Divine Style: Fashion and Styling Tips: September 2012

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

LUXURIOUS LEGGINGS AND PANTS FOR FALL

Strut your stuff in this season's stylish pants. Leather leggings (faux or real), zippered pants, brocade and metallic pants, and leather detailing with embellishments such as zippers are HOT this season. These can be worn by all age groups. Pair with a long mesh sweater, fitted long sleeve top and belt, or a long top with a cropped blazer to look edgy. Looks great with heels (studded, zippers, calf hair, leopard) or ankle boots.

Styling Ideas:

Long Sweater Coat with a belt Paired with a tunic Pair with a Poncho/Cape

MICHAEL Michael Kors Belted Blanket Coat

Leather:

Michael Kors Faux Leather Leggings (Chocolate Brown or Black), $99.50

Michael Kors Mixed Media Leggings (Chocolate or Black), $99.50

MICHAEL Michael Kors Mixed Media Leggings

Corduroy Leggings:

Michael Kors Corduroy Leggings, $59.50

Ankle Zip Pants:

Michael Kors Skinny Ankle Zip Pants Black, $120

Zipper Pockets and Leather Pockets:

Michael Kors Zip Pocket Skinny Pants, $99.50

MICHAEL Michael Kors MICHAEL Michael Kors Zip-Pocket Skinny Pants

Monday, September 24, 2012

PERFECT FALL LOOK...LONG-SLEEVE MINIDRESS

The weather is changing and while you head out for brunch, a day shopping trip, or dinner and drinks, the temperatures will change. Pair a long-sleeve minidress with high heels and a clutch and stay chic in all the temperatures. When it gets warmed try pushing the sleeves up to 3/4 length (below your elbows). This looks great with a cuff bracelet. As cool temperatures hit, add textured tights and boots to the look.

Colors for fall: Caramel, Olive, Chocolate Brown, Deep Purple, Emerald Green.

Pair with: Ankle Booties, Peep Toe Booties

Cat Deeley works the minidress and heels look in Hoss Intropia dress and Christian Louboutin heels with Hoss Intropia cluth.

BCBG Max Azria LYS Long Sleeve Fitted Dress, $138

Pair with Bebe Lucie Leather/Suede Peep Toe Sandal, $94.99

BCBG Harlow Envelope Clutch, $78

Susana Monaco Gathered Sleeve Dress, $180

Nicholas Felicity Leather Sleeve Dress, $440

Three Dots Long Sleeve Shirred Tunic Dress, $106 (Creme or Brown)

Pair with Bebe "Claudine" snake embossed faux leather heel with suede detail, $89.99

Urban Expressions "Reilly" Snake embossed faux leather clutch, $47
Reilly Black

For a different look, add a statement belt to your dress. Belts are big for fall.

Cowl Neck BCBG MaxAzria Carleigh Sweater Dress, $103.60
CARLEIGH SHEER SWEATER DRESS

Friday, September 21, 2012

THREE STYLES FOR MEN...WHAT'S YOUR VIBE?

Men's style can change daily depending on their mood or you can stick with one basic that works well for you. Classic + Edgy, Casual + Sophisticated, and Nerdy +Sexy, three styles done three different ways. Try a new look this season to amp up your style game!

Classic + Edgy- Dresses with a little flair and attitude. Accessories are important, so leather belts, cuffs, and watches are key for this look. Still wears the business look but adds a leather blazer or vest versus a suit jacket.

Edun Leather Moto Jacket, $898, Hudson's Jeans Dandy Slouch Straight Leg, $198 Nordstrom's

Edun Moto Jacket, Lacoste Sport Shirt & Hudson Jeans Slouchy Straight Leg Jeans

Ted Baker London Tuxedo Trim Fit Shawl Lapel, $895

Kenneth Cole Boots

Casual + Sophisticated- add class by pairing dressy pieces with your casual elements (i.e. velvet blazers, wool vests with V-neck tshirts and cool sneakers). Dark denim with bold colored button downs, blazers, and vests are key pieces.

Boss Black Harper Sportcoat, $239.97, Timberland Earthkeepers Side Zip Boot, $170 Nordstrom's

BOSS Black Sportcoat, Dress Shirt & Fidelity Denim Relaxed Leg Jeans

Vince Barn Jacket, $345, Vince Melange Hooded Henley, $150, Paige Normandy Slim Straight Leg Pant, $169 Nordstrom's

Vince Jacket, Henley & Paige Slim Straight Leg Pants

John Varvatos Zip Pocket Vest, $198, Hugo Brano Wool Pea Coat, $495 Nordstrom's

John Varvatos Star USA Vest, Sport Shirt & Straight Leg Jeans

Shoe Choices by Mezlan, Spanish designer. Mezlan Black Alligator Zipper Boot, $1,450.

Nerdy + Sexy- try sleek sneakers in a dark hue, such as black, gunmetal gray, or burgundy. A gray blazer over a hoodie and add a watch. Fit is important so take off the baggy clothing and added a more fitted look in your jeans, shirts, or jackets. Everything doesn't have to be fitted but at least one main piece should be (jacket, shirt, pants).

Michael Kors Rabbit Quilted Vest, $495

Michael Kors Michael Kors Rabbit Quilted Vest

Michael Kors Cashmere Zip Hoodie, $395

Michael Kors Michael Kors Cashmere Zip Hoodie

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

METALLIC AND LEATHER JEANS...AMP UP YOUR FALL STYLE

Glisten and shine in this season's leather and metallic jeans. These can be worn by all age groups by what you wear with it. Different style tops can take your look from a business meeting, weekend outing, to a night on the town.

New colors to try this season in leather and metallic jeans are plum, magenta, caramel, emerald green, sapphire blue and maroon.

7 for All Mankind Skinny Stretch Jeans Merlot coating, $189