica Simpson. I highly recommend her designs.

*Remember that accessories are still important to complete any outfit.
--Try For Love for affordable, trendy costume jewelry, bags and belts.

Enjoy the changing seasons. Enjoy dressing for each day. And may you wear only the clothes that make you look and feel sexy and confident.

(c) 2009 CS