Happy fall Bel Boutique loves! Autumn is officially here with its cooler temperatures, blustery winds, and sweater-clad nights. So pack up your flip flops and rediscover those taupe suede boots. As a Bel shopper, we know that you are truly a fashionista and are wildly concerned with the latest trends…which is why we have discovered the hottest styles and compiled this Look Guide just for you! Sit back, relax, have a cup of hot apple cider, and spoil yourself with our clever advice.
Directions:
1. Read
2. Get Inspired
3. Send Us Your Jaw-Dropping Ensembles
4. Repeat If Desired
The Bel Boutique Fall Look Guide (Part One)
o Peplums
Remember those pictures of the skirts and dresses your mother rocked in the 80s…the ones that look like she had an elegant umbrella around her waist? Well ladies, the peplum has made a comeback! This visually interesting cut makes the wearers hips appear slightly wider than natural to give an incredible nipped waistline. Try out this look at your next cocktail party; pair the frock with a great pair of glitzy earrings and a fun set of pumps. For a more casual yet professional look, wear an unbuttoned cardigan, long yet simple necklace, and a comfy pair of shoes with your super chic work dress.
o Polka Dots
If you are seeing spots…don’t be concerned…it is just a flurry of designers depending on a classic print. Anywhere from Minnie Mouse inspired dots to a delicate, subtle print are popping up on garments at all price points. The wonderful thing about these speckles is that they can be as rebellious or as conservative as you prefer. Consider adding a burst of your favorite color in the form of a scarf or belt.
o Plaids
Ttiimmbbeerr! Just Kidding. Gone are the days of strictly ‘lumberjack plaids’. The modern versions of this checked fabric consist of every imaginable color, fabric, or silhouette. For a classic look try tucking your blouse into a great pair of dark-rinse jeans with worn leather boots. Don’t be afraid to don a patterned scarf to add a bit of contrast…after all you do deserve to stand out!
o Lace
Don’t ever underestimate the major style points of lace. This textile can be sexy, funky, modest, or mysterious. For the fall 2011 season, designers are incorporating this awesome fabric into fashions everywhere. If you aren’t totally sold on the lace trend, try a subtle detail like a lace scarf tied into a bow around the handle of your go-to handbag. Looking for something more daring? Take a page out of the Valentino handbook and mix two colors of lace into one ensemble.
P.S. – Be on the lookout for Part Two of The Bel Boutique Fall Look Guide at the end of this week!
-XO Bel
