Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

The calendar still says fall but it feels an awful lot like winter outside so, maybe you're planning a weekend curled up in front of a fire watching movies and football with your love.  If that's the case, not leaving the house in not an excuse for not making an effort.  You can be cute and comfy just incase there is a need to run out for take-out or a last minute change in plans!

The Cure: Luxe Lounge

In these cases I feel like simple black leggings are a great way to start, this basic is comfortable, practical, and can easily adapt to any situation.  On top, layer a patterned blanket sweater over a silk cami and pair the outfit with a cute pair of moccasins or ballet flats.  With a cami and leggings as your base you can always switch out the shoes and sweater easily to fit wherever you might find yourself.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Do you have booties on the brain? Black ankle booties? Black, platform, ankle booties with buckle details?  I guess you know what's on my brain!  It's hard to resist the stunning statement appeal of Burberry Prorsum's leather ankle boots.  With a five inch stilettlo heel and one inch platforms this sleek and sophisticated pair gets any fashionista's stamp of approval.  The only thing not hard to resist is the $795 sticker.

Burberry Prorsum

Thankfully Sam Edelman has an equally statement worthy sidekick!  This bootie has a four and a half inch heel with a one inch platform and what it lacks in height it makes up for in details with dual buckles at the collar.  The price is just right at only $148.  Stamp of approval?  SOLD!

Sam Edelman

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

You're heading out for a day of running around, maybe you'll hit the farmer's market, maybe you're going to pick pumpkins, whatever it is, you're tired of the typical jeans and t-shirt look and want to spruce your outfit up a little, but still be comfortable.

The Cure: Errands Ease

A skirt can be just as comfortable as your favorite pair of denim, but kicks your look up a notch.  The boho look of this skirt hits a laid back, but not lying down note, while the fatigue jacket gives you something light and practical to cover up in. Throw on some fringe boots to keep the boho vibe going and if it's cooler than you expect you can always add a pair of tights!

Winter Whites

Just because it's after Labor Day doesn't mean wearing white is off the table until Memorial Day, back again this season is a strong dose of Winter Whites!  According to InStyle,

"Practical it's not, but the layering of parchment to oyster to cream looks so appealing and cozy, even more so long after the summer sun sets.Practical it's not, but the layering of parchment to oyster to cream looks so appealing and cozy, even more so long after the summer sun sets."

Being too matchy matchy is frowned upon, appreciate the different shades and hues of this pigment lacking option.  Experiment with rich fabrics and textures and avoid white tights at all costs.  Winter is a wonderland, celebrate it with your wardrobe!

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

So I'm piggybacking off of Wednesday's column a bit to show you just how easy it is to steal star style at a fraction of the cost.  In fact you probably already have these pieces floating around in your closet!
Let's break it down...

The Cure: Emulate Emma

Emma has taken the layering approach to pull this outfit off, so let's start with a foundation of dark rinse skinny jeans and a simple gray tank.  On top of that, since it's fall, lets add a plaid button down shirt.  Thanks to her accessories Emma hardly looks like a mountain man, so pick up those Sam Edelman ankle boots because anything else may push the look in that direction.  She then adds a neutral satchel and black wool coat to finish and polish the outfit.  It's simple and chic, and laid back all in one!

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Emma Stone has been found on a number of "best dressed" lists and not to anyone's surprise. From  her laid back/put together day to day style, to stunning on the red carpet, she knows what works for her.  Here she's rocking a great pair of ankle boots with skinny jeans and layers a black trench over a plaid button down over a grey top, it's easy, effortless, and totally Emma.

Photo Courtesy of People.com

Wanna steal her style? While it's possible Emma's ankle boots might bust your budget, Sam Edelman's  "Petty" won't break the bank! This putty suede colored ankle boot, with side zip closure, can easily make an outfit sleek or sexy and take you from day to night.  For only $130, they are the expert way to emulate star style!

Sam Edelman

Pretty in Pink

Pink isn't just for spring anymore, according to InStyle, "this flattering tint lends an airiness to fall's heavy, structured fabrics."

Pair with metallics or neutrals for a light look, consider contrasting with dark blues for juxtaposition  or teal for a pop of color. Stick to flowy fabrics to continue that light airy feel. To keep from looking too sugary sweet select refined pieces and edgy accessories

Bejeweled Blitz

Even the most modest fashionista's love a little sparkle now and then. Glints from gems certainly have a way of bringing out a special glow.  Designers like Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, and Dior have caught on to the power the sprinkle of glitz and glam can have and incorporated strategically placed shimmer and shine into their fall collections. What makes this look so great? According to InStyle,

"Marked more by resplendence than flash (sequins play only a minor role), these pieces make over-the-top brilliance come alive. It's an elegant, intentionally baroque look. "

Can it be pulled off during the day or is this a trend tailored to evening wear? It can be done both ways, but looks best with the bejeweled piece as a standout and the rest of the look restrained.  No need for accessories as the clothes sparkle on their own.  My advice, the more adorned the look, the later in the evening it should be worn.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

With boot season just within our grasp now is the time to make sure you have the must haves for the season.  One boot you should not live without is the simple, classic, ankle boot.  Christian Louboutin's Rock and Gold suede ankle boot could be the be it and end all of ankle boots.  With rounded toe, side zip, and covered block heel this boot will go with just about everything in your wardrobe, of course the $1095 price might not work so well with your budget.

Christian Louboutin

Of course we always have a more affordable, quality option.  Banish the idea of Louboutin from your mind and start thinking about the Selina from Sam Edelman.  This rounded toe, suede boot with side zip and covered block heel are sure to fulfill your need for a classic ankle boot and will keep your right on budget at only $130.

Sam Edelman

Accentuating Assets

Evening and cocktail wear is turning corners this season with curve conscious  seams and silhouettes.  Why is this style a fall fave? According to InStyle,

"It's the only fall trend that indulges in sexiness. These dresses also flatter and slim most figures—even when they fit close to the body—because of the well-placed seams and graphic lines. "

Find dresses with inserts and cuts that trace that ideal hourglass shape of the body and let the dress do the work for you.  When wearing a piece with such precision and structure avoid going overboard with color and stick to the basics.

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Everyone talks about the importance of "dressing for success", but from what I can gather it means a simply professional, buttoned up look while at the office.  I'm all for presenting yourself appropriately in the workplace, but isn't it possible to dress for success and style?

The Cure: Successfully Stylish

A simple, professional look may start off with a well tailored pair of black plants and a white button down oxford, but leaving it at that is just so boring.  Consider layering a turtleneck under your oxford as the temperatures cool down, or layering on top with a faux-fur trimmed vest, or both, keeping in a neutral palette.  Give your outfit some style and set yourself apart with an animal print loafer and a shock of color with a red handbag (red is a power color of course).  You still present a professional look but have personalized it.  This outfit not only says professional, but also that you're well put together!

Street Smarts

A sporty, modern, edge has been utilized by designers from Lacoste, Reed Krakoff, Proenza Shouler, and Alexander Wang this season, but what is it about this very stylized look that makes it lovable?  According to InStyle,

"It is a sleek look in technologically innovative materials and has a sophistication that's derived from athletic gear, sci-fi and spring's minimalist bend. "

Hmmm, sounds like it could be a little "out there" in terms of ready to wear, but you can incorporate this into what you already own.  Find one modernist piece that you can't live without and pair it with basics you already own.  Stick with clean lines and simple silhouettes and you'll be sporting this trend with ease.

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

It's back to school time, do you know what you're wearing the first day? You've had the last few weeks to start shopping and organizing your new fall duds, but which will make the best first impression? You want a look that says "I'm fun and flirty, but with a little bit of fortitude", here's how to get that look!

The Cure: Coquettishly Cutting-edge

Simple and sweet with a pinch of spunk will help you pull off the perfect first impression.  Start with a full, bouncy mini skirt, pattern or texture will increase interest. Pair with a neutral blouse that has a little something extra, in this case a contrasting peter pan collar adds a touch of coyness.  Finish the look with an edgy pair of ankle boots to counter the girly with grit and you have a brilliantly balanced back to school get-up!

Black and Gold

Gold is back again this fall and this time it has teamed up with black to make a stunning statement in fall fashion.  According to InStyle,

"Achieving high-def depth with brocade, foil, leaf, sequins and embossed surfaces, black-and-gold alchemizes Renaissance, hippie, Asian, and modernist influences in spectacular ways."

In order to pull off this look, let gold take center stage, but maintain exclusivity with the color black as its only partner. No need to accessorize this look as the gold shines enough on its own and try to stick with just one standout piece that can take you all the way through the holidays!

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

So many things can easily transition from summer to fall, but typically they are classic pieces that never go out of style.  Can you transition the trends? For example, this past season mid-drift baring cropped tops were tops, who wouldn't want to show off the abs they worked so hard for all winter, but can you transition such a piece to fall?

The Cure: Transition Trends

Bare mid-drifts certainly won't fly this fall, but you can still crop things off.  Consider pairing that crop top with a high-waisted pencil skirt or trousers.  You are essentially creating the same lines as something empire waisted with two pieces.  Sleek and chic, but without the skin.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Animal print is ever present in today's fashion world and my favorite way to incorporate it is with a leopard print shoe! I just about died when I found the Manolo Blahnik "Shariffiac"!  The leopard print, pony hair, tapered toe loafer is perfect for jeans, skirts, trousers, you name it! Sadly the price is not so perfect at $745.

Manolo Blahnik

Which is why I just about died again when I found the Sam Edelman "Alvin".  What are the odds of finding another leopard print, tapered toe loafer? And what are the odds that they are only $148?  Obviously good odds at Poppy and Stella! Welcome these into your wardrobe today!

Sam Edelman

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

You bought so many dresses to play in over the summer and now you are facing the reality that fall is around the corner and it's time to pack them away.  Not so!!! A majority of dresses are very easy to transition into cooler temperatures with the right layering.

The Cure: Season Shifter

Take for example the graphic shift you bought, it is still probably that you can throw this on with a killer pair of heels and hit the town, but you don't want to give it up when it becomes too cold.  Try layering a light-weight, crew-neck sweater over top to give the illusion you are wearing a skirt, possibly tame the heels a bit, and continue to layer as it gets colder with a wool coat.  Now you have a dress you can wear all year long!

Fall Trends: Boho Prints

The runway has offered us quite a few hints as to what to expect this fall in terms of fashion.  One thing that drew the designers inspiration was boho print. 

Worn alone or paired with "tailored boxy jackets or shrunken motorcycle outerwear", this look takes boho to the luxe level.

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

You've noticed this past week that your work wardrobe is a little, well, blah.  It's all blacks, greys, beiges, and, quite frankly, boring.  Need a work week pick me up in terms of fashion?

The Cure: Work Week Chic

There is no reason you can't bring color to the office.  Are you going to wear that sexy little red dress you have saved away, no, but red is a power color and can be quite appropriate when you've got a major meeting or presentation, when worn tastefully of course.  Take for example this fab color block skirt, pencil fit with red, black, and blue, both cut and color are just the thing to brighten your look.  As always pair with power pumps and a crisp white button down and your are primped and prime to be the  boss!

Jewely Jade

I can't avoid it any longer, as much as I would love to extend the summer season, fall fashion in making its presence known.  Your first glimpse? Rich jade.  According to InStyle,

"Vibrant and fresh, this color makes the perfect transition between spring's flora-inspired pastels and fall's more opulent, jewel-like shades".

 A color like this looks fab on every skin tone, so if you're looking to add color this is a go to shade.  It is easily paired with cool neutrals like navy and chalk, eggplant compliments it as well.  For an edgier match "clash" it with a blue-green teal.