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5 Fall trends I'm crushing on!!!

A couple weeks ago, Christina did her top five fall trends. I decided this week would be my turn. I loved her list but my list is completely different from hers. This year's fall trends inspired me in a different way. I was drawn to the color for fall this year. I noticed that a lot of the bright colors from the summer carried over into the fall. The accessories are classic but finished in interesting and fun ways. I also loved the emphasis on pattern and texture mixing. Here is my top five.

5. The Fedora!!!

The fedora, known to be a men's hat usually made of felt, hit the runways for the fall for women. It was seen in collections like Juicy Couture, Giorgio Armani, Ann Taylor, Donna Karan & Ruffian. This style of hat is easy to wear because it looks good with just about everything. I have been a fan since high school, so I have a decent fedora collection for all seasons. I have straw ones for summer and velvet, polyester and felt for the fall and winter. This year's fedora is so much more fun!
 I have seen the hat in so many interesting colors, sizes, patterns and my favorite, color-blocked.

left to right: Juicy Couture, Giorgio Arnami & Ruffian

Here are some of my favs!

1. Collection XIIX Knit fedora Nordstrom $28
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/collection-xiix-knit-fedora/3327771?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Phantom+Blue&resultback=3422

2. Juicy Couture Colorblocked Floppy Fedora Nordstrom $38.90
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juicy-couture-colorblocked-floppy-fedora/3317279?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Red+Ginger&resultback=6481

3. Silk Twill Band Fedora by Ann Taylor $39.50
http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Accessories/AT-View-All/Silk-Twill-Band-Fedora/287339?colorExplode=false&skuId=12122882&catid=cata000025&productPageType=search&defaultColor=5682

4. Wool hat H&M $17.95 http://www.hm.com/us/product/04198?article=04198-C

5. Goorin Brothers (The Kern County Fedora) Karmaloop $54
http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Kern-County-Fedora/256049

6. Hammeren 100% fur felt fedora (It's mens but I love it anyhow) Aldo $44.98
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/mr-bs/accessories/86715583-hammeren/98

4. Smoking Slippers!!!

I have recently become obsessed with smoking slippers. They are THE most popular shoe trend for fall. I am all about them! I am so into flat shoes especially when it's cold and wet out. They have been seen on celebs like Beyonce, Rihanna, LaLa, Kanye West and Alexa Chung. You can find smoking slippers color-blocked, studded, covered in sequins and they even have faces. With all of the variety, I doubt I will be in heels much this season.

Here are some of my favs!

1. Kelsi Dagger (Francie) at Dillards $109
 http://www.dillards.com/product/Kelsi-Dagger-Francie-Studded-Smoking-Slippers_301_-1_301_503360500?cm_sp=searchbox-_-product-_-Kelsi-Dagger-Francie-Studded-Smoking-Slippers_301_-1_301_503360500

2.Charles Philip Shanghai (Lana) at Neiman Marcus $155
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Charles-Phillip-Shanghai-Lana-Herringbone-Tassel-Smoking-Slipper-smoking-flat/prod152910172___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dsmoking%252Bflat%2526_requestid%253D48968&eItemId=prod152910172&cmCat=search

3.Jeffrey Campbell (Leon) at Nordstrom $124.95
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/jeffrey-campbell-leon-flat/3312666?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=445

4. Dolce Vita (Nalla) at Bloomingdales On sale for $95.40
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/dolce-vita-smoking-shoes-nalla-tassel?ID=607851&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

5.Jeffrey Campbell (Elegant) at Nordstrom $199.95
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/jeffrey-campbell-elegant-studded-bow-flat/3310080?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=874

6.Marc by Marc Jacobs at Bloomingdales $250
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/marc-by-marc-jacobs-smoking-flats?ID=635314&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

7.Vince Camuto (Liliana 3) at Macy's On sale for $89.99
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/vince-camuto-shoes-lilliana-3-smoking-flats?ID=708827&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

3. Mixing Patterns & Textures!!!

Since I was in my early twenties, I have been into mixing patterns. Marc Jacobs is best known for that and I am also a big Marc Jacobs fan as well. I fell in love with mixing patterns and Marc when I was doing floor sets and dressing mannequins for Forever 21. This year, I saw pattern & texture mixing in spring collections and the trend has carried over into fall. Designers like Rag & Bone, Dries Van Noten and Chanel were a few who sent models down the runway wearing layers of texture and patterns. Dries Van Noten's collection had garments that even looked a little like patchwork. Skirts and tops had a possible two to four sections of different patterns or colors. This is not a trend for the faint of heart. You have to really know what you are doing and be confident to pull it off.

left to right: Rag& Bone, Dries Van Noten & Chanel

Look 1!!!

This is an easy way to pull together this trend. I just pulled together two patterns with similar colors. I started with the color-block shoe, also a great example of a mixed texture/pattern item and I created an outfit
around the shoe. This works because the colors in the plaid and leopard go well together.Then the leopard infinity scarf and the leopard in the shoe creates a since of harmony.

The look
1. Volcom Mad Plaider Pant at Karmaloop $52
http://www.karmaloop.com/search?keywords=plaid+pants&limit=20

2.Chief Elegant Officer Blazer $47.99
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/blazers-vests/chief-elegant-officer-blazer

3. Christian Louboutin Aeronotoc Calf Hair & Lace Red Sole Bootie at Neiman Marcus$2395
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Christian-Louboutin-Aeronotoc-Calf-Hair-Lace-Red-Sole-Bootie-leopard-shoe/prod147340150___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dleopard%252Bshoe%2526_requestid%253D13966&eItemId=prod147340150&cmCat=search

4. Leopard Infinity Scarf at Express $29.90
http://www.express.com/leopard-infinity-scarf-31302-559/index.pro

Look 2!!!

This look is a little more obvious because you have two patterns very close together. I started with the dress, then I found the jacket. Finally I found the accessories and pulled it all together. The shoe is the same color that is in the dress and the studs present another texture. The lace clutch presents an additional texture that works with the dress. The dress is covered in flowers and the lace repeats that pattern.

The Look
1.Jack by BB Dakota Tomio Mesh Neck Dress (picture from Need Supply Co. limited sizes) $62 also at Urban Outfitters
http://needsupply.com/womens/new-items/tomio-dress.html?gan_clickID=0004cb27daeecfdb0a2a37435900292b&gan_affID=k108283&gan_affName=ShopStyle.com#

2. Vintage plaid blazer at http://www.etsy.com

3. Perusia Pump in Peach Yellow at Aldo $100
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/trends/playful-glam/women/90634823-perusia/67

4. Poppie Jones Bow Lace Clutch at DSW $34.95
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/search/?q=lace+bow+purse&segment=FEMALE

2.Cobalt!!!

I am a super fan of color. It is part of what wakes me up in the morning. It makes me happy! So I was super excited to see so many bright colors for a season that is usually so dark and drab. I am only going to touch on my favorite two colors in this top five and one of them is Cobalt aka Electric blue. It is vibrant and fun! 

left to right: Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Moschino, Aberta Ferretti, Milly by Michelle Smith & Chanel

Here are some of my favorite items in cobalt!

left to right:

1.Helene Berman Asymmetrical Collar Coat at Nordstrom $298
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/helene-berman-asymmetrical-collar-coat/3321889?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=444

2.Illamasqua Nail Varnish (Force) at Sephora $14
http://www.sephora.com/nail-varnish-P241720

3.Zoe Brooke handbag by Cole Haan $398
http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=649363&productGroup=649362

4. Peep-toe pump (Ivorie) in blue suede at Nine West $99
http://www.ninewest.com/Ivorie/9929850,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=JJ0ETB6_1&cgid=10207770&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog

5. V-neck dress with zip pockets at H&M $29.95
http://www.hm.com/us/product/03023?article=03023-C

1.Red!!!

Red is my signature color and I am sooo happy this is a fall color trend. It is my favorite color and because it is a season trend, I have seen and will see more of it than usual. That means options! The color is bright, beautiful and very sexy. It was seen on the runways of  designers like Donna Karan, Jason Wu & Alexander McQueen.

left to right: John Galliano, Jason Wu, Monique Lhuillier, Donna Karan & Alexander McQueen

Here are some of my favorite items in red!

1.The Noah Jacket at BCBG Maxazria $248
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13215213&cp=4213681.2769029&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

2.Figara Swirl High-Heel Bootie at Neiman Marcus $450
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/B-Brian-Atwood-Figara-Swirl-High-Heel-Bootie-red-shoes/prod151510030___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FNo%253D30%2526Ntt%253Dred%252Bshoes%2526_requestid%253D53121%2526N%253D0&eItemId=prod151510030&cmCat=search

3.Must Be Ruffle Wrist Warmers at ModCloth $34.99
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/gloves/must-be-ruffle-wrist-warmers-in-red

4. Studded Cross Blouse at Go Jane $36.80
http://www.gojane.com/77297-tops-studded-cross-blouse.html

5.Lulu Lip Platform Pump Neiman Marcus $875
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/B-Brian-Atwood-Figara-Swirl-High-Heel-Bootie-red-shoes/prod151510030___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FNo%253D30%2526Ntt%253Dred%252Bshoes%2526_requestid%253D53121%2526N%253D0&eItemId=prod151510030&cmCat=search

6. Red at Night Dress at ModCloth $69.99
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/red-at-night-dress

7. Coach Legacy Leather Medium Candace Carryall at Bloomingdale's $398
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/coach-legacy-leather-medium-candace-carryall?ID=640507&CategoryID=1000358&PageID=21533*1*24*-1*-1*1


This concludes my top five fall trends. What are some of your favs? What do you plan to incorporate into your wardrobe? Lets us know!

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

fashion photos from: vogue.com & style.com

Style Adventures Vol. 8 (Powell, Ohio)

STYLE ADVENTURES 

(Powell, Ohio 9/30)

This is a blog about how to add to your wardrobe using antique shops, thrift stores, yard sales and other venues. We travel Ohio and beyond discovering unique and stylish items we want to share and the places we found them.

Yesterday I rode around the city and subs of Columbus. One of my stops was a garden center. I was not expecting to do a Style Adventure but once I got inside, I realized this was a place people needed to know about for many reasons. Thank goodness I always have my camera.

Baker's Villiage Garden Center

 9267 Dublin Rd

Powell, Ohio 43065

I was very tickled at first sight. When we pulled up there was a girl dressed in a jack-o-lantern costume handing out little packages of candy corn. She was adorable! I had to tell her so.

I went into the store, chewing my candy corn and expecting very little. Once in the door I saw a small section of Ohio State University clothing and accessories. This was OSU with flair and funk. It was the kind of stuff I would wear to feel like I was staying true to my style while remaining in the spirit. Imagine lots of rhinestones, crystals and garments that are almost dressy casual but in scarlet and gray.

The store is full of home and garden items. The rooms right now are stocked full of fall, Halloween and Christmas accessories. I love Christmas, so my favorite room was the room full of over the top Christmas ornaments.  You holiday fanatics, who do serious decorating and make every holiday feel so special, if you are't already a Baker's customer, add this place to your list of stops. The Christmas ornaments are some of the best I have seen and there are plenty of pumpkins, gourds and ornamental corn. 

You have to love a place with free sweets! They had a table full of cookies, rice crispys and brownies for you to help yourself.

This place loves their buckeyes! I ran across another Ohio State themed area with vests, scarves headbands and buckeye jewelry. I call it grown women sports gear.

Baker's also had an edge on some of the latest trends like this mustard fedora. The fedora is big this season and I have not seen this particular color anywhere. 

I was all about the scarf wall! They had so many colors and prints! They also had some really beautiful scarf accessories.

They carry a nice selection of scarf slides. I am even thinking I may need to work one of these into  

my wardrobe.

Outside they had more fashion items in greenhouses. These items were on clearance. 

I immediately went for a case filled with jewelry and found a bracelet that I needed to have that was 75% off. It was originally $9.99.

Here is the bracelet I bought. I think it's cute but to be honest, I bought it because it was $2.50. Look for it in a future Kris's Closet.

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Style Crush

5 Fall trends I'm crushing on!!!

1. Brocade

Throughout history brocade was reserved for the wealthiest and most powerful people, then in the 18th century men and women in the upper and middle classes incorporated this jacquard woven fabric into their day to day wardrobes. Eventually, it was seen in many households, which most people still associate brocade with their grandmother's sofa.

Well now this luxurious fabric is back, and it's making a statement. Many designer's showed the use of this fabric in the Fall runway shows. These two pieces from Balmain and Marchesa were my favorite. I will definitely try incorporating this trend into my wardrobe sparingly, through accessories, or by wearing one brocade piece with something more neutral or not as bold.

Balmain Fall 2012 www.style.com

Marchesa Fall 2012 www.style.com

From left to right:

1. The foil brocade shorts are Lauren Conrad available at http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/zbrandskiosk/women/lclaurenconrad/bottoms/PRD~1188062/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Foil+Brocade+Shorts.jsp for only $37.50

2. The Strafford Tights are available at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/tights/staffordshire-tights for $29.99

3. The brocade inspired skirt is available at http://www.hm.com/us/product/03989?article=03989-A   for $34.95




2. Drop waist dresses

The drop waist dress gained it popularity during the Roaring Twenties, a great example of this style dress is the oh -so famous beaded flapper dress.  You can spot a drop waist dress by finding where the waist seam falls; it will fall at or near the hips, rather than the natural waist.  This silhouette can be tricky for many body types to wear, it generally looks best on those with smaller hips and longer torsos. Which is why this dress looks great on the runway.

I want to incorporate one of these dresses into my wardrobe this fall. I will have to choose wisely how I style this dress and what shoes to wear. I am very petite, and because there is so much fabric at the top of the dress it could cause my legs to look super short. We shall see. Below are some affordable options.

Tadashi Fall 2012 www.style.com

From Left to Right:

1.Blue pleated "Drop Waist No Time" dress is available at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/drop-waist-no-time-dress for $52.99


2. Black and White Polka dot dress is available at  http://www.etsy.com/listing/612420 36/vintage-1980s-polka-dot-drop-waist-dress?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS for $26.00


3. Ruffle Drop waist dress paisley print is available at http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses/ruffle-drop-waist-dress?ProductID=68775&CatalogueType=OLS for $59.50



3. Capes

I always thought there was something chic about "Little Red Riding Hood's" attire, her cape! Designers did an excellent job on their rendition of this overcoat trend. Two of my favorites were by Marni and Prabal Gurung. The cape is a good essential to have in your wardrobe, you will always something stylish to throw on to keep you warm.

Marni Fall 2012 www.style.com

Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 www.style.com

From Left to Right:

1. The Dune Mesh Cape available at http://www.unitedhabit.com/51kt7in7251-the_dune_mesh_cape_cameo for $29.99

2. Women's Fashion cloak available at http://www.ebay.com/itm/270877621045?hlp=false&var= for $29.99

3. Distinctive Style Cape available at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/outerwear/distinctive-style-cape for$42.99


4. Day clutches

I love a great clutch, whether it's day or night. This Fall carrying a clutch during the day is all the rage. So toss that oversize handbag to the side, and find a stylish clutch to carry! The wonderful thing about clutches is, you can find them very easily at your local thrift store. Almost all of the clutches that I own are thrift store finds and they all were $1.99 or less.

Tom Ford Fall 2012 www.style.com

Juicy Couture Fall 2012 www.style.com

From Left to Right:

1. Python print envelope clutch available at 

http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/handbags/clutches/product/88533214-nobbe/24 for $34.98

2. Pink "leather" clutch available at http://www.hm.com/us/product/01618?article=01618-A for $17.95

3. Mail Me to Miami clutch available at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/small-bags-clutches for $34.99

5. Cap toe shoes

Cap toe shoes have really made a statement. The cap toe is traditionally seen in men's shoes, but it has now crossed over to the women's department, in the form of high heels and flats. This shoe is so versatile, whatever your style is you can find a cap toe shoe that is right for you. I think I will invest in a flat pair for work, and then a high heel for play!

Photo taken from blog.sisterbrotherstyle.com

From Left to Right: 

1. Master Classy Heel available at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/search?keyword=cap+toe+shoes&commit=GO for $42.99

2. Houndstooth ballet flats available at http://www.hm.com/us/product/02663?article=02663-F for$24.95

3. Bamboo Mirina Studded cap toe flats available at http://www.lulus.com/products/bamboo-mirina-02-black-studded-metal-cap-toe-ballet-flats/61378.html for $29.99

What are your favorite Fall 2012 fashion trends?

*Chris*