GLORIOUS GLOVES FOR THE SEASON

The weather is cooling off, but your style doesn't have to.  Look chic before the bitter cold and snow arrive with these trendy gloves.  Keep your hands warm but stylish.  Add color, prints, or leather with embellishment to dress up your fall look.

Glove trends include fingerless perfect for slightly chilly nights, great to be able to text; arm warmers that go up your arm and are meant to warm you and  add pizzazz to your look; embellished gloves with studs, bows, glitter, and more; and opera length gloves. 

Fingerless Gloves:

Nordstrom's Lambskin Studded Leather Gloves, $68

 

Mario Portolano Studded Leather Fingerless Gloves, $141

 

Imoni Fingerless Gloves, $254.92

Calvin Klein Leopard Fingerless Gloves, $38

Imoni Burgundy Colorblock Lambskin Fingerless Gloves, $79.20

Studded Gloves:

Burberry Studded Leather Gloves, $650

 

WRAP IT UP IN STYLE WITH FUR VESTS

As the temperatures are dropping at night, finish off your look with a fabulous fur vest (real or faux).  This look can transform your work look, to casual night/day out, to a dressier evening on the town.  Mix unexpected prints and colors with the vest to give it flair!

Style It Up:

-Belt it around your high waist to cinch you in and add drama.  Bejeweled belts work great.

-Work the cropped vests with longer sweaters and tops.

-Pair tweed short shorts with tights and a fur vest with shoe booties.

-Metallic dresses, sequin skirts or shorts, and metallic skirts look stylish with a fur vest in a monotone color.

Here is a model I styled for the Divine Style DC fall fashion show.  She is wearing caramel skinny leatherette's jeans by Citizens of Humanity paired with an Amanda Uprichard purple silk blouse and a Free People Faux Fur Vest, all from Luna Boutique Bethesda.  The contrasting colors of the blouse and pants make the outfit pop, paired with a vest in the same color family...though not "matching".  

This BCBG Ombre fur vest is working another hot trend..."OMBRE".  Very chic and looks great styled for a night on the town, or more causal with jeans, boots, and leggings.  Ombre is the fading from dark to light which is also slimming.  

BONNI OMBRE FAUX FUR VEST, $248

Gallery Reversible Crushed Faux Fur Vest, $98 (regular or petites)

A cropped fur vest gives a playful feel to your look.  Pair with a longer top or over a sweater dress.

Gianni Bini Mariaelise Faux-Fur Vest, $139

Glam this winter white vest up with a smashing belt.  Burgundy or cranberry with a jeweled buckle or black to make a statement.

Via Spiga Faux Fur Vest, $171.75

Gallery Faux Fur Vest in Wine color, $89.99

Express Faux Fur Vest, $89.60

Happy Shopping!

-Divine Style DC

OXBLOOD LOOKS OF THE SEASON

Oxblood is the hot color of the season ladies.  Amp up your style by wearing these pieces in a new and subtle way.  

Ellen Pompeo working the oxblood trend in leather leggings and chiffon blouse by The Row.

Rich & Skinny Oxblood Legacy Leather Faux Leather Skinny Jeans, $176

Velvet Gauzy Whisper Filia Dress, $140

Lovers + Friends Love Knocks Dress, $158

Jay Godfrey Bailey Strapless Organza Dress, Oxblood, $440

Velvet Gauzy Whispers Drape Top, $52

Ann Taylor Cascades Stripes Bubble Hem Blouse, $78

Ann Taylor Button Down Blouse, $78 and lace skirt, $84.99

Rebecca Minkoff Mac Daddy Crossbody Bag, $350

Happy Shopping,

-Divine Style DC

STYLISH & TRENDY MEN'S JACKETS

The outer layer is what catches people's eyes first when you walk in a room.  So make a statement with a cool, trendy jacket that shows your taste and style versus something you just cover up with!

This 4 pocket military style with the dark gray and stripes make this jacket a MUST HAVE!

Michael Kors Striped Melton Blazer, $495

Calvin Klein's olive colored military inspired 4 pocket coat with double layers is right on trend!

Calvin Klein Ribbed Knit Trim Utility Jacket, $159.99

Michael Kors Leather Utility Jacket, $795

Asos Wool Hunting Jacket, $123.13 (navy or olive)

Puffer jackets don't have to make you look bigger than you are.  Go for a trim fit in one by G Star or Burberry.

G Star Raw Quilted Nylon Jacket, $190

Leather jacket in deep bold colors stand out.  Try rust, brick red, caramel, or a deep chocolate this season.

7 Diamond "Konick" Leather Moto Jacket, $475

What will you be strutting around town in this fall?

-Divine Style DC

FABULOUS FALL LAYERS

As the weather gets chillier its the perfect time to pull out your scarves, belts, cardigans, and jackets.  The layered look is big for fall.  How you layer is key!

Tips for layering:  

-start with your bottoms (jeans, leggings, pants) which should be more fitted around your backside.

-add a top

-put a cardigan or jacket over top

-add scarves and/or a belt

-length is key:  A longer top looks great with a shorter jacket.  Minimum of 2.5-3 inches length difference between bottom of your top and your jacket/topper.  With a shorter top (waist or hip length) go with a longer sweater or jacket.

Gold cardigan belted over a dress/tunic from Lilac Bijoux. $98

Capes are a great topper for fall/winter.  Pair with skinny bottoms to elongate you.  Look available at Periwinkle!

Lombaggi Knitwear, Inc. Tie Cape, Hudson Jeans, Nanette Lepore Satchel, Beverly Feldman Shoes Basco Heel, Kate Spade New York Shades,mollybeads Earrings

Free People collarless crop vegan leather jacket, $139.50 (sz 0-8)

Ark & Co. Vegan Leather Sleeve Jacket, $89

Bod & Christensen Draped Leather Jacket, $390

 

Pim + Larkin metallic tweed blazer, $89 (black or gold)

Premise Ruffle Black Jacket, available at Caramel

Sao Paulo Zipper Jacket, available at Caramel

MOD.lusive Ruched Sleeve Long Cardigan, $42 (12 color choices)

*wear this open with a camisole or belted with a wide or skinny belt

Karlie Gold Chain Cardigan, $60

Karlie Animal Print High-Low Cardigan (longer and flowy in the front, shorter in the back), $68

Happy Shopping and Layering,

-Divine Style DC

WHAT TO WEAR TO A JOB INTERVIEW

Looking for a new job?  Show the world you mean business by looking put together and current.  Individual pieces that you can interchange between outfits works well.

Try a black and navy blue blazer, 2-3 printed blouses, and straight leg trousers in camel, olive, and chocolate brown.  A bold pump and bag complete your look.

Options:

Banana Republic Navy Blazer, $130

Banana Republic Black "Heritage" Military Inspired Blazer, $130

Rory Beca Pierelli Mandarin Silk Blouse, $179  Elliott Lucca "Intreccio" Suede &Leather Tote, $228

 

B Brian Atwood "Fontanne" Metallic Snakeskin Pumps, $350

Pair blouse with navy blazer, dark camel colored belt, gold earrings, and camel/suede/gold heels.

Daniel Rainn 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, $54.50 

B Brian Atwood "Blayne" Platform Pumps, $350

Pair this MICHAEL Michael Kors mustard color blouse with a black military blazer and a purple bag, and a multi-color snakeskin heel.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Feather Print Tunic, $99.50

 

 Kristin Satchel, $62.50 or Furla Candy Satchel, $228

B Brian Atwood Snakeskin Print Pump, $350

Pants Options:

Banana Republic "Sloan" Slim Fit (size 0-16), $89.50

 

Ann Taylor Loft Camel Colored "Zoe" Trouser leg pant, $79.50