Champagne Saturday: fall fashion

Dark blues, grays, reds, garnet, aubergine, metallics, and black and white, these are of the colors of the fall 2014 season.

White pumps - I've wanted a pair forever and I think we will be seeing a lot of winter whites and neutrals this season so they'd come in handy. I'm saving up for these...

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White Manolos. Did you hear those angels singing? Aaaaaaahhhhh

Bucket bags - I mentioned these in an earlier post but these are still in. Get it cheap here since the trend probably won't last. $29.94

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Saint Laurent - always classic, this brand is about to blowup mainstream style soon. It's the new Louis. $1850.00

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Over the knee boots - Not just for Pretty Women anymore, these are edgy and sultry if done correctly. Keep everything else toned down and covered up.

Topshop Unique Boots , $314. My favorite blogger wore them to fashion week and I think they are quite stunning. (Check out my other favorite bloggers on the 'Check It' tab up top).

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{H&M}
Patterned Skirt $29.95 I have a thing for stripes.

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Fine Knit Sweater $24.95 Comfy and cozy. I'm trying to work on accessorizing lately so I've been interested in plainer items that I can add interest to with jewelry, shoes and bags.

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Boucle-yarn Jacket $39.95 Always classy, boucle jackets dress up any outfit in an instant. Pair with a silk shirt or a graphic tee and jeans to keep warm and add interest to your outfit.

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{Piperlime}
Gilberta Pump $180.00 Schutz heels - Reasonably priced, reminiscent of Manolos, I'm adoring their shoes. Classic and hopefully comfortable (!) these are on my wish list. I love the Burgundy Nubuck and Deep Ocean colors. (The color pictured below is the Scarlet Nubuck.)

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Gorjana Shimmer Bar Bracelet $64.00 I LOVE simple, gold jewelry.

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Kelly Wearstler Sima Ring $150.00 A thicker band than I'd normally choose, but with its ridging and sparkle I just can't help myself.

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{Tiffany's}
T Smile Pendant Necklace $900 Simple and beautiful. Not to mention you'll be wearing a smile all day long. (Get it? Hehe)

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{Francesca's}
Quilted Strip Ponte Legging $44 The 'Closet Purge of 2013' got my leather leggings. I'm probably too old for them anyway, but these are a decent alternative.

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{Lulus}
Navy Sweater $49 Another cozy sweater waiting to be accessorized. There's nothing I love more than curling up in a big warm sweater in the middle of winter.

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Benchwarmer Plaid Infinity Scarf $18 Plaid scarves are going to be all over this season so get yours now.

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Darling Halle Beaded Shift Dress $87 A body-skimming dress with a little sparkle? Count me in.

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By the Boucle Black Jacket $81 Edgy like a leather moto jacket, but the boucle classes it up like Chanel.

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{J.Crew}
Stadium Cloth Cocoon Coat $350 J.Crew coats are always really well-made and well worth the expensive price tag.

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{South Moon Under}
Free People Graphic Stone Tee $98 Everyone needs a little rock'n'roll in her life.

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Free People Teddy Bear Sweater $128 It's called the teddy bear sweater? I can't think of anything more charming.

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{Aldo}
Cervarezza, $90 Love that these have a lower heel.

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Prigorwen, $130 Cute leather booties you can wear with a dress or jeans.

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{Target}
Xhiliration Black Quilted Skirt, $17.99 I totally owned a million of these skirts back in the '90s, but alas, here they are. They happen to be flattering to my body type so I can't say I'm upset that they're back. But I tried this one on and definitely felt 12 again...

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Oversized Plaid Scarf $16.99 Looks just like the Zara one from last season (that I never bought!) but at $16.99 you cannot let this one slip by. Really, I mean it. I didn't.

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{Express}
Faux Fur Trimmed Puffer Coat, $158 I went on a purge-the-house binge last winter and got rid of my warm puffer coat. Now I see the winter looming and totally regret that decision. I'm looking to get this one.

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Textured Cocoon Coat, $208 Also in the 'Purge of 2013' I got rid of my favorite pink wool coat. I'll have to re-buy that too! H&M has a cheaper version for $60, here.

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{J.Crew Factory}
Classic Button Flannel Down, $49.50 Love the way this looks with lighter wash jeans and nude heels.

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{Nordstrom}
BP Fair Isle Sweater, $54 I used to have one that I really loved but got rid of it. Two of my college roommates had sweaters that I loved just like this so I may have to get it just for old times sake.

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{NastyGal}
Fall Back Scarf, $40 I missed out on the Zara one that looks just like this (and is ten dollars cheaper!) so I didn't waste a minute when ordering this. Hurry! *Update: I got a confirmation email and then a day later got a 'Cancellation' email. Out. of. stock. Definitely buy the Target one I listed above if you're interested.

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~And that, my friends, is worth a glass of champagne!~

As much as we'd all like to ignore it, fallisonitsway. I didn't just say that. 'Don't jinx us' you're thinking. Sorry kids, it is inevitable. In an effort to grip on to the last days of summer August always finds me still shopping for summer fashion. That boho dress I failed to buy in June screams from the racks saying 'I'm on sale, you really wanted me a month ago. If you don't buy me now I may be gone forever.'

And then I cave.

But this August I'm determined to be more practical in my purchases. I'm planning to buy only those things which can be used for fall and winter.

Think edgy rocker, with a little 80s thrown in.
There are certain fall pieces I'm looking for....

{All things Leather}
Shorts, vests, jackets, even dresses will be all over. Be sure to pair these with more feminine items so you don't look too harsh. Unless of course you are trying to scare people away.

White Leather Vest / Black Leather Leggings / Leather Peplum / Leather Scalloped Shorts

TOPS

L/S High Necked Crop Top / Cosmic Tank / Lace Tank (similar) / Baseball Tee / Leopard Peplum / Tiger Tank

{L/S High-Necked Crop Tops} Straight from Ty's closet in the movie Clueless, these are back. Pair them with high-waisted midi skirts or shorts to keep it modern.

{Animal and Galaxy/Cosmic Prints} Once reserved for hunters and the tacky alike, somehow these printed tops have made their way to the mainstream. Be really careful to modernize your outfit (accessorize correctly and do your hair and make up) otherwise you will look like someone out of 'Awkward Family Photos.'

{Lace} It's still in and I LOVE it! Enough said.

{Baseball Tees} I'm not talking the ones that actually support a team. These are the ones from the 70s where the sleeves are a different color than the body. Greg Brady style, who woulda thought?

{Dressy Sweatshirts}
Elbow patches, lace details, studs, jewels -I refer to them as dress sweatshirts. And I couldn't be happier these are "in." So easy to throw on with skinny or boyfriend jeans yet it still looks put together and chic. Couldn't be easier. Sign. Me. Up.

Lace Sweatshirt / Jeweled Neck Sweatshirt

Studded Sweatshirt

I already bought the J.Crew Jeweled Neck Sweatshirt above.

{Boots/Booties}
These have been in for a while, but suede fabric in dark colors such as gray, black, and brick red will be really popular. Hang on to brown ones (which you probably already have from previous seasons, but if not, I've linked one below) because those are a great transition piece into fall.

Express Booties

Red Suede Booties

{Metallic Flats} These uniform-like shoes got an update with some serious shine. Similar to jazz shoes these look great paired with boyfriend jeans and a sweater or with a flowy hi-low skirt and tank.

J.Crew Oxfords

{The Color of Red Wine} This dark, rich red is a great transition from fall to winter. I want some skinny trousers in this color. Paired with black or cream but you can be bolder and wear coordinating jewel tones. I've seen a lot of 'waxed' finishes on pants lately, which gives the pants a slight sheen and waxiness. Not as shiny as satin or sateen, it's a good way to add a subtle glow to your look. Keep the rest simple and matte though. You don't want to blind anyone.