Navigating the Fall 2011 Fashions
Published: Thu, 09/01/11
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Navigating the Fall 2011 Fashions
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eptember's arrival signals the changing of gears and the need to be on our toes and ready tackle the many demands as well as opportunities that will certainly come our way. And as our lives change gears, so too changes what we pull out of our closets each day. While many work year round, summer still tends to be a time when schedules become a bit looser as employees take their vacations and not everyone is in their office keeping the same routine. September gives everyone a chance to reboot, refocus and charge ahead with the goal of improving upon how things were done last year. And while it may seem superficial and unimportant, the clothes we choose to wear help each of us set the tone for how we'd like each day to go and how we'd like to be treated which is very substantial indeed.
Recently on an episode of Project Runway, Marie Claire's Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles stated,"Clothes are emotional.When you put them on they make you feel something and
they make other people feel something when they see you in them." I couldn't agree more. The clothes we choose to wear each morning as we're imagining the day ahead help to create what we hope will manifest. We must dress how we wish to be treated. If we wish to be taken seriously and with respect from our peers and superiors, we must choose well-tailored and wrinkle-free clothes that convey the proper message in the particular setting we are about to enter. No matter how you might be feeling inside - perhaps you are not as confident as you'd like to be as you are scheduled to give a presentation to your colleagues - it is the portrayal of confidence in the clothes you wear that will help begin the presentation on the right foot and then your actions must maintain the first impression you clothes have helped you achieve. "That's the point of fashion. It's transformative."
With that said, throughout the fall newsletter you will discover a list of runway trends that are worth investing in, as well as trends that while they shouldn't be something you'd want to spend a pretty few pennies on, you still will want to consider bringing a piece or two into your wardrobe to update foundational elements in your closet that you already have.
To know who you are is to have a signature style, and so I invite you to always keep in mind your body type, the assets you want to highlight and visa versa, and quickly discern which looks would not be something to spend time on so that you have more time to contemplate and shop for those trends that would.
Speaking of creating your own signature style. This fall four well known designers are revealing brand new scents and some for the very first time - Elie Saab for example. While I'm sure many of you, like myself, have become accustomed to one unique scent or two to rotate between as the seasons change, I encourage you to take a look at the scent descriptions of each because I have a feeling you might just want to add one of them to your collection (personally Elie Saab's is aching to be worn on a lovely evening out and Diane von Furstenberg's looks to be something that might just challenge my Chloe).
More than anything this fall is yet another opportunity to bring your best self to whatever occasions you will be heavily involved with. Whether it be at the office, in the classroom, at home, in the daily carpool activities, out for dinner or getting involved in charitable events, be sure to look your best, mix the high and low items in your closet, purchase a few new items to plump up your options and be confident that you have amazing gifts to offer and look forward to working together and helping make this season the best season yet.
Happy shopping and here's to being simply luxurious this season and always.
-Shannon
P.S. A few helpful posts to help pull together a complete and highly functioning closet as well as your most beautiful self:
~~~~~~Fall 2011~~~~~
Investment Pieces Include:
Trends To Have Fun With:
Styles That Are Worth Investing In
Scarf Dresses
 Marc by Marc Jacobs - 'Michaela' silk dress $500
Below-the-Knee Skirts
 J.Crew -No. 2 pencil tweed skirt $148
 Michael Kors - broadcloth slashed skirt - $1195
Tie Neck Blouses
 Cropped Pants
 Jason Wu - bi-stretch pants - $795
 J.Crew - minnie pant bi-stretch lightweight wool - $138
Flare Jeans
 Citizens of Humanity -'hutton' mid-rise flare jeans -$190
 J Brand - 'kiki' high-rish flared jeans - $185
Camel
 Michael Kors - click here for the entire outfit
 Subtle Sequins
  Michael Kors - halter dress $14,000
 Elie Saab
 Elie Saab
Pea Coats
 Louis Vuitton
Navy/Gray
 Jason Wu
Wool Trousers
 Talbots -Pepperdine herringbone tweed Hepburn pants - $119
 Banana Republic - wool trousers - $110
Monochromatic
 Elie Saab
 Donna Karan
Trends to Have Fun with for a Season
40s Style Print Dresses
 Miu Miu - floral-embellished crepe dress $4105
 Chloe
Opulence/Gold
 Oscar de la Renta
 Polka Dots
 Stella McCartney
 Gucci
Capes
 J.Crew - the great caper - $398
 Rachel Zoe
Bold Color Coats
 Versace Accessories
 *Tatum dusted-python clutch - $325
*Stuart Weitzman 'Vim' boot - $695
*Stella McCartney faux patent-leather slingbacks - $645
*Report 'bishop' loafer pump - $98.95
*Oscar de la Renta 24 karat gold-plated ridged cuff - $290
*Chloe textured leather knee boots - $995
*Vince Camuto 'Jerrell' bootie - $138.95
*Schutz penny loafer pump - $210
Shopping Picks & Finds
 *Alexis Bittar blush cuff - $225
*Juliette Jake red crocodile wrap and wrap clutch - $595
*Rag & Bone Malin blue cropped silk trousers - $290
*Ann Taylor black and white blouse - $88
*Dara Ettinger earrings $105
*Michael Kors 'Blair' espresso watch - $250
*Malene Birger lupa twill dress - $475
 *J.Crew dolman wool-blend sweater dress $140
*Talbots signature fit flannel slim leg crop - $119
*The Row - fessing camel wool coat - $2,900
*Diane von Furstenberg - harrington brushed turquoise coat - $695
*MICHAEL Michael Kors 'elgin' leather pumps - $250
*Elie Tahari - 'Ava' jacket - $348
*Velvet - whisper black pencil skirt - $60
*Eliza J tie neck dress - $138
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