On Trend Must Haves

On Trend Must Haves

-by L.A. Fashion Stylist, Cassandre Garnier

I love Autumn/Winter. I love seeing dark lips here, leather gloves there, ankle boots, leather skirts and dresses, one shouldered dresses, studded embellishments, tuxedo jackets, fur vests, colorful cardigan’s and sweaters, embroidered stockings and anklets, white embellished shouldered shirts, mini bags, … Ah to be a girl!

Here are favs of the Autumn/Winter season:

Mini Bags. Lanvin, Chloe, Pucci, and Chanel are all showing off the new must have bag, the mini. For those extra large purse girls, no worries you’re still in style, however here is a little (and I mean that literally) alternative to an adorable chic purse. As much as I love and want this new purse, because I am a “bag girl” (I won’t be growing old and alone with cats but unfortunately bags, sad, but very true.) I could never allow myself to spend thousands of dollars on a designer name Mini, especially if I can only fit lipstick, gum, and maybe my phone. My keys are out of the question. So for those who are like me, but love fashion and bags, Banana Republic monogram created it’s own very well executed, and well priced version. 1. B.R Monogram in Bordeaux $95 (see other colors)

www.banarepublic.com

Fur Vests. Sheepskin vests to be more precise were seen all over the Fall-Winter 2010 Runway. Philip Lim, Givenchy, Dsquared, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli and other amazing designers were featuring the fur vest. Here are two runway look-alikes that I have found for under $550. 2. Graham and Spencer in black for $504 and LaRok vest for $398 both at www.bleuclothing.com

Ankle Boots. Fall’s ankle boots have become more masculine with a used and abused look, colors, such as Fendi’s amazing brown boot (seen on top). Here are two similar ankle boots in our budget. Love #4 check out the zipper! 3. B.Republic black ankle boots $165 www.bananarepublic.com 4. Cynthia Vincent boots $350 www.shopbop.com.

Anklets. This year anklets are the new stockings. These small little accessories worn with either heels or flats will add a stylish look to your outfit. Remember, it’s always the little things that are noticed in an outfit. Love these three anklets by J.Crew. 5. A pack of three for $24.50 www.jcrew.com (see other colors)

Leather. Ou la la.. There is nothing better than a great leather skirt or dress to compliment our curves. Check out your local H&M and Zara stores. You can find both items in real leather for under a $100. For those vegan women out there, check out Forever 21 for pleather skirts.

Must have True Birds Headbands that are spot on with trends are the Megan Chain for $42 and the Rue $38 www.truebirds.com.