Just Kimmie: September 2011

Ok yall - you know I'm random...but

Fall Fashion is in.... :-)

It has been fashion week in New York and will continue in London, Milan and Paris. The great thing about this years trends is that you most likely have these items in your closet!!!! Here we go :-)

1. Blazers, Coats, and Vests

Some of fall’s prettiest sweaters, puffer jackets and blazers come with whittled-in-at-the-waist silhouettes—which means you can flaunt your ladylike silhouette even if you’re wearing lots of layers 

2. Mustard Hues

Now granted, this is wearable for only the small percentage of people who look good in the hue. But if you were blessed with the right complexion, you will positively glow this fall in the brilliant goldenrod pieces.

3. Polka Dots

If the head-to-toe patterned look isn’t your thing, try a polka-dot blouse or scarf to put a playful—and trendy!—spin on your everyday outfit 

4. Rust Color Coats

For fall 2011 the hue is turned down a notch verses last years camel, its a darker, more fall-like and way more universally flattering color of rust.  

5. Camo - Inspired

There were a lot of prints and patterns that filled the fall 2011 runways this season (plaids! art nouveau swirls! polka dots!), including a few camouflage-inspired styles.  

6. Maxi - Skirts and Cozy Sweaters

While it can be tough to work up enough style energy to wear anything other than jeans or leggings on Saturdays and Sundays, the low-key and ueber-comfy outfit idea many designers sent down the runway is something worth trying. After all, who knows? The maxiskirt and sweater combo could become your new weekend uniform. You can also wear this style with a maxi-dress (from your summer rotation, with a belt if you like) ~ nothing wrong with synching your waist ;-)

7. A Touch of Lace

It’s no big news that lace is sexy. But this fall it becomes polished, too—which means you’ve got a stellar new answer to the classic work-then-out weekday outfit. Dress up your entire outfit with a touch of lace in your hair or around your waist; make it work for you!

8. Choker Necklaces

YEP they are BACK!!!! Track one down and use it as your go to; just like a Little Black Dress (LBD) ;-)

9. Granny Plaids

It was kinda out 2 seasons ago....but its back AGAIN!! A lot of designers were presenting items that were head to toe plaid; may I suggest that you were ONE at a time!!! But rocking Granny Plaid is IN this fall!!!

10. The Working Girl Dress

Give your go-to black pants a well-deserved rest as there’s a pretty new office uniform, ready to roll. (MINE will STAY in rotation, lol) More designers turned out ’70s-inspired day dresses—translation: midlength skirts with long, blousy sleeves. You can achieve this look with a blouse and a skirt.