Turn Up Your Tweed Game

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A vintage tweed Chanel jacket is one of the most iconic and classic pieces in fashion history. With its mixed flecked colors of rough-surfaced woolen cloth, a tweed jacket is a perfect Fall staple to add to your wardrobe. Tweed originated in Scotland, long before Coco Chanel first designed her iconic tweed jacket. It is a rough, woolen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is usually woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure. Color effects in the yarn may be obtained by mixing dyed wool before it is spun. […]

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Tulle Skirts: Fall’s Fashion Darling

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Carrie Bradshaw doesn’t have to be the only person who can wear a tulle skirt. With some styling tips, you too can put together a truly fashionable and trendy outfit. I love the look of a flouncy tulle skirt, especially in the Fall. They have just the right amount of femininity when paired with an edgy leather jacket or a slick pair of black moto boots. You can dress them up or dress them down. You can go full-on ballerina or style it with a leather jacket to make it look tough. Tulle skirts can be short, midi, or long. […]

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My Fall Fashion Inspiration

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I’ll admit it… I’m a summer kind of gal, but I love the crisp weather of Fall. I get excited about finally being able to wear my scarves and boots. I definitely need to add more sweaters to my fall and winter wardrobe! So to serve as some inspiration, here are my fall and winter fashion loves. I’m absolutely loving this neutral outfit. It’s perfect for a day of walking around the Farmer’s Market or for a fun day out walking around a Fall Festival with friends. Pairing the right sweater with the right jeans doesn’t have to be complicated. […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Ready for Fall

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Now that Fall is quickly approaching, my style is changing. I mean, it still feels like Summer, but I’m ready for the cooler temps. This dress form outfit is a perfect pre-Fall outfit. I paired this fitted denim shirt with an olive/brown-colored belted skirt. I rolled the sleeves up to give it a casual feel and stacked a few black and white marble-colored bangles on one sleeve. As for footwear, I would pair this outfit with a some knee-high boots. I also like the idea of heels with this outfit, but they would have to be the right pair. Here […]

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Woman of Style: Nina Garcia

I have never seen a bad photo of Nina Garcia, who, if you don’t already know, is the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE and a Project Runway judge. This Columbian fashion journalist has an enviable style, and she shares her style tips in each of her four books. And in honor of New York Fashion Week, I decided to make her this month’s “Woman of Style.” Nina began her career in the fashion industry in the early 1980s. She worked in the public relations department for Perry Ellis and its then-designer, Marc Jacobs. After leaving Marc Jacobs, she moved to Mirabella. From […]

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