A little break from politics, today, while I take a look through my wardrobe and figure out how to dress for Fall - Sorry Guys!
Here's a link for fall fashion staples. Basics, and timeless.
Personally, I feel it's a little too early for Spring 2009 Fashion - after all, I'm just getting excited about wearing oranges and browns again - but the industry sure doesn't think it's too early. The Spring shows are going on now in New York.
This is what I've been able to discern about what is fashionable this fall:
Purple is big. Especially when paired with black. Also, mustard yellow is a must. Animal prints in small doses (belts, bags, or shoes). Feathers, if you're into that sort of thing, are seeing a surprising amount of popularity following the summer movie every woman in America made a point to see - Sex in the City. Long, brush-the-floor pants and flowing skirts. Boots, which are always great. CHUNKY jewelry, especially the statement necklaces (J Crew and Banana have some great ones).
Texture. Mix and Match. Layering.
Gone are the days of matching handbag, shoes and belts. Mixing it up seems to be the message this Fall. Print shoes. And big bags with scarves.
Locally, and I was bummed when I found it was a chain, I like Francesca's at Town Center for inexpensive jewelry and bags... Also Nigro's Western Wear (on Shawnee Mission Pkwy) - believe it or not - has a great jewelry counter (lots of sterling) and has inexpensive cute bags.
If you like a good deal, don't forget places like TJ Maxx for jewlery and bags. Marshalls, if it's a newer one, usually has pretty good shoe finds.