Maybe it’s a way to feed our inner desire for success in a world where the economy continues to plummet, a futile attempt to escape our grim reality. Quite possibly, it’s an inexplicable desire for refinement in a world where sophistication and demure behaviors seem to have been somehow forgotten. Whatever the reason, this season’s accessories are chock full of polished pieces, from fabulous furs, to soft stockings, with loads of sparkle in between.
It seems that this year in the accessory game, we will be channeling the ghosts of proper estate ladies who came before us. My suggestion: Call grandma immediately, and offer your services of a free attic cleaning. You may just happen to stumble upon a few pieces that she’ll gladly pass on to you (especially after her attic is spic and span), with a fantastic story that is sure to accompany her jewels. Be sure to skip the frills, these looks are strong and polished, giving the vintage looks a modern twist.
I’ve compiled a list of my must have fall accessories that I’m just itching to get my hands on, some of which I’ve already put on order for my store. This season, it’s all about looking ladylike, and there are countless ways to get there. To keep the look original, don’t be afraid to mix it up a little and bend the rules. I’m all about making your style your own, so by all means, have some fun and experiment a little bit. After all, what is the fun of having access to all of these fabulous accessories if you can’t play dress up every once in a while?
1. Printed Tights. Trade in your leggings, pronto. Tights look more put together and stylish, and require that an actual dress, skirt, or long tunic be worn over them. Luckily for us, the cast of Jerseylicious called and wants their look back, and black leggings paired with crop tops are no longer (nor were they ever, even in the 80s) a good look. My favorite tights for fall are soft and silky smooth, with tons of texture like lace, polka dots, stripes and more. Using your imagination with your tights can turn a boring work look into something fun, flirty, and a little sassy.
2. Fur (faux, that is). I cannot tell a lie, I do own a vintage silver fox jacket. Emphasis on the vintage part; I rescued it from a cedar closet a few years ago. I do not condone the killing of innocent furry creatures, especially when faux fur can look just as good as the real thing, but if you can get your hands on something old (especially for free), by all means take it. Mine was full length when I acquired it, and since I’m not a mob wife, I turned it into a cropped coat that keeps me warmer than any North Face ever could. Fur can be tricky to wear, and if it’s not your cup of tea simply incorporate this trend by wearing something with a fur trim, such as a wool coat with a fur collar (many have removable fur trim), fur trim gloves, or a fur scarf.
3. Luxurious Leather. Leather is going to be everywhere this season as usual, but with a bit of a twist. Colored and textured leather will be seen in shoes, handbags, and apparel alike, creating a strong counterpart to be paired with some of the softer fur textures. Try finding leather pieces in colors like shades of green, burnt orange, and mustard yellow.
4. Jewels. Jewelry is big and oversized this fall, including long, dangling earrings, and bold, structured choker necklaces and cuff bracelets. Large stones like agate slice pendants make for very bold pieces. Check out www.potomacbeads.com if you’re into designing and making your own jewelry like me. They have an awesome selection of all the latest trends in gemstones and any other type of bead you can imagine.
5. Velvet. Velvet is warm, soft, and rich, making it the perfect fabric to mold into opposing structured formats. I recommend wearing this trend as a perfect little pair of black booties, or as a fitted little blazer in a shade of maroon or gold. You can also rock this trend on necklaces, and outerwear.
6. Menswear. It’s all in the details for fall, so look women’s shoes to steal the menswear spotlight this season. Boots and pumps alike have familiar shapes of men’s loafers and boots molded into a feminine format and stacked up on a chunky heel.
7. Gloves. Keep that pretty manicure in check with this season’s go-to accessory, long gloves. Skip the jacket until deep into fall by pairing these gloves scrunched over your long sleeves for some added warmth. Opt for a colored or patterned pair to add a little pick me up to a mostly monotone look.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful pics.
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