Trend Spotting: Neck Wear Edition

No better way to spruce up your winter wardrobe like a new scarf (or three!) Here are my top picks for this winter:

1. Oasis faux fur snood $36 2. J.Crew toscana tucker $328 3. Juicy Couture faux fur infinity scarf $88 4. ModCloth infinity scarf in leopard $24.99 5. Theodora and Callum jackson hole infinity scarf $110 6. J.Crew wool angora snood $49.50 7. J.Crew wool plaid scarf $68 8. Barbour plaid country scarf $44.85 9. Barneys CO-OP tartan plaid scarf $120

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Trending Now: Pattern Play

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Geometry Rules

from top left going clockwise: 1. Bauble Bar clara triangle pendant $64 2. Anthropologie polygon drops $38 3. Forever 21 faceted stretchy bracelet $6.80 4. Anthropologie down & up posts $28 5. Lila Rice arrow hoops $143 6. House of Harlow 1960 leather station necklace $75 7. Forever 21 glistening stone earrings $4.80

Put a Cap on it

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Trend Spotting

A few looks to love this season...

1. Ladylike bags - much more sophisticated than your average hobo. This one is J.Crew's Edie Purse $238. Other nice options include the Madewell Lil Briefcase Bag $118, Veda's Muffin Purse $336, and the TopShop Bluebell Snake Twist Lockbag $50

2. Bold Chokers - preferably in gold or silver are guarenteed to make your t shirt and jeans look more like an ensemble. Affordable options include the R.J. Graziano Silver Collar Necklace $55 and the TopShop flat metal collar $28. I also love this style.

3. Colorful Separates - The new way to colorblock allows for mixing and matching. For trousers, try Jenni Kayne's wide leg version (here or here), for denim J.Crew's toothpick jean is the way to go, check here for cord options, and here for bags. More on shoes later...

4. Hair Accessories - The fashion industry hasn't payed much attention to hair accessories since the rise and fall of the scrunchie, but I'm sensing a comeback at the grassroots level (*not of scrunchies but of hair accessories in general). Whether you use ribbons or metal, there's no better way to distract from your bad hair day. Visit your local Michael's.

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Baby It's Cold Outside

Seriously. It's been freezing this week! And the worst is yet to come... but I love seeing how peeps on the street stay warm and I'm feeling these cool girl's scarf/sweater combos. Here are a few more favorites:

First column: Marc by Marc Jacobs hot dot printed cashmere and silk blend scarf, VINCE chunky merino wool-camel knit sweater, Banana Republic lucy faux fur scarf, Zero + Maria Cornejo luma tunic Second column: Armand Diradourian madras plaid stole, T. Babaton beekman sweater, TopShop zig zag burgandy snood, ACNE ruth mohair sweater

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Practical Party Attire

Row 1: Haute Hippie sequined stretch silk dress \\ Alice + Olivia long sleeved goddess dress \\ TopShop pleat panel bodycon dress

Row 2: Paul & Joe Sister kristen ecru dress \\ French Connection queen dot dress \\ DKNY forest wrap jersey dress

Row 3: French Connection jag stripe long sleeved dress \\ Splendid cowl-neck stretch-jersey dress \\ Gestuz sequin shoulder detail dress

Take A Bow

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to wrap yourself up in a bow?

A good idea: limit yourself to one bow at a time to keep from looking like a giant baby doll. 

A better idea: pair it with leather to balance out the frills.

Clockwise from top left: 1. Diane Von Furstenberg trelodie tie top 2. Alex Woo little princess bow necklace 3. Michael Antonio ladina pump 4. Notte by Marchesa silk organza and tulle dress 5. Kate Spade double hinge bow bracelet 6. Gail Berry short edwardian skirt 7. Amantes Amentes leather belt 8. Juicy Couture striped bow top 9. Mikael Aghal metallic crinkle dress 10. Juicy Couture pave bow stud earrings 11. TopShop prince of wales check bow belted shorts 12. Juicy Couture star shine sequin clutch

Colorful Cords

1. Mother the looker corduroy pants $196  2. Rag & Bone skinny corduroy pants $176 3. Les Halles the stretch skinny corduroy pants $143 4. Free People skinny corduroy pants $68 5. Current/Elliott the ankle corduroy skinny pants $188 6. Blank Denim spray on corduroy skinny pants $80 

Birds of a Feather

Anthropologie bertram chair \\ Dorothy Perkins bird print shirt \\ Blu Moon bird print maxi dress \\ Alice Kwartler Antiques sterling silver peacock \\ Marc by Marc Jacobs petal to the metal natasha cross body bag \\ Oasis bird print silk scarf \\ DwellStudio peacock azure pillow \\ Elizabeth Cole bird earrings \\ Charlotte Taylor for Anthropologie silk skirt \\ Mulberry fabulous finches sleeveless shirt   

1. J.Crew café capri in harvest tweed 2. Antonia & Alison handbag 3. Carolina Herrera plaid bouclé skirt 4. Missoni tweed miniskirt 5. Anthropologie enduring tweed overcoat 6. Axara tweed jacket 7. Boden handheld tweed tote 8. Tory Burch amos shearling-lined tweed and leather boots 9. Rag & Bone tweed gloves 10. Missoni maddalena wool-blend tweed pants 11. Alice + Olivia tweed cady cuff shorts 

Bold Shoulders

From top left going clockwise: Day Birger et Mikkelson grey day emminence sequined shoulder sweater, J.Crew dream alexie sweater, Eternal Child charcoal sequin pullover, MICHAEL Michael Kors cutout knitted sweater, TopShop knitted flame sequin jumper, J.Crew waffled cashmere zip sweater

Into the Wild

1. Dominic Jones saw blade white gold-plated earrings $250 2. I Love Leon blouse €87.50 3. Zadig & Voltaire cashmere pull €298 4. Messeca charmene flannel cuffed wedge boot $392.85 5. J Brand pencil leg jean $160 6. Urban Outfitters beards pint glass 2/$10 7. Oasis cream fur knitted trapper £20 8. Tretorn aspelin rain boot $134.95 9. Friis & Company deer necklace € 13.95 10. L'Agence cotton-twill and faux fur hooded coat $595 11. Kate Spade New York metal aviator sunglasses $128

Fall Favorites

faux fur vest: 1. Michael Kors coyote blonde faux fur vest £229 2. American Eagle Outfitters faux fur vest $59.50 3. MICHAEL Michael Kors faux fur vest $130

tall wedge boots: 1. Steven by Steve Madden meteor boot $189.50 2. DKNY patty platform wedge boots $260 3. UGG Australia ravenna boot $349.95

woven goods: 1. Rebecca Minkoff woven infinity clutch $350 2. Warehouse straw across body bag $36.67 *sold out :( 3. Modalu florence oak shoulder bag €226.83

rose gold accessories: 1. Marc by Marc Jacobs marci rose gold watch $175 2. DKNY small round pavé crystal watch $195 3. Michael Kors pilot watch $275

Get Shorty

I'm loving shorts for fall - especially over tights. Here are a few that would look great with tights or by themselves:

Metallic: TopShop premium lurex boucle shorts $80, InWear pailletten-hotpants €69, Robert Rodriguez metallic cotton-blend shorts £90
Bow-Tied: Second Female shorts €31,48, Lover arabesque bow shorts $264, TopShop self tie silk shorts $76
P/leather: 180 by Jean Yu perforated leather shorts $265, Gryphon leather shorts £133, Jane Norman faux leather shorts £10.50

*I had to change this graphic. The turquoise headers were grossing me out. Hope you like this one better, too! :)

Hello Autumn

I know I'm a few days early, but the leaves are changing here so that counts as fall in my book. Looking forward to piling on layers of silks, cashmere, leather and wool in rich hues like teal, ochre, burgundy and burnt orange...

From top left clockwise: 1. Madewell silk bookmark blouse $110 2. Reiss bonita toffee faux leather mini skirt $180 3. Kain modal and silk-blend jersey t-shirt $90 4. DANNIJO cato ring in teal $222.75 5. Michael Kors uptown astor tote $448 6. DVF cranberry suede finn block heel $350 7. Charina Sarte marla sleeveless wrap dress $275 8. Lulu Frost brass teardrop necklace $400 9. TopShop boyfriend blazer $130 10. Marni knitted wool and brass chain bracelet $170 11. Aubin & Wills muscatel merino wool cardigan $140 (*I never said this stuff was cheap)

Buckled Booties

 

1. Pour la Victoire amael booties $250.09 2. Lucky Brand laureen booties $82.70 3. DV by Dolce Vita wyatt boot $104.99 4. Calvin Klein ella boot $106.84 5. Tory Burch belinda booties $296 6. Seychelles theory boot $119.99

Top Picks for Fall Coats

Trench: 1. Reiss romeo wool trench 2. J.Crew icon trench 3. 3.1 Phillip Lim belted linen trench

Leather: 1. A Moveable Feast shearling amelia jacket 2. Modekungen leather jacket 3. Quiksilver mission leather jacket

Funnel Neck: 1. All Saints nahara jacket 2. Max Mara fur jacket 3. Modekungen army jacket  

Speaking of Glitter...

1. French Connection golden samantha sequin dress  2. Catherine Malandrino embellished jersey mini skirt  3. Marc by Marc Jacobs snake clutch 4. Cynthia Rowley sequin evening shorts 5. Anya Hindmarch valerie gold glitter clutch 6. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania new drape ruched jersey dress 7. Vince sequined crepe top 8. House of Harlow 1960 long arrow earrings 9. Day Birger Et Mikkelsen loose fit sequin shorts 10. Topshop metal beaten collar necklace 11. Melissa Odabash bikini 12. Haute Hippie sequined crop silk vest 13. Michael Antonio silver glitter pump 

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

From top left going clockwise: 1. TopShop leopard print flap over purse $45 2. BCBGeneration edith clutch $68 3. Asos pyramid metal tip clutch $31.03 4. Big Buddha layla convertible clutch $33.56 *onsale! 5. Asos portfolio envelope clutch $34.48 6. Witchery pippi chain clutch $69.95 7. Contributor by Rachel Comey canvas clutch $24 8. Asos weave metal tip envelope clutch $51.72