men's corner: a pop of color vs too much color...

one of the big fall trends this fall season is color...as in jewel tones...and this is easily something that can be incorporated into your "manly" wardrobe as well...

now while i cannot recommend this look...well to anyone really...think WAY too much color...



...there are ways of adding pops of color...for example in a tie...how fabulous is this burst of a jewel tone? if you are a bit more bold...i say...find a nice cashmere sweater...with a nice pop of color...doesn't have to be in the pink family...think vibrant blues...greens...orange...or have a pop of color & pattern in a shirt...peaking out from under a neutral sweater or jacket...



all photos scanned by moi: gq magazine october issue

jewel tones...

a big trend for fall this year is color...think jewel tones...and if you have been a reader of this blog for a while...you more then likely have picked up on the fact...that i am an avid lover of color...

jewel tones to me...are happy colors...rich & vibrant...the dilemma comes in choosing a color...but then...why should you stop at one?

the jewel tones really can work for anyone...whether you are an all out wear color kind of girl...give color blocking a try...mixing two or three vibrant colors together...and for those who are a bit less colorful...mixing in one of these luscious colors in the form of a shoe...or handbag...does the trick as well...pair it with your favorite neutral...and you are set...

and if this is still a bit too much color for you...go for a nice statement ring...with a nice vibrant jewel...

whether you go all out...or bring in tiny spurts of color...try this fall trend out...and let us know you did!

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lanvin fall 2011 ad...

when i saw this lanvin ad in the september issue of vogue...i wanted to see more...and so as i was researching...i came across this video...that is just...in a word...genious...love creativity...and this surely has it...

photographed by steven meisel...the two lovelies are raquel zimmermann & karen elson...



scanned by moi

color block your shoes...

color blocking...although not a new trend...it is coming back strong for fall...combining the use of two or three solid colors...in one outfit...for some...is a bit much...so a clever way to bring in this trend to your fall wardrobe is in your accessories...such as shoes...

i pulled a few examples for you to peruse...if three colors is a bit much for you...start with two...it could be done in brights or muted colors...

or try and pull in a nice clutch or handbag...whatever the accessory...it is sure to add a nice touch of "color" to your wardrobe...

steven by steve madden 'cathi' pump

ivanka trump 'kyra' pump

steve madden 'gaayle' pump

fendi 'fendista' open toe platform pump

all shoes shown: nordstrom.com

men's corner: update the fall tie...

as we start transitioning our summer wardrobes into fall...even when the weather is not blistering cold...the biggest change that should show the transition...is the choice of colors and textures...the lighter fabrics need to be weaned off...and sturdier textures should be emerging...

for those of you men who wear ties...try to pick up a few nice textured ties...sure the silk ties will work in the darker "fallish" colors...but why not throw in a little heavier weight numbers to match the heavier weight suits...perhaps in a wool or cashmere...

this beauty below...not only brings in the polka dot trend...(yes...even men can have it in their wardrobe...) but it carries a nice wool, cashmere & silk blend...

bottega veneta polka dot tie
barneys new york

a winning combination...

so many combinations that can be played out in your closet...whether it be mixing patterns...mixing colors...wearing solids...color blocking...one of the trends you will be seeing a lot of this fall season...is the combining of neutrals...

if you ask me...it is a pretty classy look...and the combination of camel & grey...has me completely swooning...

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