Trends | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 91

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September 11, 2009

Reaching New Heights with Over the Knee Boots

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Limits are being stretched…up to our thighs. This season the must-haves in footwear are over-the-knee boots, ever since they were spotted on the runways of Marc by Marc Jacobs to Yigal Azrouёl and celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Kate Moss, and Hayden Panettiere. While the trend is exploding, the trick is to keep the look classy and not trashy, especially if you’re buying a pair with a heel over 2”. To offset the exuding sex appeal of these boots and make them more day appropriate (and less Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman), layer a pair of opaque tights or jeans underneath, and keep your top half relatively covered with something like a Shaker-Stitch Cowl-Neck Sweater , $59.50 from Express. Also keep an editing eye when accessorizing because these boots are the statement piece of any outfit — guaranteed.

Our Picks:

1)   Women’s Turbo Wedge Boot, $49.90 by Chinese Laundry

2)  Tripin Boots, $89.99 by Chinese Laundry

3)  Key Boot ,$59.50 from alloy.com

4)  GUESS ‘Rumala’ Over the Knee Boot ,  $199.95 by Guess

-Jaimie Sanita

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September 5, 2009

Forever 21 Pick of the Day: Faux Leather Cage Pumps

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63386224-01Pump up your edgy appeal in these Faux Leather Cage Pumps , $28.80. Besides the 4.5” heel, flirty peep-toe, and revealing 10- strap front, these shoes also come equipped with a 3.5” back zipper, so don’t worry about painstakingly buttoning them up. Now if that isn’t a sexy shoe, I don’t know what is — especially when paired with a dark wash skinny jean and a bold neck piece, like this Snake Necklace.

-Jaimie Sanita

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September 2, 2009

The Golden Touch for Fall Dressing

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Via our friends at thefind.com:

Gilt is a good thing this fall. Yes metallics are with us again this season. In addition to the metal stud trend is the appearance of warmer shades of gold and bronze.

Metallic leggings are one version of the many styles of skinny leg coverings for fall. We love these Helmut Lang metallic stretch leggings ($275.00  at Saks.com). Go for muted shades of metallic leggings such as bronze of antique gold. Metallic bronze leggings pair nicely with black boots. Lamé fabric is a great way to infuse metallics into your wardrobe with a softer more romantic look.  One example is this Milly dress made of silk with a botanical print ($415 at Net-a-Porter) .

Gold metallic accessories are eclectic and bold. All of the pieces shown are statement pieces combined or alone. The organic shape of the Emilio Pucci bean-shaped clutch ($1,385 at Net-a-Porter) makes it one of the top obsessions for fall. So unique, it an object that can set the tone of an entire look. Missoni’s square link bracelet is a hybrid of a chain link bracelet and a cuff. Bold and offset with a whimsical tassel, this bracelet will look gorgeous set against either sleeveless black sheath or black cashmere turtleneck.  Oscar de la Renta’s grommet platform sandal’s elasticized straps are a bold contrast of black and gold with a dramatic contemporary design ($675.00 at Neimanmarcus.com).

Top off your metallic look with a subtle hint of metallic eyeshadow such as Bobbi Brown’s metallic long wear cream eyeshadow ($22 at shop.nordstrom.com). See coupon codes for Nordstrom.

August 27, 2009

Check into Houndstooth for Fall

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Via thefind.com:

Setting the trend for patterns this season is the black and white plaid made classic by Dior. Houndstooth can be seen on everything from coats, dresses, pencil skirts and many accessories. Houndstooth or as the French call it, pied de pole (chicken’s foot) is the black and white check made classic in many decades including the ’40s, ’60s and ’80s. And it is back again in 2009! Seen on the runways at Alexander McQueen houndstooth took on McQueen’s dramatic sensibilities with sculpted almost origami like silhouettes and accentuating the waist. The houndstooth pattern is seen in both the traditional smaller pattern as well as very large blown up patterns that take on a graphic quality all their own. Houndstooth even takes on a patchwork effect as seen on this McQueen tote. The black and white palette of houndstooth invites room for pairing with bold neon accents or pop art primary colors. Or go classic and accessorize a houndstooth dress with black tights and shoes. Whatever your choice this fall, houndstooth is a classic choice for you to check out!

Our picks for houndstooth clothing and accessories (top left, clockwise):

Preen Hound Power mini dress $1,120, at Net-a-Porter
Alexander McQueen Houndstooth check pencil dress, $1,845 at Net-a-Porter
MICHAEL Michael Kors Houndstooth Gloves, $150 at Michaelkors.com
MadieDeluxe Chelsea Houndstooth Small Pleated Clutch with Ring, $48 at buildanest.com
Loeffler Randall Gathered Tier Jacket in Houndstooth, $248 at RevolveClothing.com
Alexander McQueen Houndstooth Tote, $1995 at Saks.co
2 Tone Large Houndstooth Long Fringe Scarf Shawl Wrap, 14.95 at Skhatshop.com

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