Instant Style: The Holidays Made Easy

With the holidays approaching, your mailbox will soon be filled with countless invitations. From office parties to cocktails, sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect outfit. Silk dresses are always my go-to during the holidays since they’re easy to throw on and can be completely transformed with just the right accessories. Add eye-catching earrings or a unique clutch to instantly update any basic silk dress. Or opt for a silk dress in a vibrant color. Some may think that a black silk dress may get more use, but trust me you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Dress by Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent

Winter Report: Wool Coat

Simply put, you can’t survive any winter without the right layers. Wool coats are a necessity for staying warm during these chilling months but often tend to take a large chunk out of your wallet. Therefore, it’s important to find a coat that not only can be worn with everything in your closet, but also can effortlessly go from day to night.

REMEMBER: Do research! Similar to any pricey investment piece you want to feel confidence in your purchase and not experience buyers remorse.

Leifsdottir Ribbon-Trimmed Wool Coat

What’s Now: Eyewear

Eyewear is becoming an increasingly important accessory to any wardrobe and to many is just as crucial as a fabulous bag or pair of earrings. Recently, eyewear has become bolder with frames getting larger as well as thicker. However, some designers have still stuck to creating frames that are more subtle and classic. With so many choices, you’re sure to find a pair of glasses to blend perfectly into your personal style while incorporating an essential fashion accessory.

Take a risk on your next pair of frames!

Style Report: Cold Weather Essentials

If this winter is anything like last January, the East Coast has a lot of snow in it’s near future. With below freezing temperatures only a few weeks away it’s important to stay warm while still looking stylish. From gloves to coats, stores offer a large array of the latest trends to help you avoid the harsh effects of the winter weather. Faux fur is definitely one of the main trends this winter, from fur vests to fur-trimmed hoods. Leather gloves are always a go-to every winter and bold colors and unusual details can add an eye-catching pop to any wardrobe. Remember: winter accessories don’t have to be drab in order for you to stay warm.

Faux Fur vest from LaRok LUXE.

First Look: Fall Fashion

Although I cringe at the mere thought of summer being over, the weekends spent at the shore are coming to an end and fall is quickly approaching whether we like it or not. However, the collections showcased on the runways this fall give us something to look forward to. The designer shows all expressed a common theme—a return to classicism and the simple styles of the past. Classic forms and vintage designs were both reinvented and reworked. Past trends were made in new fabrics as well as tweaked to appeal to today’s woman. In essence, fall is all about true classics being reinterpreted and a return to real clothes for real women.

Top Fall Trends: The Camel Coat

The camel coat will by far be the fall essential for the coming season. This fashion staple needs to be every girl’s investment piece for fall since it can be worn in limitless ways to help pull together any look. Wear the coat with jeans or tailored trousers and instantly have a polished look for day or night.

Style tip: accompany a camel coat with other neutrals for a subtle yet chic look, which is sure to turn heads this season.

Adding an accent of red when wearing a camel coat helps to pull the whole look together. Photo courtesy of TheSartoralist.com

Top Fall Trends: Leopard Accents

Leopard accents always provide an interesting pop to any outfit. From scarves to bags, leopard accessories were spotted on every designer runway and are an easy to incorporate into your wardrobe. The newest trend can be worn to spice up any boring or monochromatic outfit. Although leopard accents are mostly worn with neutrals such as gray or camel for a toned down look, it can also be worn more boldly with strong brights to act a neutral.

Pairing these Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard print heels with a toned down outfit will give the perfect amount of pop without going overboard