One of our barometers of fall seasonal
trends, the Key to the Cure Fashion Show, is a fun and fashionable event that
gets the creative juices going. Saks Fifth Avenue partnered with the
Friends of Dana-Farber to present the annual, nationwide "Key to the
Cure" initiative to fight women's cancers. In October this fall, we
munched canapes and sipped champs while Saks' top stylists put together some
covetable looks.
Jen and I always leave inspired with ideas
for a new piece or two and pairings to bring new life to things already hanging
in our closets. There are V-E-R-Y aspirational looks that I like to translate
to my lifestyle and wardrobe.
I’ve
been on the hunt for a WOW vest this season and this lovely by Nellie Partow
fits the bill. A vest is such a versatile piece that can be a warm enough
layer for early fall and then layered under a wool coat as the temperature
drops. Put a vest over a column of black, wear with jeans, boots and a
turtleneck or silk blouse for a casual look. I like a vest over a long
dress and boots. The bell sleeved sweater pumps up the drama. Said
vest may or may not have come home with me.
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| Image from Lisa Bida. |
Try this faux version from Velvet by Graham
and Spencer over, well, just about any outfit and you’ll feel like a million
dollars.
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| Image from bloomingdales.com. |
Ok this vest from Ellie Tahari is brilliant!
The bottom zips off for two completely different looks. We all
rushed over to try it on after the show and gave it a big thumbs up for
versatility.
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| Images from Lisa Bida. |
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| Images from elietahari.com. |
Colored outerwear brings a much needed
pop of color to the winter uniform, while the fur collar and lace blouse add
textural interest.
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| Image from Lisa Bida. |
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| Image from jcrew.com. |
Worn together, this whimsical wildcat top and tiger scarf from Stella McCartney were
pretty awesome. Animal prints are still as hot as ever. Why?
Because the pattern is so wearable and fun colors like this blue,
transcend a basic black uniform.
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| Image from Lisa Bida. |
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| Images from bloomingdales.com. |
Next up…more fur, more layers and a little
flounce. If I had to shop exclusively with Brunello Cucinelli, I would be a
content and well-dressed woman. Witness, this stunning fur hood sweater and layered pencil skirt with flounce. Pretty
freaking awesome. Perfectly layerable and chic. If you can find a
cheap and cheerful version, please email me.
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| Images from Lisa Bida. |
Ruffles, flounces and pussy bow neck ties are
back from the 70s this season. I have to say I do love the flounce when
paired with some structure like this double breasted blazer in a textured wool.
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| Image from Lisa Bida. |
Take the sweet out of this Kate Spade dress with an edgy bootie
and leather jacket. Bam!
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| Image from shop.nordstrom.com. |
That's the round-up! It's still a mild fall, and you have plenty of time to put these looks to work for you! ~ LB
