FALL'S "IT" DRESS...MAXIMIZE YOUR STYLE WITH A MAXI DRESS

Maxi dresses can be chic for fall.  Change the color, style, and how you accessorize it to make it work for this coming season.  A cropped leather jacket is a great edgy piece to add over the dress.  Go with basic black, or add a pop of color with a bright deep blue or red jacket.  A jean jacket is a casual, cool way to wear maxi dresses into fall.  Great for brunch or a casual weekend outing.  Animal prints, chevron, and bold fall colors, such as mustard, emerald green and burgundy make a statement this fall.  

Young, Fabulous & Broke Vinny One-Shoulder Ombre Maxi Dress, $207

The versatility of this dress makes it a winner.  Add a blazer for work, a jean jacket for the kid's soccer games, or a black leather jacket for a hip evening out.

Ella Moss Vida Striped Maxi Dress, $248

Perfect fall colors and style with the lining and belt in this Jay Godfrey maxi dress.

Jay Godfrey Bell V Neck Maxi Dress, $440

Hi-Lo Trend continues into fall.  Great dress to dress up or down.  Studded heels for edge, peep toe bright purple pumps for night adding a long statement necklace and cuff.

Loveappella Hi-Lo Maxi Dress, $89

T-Bags Printed Satin-Crepe Maxi Dress, $95

Fall Color Trends

Tinley Road Maxi, $89

Michael Stars Halter Maxi Dress, $69.97

 

PACKING FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY...TRAVEL IN STYLE GENTLEMEN

No matter where you are traveling to, your next getaway requires a few essential items to make sure you are styling and ready for any adventure.  Whether going golfing, surfing, snowboarding, to the wine country or a B&B with your lady, these items will have you traveling in style. 

Tip #1 Pack short sleeve shirt and button downs that you can wear separately and intermix together for different looks.

Tip #2 Pack 1-2 pairs of jeans, 1 pair of khaki's or chino's, 1-2 pairs of shorts.  Interchange the pants and shorts with different shirts to create new options.

Weekend bag- depending on the length of your trip will depend on the size of your bag.  This bag by Land's End is perfect for a long weekend.  The front zippered compartment and pockets for cell phone, etc. and shoulder strap make it easy to carry and organize your things.

Land's End Canvas 1963 Trip Bag , $140

Coach Transatlantic Carry All, $698

Dark Denim- is a great to wear for a night out, daytime with a t-shirt or button down, and can be dressed up for dinner or drinks.  Bring a stylish belt to compliment this.

John Varvatos Straight Leg Denim, $198

 

Blazer- Nothing looks better than a crisp blazer.  This is great for a night on the town, dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch.  White is a great option for spring/summer and I love slate gray for fall/winter.

Kenneth Cole Two Button Blazer, $99.98 30% off

Fitted Slim Fit T-Shirts- great option to wear with shorts, with denim and a belt or underneath of a button down.  Pairs well with cargo shorts/pants, chino's, linen pants, or jeans.  Must Have!

Macy's INC T-Shirt, $14.98 (range of colors available)

Button Down Shirts- linen for lighter temperatures, rolled cuff button down, or long sleeve button down shirts are a must.  Dress up for dinner in this, or roll the cuffs for a trendier or more casual look.

Macy's INC Long Sleeve Strip Shirt, $15.99

Shoes- Keep your shoes to a minimum as this takes up a lot of space.  I would recommend leather flip flops, boat shoes and/or slip on's, and a nicer pair of loafers or dress shoes.  

Cole Haan Air Grant Driving Moccasin, $99.95-$148 (range in colors)

Sunglasses- Shades are a must have no matter where you are traveling.  Bring a pair of aviators that go with everything.  Ray Ban has great options as does Prada.

Carrera Aviator Sunglasses, $120

Beach Trips/Resorts: Make a few adjustments to this by exchanging dark denim for white denim.  Change the pants to linen pants.  Add swim trunks.  And change your button down shirts for vintage t-shirts, and dressier short sleeve tops such as polo's and two pocket on chest shirts.

Citizen's of Humanity, $170