Wednesday, October 2

What's Black and White and Trending All Over? The Hottest Looks For Fall!


WHY WE LOVE IT

 In a complicated world, there’s something reassuring about clean, simple black-and-white, especially when it’s organized into logical stripes, grids, and figure-flattering vertical planes. The look is modern, cool, and assertive—but never in your face—and smacks of self-possession.

HOW TO WEAR IT

Introducing another color would lessen the impact.  Choose shoes and handbags in black, white, or a mix of the two.  When it comes to jewelry, opposites attract: Luxe up the graphic pairing with glints of gold or silver.  Check out the high contrast looks below.


Michael Kors


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Express
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Thakoon
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Rag & Bone
Marc Jacobs
Hudson Jeans




Tuesday, October 1

Fall in Line

This Fall we're seeing crave-worthy stripes remixed in new colors and patterns.  The season's biggest trend is ready to be worn in a multitude of ways.  Go ahead- pick your poison and check out the top of the line looks below.

The Blouse

A classic button-down with vertical stripes will please the prep. Style tucked into tailored, printed pants, as seen here in this look from Banana Republic, or wear with distressed denim.

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The Skirt

The print feels sexiest when worn as a form-fitting pencil skirt. Pair with solid-colored pieces to focus attention on your one statement piece.

Banana Republic

The Festive Stripe

While there's often a nautical vibe associated with the trend, other stripe iterations do exist. Reference Fall collections from Banana Republic, Michael Kors, and J. Crew as an example, and search out festive and fun-inspired styles.

J. Crew

Banana Republic
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Michael Kors
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Anna Scholz

The Skinny Pant

Vertical stripes are known to streamline the figure. Really harness the slimming power by searching out skinny jeans or impeccably tailored trousers.

7 For All Mankind

 The Mod Stripe

This season, one of the strongest ways to rock stripes is by going for a retro vibe. Perfect the look with a simple color palette, preferably black and white, and bold details like shear mesh.

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The Dress

Classic, easy-to-wear pieces feel especially perfect in a print that's stood the test of time. These simple shift, fit & flare, sweater, and bandage dresses feel special, but are still ready to wear anywhere.

The Limited
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Nally & Millie

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The Nautical Stripe

Even though Summer has come to an end you can still break out your nautical stripes in full force.   In traditional boatneck styles and peplum iterations, these skinny colored stripes will have you looking ready to spend the day yachting year round.

Express

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Banana Republic
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The Limited


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The Suiting

Bring the trend into the boardroom this season.  Viviene Westwood and Yamamoto showed pinstriped suiting on the Fall 2013 runways that's perfect for updating the the go-to black or navy pieces currently sitting in your closet.

Yamamoto
Viviene Westwood