Fall 2012 Fashion Trends: Collars

One of fall's big trends is detailed collars.

Whether on shirts and dresses or necklaces, this trend is huge for fall, adding a fun and quirky touch to your looks. 

Collar necklaces look great over a collar, or with crew and v-necks.  They expand your wardrobe by allowing you to change up your style with a simple accessory.

The Limited sequin collar top

The Limited Peter Pan collar necklace

Asos River Island Black Pearl Collar necklace

Simply Be ivory lace dress

Do you like the detailed collar trend?

Fall 2012 Trends: Peplums and Lace

As I have already featured in my blog, peplums are a fun and figure-friendly trend that is continuing into fall. I recently purchased two peplum style tops and am considering a peplum dress.  

Lace is also having a major moment this fall, ranging from vintage, grandma-inspired lace looks to neon lace.

My favorites from Fall runways:

Alice + Olivia lace peplum dress

 Altuzarra Fall 2012 peplum look

More affordable options:

Asos peplum top

Love the bow detail and aqua color of the top above.

Simply Be black peplum dress

Asos Curve lace dress

Torrid lace inset blouson top

The top below mixes the peplum and lace trends for a sophisticated look that can be dressed up or down.

The Limited Corded Lace Shell

If you would like to try the lace trend, but don't want to invest much, lace tights may be a great option.  Target usually carries lots of fun lace tights in the fall, including bright colors.  It's a great way of giving your look a trendy pop without breaking the bank.

Do you plan on trying the lace or peplum trends?

Fall 2012 Fashion Picks: (Faux) Leather

Hi everyone!  

I apologize for the lack of posts the last few days as I've been without adequate internet access.  

I'm on vacation, so this week, I will be blogging my picks out of the fall 2012 trends.

Leather (or faux leather) is everywhere for fall.  I am sooo coveting a cropped leather jacket. It's an edgier alternative to the black blazer but almost as versatile.

I'm on the fence about whether to buy a leather jacket or a vegan alternative.  As a friend to animals, I prefer animals wear their own skin.  I seldom buy real leather, and when I do, I usually opt for vintage or used pieces to be more animal and environmentally friendly. 

A major issue with finding a leather jacket is fit.  Jackets made of cotton, wool, or synthetic fabrics can generally be altered to fit.  Leather and faux leather is harder to alter, so finding a jacket that fits both a curvy and a petite frame has proven difficult, but my search is on!

Here's my picks for the leather look:

 Asos Curve leather biker jacket

Simply Be black and chocolate PU biker jacket

I was loving the look of this ponte knit and faux leather tee from The Limited.  While I love The Limited, this top did not live up to my hopes.  It had a boxy, unflattering fit and looked a little inexpensive.  If I can find something similar though, I'm on it!  Such an edgy but conservative addition to a work suit.

The Limited faux leather tee

The Limited has some other faux leather pieces coming out on September 6, including a pencil skirt and jacket.  I will definitely be checking them out!

I am seriously considering a vegan leather pencil skirt this fall.  Who doesn't love a skirt that lets you live out your inner bad girl self while at work in an office?  Or is that just me?  ;-D

Tinley Road vegan leather pencil skirt

Do you like the leather trend?  Do you wear real leather?

Fall 2012 Trends - Burgundy and Red

One of the easiest trends this season is the color red.  

From burgundy to wine to oxblood red, dark and moody reds are everywhere this fall.  Their cheerier and equally appealing sister, cherry, is also popular for fall.

The darker reds function as a neutral.  I plan on mixing wine with mustards, golds, black, and pale pink, possibly even cherry.
I haven't always been a big fan of wearing the color red, but lately, I am loving the pop of color.

Here are my picks for Fall burgundies and reds:

From the runway - How fabulous is the Donna Karan look?

Source:  http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/F2012RTW-DKARAN/?iphoto=7#slide=7

More attainable looks:

LOFT deep cabernet lace skirt

Express Columnist burgundy pants

I recently purchased this blazer in light pink, but I am loving the red too!

Source:  New York & Company Crosby Street Jacket

ModCloth red peplum dress

On my fall shopping list?

A floaty chiffon burgundy dress and new wine or red heels.  I'll definitely post my finds.  :-D