Fall Favorite #6: Cool accessories

I knew I couldn’t properly say goodbye to my Fall Favorites 2014 without talking about my favorite thing: ACCESSORIES! You know I love my arm candy, and just like those moody colors on your nails, the fall is the perfect time to dress up your wrists in some decidedly darker shades.

One of my favorite go-to staples? Beaded bracelets, like the handmade ones in Cool Jewelry Design, a gorgeous Georgia-based Etsy shop. “Handmade cool and artful jewelry is offered with an emphasis on unique, color and texture,” says shop owner Pam. “Designing begins with eclectic, and the magic is in the details.” Even the names of the bracelets scream autumn, like the denim blue tigers eye beaded bracelet ($79), above…

Burgundy pearl, $72

Green copper modern, $45

Gray crystal modern, $45

Carnelian jade modern, $65

Tiger eye sterling silver, $49

What do you think, friends? How do you add some bling to your fall wardrobe? Any go-to accessories? Fun tips? Let’s chat! xoxo

Fall Favorite #5: Moody nails

I knew fall had officially breezed in when I stepped into Walgreens this afternoon. The nail polish aisle, once lined with the bright and fun colors of summer, was now home to the dark, moody and deep hues of autumn. Dark black! Sultry red! Passionate purple? Maybe even…dark orange? ELLE editors recently rounded up their favorite picks for the season, and they’re getting me all sorts of excited for fun, new nails and Halloween! What about you, friends? xoxo

P.S. Friday links are coming up shortly! 🙂

Fall Favorite #4: Flare jeans

How awesome are these vintage ads? Truth be told, I’ve always been jealous of people who could pull off the jeans look. They made it all look so effortless, with their easy swaying and sashaying (is that even a word?) as if they’d just stepped off the Paris runway. Sure, I’d been known to rock a mean jean jacket back in the day, but actual, legit jeans are hard to pull off when you’re under four feet tall. Trust me — can you imagine how long they’d be on me?

But! The ’70s bell-bottom look is back (paging Marcia Brady!), only now, it comes with a more sophisticated and chic name — flare jeans! It’s one of the biggest breakout trends of the season, according to Lucky magazine! And just because I love to stand out (pun intended…), I’d definitely choose some bright, eye-popping, packed-with-color flare jeans…

Classic denim

Oxblood

Peach

White

Petal pink

Green

Rose red

Are you rocking the back-in-style flare look this fall, friends? Do you like the more traditional look or would you go for a more bold statement? It would have been fun to live back in the ’70s and see the birth of this trend, don’t you think? xoxo


P.S. Darling denim, denim on denim and denim shorts! 🙂

Fall Favorite #3: Tough trench coats

Confession: I’m allergic to jackets. OK, allergic is a pretty strong word — maybe it’s more accurate to say that I’m averse to jackets. I’ve never liked them. At all. They’re big, bulky and just generally get in the way of everything. As you can imagine, my hatred of coats can make life in the Midwest a tiny bit difficult, but I may have discovered the perfect solution.

The trench coat. Or, wrap coats, as Glamour calls them. And nothing says fall like a warm and cozy coat!

I’ve always fantasized about owning one. Yes, I know they’re a bit big too, but they just ooze instant and effortless cool. I bet wearing one would make you feel like you’re a spy or the star of some action movie — surprisingly, these are also dreams I’ve had (I’m not the only one who’s had said dreams, right??). You’d feel tough and fierce with Angelina Jolie-like strength. Here are my six favorite picks to get you all pumped up…

1. Classic trench, $130

2. Snap-front trench, $88.98

3. Color block trench, $52.50

4. Long sleeve blue trench, $69.72

5. Mint green trench, $29.99

6. Pink trench, $51.18

Are you loving the trench trend, friends? Have a favorite color you’d wear? At least you’ll be ready if those action movies come calling… xoxo

[Top collage of celebrities in trenches from Harper’s Bazaar]

Fall Favorite #2: Kate Spade Saturday’s fall collection

From individual style to piped peacoats and peppy plaids with a hint of collegiate cool. At least that’s how Lucky describes all the fashion goodness in the fall collection from Kate Spade Saturday. The designers pack one powerful punch in everything from a biker jacket to high-zipped boots — the perfect necessities to keep you warm on those chilly autumn nights!

I’m dying for one of those oh-so-cozy sweaters, aren’t you, friends? So many gorgeous pieces!! Which ones are your favorite? xoxo

[Via Lucky]