Clothes Are Always Necessary

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Scarf One Up

I have always been a sucker for a cozy scarf during the winter months, but I am really diggin them as a go-to accessory this fall. Here are some of my faves:

Cashmere Wrap - $68

Fab Houndstooth Scarf - $5.50

City Style Plaid Scarf - $16.95

Lualla Open Weave Plaid Scarf - $49.00

Solid Wrap Scarf - $19.50

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Last weekend I started rotating out my summer and lightweight options and going through my fall items when I noticed that I don't have a good pair of khaki pants to get me through the winter. All of my options are lightweight fabrics that are best left for the warmer months. So this weekend, I am on the hunt. My husband is interested in doing a little fall wardrobe shopping himself, but I need to do some recognizance because he will want to hit four stores...J. Crew, Macy's, Levi's, and the Gap and then head home. If he finds items that work, super. If he doesn't, game over. That's not exactly how I work. I can't come home empty-handed. As such, early research for possibilities is crucial.

City Fit Watson Pant - $59.50

Straight Leg Pant - $54.50

St. John's Bay Boot Cut Pants - $40.00

Docker's Iconic Fit Pant - $40.00

Yaya Aflalo Miller Pants - $119.99

Monday, September 22, 2008

Emmys Electric Ladies

I don't normally post this type of thing, but I was really captivated by a few of TV's leading ladies gown choices from last night's Emmys. Here are my faves:

Brooke Shields - Absolutely stunning. The color looks amazing on her.

Debra Messing - I am always impressed with Debra's award attire choices and this black Monique Lhuillier is gorgeous.

Heidi Klum - I love her gown, particularly the unique twist on an asymmetrical silhouette, although she can make a paper sack look chic.

Evangeline Lilly - This color can be disaster on someone else, but looks fantastic on the Lost star.

Olivia Wilde - I can't tell if this dress captivated me because its one of the few non-strapless ones that I saw or that I really like the elegant grecian look on her. Either way, she rounds out my top 5.

(images courtesy of People.com)

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Savvy Sale Pieces

Sadly I awoke way too early this morning and decided to use my early morning to scan sites for some online sales. The trick to buying sale items at this time of year is finding pieces that will can work for the early fall or that will work when spring comes back around. Here are a few items that can function for fall and end-of-summer prices.

Tibi Merino Dress - $255.00

Plaid Houndstooth Wide-Leg Pant - $69.99

Angelina Trench - $89.99

Stretch Vintage Peplum Jacket - $89.99

Joe's Jeans Wide-Leg Trouser Jeans - $93.50

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Chic Coats

Although there's been a slight chill in the air the past few mornings, I realize it's a little too early to truly need a coat, sure maybe a sweater or light jacket, but not a cozy, warm coat. But its never too early to at least check out a few chic options that you can keep in the back of your mind for when you do need to add that extra layer. I happen to be a bit of a coat hound. Every year I buy a new one (although last season I waited until the end of winter to grab a good deal). This year, I am focused on a belted pieces that look very lady-like. I could truly use a new black coat, but I seem to be drawn to "black with a twist". Here are a few that have caught my eye so far:

Soia & Kyo Gemma Belted Coat - $216.00

Via Spiga Sophia Belted Coat - $285.00

DKNY Payton Coat - $269.00

Soi & Kyo Chevron Coat - $380.00

Apt. 9 Asymmetrical Coat - $120.60

Club Collar Wool-Blend Coat - $129.99

Abbott Coat - $328.00

Fall for Blazin Pieces

Tailored blazers are a stylish alternative to the cardigans for the fall, but this isn't the shrunken blazer of year's past. Shop for a classic piece that looks like it was made especially for you where the the sleeves aren't too short and the length hits you near or at your hips. A few options include: