Fall Fashion: Layers

Fall will go out with a fashionable bang as girls are trying to keep warm by piling on those layers! I’m seeing the same chic elements going into this carefree style:

• ‘Boyfriend’ button-ups, cardigans, and hoodies (long + loose)
• Scarves. All colors, all prints. Go wild.
• Skinny jeans and leggings
• Boots of all shapes, sizes, and textures
• Faux fur.

Time to go thrifting!

Fall Fashion: Victoria Beckham In a Blazer and Scarf

Victoria keeps it simple yet posh with bootcut denim pants and a white tank top layered under a grey blazer and long colorblock scarf. The blazer is a perfect piece of an autumn ensemble and the scarf adds a nice touch of color to this otherwise analogous color scheme. The large black bag and black peeptoe pumps perfectly wrap up this chic outfit, but with the weather getting cooler I would now opt for a pair of this season’s cutest boots.

Fall Fashion DO’s

Not much needs to be said, other than the fact that Sarah Jessica Parker owned all when she wore this gorgeous long boyfriend cardigan paired with grey stockings and shiny bag and booties.

I’m not a fan of namedropping high end designer names (when we can train ourselves to copy looks the frugal way!) but Fabsugar has the details about who she wore and where she wore it.

Either way, this outfit looks amazing. I am on a quest to add a few new cardigans to my wardrobe as well as those coveted grey stockings/leggings and fabulous boots or platforms to go with them!

SJP’s outfit: Yay or nay?

Fall Beauty: Dramatic Smoky Eyes

Smoky eyes are a huge comeback for fall 2007, and are more dramatic than ever. Layers of black and mega full or false lashes were seen on the runway. Street-wise, the look is refreshingly unconventional with deep, dark blues and purples replacing or adding to traditional smoky black.

This is all so reminiscent of my heavy-eye-makeup headbanger phase back in high school, however the current, ‘grown up’ look is very vamp & sexy, with a balance. Eyes are heavy, but the face is otherwise muted.

Matte foundation, contoured cheeks, and non-competing lips complete this look. A matte, lavendar lip color gives the face a striking, ethereal appearance. Otherwise, finger-painted lip gloss or lipstick in a neutral color lets dramatic eyes take the spotlight.

Gorgeous!

What A Fabulous Smoky Eyes Look For Fall!

I love it! How lush, sultry, sexy, & edgy for fall. They’re calling it, ‘The Chocolate-y’ smoky eye.

I love how the smoke in this video is created with brick orange and reddish brown/black eyeshadow. Unconventional + creative = my new adaptation of this look. Mmm, loves it.

Note how the inner rim of the model’s bottom lid is lined with a white pencil. This brightens the eyes - crucial for this look - and is one of those Quick Beauty Fixes as well.

Video courtesy of Smashbox Cosmetics.

In My Bag: MAC Lipglass in ‘Pop Mode’

I promise I’m not a MAC fiend. Seriously; Lancome and Chanel will always have my cosmetic heart. But there is something that needs to be said about MAC. When you need those important, specific staples - whether it be the perfect shadow, those fabulous false lashes, or in this case a perfect gloss - MAC will not disappoint! I give them that.

As the ‘beauty savvy’ know, berry lips will be hot this fall/winter season. I’m one for pale pink or gold gloss myself, so it took quite the quest to find a perfect berry for my liking. I sampled a few lipsticks, to no avail. They were too dark, too matte, or too clown-like. With the help of an energetic MAC MUA and dirty lip brushes from trying on many, many colors, I found a gem. MAC Pop Mode Lipglass: a pink berry with shine and glimmer that looks great alone or with a dark liner (for darker skin). This shade will be perfect for the office - accessorizing a chic button up top and the resurfacing high-rise slacks look - or out on the town in those dark wash skinny jeans and print tops.

This is how it looks on me.

Fall Fashion: High-Rise Pants

Can you believe it: High-rise pants are back. And can I tell you that I’m actually excited about this? No really, I am.

Being a low-rise connoisseur practically all my life, it’s always been about the hip hugging jeans, pants, and mini skirts. It’s all good when you’re thin and tasteful about it, but goodness forbid you’ve gained a few extra pounds around the waist or you bend over a bit and a little bum cleavage peeks out. Also, in my opinion the social acceptance of ‘whaletail’ – or visible panty lines – has allowed for increasing distastefulness in female clothing choices. Like it or not, high-rise styles are being revamped in your favorite designer and low end lines – ushering in a wave of chic, ladylike fall fashion.

Steeper	Cheaper
10th Amendment high-rise skinny jeans $212	Express high-rise slacks w/ wide belt $58

Wearability: High-rise skinny jeans styles look great with a wide belt for an ultra-slimming effect, accompanied by cute babydoll tops or button ups that you can tuck. Wide leg styles are also a hit. High-rise slacks for the office can look chic with a grey turtleneck top and this season’s metallic silver pumps or boots.

Where to buy:
Express
Shop Bop
Couture Candy

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