FALL FASHION

I spent a lot of time in the car this weekend.  It provided the perfect opportunity to look at the September issues of Vogue, In Style and Elle to name a few.  As I have mentioned in previous posts I love looking at all of these magazines and trying to interrupt the themes, how these "looks" can be worked into my wardrobe.  It was especially fun this year because I knew I would be sharing my observations with all of you on this blog.

Brocade (especially gold brocade) will be everywhere from pants to jackets to peplum tops.  The first store I thought of for this trend was Zara:
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269212/868549/BROCADE%2BTROUSERS
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269189/908066/BROCADE%2BPEPLUM%2BTOP

Navy will be very predominant and can easily substitute for everyone's go to black item (I like to pair black and navy together).  This is a beautiful navy lace dress from Nordstroms:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-lace-overlay-sheath-dress/3217574?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=NAVY&resultback=472

Clean lines and bright clear colors in coats are a welcome change from the basic black or grey we often see.  Winter is dreary enough so having a fun happy colored coat to put on every morning would be a great way to start your day.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/helene-berman-asymmetrical-collar-coat/3321889?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=995
A classic JCrew coat:
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~49622/49622.jsp

Riding boots are again not only practical but very chic.  I could be quite happy with these beautiful Tory Burch boots on the Nordstroms website:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tory-burch-elina-riding-boot/3297054?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=COCONUT&resultback=259

Leather is everywhere this season and provides an instant update to your closet.  Pick one item only  (per outfit) be it a skirt or top or accessory.  Nordstroms's house brand, Halogen,  offers an inexpensive option that can be worn with skirts, jeans or pants:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-mixed-media-shell/3281688?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Navy+Peacoat%2F+Black&resultback=217



Lots more clothes and accessories recommendations coming.  What is on your fall wish list?