Nothing's better than the Fall

So let me start by apologizing for my leave of absence-- life has been crazy! But alas-- fashion waits for no one & although I've been MIA I've still had my eyes open to what's coming down the runway to inspire our Fall fashion. Just as the leaves on the trees stay put-- but change colors, we must find ways to transition our warmer fashion frocks into the cooler, coming months. No need to rush out & buy an entire new wardrobe just because the seasons are a changing-- just grab a few Fall pieces that will allow you more time with your sunny, summer staples. One of the easiest ways to carry on through the colder months is an obvious choice-- adding a jacket, blazer or cardigan over your current sleeveless/short sleeve tops/dresses. My favorites for Fall overlays are cropped leather jackets, anything military inspired, fitted blazers, especially with a rock & roll edge & cardigans in bold hues or animal prints! But layering is not just about piling fabric on top of fabric-- look underneath. Grab your favorite Spring/Summer dresses & throw a turtleneck on under it, instead of adding bulk with a heavy coat. Plus-- make certain that you're paying attention to the fabrics. My newest fabric obsession is rayon. Finding t-shirts that have an 80% rayon-20% cotton blend are great! They are lighter than cotton- so they are wonderful in the warmer months, but also work better when layering so you're not adding inches to your shape! They seem to hang better, looking more chic & more figure flattering than our cotton tees of yesteryear. I bought 3 this summer (100% rayon, actually) in black, grey & light blue- great pieces to have! Plus, don't feel obligated to bury all traces of summer trends. Take the fluorescent pink top & pair it with something sleek & black for Fall, amping up the eternal relationship between fashion & rock & roll. Although I love the Fall color palette, don't confine yourself to darker colors. Hot pink is still going strong! Continue to find your inner bohemian by adding a furry vest & knee high boots to your floaty, floral dresses. I promise f you rake through what you have & add some of these key pieces to the mix you'll be floored at how many Fall outfits come to fruition without breaking the bank. You'll thank me when you're not hitting up the CoinStar machine for your holiday shopping!