Dear Girlfriends -

Nowadays we all want to wear an accessory that stands out – and one such accessory is an ornate bracelet or bangle.

Bangles are making a comeback and are fierce!  I’m seeing them everywhere – from my favorite little boutiques to big department stores. They are easy and simple to wear, but make a style statement.

Girlfriends, there are tips on how to choose and wear bangles, en vogue:  Bangles are a fantastic way to inject color into your outfit. Wearing a simple black shift and heels? Slip on a vivid bangle such and a boring outfit will immediately be brought to life!

A sizable chunk of faceted smoky quartz has been polished for a fantastic shine. The smoky quartz, which measures 1 inch wide on your wrist, is wire wrapped to a slender silver bracelet. The bracelet opens on one side of the stone for easy application to your wrist. Unique slatted cuff bracelet embellished with large jewel beads.

Max and Chloe Bracelet

Jeweled Slatted Bracelet

Fashion pearls and Swarovski crsytal floral design cuff. Vintage silver toned optic.  Girls I love this one!  Gold toned bracelet with leaf detailing and stone cuffs. Textured surface. Double flex hinges. Pink rectangle stone stretch wristwear by Freedom at Topshop 100% Metal.

Jeweled Leaf Bracelet

Jeweled Flower Cuff

Rectangle Stretch Bracelet

Girlfriends and fashionistas around, this is a must-have for your accessory wardrobe.  A chilled glass jewels frost your wrist.

Bits of Ice Bracelet

Hammered rose gold and antique silver faceted bangle with braided gold detailing throughout. This metallic faux leather bracelet features crystal and bead details. Elastic insets and adjustable 2-snap closure at ends. 7.5″ long. 2″ wide.

Faceted Bangle

Leather Cuff

Being fabulous with an ornate bracelet is simple.  Girlfriends we can make it our personal quest to create the perfect pair of flattering and fabulous.

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends:

This season don’t forget to strut your stuff in spiky heels!  Its not all about boots this season … when going out for a night with the girls or dinner with your man, you can take the trend to classic rock ‘n roll. 

The prickly pumps are all about classic in the front and rock ‘n’ roll in the back. Keep the spikes a showstopping surprise by wearing the shoes with a feminine mini.

Shop the steal ‘n’ splurge below! I’ve found several affordable options for that extra punch in your wardrobe and it’ll be the one pair of pumps you can have fun with while enjoying the price.

A fierce anklet and an aggressive platform meet to create the Dollhouse Abril studded suede pump. Wear it with jeans or dresses, to parties or picnics … if you dare ($39.95).

Dollhouse Abril Studded Platform

Rock out in this amazing heels! Featuring a solid upper with a peep toe, stud detail on the straps and a 3/4″ platform with a 4″ heel ($29.50).

Studded Strap Peep Toe

Stud-trimmed pump. 4″ heel; 1/2″ platform. Leather-look. Imported. As seen in Life & Style magazine ($39.00).

Stud Trimmed Pump

Add a bit of an edge to your great look with this pump. Featuring a solid upper with stud detail, covered 1″ platform and 4.5″ heel ($12.99).

Style with an attitude. These juniors’ Candie’s dress heels will enliven any ensemble. Faux-suede upper with studded accents offers edgy appeal an elasticized Mary Jane strap secures the perfect fit ($29.00).  Or Show off your wild side with this Urban Vibe bootie. Featuring a faux suede upper with a peep toe, stud detail and a bow sling back. Heel measures 4.5″ tall with a 1″ platform ($29.50).

Candie's Alona Dress Heels

Stud Front Bootie

Go for a rock chic look with this Studded Booties featuring a matte faux leather, round stud details, peep toe, 4″ covered cone heel with an interior platform, elastic side panel, and a lightly padded insole. Faux leather upper and rubber sole ($29.99).

Studded Booties

And finally consider going for a high shoe with studded cross over straps. Heel approx 3″.

SOKO Studded High Shoe

Girlfriends, go for it when its “going out” time. Don’t be afraid to step up and step out and add some rock flair to your outfit.

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends -

On the runway this fall you may have seen a mixture of bold prints; and bold print blouses were a sure fashion hit!  This riotous clash of patterns channeled an avant-garde glamour – eclectic in a way that’ still inherently chic. 

Anne Klein NY Floral Print Blouse

Jones NY Blouse

A checkered print in red and black make a bold statement in our silk blouse. Keyhole detail at neckline.  This beautiful silk watercolor print with 3/4 sleeve blouse with soft pleats at neck offers elegance with ease.

Banana Republic Silk Blouse

Anne Klein Watercolor Print Blouse

An abstract print blouse from St. John; in a currant and caviar abstract print.

St. John Abstract Print Blouse

An artful spin on fall’s strong shoulder, this print silk-charmeuse blouse features ruching at the wide crew neck and a single-button keyhole at the back. Rounded, asymmetrical hem. Pleating at shoulders and ruching at cuffs. Cutouts at long sleeves.  A top with joie de vivre, this print silk blouse features a tie at the crew neck and a keyhole at the bust. Pintucks at front and back. Ruching at shoulders and cuffs. 3-button closure at cuffs. Long blouson sleeves

Karen Blouse

Joie Lacey Top Blouse

Girlfriends, flaunt your free spirit in a colorfully printed blouse and enhance your figure with feminine softness.

Not sure how to begin?  Pick intricately printed tops in lush, drapey fabrics, then match them with skirts that are just a bit more simple and structured, like streamlined A-line or pencil silhouttes.

Until the next style advenute,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends ~

It’s time to have fun with Foldover Boots this year!  Perfect with skinny jeans or a fun little mini, which ever way you choose to wear them, the foldover boot is a popular trend this fall. 

Fashionistas, designers are making them with chunky heels, cone heels and even  stilettos and can be found  in  crinkled leather, vintage leather or suede of all colors.  A wide variety of styles are out there just to suit you!

Versatile and classic, these Twelfth Street Dylan Knee High Boots are a must have. Leather boots have a stacked wooden heel. With a foldover flap, you’ll have two boots in one! Count on Twelfth Street for amazing footwear.

Twelfth Street Dylan Knee High Boot

The Victoria boot is Luxury Rebel’s take on this season’s super-chic foldover trend, combining toughness and elegance in an infinitely versatile style. Available in smooth leather or marshmallow-soft suede, we think you’ll fall in love with its asymmetrical cuff line and daringly high stacked heel. Pair this one with colored or textured tights and a bold minidress for a look that’s totally of the moment.

Luxury Rebel

Distressed leather with slouchy foldover, finishes off with a smooth point-toe design.

Givenchy Wide Ankle Boots

By Vivienne Long, these leather boots feature raised seams at the full-length cuff. 3.5″ stacked heel. 14.5″ shaft and 16″ circumference. Leather sole. Or from Elizabeth & James, these pull-on, distressed leather boots feature a full-length cuff and a zip side gusset. 1.5″ hidden wedge heel. 14.5″ shaft and 15″ circumference.  These pull-on suede boots feature a cuff and seam details. 3.5″ covered heel. 14.5″ shaft and 14.5″ circumference. Faux leather sole.

Vivienne Long

Giuseppe Zanotti Boots

Rachel Roy Foldover Boots

A stylized take on the everyday knee boot, these have a wide-leg trouser cut that’s full of attitude!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends -

Its perfectly ok for you to wear bold cardigans to work this Fall and Winter season. 

If you are one of the fashionistas who likes to switch it up every now and then, the new business chic swaps restrained suit jackets for spirited sweaters. Crewneck or V-neck, worn open or closed, solid or patterned—these lively knits look both approachable and office-appropriate. Plus, they’re comfortable!

Layer this Argyle Cropped Cardigan featuring an argyle print fabric, solid ribbed knit trim, scoop neck, snap button closures, and half sleeves. Size medium has a shoulder-to-bottom hem length of 17″. 

Cropped Argyle Cardigan

Complete your look with our sleeveless sweater cardigan featuring an argyle pattern with miniature cut-out trimming. Other features include a 6-button placket, a full ribbed back, and a finished ribbed bottom hem.

Argyle Sleeveless Cardigan

Tommy Hilfiger Laurent Cardigan

Desiree Argyle Cardigan

Designer Tracey Reese gives us a softly hued argyle patterns a lightweight knit cardigan designed with a deliberately oversized silhouette and longer length.

Tracey Reese Boyfriend Cardigan

As seasons change, so does your wardrobe. But it doesn’t have to be as drastic as you think. Autumn Cashmere offers great cotton and cashmere blends that will keep you stylish all year through.

Autumn Cashmere Cardigan

An argyle print in black, white and red is sophisticated and office appropriate.

Classic Argyle Cardigan

These diamonds will be your best friend.  This argyle sweater comes in several color combinations - try one this Fall!

Gauge Argyle Cardigan

Fashionistas, argyles are an easy way to update your look. And the best part of all is that it is comfortable — nothing is as comfortable and/or easier to wear than a sweater on cold days. It’s important to note that comfort is what makes certain trends a staple and so much more enjoyable to wear various occasions!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends ~

I’ve seen the leggings for the season and I’m sure you have too!  Our next question is “how to wear the season’s leopard, paisley and tie-dye leggings?”

A solid cardigan paired with liquid leggings or print-inspired leggings and a white tank looks surprisingly tame and unbelievably chic.

From Ella Moss, the something extra-wild for your rock-chick repertoire, these zebra-striped jersey leggings feature a 3/4″ covered elastic waistband. And these a pop art twist, these leopard-print leggings feature seam detail and a 3/4″ waistband from Diane von Furstenberg.

Ella Moss Zebra Leggings

Diane von Furstenberg Printed Leggings

Girlfriends check out these from Sass & Bide, a strong contender for Sexiest Leggings, these metallic jersey leggings feature a zebra print. Smocked elastic banding at seams. 3/4″ covered elastic waistband. Or David Lerner’s tie-dye!  A modern take on retro inspiration, these tie-dye jersey leggings feature a covered elastic waistband.

David Lerner Tie-Dye

‏These feather-print silk-jersey leggings feature a covered elastic waistband and hidden side zip.

Feather Printed Leggings

And of course we can’t forget Juicy!  A haute rebel look with a motorcycle jacket and slouchy tee, these tie-dye denim leggings feature back darting and a 2″ waistband.

Juicy Couture Denim Leggings

A simple black and white leopard print works against a black top with a Balenciaga black leather jacket and bag and the fabulous black military style boots! Love this hot look!

Once you decide how to pair the leggings (with simply a white tunic and ankle booties) everyone will be saying “doesn’t she look hot!”?

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends ~

Take a walk on the wild side this fall with hot spots!  This season a leopard-inspired bag is a must-have for carrying.  Pair your leopard bag with tunic/leggings combinations or jeans and sweater combo. 

Valentino Leopard Print Hobo

La Regale Sequin Leopard Clutch

Girlfriends, there is a lot to choose from.  Betsy Johnson gives us a leopard hair calf handheld with lipstick turnlock.

Betsy Johnson Handheld Leopard

Go bold with this shockingly stylish bag from Rampage. It combines hues and textures–including a little shot of leopard-print haircalf–in a pretty, slouchy-but-structured design.

Rampage Leopard Tote

Don the haute look of this leopard-print haircalf tote with patent leather trim from AK Anne Klein, featuring dual shoulder straps, a metal top-zip closure, a square lion logo plate, an exterior front slip pocket with magnetic closure and interior cell phone, open and zipper pockets. 

Anne Klein Perfect Leopard Tote

Fashionistas, I  adore the fresh, contemporary look of Charles David’s Zelda clutch. It features haircalf with trimmings of polished and lizard-print leathers in a pretty, high-style combination of colors.

Charles David Zelda Clutch

Head Downtown with a look that fits the scene and a bag to match. This Jessica Simpson tote is featured in faux leather with cool texture, attitude-filled slouch, and stud detailing. Add the long strap when your hands are busy with other tasks.

Jessica Simpson Downtown Tote

Girlfriends, now that you have the style scoop on one of the best bags for fall – the leopard bag, stay tuned for the next bag you need to carry this Fall!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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