Fashion Blog

Hello my recessionistas. Am I correct in thinking you all would like to hear about some cheap and chic goodies to add to your closet? Lately, I have been hunting the Gap, Tarjay, etc., to find those little treats to fill out my closet and mix playfully with my more expensive pieces. I firmly believe that a high/low mix lends itself to both a truly idiosyncratic style and to a realistic wardrobe. Based on this philosophy, even if I could afford to buy every piece I own from Prada (and Vera Wang, and John Galliano and Viktor and Rolf — a girl can dream can’t she??) I would not. So, off to Gap we go!

While shopping with a client last Friday, we came upon the little jacket that is pictured. So much bang for the buck on this one, priced at reasonable $69.50.

Pintucked Jacket: $69.50 

The charming little pom-poms remind me of the tops from Chloe a few seasons back. While the shape is one of a structured jacket, this piece is made from soft, flexible, 100% cotton so it is as comfortable as it is cute. This jacket has enough look to go to work over wide leg trousers, or out to dinner with a skinny jean and heel. Mix it up!

Find at Smarter.com:   Shop for more women’s pintucked jackets.

With the weather cooling down and the summer heat giving way to falling leaves and thunderstorms, your clothing has to make a transition, and a statement. Just as you were putting the finishing touches on your halter-top tan and bikini lines, October is here and that means no more excuses: it’s time to make some Fall fashion statements, and nothing combines your summer tan and carefree, flirty ways like the romantic fall dress. Fashion inspiration for this week comes from The Notebook’s Rachel McAdams.

Go for a vintage look with this button up dress by Free People:

                                                                 Double Collar Dress: $108 

Or find yourself looking for romantic sleeves and a subdued color to transition into fall:

                                                                Flapper Monhair Dress: $145

It may just be a blanket, but Rachel McAdams knows how to pull it off:

Cuddle up in your own wearable blanket with this waffle weave dress from Gap:

                                                  Waffle Knit Tunic Sweater: $49.99 on sale

Find at Smarter.com:  Buy tunic sweaters. 
                                        Shop through all dresses.

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