The Do's and Dont's of Fall Fashion

The leaves are turning, a chill has swept across the state, pumpkin everything sounds delicious, and wardrobes are transforming from sundresses and sandals to boots and sweaters.. this can only mean one thing; Fall has arrived! I don't know about you but the change of season this year has brought a new excitement all its own. I daily crave a pumpkin late, pumpkin oatmeal muffins, or pumpkin soup. Not to mention the beauty that Fall brings... orange and yellow never looked so good!

Each year Fall introduces us to new trends or re-introduces us to old ones. This year is no different. As your style guide I am here to take your hand, and walk you through what is sure to be one of the most exciting fashionable Fall seasons yet!

Walking off New York Fashion Week's runways and into your closets are theses trends....and don't forget, every fashionista knows to modify every trend to what works for your body.. just because it's in style doesn't mean it will work for you. Pick a few trends you identify with and rock the heck out of 'em!!


DO glam up those cozy knits

                   Don't be afraid to mix rustic and chic! Just be sure not to go too crazy mixing colors.



DON'T save bright colors just for Spring

                    Do pull out that tangerine trench that makes you feel like dynamite this fall!


DO play with fun textures in your wardrobe

                      Don't shy away from mingling with pleats, fur, and mohair all in one outfit.


DON'T pass on the statement collar

                        Do express yourself in a new way this season, from neck to toe!


DO sport oversized vintage jackets and sweaters

                           Don't get swallowed up by this trend, still show off those sexy legs


DON'T turn your back on peplum

                             Do continue to explore this wearable style in everything from dresses to pants & tops


DO patterns

                           Don't be afraid to wear patterns from head to toe


DON'T stick with the typical handbag

                          Do make a statement with you bag, opt for a classic shape with a rad pattern!

ALSO!!!... don't get trapped into wearing the typical brown and orange color tones for Fall. While those are not bad, they are just too limiting for Fashionistas like us. Here is Pantone Fall 2012 Color Palette~

      ---Colors from top left; French Roast, Honey Gold, Pink Flambe, Tangerine Tango, Ultramarine Green, Bright Chartreuse, Olympian Blue, Titanium, Rhapsody, & Rose Smoke



Now go out there and show this Fall what you've got!! My favorite trend this season is the statement collar!.. What's yours??


{Picture credit to Galmour.com} 

"Do you see what I see.. What I see is Me!.."

 

 

The sisters I love to love...

Dear MK&A,

You have been some of my best friends since the days of It Takes Two. Staying up late together, making up songs, dances, and skits together, and always getting the cute guy at the end of the movie. You helped me with my memorization skills with such lines as, "Do you see what I see? What I see is me. I see me too! Does that mean there's two of you, or. or... two of me?!" I still to this day know every word to It Takes Two.. and proud of it :)
Now that you two are all grown up and full-fledged hotties, I look to you as style icons. Not afraid to push the boundaries and hit the runway with aww inspiring styles. Whether Boho or Classy you girls know how to work it and be confident in your own skin. I am proud of you for that. You ladies are role models of the finest, having your own clothing line{s}, making movies, and not to mention your own star.. You're doing it and leaving sparkles with each step.

         

               


















I know we had some rough years there, but hey who doesn't? Growing up in the spotlight since you were littles can affect a sister. I'm not one to judge. We moved past it and came out better than before! And hey, that's reality, and anyone who can't see that is in a land where you girls are the definition of perfection. HA.. No one is! Not even my MK&A.

 Well girls, here's to many many many more years together! Rockin' the runway, killin' the fashion trends, and making a mark on this world that's all our own!




I would like to finish up this letter with words of your own, words that I hold near and dear to my fashionista heart...                                                                  


"When I get dressed I think of it as dress-up time, like the clothes are costume pieces. That's why I like vintage- it has a story behind it. I'm not afraid of walking down the street in something that people think is crazy. What I can't stand is looking like everyone else."

Love you like a sister,
Gabrielle~your fellow sparkle leavin' fashionista