transitioning into fall...

one of the most difficult moments for a lot of my clients is the transitioning period between seasons...of course dependant on where you live...it varies...here in the san francisco bay area...we are just starting to have some really good summer weather...and it is mid september...and most likely we will continue to have beautiful sunny weather...sometimes through mid november...so it is not uncommon to see sandals, bare legs, and sleeveless looks being worn into those months...

so how do you transition from summer to fall in your wardrobe? obviously the rules have changed over the years as to what is and isn't acceptable after labor day...as i had written earlier about the whole "no white after labor day rule"...there are ways of transitioning...quite easily from one season to another...and it all boils down to fabric content and colors...

when transitioning into fall...it truly is all about layering...where the mornings & evenings may have that crispness that fall brings...the day could reach some pretty warm temperatures...this is where you bring out your lightweight blazers, sweaters and scarves to help ward off the morning cold...another great option to have is a lightweight trench coat without the heavy linings...

when it comes to sandals...yes...if the weather permits...keep wearing them...however...because we are heading into the fall months...opt for sandals in darker hues such as black or brown and save the white for next summer...

when it comes to your tops...white t-shirts are a staple...all year round...and they are great for layering...if you opt for color...start weaning out the light pastel colors...and bring in darker hues...still able to wear your pinks & oranges...but darker hues represent fall much better...

i take a lot of my color cues from the fall leaves...beautiful darker hues of my most favorite summer colors...

the savvy chic event...in sarasota, florida...

calling all fashionistas who want value without sacrificing luxury and quality!

so ladies...if you are anywhere near sarasota, florida...you are in for a treat! my good friend jamie (in florida) and my business partner & friend adena...and me...have partnered up to offer "the savvy chic event"

where?? you might ask? well...they will be offered 4 times a year in sarasota, florida as well as burlingame, ca...can you imagine a sample sale with fabulous clothes and accessories from boutiques across the U.S. at fabulously discounted prices? well...no more imagination needed...

so today kicks off the sarasota event...if you are in the area...make your appointment early! first come...means...first selections...

the savvy chic event in sarasota, fl - 9/13 - 9/19 Call 941.539.3987 or email jamiegrollman@aol.com to schedule your appointment...

oh...and be sure to follow us on facebook under "the savvy chic event" for all the upcoming events...and don't keep us a secret!

a surprise trip...

so how crazy is this? i just found out friday...that i am flying out tuesday morning to new york city! one of my very very close friend's hubby surprised her and a friend (me!) to an all expense paid trip to new york city...but wait it gets better...it is during fashion week...and even better...we are going to the project runway finale...i have been smiling ear to ear since friday morning...

so...my fabulous readers...i will take lots of pics...report on all my shopping...and fun activities when i'm back...which means...blogging if any...will be very sporadic...

enjoy your week...and remember...stay chic!

fashion funnies: back to school shopping & denial...

what happened to the days where school officially started after labor day weekend? most kids i know have already been back in school for 2 to 3 weeks...labor day was always the last summer splash event...before the dreaded exciting first day of school...

saw this comic strip in the sunday paper last week...made me smile...although i loved school...(especially the back to school shopping that was the start of it!) some don't...



(1st slide)mom: those colors look too christmasy

(2nd slide)mom: now you look like halloween

(3rd slide)mom: flag day

(4th slide)mom: thanksgiving

(5th slide)mom: easter. why do you keep picking clothes that say "holiday"?
child: i dunno. denial?

classic...

enjoy the long weekend! may it be safe, fun & fabulous!!

the "no white after labor day" rule...

well...first off...if i confess that i tend to like to break the rules...i'm sure that will let you know my stance on this rule...with labor day weekend approaching us...yay!...i thought i would give my two cents on this dumb lovely rule...

i have to say...this is a question that is often asked...and my answer?? of course you can wear white after labor day...not only because i love to break rules...but it is a rule that doesn't make sense...are you with me?

so yes to the white jeans...yes to the white summer dresses...yes to your white sandals...i mean...if it is mid september...even mid october...and where you live you are still in a hot climate...what are you supposed to do? put on your winter clothes?

as the weather transitions...put away your light white cottons and linens...but yes...you can still wear white...remember the lovely color "winter white? it is called "winter" for a reason...it is now about the fabrics...think heavier materials...

how stunning would a wool or cashmere coat be in winter white? or wool pants or skirt...a comfy white sweater?

as far as the white shoes? well...i have to admit...i am not a fan of white shoes...summer or winter...except for maybe some summer sandals...for a lighter tone...go with a nude color...much more chic...

and most of all...enjoy the long weekend...

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fashion's night out...

...is a week away...are you planning on participating? for those of you who don't know what that means...last year was the first time that we had fashion's night out...and it was a huge success...it is an event to celebrate fashion...restore consumer confidence...boost the industry's economy...and put the fun back into shopping...

the best description i have seen for this wonderful event is as follows:

from brooklyn to brazil to bombay, the fashion industry is already buzzing about the news that last year's globe-spanning, night-crawling, staggeringly successful shopping extravaganza fashion's night out, is back!

the 2010 edition of the biggest fashion party in history promises to be equally epic, splurge inspiring and full of even more stylish surprises.

lifted from the "fashion's night out" page... =) don't you just love the countdown on the website?

so of course...if i had a choice...i would want to be in new york...in the heart of it...but there are some activities going on here in san francisco as well...to help you out...here are some links to help forge you ahead...if you so choose to participate...

for those of us in san francisco...check out the participating stores...

and if you are wondering if there are events in your area...fno elsewhere should help...

one is never enough...

one of my fabulous friends on facebook (thank you sandra!) posted this pic today...with the caption "I would gladly receive any pair here, though two in particular are really appealing to my need today"...i asked if i could post the pic...and she so kindly said...of course!

i have heard so many times...mostly from husbands speaking to their wives..."don't you already have a pair of black shoes?" and it always makes me smile...one pair of black shoes is never enough...

just take a look at this pic...so many different personalities & styles are represented...yes...they are all black...but oh so different...granted...maybe you only need one pair in a pump...maybe two...one with a lower heel...one with a higher heel...a mary jane? of course...and don't forget a strappy pair...that already puts you at 3 to 4 pairs...

i won't even tell you how many pairs of black shoes i have... =)