Bargain Chic

Color Me Autumn

August 27, 2007

The beauty of autumn is in its changing colors. As August dwindles into September, the air shifts, the smells ripen and the soft, hazy colors of summer transform themselves into robust, vibrant colors of a changing milieu. Dispositions alter and a sense of wholeness sets in. Our thoughts shift to comfort and ease, and our wardrobe begins to reflect these feelings. Below are a few examples of clothes that exemplify this pleasant passage.

Designer Look

Home Stretch Dress, $148, Anthropologie

Canter and Trot Boots, $248, Anthropologie

Gathered Blouse, $545, Proenza Schouler

Puffed-sleeve Sweater, $395, High-waist Skirt, $495, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

Bargain Look

Cap-sleeve Dress, $44.99, Chadwicks

Melinda Boot, $79.95, Bakers Footwear

Raglan Sleeve Blouse, $24.99, Isaac Mizrahi for Target

Banded Collar Button-down Shirt, $19.99, Isaac Mizrahi for Target

Stretch Sateen Straight Skirt, $19.99, Worthington

Totals:
Designer Look: $1831
Bargain Look: $189.91

Grey Matters

August 8, 2007

One trend for Fall is wearing grey -- all shades and textures. Below, you'll see three twists on grey through a rockin' hot sweater dress, a sophisticated wide-leg trouser and fabulous jacket, and, finally, a platform pump. All three looks showcase grey in varying ways and hint at what I think will become the mantra for Fall Fashion 2007: Grey Is The New Black! (Haven't we heard this before...wink...wink!)

Designer Looks

Cashmere Turtleneck Dress, $1395, Michael Kors

Embroidered Jacket & Wide Leg Pants, $3880, Oscar de la Renta

Sunset High Heel Platform Sandal, $550, Gucci

Bargain Looks

Tie Front Sweater Dress, $34.99, apt. 9

Ruffle-Collar Blazer, $59; Wide-Leg Pants, $49. Both Spiegel

Daryn Square Peep-Toe Pumps, $24.99, Mossimo

Totals
Designer Look: $5825
Bargain Look: $167.98

Fall - ing Into New Fashion

August 2, 2007

A few weeks ago, I posted a Fall Preview post that included some cute transitional dresses. This post and subsequent posts to follow will showcase some of the Fall season's new looks and trends. This first look brings a retro-glam look with the skinny pants and platform shoes, but the jacket showcases an interesting dichotomy between edgy & preppy -- a kind of mysterious mix-n-match look.

Designer Look