The Full Skirt

We're used to the pencil skirt season after season, but what about the full skirt? While some classify this as a mini-skirt, many of the times this is a much classier skirt and covers more. The volume of this skirt adds to an athletic or straight boyd; while also covering parts of a pear shape you wish to remain not exposed. For the tall and slim, it's a feminine swtich up from the traditional pencil skirt.

1. Black Full Skirt - Velour
2. Pink Belted Full Skirt
3. Mustard Yellow Full Skirt
4. Metallic Irradecent Full Skirt
5. Minty Blue Full Skirt
6. Lace Layered Full Skirt- Black Waist

Comfy Chic

Who says you can't be fashionable and comfy at the same time? Not every style-savy maven has to be in a designer pair of dress pants and exquisite blouse. Combine a good pair of jeans and a comfy cardigan for a fun, comfy Saturday chillaxin' ensemble. Grab a double latte on the way to the library, swing your leather messenger bag over your shoulder and you're ready to go!

 Here's some great ensembles that spell out chic and comfy.

1. Metallic Sweater
2. Graphic Top
3. Ivory Cardigan
4. Skinny Jeans
5. Acid Jeans
6. Khaki Skinny Jeans
7. Zara Messenger Bag
8. Dark Leather Messenger Bag

Mint to Be

Mint is turning into be a color that is turning up season after season this year. THIS JUST IN-- it's known as the winter pastel of the upcoming chilly season! Pair with a white or ivory top and gold accessories. This color is great for all skin tones and is a classy, professional color for all occasions. It's 'mint' to be for every fashionista!

1. White Ruffle Shirt 
2. White Scoop Neck Tee
3. Mint Cordoroy Pants  
4. White Cotton Shirt
5. Ivory Scarf
6. Nude Stiletto Heels
7. Light Brown Ballerina Flats
8. White + Gold+ Mint 
9. Mint + Gold Drop Earrings

Color My Pants

Bold colored jeans used to be a statement for just the bold and dramatic, however after a summer of fun pastel shorts and jeans, the trend renews itself for fall in the form of jeans and jeggings (jeans + leggings). This is a hot trend for pants and finally takes us away from the monotony of the basic denim blue jeans. Keep these colored pants in the spotlight by pairing with a basic white or black top and flats or heels. These pants are fun, comfortable, and prove how fashionably colorful you are!

1. Slim Fit Black Shirt
2. Short Sleeve Shirt
3. Cotton White Shirt
4. Turquoise Skinny Jeans
5. Mellow Yellow Skinny Jeans
6. Purple Jeggings
7. Black Pumps
8. Black Tie Ballet Flats
9. Mauve Tie Shoes
10. Pointed Toe Ballet Flats 

Seeing Stripes

If you've tuned into New York Fashion Week at all this past week (Sept 6th-13th) you've seen some of the fabulous styles to hit our style dashboard for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 season. Oscar de la Renta is a designer that we never know what he has up his sleeves until his models strut down the runway-- this week he introduced us to what he saw when he designed the upcoming S/S 2013 collection. Stripes! Get the look with some of these fabulous pieces.

   1.  Striped Blazer

   2. Striped Cardiagan 

3. Striped Razor Back Tank

4. Black Skinny Jeans-- High Waist

5. Black Bow Tie & Gold Ballet Flats

6. Black Pumps

7. Black Leather Flats 

8. Gold Bangle Accessories

Shades of Grey

While 50 Shades of Grey is at the top of the book top selling lists, grey (in all it's shades) is a great color all year long. By layering the different shades of grey, you can create a classy ensemble while staying within the same neutral color scheme. Most of your favorite styles are available in a basic shade such as grey, which makes it so easy to add to your wardrobe and mix and match the styles. Start with a pair of black jeans (as seen below) and add a bunch of grey tops, scarves, and blazers to bring the book series to life right in your closet!

1. Grey Zipper Dress
2. Grey Shirt
3. Grey Lanvin T-Shirt
4. Grey Cotton Shirt
5. Grey Blazer
6. Black Skinny Jeans
7. Grey Burton Bag
8. Grey Wool Shawl
9. Pashmina Grey Scarf

Black and Blue

A couple years ago it was deemed as a major fashion faux pas to put black and blue together. Today, on and off the runway, it is a great color coordination that you can dress up or dress down regardless of the function and of course, your budget. Let your accessories set the tone for the festivities- casual or formal by pairing with pearls, flats, heels, or boots! Having white or nude as your accent color to the blue and black offers a contrast that says classy all the way. 

1. J Crew cashmere knit sweater 
2. Cotton Navy Shirt 
3. Navy V neck shirt 
4.  Cotton Cobalt Blue Shirt 
5. Low rise black jeans 
6. Nude TOMS flats 
7. Nude heels 
8. Nude Booties 
9. Pearl Stud Earrings 
10. Grey Pearl Earrings 
11. White and gold heart earrings