southernness_and_sassafrass: Fall

Hey Y'all -
Monday is done with & thank goodness. Mine was a whirlwind. Literally. Up to my old city home for some closure business and a few antique stores, then back to my little town home {for now}. Glad it's all done with and despite tons of heavy storms, all went smoothly!

Now, I'm all against this hot weather we're having right now, so it's not hard to daydream about fall weather. It's crisp breezes, changing leaves, college football {Lord knows we can't count on anything professional these days}, tailgates, and new fashion trends!
I honestly cannot look at a coat these days or imagine eating anything warmed up more than 250 degrees without startin' to get some sweat beads, but I have found that retailers are pushing fall on us extra early so perhaps it will find its' way to us sooner than we expect... {hey, a girl can dream!}

Now since my stint being educated in "reasonable trends" & selling {higher} fashion at Nordstrom, I feel it's my duty to at least showcase some fall trends for 2011. Sure, many of you might not consider yourselves "fashion forward" and I, by no means, am a "fashionista" chasing the latest + greatest, but you need to know what to avoid and what to gravitate towards this fall, of course, within your personal style level. Challenge yourself to purchase at least 1 trending piece this fall - and my recommendations are a great structured bag or a fabulous pair of flats in python print!

{Photos Courtesy of: www.nordstrom.com, www.purseblog.com & imshopping.com}

Article No.1: Dramatic Heels for Occasions - More Loafer-Style Day to Day

{if going with a dramatic heel, python + studded varieties are plenty for fall}

Yes, Kate Spade Loafer Kitten Heel

Yes, Tory Burch Reva Monarch Python flat

Article No.2: Cooler Weather Coming

Burberry Brit Metallic Anorak

Rachel Zoe Collar Cape

Capes & Ponchos Make a Cooler Comeback! Don't run from the word "poncho" - it has a new meaning; utilitarian, wear everywhere jacket! And capes are always a romantic, more feminine option. Follow examples below:

Article No.3: 1970's Throw-back

We're talking wide-leg pants and exaggerated shoulders!