Marc by Marc Jacobs jewelry favorites

Marc by Marc Jacobs is a great label for looking fashionable without breaking the bank. I find the quality good and the shape and design interesting and chic. Accessories are big for fall and these shapes and textures are going to look great with all the fall lines. Here are my favorite things moving forward into fall:

Marc by Marc Jacobs apocolyptic twist necklace

Marc by Marc Jacobs apocolyptic twist ring
Marc by Marc Jacobs multi woven bolt necklace

Marc by Marc Jacobs turnlock katie bracelet

Marc by Marc Jacobs metal rock ring

Marc by Marc Jacobs stud zip pull draped earrings

Embellishments...

Here they come for Fall 2013 lots of embellishments.  Jury is still out on this for me, but let's mull it over.  A theme in my life is absolutely hating something when I first see it and then wanting it after a few days of mulling it over.  Sometimes it is the things that unsettle us that can bring our style to a new level.  Check it all out: Hate it then mull it. images WWD:

Manolo Blahnik fall 2013 RTW

Tom Ford clutch Fall 2013 RTW

Tom Ford clutch Fall 2013 RTW




Manolo Blahnik Fall 2013 RTW




Sophia Webster Fall 2013 RTW



Charlotte Olympia Fall 2013 RTW

Furlicious!

Fur is big for fall--faux, real, what have you. Here are some Fur accessories that are fantastic--p.s.  These would fall into the trendy category and unless you are looking to spend extra money, buy a knock off which will be coming to the Forever 21 near you. Here is the look: all images vogue 

LOVE This lady:

Burberry Prosum Fall 2013 RTW

Valentino Clutches Fall RTW 2013:

Donna Karan clutch below:

I LOVE this Tom Ford clutch below!!!

Working away..the edit!

Editing a wardrobe is crucial in making your clothing work for you. I tell clients that if something is not serving them then it needs to be stored in a separate space or donated. Life is short and your closet shouldn't be full of things that no longer fit, that are super dated or worn to death. No matter what your price range, you want everything in your closet to be wearable and to work together. The past two weeks I have done edits almost daily.  Nothing makes me happier than walking out with lawn and leaf bags full of things to be consigned and donated.  Not to mention my clients are happy to get a check from the consignment store once their items are sold.  I am on my way now for another edit and I am looking forward to having the space organized, edited and ready for Fall wardrobe! xo

This is the new Proenza bag from Virginia that they were giving away on clearance...I LOVE it! It fits my laptop, camera, everything!xo

Why looking at Runway is helpful

I do not buy things off of the runway, nor do I line up for pre-sale items. I have clients whom I do this for but this is not how I roll. I study/obsess over all of the Fall RTW (ready to wear) and pre-fall for the lines that I love and then I hunt for the shapes, colors and looks for a fairer price. When the Fall clothes do hit stores I will have chosen probably 4-5 things that I will buy that are designer.  The rest will come from the Nordstrom Rack, J Crew, Club Monacco and Zara all day long! Here are some runway looks to look for.  Once the mid-level's come out with the knock off's of all of the shapes, silhouettes and colors I will be all over it and let you know too! Here are some looks from my favorites:

The jacket shape we will all want this fall: all Proenza Schouler

Chloe Pre Fall..I love this!

I love this pistachio color for Fall and the black and white coat. All of this is fantastic. Clare Waight Keller for Chloe Pre Fall. We all will want this color!!! I love the interesting shapes in this collection and the pattern mixing.  So exciting!!!

Chloe Pre Fall 2013 images via Vogue:

I love this jacket shape and the cropped pants and bootie.

LOVE these green boots

This black dress is insane

Love these mustard leather pants with the longer coat

Much much more Fall to come!!! xoxo

Loeffler Randall Pre Fall bootie...Let the purchasing begin!

I am over buying anything for summer. I am riding out the heat in LA in what I own only.  No more shopping for summer for me.  After ravaging every store having a sale in the D.C. area the past 2 weeks I am forging ahead into fall. Loeffler Randall is one of my favorite labels.  The designs are fashion forward and they are not crazy expense. Check out their pre-fall booties!

Nahla collar bootie

Felix stacked heel bootie

Silvi Wedge Bootie