Fall 2011 Wardrobe Planner

So I saw this on A Pair and a Spare and I think it’s a great way to not only plan what you want to buy for a new season, but also to see what you already have and visualize outfits. I made one for myself of basic things I already own–or the closest thing I could find a picture of online– and then I did a couple outfit ideas with accessories and trendy items for fall (can you tell I’m bored at home – waiting for school to start?). I highly recommend heading over to Polyvore and making one yourself – you’ll be surprised how versatile your wardrobe is!

Fall Essentials

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Outfit Ideas

Casual and comfy – incorporating desert style wedge boots, a collar necklace, and wine-colored lips for some fall spice

Two ways to wear leopard (or any animal print – python is also big for fall) – Note pop of Yves Klein blue.

Sweater dress day (with a wide-brimmed hat) to night (with Miu Miu glitter heels—I DIY-ed a pair!)

Fall Inspiration

It’s feeling more like fall every second…I hope it stays this way.

full, statement-making brows are a must

simple and graphic

i love dark eyes and messy hair for a night out (also- this reminds me of Effie from Skins)

Just finished reading this for the first time ( I dunno how that happened) – but it’s a perfect fall read.

these boots are amazing

i love anything with horses

can’t have too much leopard print!

shorts and tights are a perfect season transition combo

sheer. lovely.

I know it’s supposed to be all about 70′s this season, but I love this 90′s grunge look

two of my favorite things: loafers and brown + black

Beanies say fall to me.

Wine colored lips – Gucci Fall/Winter 2011

Live From the Runway

Hey everyone, I just wanted to remind you to clear some time on your schedules this week for the Spring 2012 Ready to Wear shows at NYFW! There will be 30 shows being streamed live to the YouTube channel youtube.com/liverunway, courtesy of Maybelline New York, and I absolutely cannot wait. I am going to try to watch as many as I can (and I will of course be checking out photos from the ones that aren’t streaming on Style.com), but these are my must-sees:

Thursday: Richard Chai at 11 am

Friday: Rebecca Taylor at 2 pm

Saturday: Monique Lhuillier at 1 am, Jill Stuart at 11 am

Sunday: Derek Lam at Noon, Tracy Reese at 2 pm, Diane von Furstenberg at 4 pm

Monday: Rebecca Minkoff at 1 pm

Tuesday: Tibi at 7 pm

Wednesday: J. Mendel at 1 pm, Anna Sui at 6 pm

You can see the full line-up of the shows you can watch from home here.

*Also be sure to check out the official Twitter of New York Fashion Week: @NYFW.

Get The Look: Khloe Does Red Pants

So I just finished watching the season finale of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and while most of my focus was on the frequently used tissue box by my side, I was momentarily distracted when Khloe was shown wearing these stunning red skinny jeans (and those killer booties!). As I’m sure you know, colored pants are a fall must have, and Khloe’s red, leopard, and denim combo is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to pull them off.

1. The Rockstar Jeggings in Saucy Red are the perfect foundation for this trendy outfit. I’ve never found a more comfortable pair of pants. Just make sure to size up with this pair – you want to avoid any fit faux pas (Khloe’s are just a bit too tight!).

2. What makes Khloe’s booties so fab is the cut – a v-shaped ankle cut is a super flattering, leg-lengthening style, and would look equally great with a dress or skirt. These Leopard Print Peep Toe Platforms  are a cheap alternative to Khloe’s Louboutins.

3. Normally I would say leopard shoes and a leopard belt is too matchy-matchy, but in this case, the red pants really balance things out.

4. Tuck a dark denim or chambray shirt into your jeans for a polished look. I would opt for a looser fit, or maybe even a men’s shirt (which are usually cheaper!)…just make sure to leave a few buttons open to imitate Khloe’s sexy look.

5. A glam gold tribal necklace adds just a bit of edge.

6. Throw on your go-to stack of bangles, or go for a classic black and gold watch like this Small Buckle Watch from Nine West.

I know a lot of people have negative opinions about the Kardashians but I really love the whole family (especially Bruce!). Even though they are outofcontrolridiculous, I think they’re really great business people (they get their name on everything…nail polish, clothing, weight loss supplements??!? ) and they are really interesting people to watch. What about you guys? Do you watch KUWTK? I thought the finale was really cheesy, but I still cried the whole time…but I cry at everything so that’s not really saying much. I can’t wait to see Kim’s wedding special!

Ring Ring

I’m in desperate need of a vacation, and since that’s not happening anytime soon, I’ve been going overboard on anything summery, beachy, or travel inspired. This short film for Marc Jacobs’ Spring/Summer 2011 collection takes place in The James (a dream destination) and is all about summer party fun. I keep replaying it, and I think it’s the song that gets me – so perfect (“Ring Ring” by Sleigh Bells). The film is beautiful and the clothes are obviously gorgeous, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did – even if you’re stuck at home too!

Marc Jacobs S/S 2011 from Kalvin Lazarte on Vimeo.

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