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Reinterpreting Summer Trends for Fall

If Summer 2005 was all about whimsy, then the theme of Fall 2005 is luxury and opulence.  Rich textures of velvet, tweed and corduroy combine with regal shades of purple, teal and rust for a positively delightful result.  Chocolate brown and metallics continue their reign and, as for accessories, more is still more.  Layers of necklaces, big earrings, cocktail rings, oversized bags, round-toe shoes and stacked heels are things to look for.

Several of summer's trends have been reinterpreted for crisper weather-- cropped pants, full skirts and sequined shrugs are still wardrobe front runners.  Put an autumn twist on them using color, texture and of course, the perfect accessories.


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CROPPED PANTS

Pants www.ae.com (note: this item sold out online - check stores)

Work

Get extra wear out of a favorite summer cami by pairing it with a chunky, yet feminine cardigan.  Stacked knee-high boots will keep your legs warm in cropped pants when the temperature drops.

Cardigan, $88, www.freepeople.com
Camisole, $11, www.target.com
Earrings, $65, www.turqjewelry.com
Bag, $368, www.loreleinyc.com
Boots, $154, Nana at www.zappos.com
Saturday Night Date

A plum silk top goes from simple to stunning soiree style with stand-out additions of layered gold chains and a sparkly scarf.

Top, $90, Ticci Tonetto at www.bluefly.com
Necklace, $120, www.shopintuition.com
Bag, $194, Cammie Hill at www.ravinstyle.com
Scarf, $19, www.target.com
Shoes, $99, BCBG at www.zappos.com
Brunch with the Girls

A peacock print cami and a cozy cardigan are perfect for an early autumn brunch.  Metallic heels and layered wood necklaces top off the look.

Top, $105, Bilingual at www.ravinstyle.com
Cardigan, $110, Dark wood necklace, $75, Light wood necklace, $85, www.shopintuition.com
Shoes, $23, www.target.com
work pant look
satursday ngiht date look - pants
brunch pant look
FULL SKIRT

Skirt $150 www.ravinstyle.com

Fall Wine Tasting Event

You'll look fresh from the vineyard in a sheer grape colored cardigan and lavender camisole. Art deco inspired pumps and simple drop earrings are the perfect finishing touch.

Camisole, $95, Rebecca Taylor at www.shoplastyle.com
Cardigan, $128, www.anthropologie.com
Shoes, $60, www.stevemadden.com
Bag, $85, www.tselaine.com
Earrings, $57, www.kiwijewels.com
wine tasting skirt look
Presentation at Work

Stripes and a blazer show you mean business while a full skirt shows your girly side.

Striped Shirt, $68, www.jcrew.com
Blazer, $48, www.delias.com
Earrings, $42, www.bpjewelry.com
Bag, $254, Kenneth Cole at www.zappos.com
Shoes, $67, Type Z at www.zappos.com
Salsa Dancing the Night Away

Put on your dancing shoes and channel your inner dancing queen.  Twirl your way around the dance floor in sassy chandelier earrings and a ruffled cami.

Camisole, $49, www.xoxo.com
Bag, $17, www.target.com
Earrings, $19, www.alltherageonline.com
Shoes, $106, www.freedoflondon.com
salsa dancing skirt outfit
SEQUINED SHRUG

Shrug $24.99 www.windsorstore.com

Friday Night at a Concert

A frilly dress gets more mileage when worn over casually cuffed denim.  Bold jewelry and ballet flats are a little bit girly, a little bit rock 'n roll.

Dress, $120, Ginger and Java at www.bluefly.com
Cropped Jeans, $48, www.ae.com
Triple Strand Necklace, $21, Double Strand Necklace, $16, www.alltherageonline.com
Ballet Flats, $200, Hollywould at www.zappos.com
Dinner and a Movie

Dressy cropped pants and a graphic t are an unexpected pairing.  Navy suede shoes and an azure velvet bag add texture and interest.  Lady-like pearls are edgy in a longer length.

Graphic T, $15, www.wetseal.com
Pants, $44, www.rampage.com
Pearl Necklace, $30, www.alltherageonline.com
Bag, $290, Lauren Merkin at www.girlshop.com
Shoes, $129, Nina at www.zappos.com
friday ngiht conceert look - shrug
dinner and a movie look - shrug
Cocktail Party

Plum and rust are a fresh Fall 05 combination.  A uniquely hued dress needs only a simple y-necklace and classically shaped gold heels.

Dress, $55, www.windsorstore.com
Necklace, $70, www.jenerations.com
Clutch, $32, www.amiciaccessories.com
Shoes, $56, www.bakersshoes.com
cocktail party shrug look
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