Fall Fashion
Link Love: Fall Boots, Outfits for Moms On the Go, Menswear Shoes and Faux Fur Vests
If you are boot-crazy, Second City Style has a list of boots that is perfect for this changing season.
You Look Fab has 10 flop proof casual outfit formulas for moms on the go.
Viva Fashion Blog features the latest trend in women’s fashion and it’s menswear shoes.
Shopalicious has a scoop on some fashionable and affordable faux fur vests which are fabulous for fall.
Link Love: Layering Tees, Charity Donation, Shopping For The Economy and Fall Coats
Real Style Real People teaches us some basic techniques in layering tees and turtlenecks for fall/winter.
All You tells us how to donate to charity with just a few clicks.
Second City Style gives some tips on how to indulge in shopping to be able to help the economy.
Omiru has chosen six incredibly fab fall coats that are perfect for every personality, and take note each are available for under $100.
Link Love:Fall Collection,Tolani Scarf,Sequinned Leggings, African Designers and Profits For A Cause
Shop Ruche gives us a teaser on what’s to come for their fall collection.
Shopalicious will be giving away a Tolani wave scarf from Chickdowntown, find out how you can win.
Sequined leggings is the new trend and Viva Fashion Blog gives some advice on how to glam up with it.
Ladybrille’s Uduak Oduok interviews three African designers at the Spring/Summer 2010, Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Girl Woman Beauty Brains Blog lists down products that are giving part of their profits to support this cause.
Link Love: Faux For Fall, Goth Make-Up, Seasonal Jobs, Ann Taylor and Compact Foundations
Here’s some of our favorite links from around the web…
The fall season has the tendency to hurt our budgets, but Walletpop tells us that faux is our best bets to stay fashionable in a budget friendly way.
According to Frappelattes goth make-up trend is in for fall-winter 2009 and gives us tips and choices on how to look sultry rather than scary with this trend.
Holiday season draws near so The Cheap Diva gives us some smart strategies for seasonal jobs.
You Look Fab is impressed with the more fashion forward Ann Taylor.
At MSN blog’s Simply Chic, they shared with us three of the best compact foundations.
Fabric Necklaces: Fall Fashion Guide 2009
1. Crazy Fabric Necklace, $19.99 at Etsy.com
2. Urban Renewal Studded Jersey Necklace , $14.98 at Urban Outfitters.
3. Pleated Bead Trim Ribbon Necklace, $6.80 at Forever21.com
4. Spring Fabric Necklace, $9.95 at Etsy.com
5. Fireworks Fabric Necklace, $38.00 at Anthropologie
Here’s a really excellent tutorial on how to make your own fabric necklaces (http://www.cucumbersome.com/diy-recycled-fabric-necklace/).
Butterfly Necklaces : Fall 2009 Fashon Guide
1. Wooden Butterfly Pendant Necklace - Red - with FREE GIFT BAG, $8.90 at Etsy.com
2. Butterfly Wing Pendant , $15.00 at Etsy.com
3. FULL TILT Butterfly 16” Necklace , $5.99 at Tilly.com
4. Butterfly and Blossom Necklace, $8.80, at Forever21.com
5. Vintage Butterfly Necklace, $36.00 at Etsy.com
Ten Fashionable Things to Buy Right Now for Fall 2009
1. Fabric Necklace
Etnyklcace, $19.95 at Etsy.com
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2. Thigh High Boots
A. MIA Women’s Midnight Stretch 3 Way Boot , $60.49 at Endless.com
B. Chinese Laundry Women’s Turbo Leather Wedge Boot , $59.90 at Endless.com
Check out our advice on finding boots for wide calves
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3. Plaid
A. Payton Plaid Coat, $99.50 at dELiAs
B. Plaid Tie Front, $28 at Forever21.com
C. CL by Chinese Laundry Women’s Alysha Buffalo Plaid Flat , $44.95 at Endless.com
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4. Leather Pants
2. Shape FX Boot Cut Control Leather Pants, on sale for $119.00 at Newport-News.com
But you can also head to your local Goodwill or Salvation Amry and scoop up a pair for well under $50 bucks.
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5. One Shoulder Dress
2. One Shoulder Bra Top Dress, $38 at Victoria’s Secret
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6. Velvet
2. Mandarin Collar Velvet Jacket, 41.00 at Spiegel.com
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7. Purple
A. Mossimo® Black: Sleeveless Tank - Yum Plum, $14.99 at Target
B. Women: Women's The Sweetheart Boot-Cut Cords , $29.50 at Oldnavy.com
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8. Snake Print
A. DKNYC - A-Line Mini (Stone), $85.58 at Zappos
B. Python Waist Belt , $8.99 Charlotte Russe
C. SR SQUARED By Sondra Roberts Snakeskin Muted Clutch , $55.00 at Endless.com
D. Calvin Klein - Ruthey Snake Print Heels , $91.00 at Zappos
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9. Blanket Coat
Wool Blend Cape, $169 at Eddie Bauer
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10. Statement Jacket
Plain Frill Jacket, $90.00 at Topshop.com
Your Fall Fashion Predictions and the Bummer of Summer Hair: Daily Poll Wrap Up
Whether it’s Spring, Fall, Summer, or Winter, we’ve got you covered here at TBF and no matter what the season, the topics are always hot, hot, hot, in our daily polls. Here’s a look back at the past week, in case you missed out on the action:
~ August is almost over, so it’s time to start seriously thinking about your Fall wardrobe. So, what did you predict will be the hottest trend come September? It was a dead heat between Nineties Minimalism (26% of the vote) and bell shaped jackets (27%). Tweed received a respectable 23% of the vote, while ultra-structured pieced garnered 20%. Trailing behind in a distant fifth place was light wash denim with only 2% of the vote. Only time will tell, but we still think the light wash look will creep back into style sooner than you think!
~ Do you start your day with a tall cappuccino or a hot cuppa joe? Your taste in coffee could say more about your style than you think. 32% of our readers say they’re “no frills” and start their day with a mug of regular java, while 29% opt for a classic and sophisticated cappuccino or latte. 23% of our readers skip coffee and get their caffeine fix with a spot of tea, showing off their London chic. 12% of accessory lovers go for fancy concoctions like mochaccinos with all the sweet fixings and 2% of boho-gals keep it ultra-healthy with a shot of wheat grass.
~ There’s a lot to love about the Summer months: trips to the beach, wearing flirty dresses, and taking in the rays (with plenty of SPF, of course!), but the bad hair that comes with heat and humidity certainly isn’t one of them! 43% of readers said frizzy hair was their biggest summer hair bummer, while 24% complained of flatness, and 12% of oiliness. Sunburned scalps were enough to ruin 3% of your days, while 2% of pool goers said chlorine was to blame. The remaining 13%? Those lucky girls said their hair looks great despite the weather. Please, tell us your secrets!
~ Your stylist probably recommends you get your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks, but it can be hard to find the time (or the cash) to get to the salon that often. Although 33% of our readers follow the general rule, heading to the salon every month and a half to two months, another 33% usually go three to four months between cuts. 16% wait five to seven months and 11% go even longer than that, sometimes waiting a whole year.
~ Marilyn Monroe famously sang that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend and from what our readers had to say, it seems to be true. 48% of you said that diamonds were your favorite gemstone, while 20% prefer the colored variety, like rubies and emeralds. 10% are pearl girls and 19% like to keep it simple with gold or silver pieces.
~ When you love someone, you always want them to look their best, so it can be tempting to try and dress your mateSurprisingly, 3% of our fashionable readers said it’s their mate who doles out the fashion advice.
Got something to say? Voice your opinions all week long in TBF’s daily polls and check in next weekend for the results!
What to Buy for Fall 2008: Long Skirts
Skirts for fall are long, sinewy, and even slit to the thigh if you’re so inclined. We’re just happy for a chance to keep warm and stylish on those crisp autumn mornings. Get ahead of the game by picking up some pieces now, to wear then . . .
1. Fit and Flare Skirt, $39, from Newport News on Amazon.com
2. Knit Maxi Skirt, $58, Arden B.
3. Long Slim Skirt, on sale $29.99, Chadwick’s
Fall Fashion 2008: Wide Leg Trousers
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Wide leg pants remained a force on the runway for Fall 2008, and the good news is there are plenty of styles on sale now—pick some up and stash them until September . . .
Shoe Boots: Fall 2006 Fashion Preview
The hot new boot this season is actually a shoe. Everyone from Vogue to Topshop are featuring shoe boots as the new boots for fall. Think round toe, black boots, circa late 19th century, made of satin, with thick and/or lacey shoe laces. You won’t see me rocking a pair—they make chunky legs look chunkier—but I do think that budget fashionistas who are a bit trendier or socialite in their style would be able to carry off the look without a hitch.
How You’ll Wear Them:
- With a tailored, 1940’s style suit and pair of black (or gray) leggings
- to add a bit of femininity to a pair of tailored menswear pants
- with a ultra mini and pair of bright colored tights
Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Gray, Gray, Gray
Gray is this fall’s MUST have color. Whether a heather gray jersey dress like the one above (at Old Navy) or a steel gray cashmere coat, everyone should try to incorporate a bit of gray into their closets. Here’s some tips on how you’ll wear it:
- Pair a gray dress with a pair of bright red, pink, or blue stockings for retro 80s look (try Target’s Xhilaration line of stockings)
- Wear a gray suit with this fall’s hot new shoe, the ankle boot
- Buy or make a chunky knit gray sweater and wear it with a pair of leggings
- Head to the nearest Salvation Army or Goodwill and score a gray “Grandpa” cardigan sweater. Pair it with a chic wide belt (Forever 21, H&M, Target) and wear it over a pencil skirt for the office or a pair of jeans for a more casual look
Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: Black Leggings
There were three things you HAD to have in your closet in order to be cool in the 80’s: a pair of acid wash jeans, an off the shoulder sweat shirt, and a closet full of leggings. Fortunately, the fashion gods spared us the return of acid wash jeans and let the more fashion friendly black leggings return. Black leggings are not only incredibly comfortable, but offer a great covering options for those days when you don’t have the energy to shave your legs or apply the self tanner (only you, and the leggings, know what’s underneath). Plus everyone from Old Navy to Hanes Her Way to Lane Bryant
are featuring the leggings for well under $20 dollars, making them an affordable fashion option.
Here’s How to Wear Black Leggings:
- Layer underneath a jersey dress for a hipster look
- Pair them with last year’s tunics and a wide belt for an updated look
- Wear underneath a short skirt to provide additional coverage
- If all else fails, wear them to the gym
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