The Plaid Code

It’s certain that every fall, plaids will be “back” in style.  It’s a good idea to invest in a staple plaid piece that can be used each year.  It can get a bit overwhelming to figure out which plaid piece speaks to you, so below you will find the best of the best that the online world has to offer.  Maybe you are a trendnista and like to invest in mulitple items of a trend or maybe you like to “fashion bank” and invest in one good piece and use it year after year.  Whichever Closetnista you are, plaid is the way to go for fall.

Calling all Minimalist Closetnista’s!

Scarves and bags are your best options to pair with almost anything in your closet. Below are 2 scarves from H&M which are not more than $13 each (www.hm.com) and a Tory Burch Rain Plaid Tote retailing for $350 (www.bloomingdales.com).

Trendnista’s – the girl who loves to be on trend and goes all out for it.

The capelet is everywhere this fall so be sure to get one in a plaid print to max out your style.  Also, mixing faux fur and plaid is also a good idea so that you get texture and print in one piece. From left to right below – Tinley Road Capelet for $89 (www.piperlime.com), BB Dakota for $130 (www.shopbop.com) and on the right is Lauren by Ralph Lauren for $299 (www.nordstroms.com).

  

For all those Busy Professional Closetnista’s, these are great office appropriate options. H&M plaid jacket for $59.95, H&M plaid coat for $29.95 (www.hm.com) and Halogon plaid skirt for $59 (www.nordstrom.com).

Maybe you are the Casual Chic Closetnista – you like to be comfortable but don’t have to go into an office every day.  These options are great to pair with denim for running around all day. Free People $188, Anthracite By Muse $168 and Classiques for $268 all available at www.nordstroms.com.

  

Finally for those that are the Classic Closetnista who like styles that are timeless.  Try these – Burberry Muffler for $450 (www.nordstrom.com), Sweater jacket by Loft for $108 (www.loft.com) and last a classic coat by H&M for $99 (www.hm.com).

  

To a fabulous closet,

Boots for all Reasons

My #1 obsession and one of the reasons I can NOT wait for fall/winter every year. I love boots in all shapes and sizes. From fun ankle booties with dresses to dramatic over the knee boots with leggings and a sweater. The downtown girl in her flat moto, the boho girl in the fringe and bold color, the classic girl- the eternal sophisticate, in her structured flat boot. There is a boot for every girl and all are out in full force this season. A good year to be boot obsessed!

 

All photos courtesy of http://www.net-a-porter.com

 

To a fabulous closet,

 

 

 

What Goes Around, Comes Around

Hello 1970! The extremes of that decade are back and better then ever. Bell bottoms, bright colors, jumpsuits, maxi dresses, prints, fur, pant suits, sky high platforms, ponchos, and great trousers! It started with a small splash during fashion week-fall 2010 (see Phillip Lim Fall 2010 below), which carried into spring and summer 2011 and now the 70′s inspired looks for fall 2011 we saw during fashion week are filling the store floors. Here are some of my favs from the runway:

Phillip Lim Fall 2010

Spring 2011


Tory Burch Fall 2011

Halston Heritage Fall 2011

 

To a fabulous closet,