Fall is by far my favorite season. Living most of my life in Minnesota, I couldn’t wait for cool, crisp “sweater weather” to arrive, usually around Labor Day. The smell of fresh leaves, the chill in the air, the glorious colors of the season all around you – the wonders of fall make you feel happy to be alive. Now that I live in Florida, the fall season is a bit more illusive. Fall arrives subtly – you have to pay close attention – the leaves don’t start changing and cooler temps don’t set in until October. One thing that hasn’t changed for me about fall is the thrill of shopping for new clothes. For those of us who love fashion – Fall reins supreme! This year, the fall fashion choices are more exciting than ever. Luxe leathers, Mixed Patterns, Wine Colors, High Shine, take your pick! This Minnesota girl turned Floridian is still Falling for Fall. Here’s a look at a few things at the top of my “must have” list for the season…
High Shine
Top Fall Trend for 2013
This fall you’ll want to be adding “High Shine” to your wardrobe and my new Colleen Lopez “Take the Spotlight” Sequin Cardigan will match your sparkling personality. It’s embellished with tiny sequins and has a peplum shape which will be more like a wardrobe staple than a seasonal trend. This one piece can be worn over dresses, with jeans or paired with a skirt. It has small hidden hook and eye closures that will allow you to wear it open or closed – Versatile and fabulous in 4 beautiful colors!
Not only will you dazzle your friends with the sparkle of this top, you will look slimmer while doing it! Colleen Lopez “Classy Combo” Sequin Top has a ruffle cardigan that hits you in all the right places and makes your shape look its absolute best! It looks like two pieces layered, but it’s actually one sleek, gorgeous top – the perfect choice to wear now and into next season.
Mixed Patterns
Fall’s Most Eclectic Trend
Ready to wear your confidence on your sleeve? Try Colleen Lopez “Paisley Garden” Blouse which is the perfect mix of prints – ikat and paisley. This top is fantastic to wear right now since it is light and breezy and transitions easily to the cooler months when you pair it with a nice slim pant and a sexy tall boot. Available in several color choices – Prints are important for fall and this one mix and match piece is my top pick!
Wine Crush
A spectrum of deep ripe shades that blur the lines between violet and red.
Try one of Fall’s hottest colors with my Colleen Lopez “Luxe in Leather” Moto Jacket & Skirt. The softness of the lamb leather, the “scrunched sleeves” and the ponte knit blocking makes this jacket and skirt set ultra chic, comfortable and flattering. Pair it with black accessories for a look that is rich and edgy!
Curl up with a glass of wine in fall’s favorite muse: the color of wine! This Colleen Lopez “Windy Chic” Turtleneck Poncho is perfect for the days when you want to feel cozy yet look impossibly chic. This works over a sundress right now and layered over a turtle neck come fall for the perfect topper to add style and comfort to your wardrobe. Pumpkin latte anyone?
Luxe Leather
Most Loved Fall trend
Leather in the front, ponte in the back! Unlike most leather jackets, my Colleen Lopez “Luxe in Leather” Moto Jacket & Skirt is forming fitting and curve hugging. We have seen leather on the runways for a while now, let’s face it, leather will always be one of fashion’s fall favorites. The ponte detailing allows you to be able to actually move around in your leather and when leather looks and feels this good, buy one in black and one in a fun color like the wine that is featured above!
There is probably no sexier piece of clothing in your wardrobe than a leather dress. For jaw dropping style, check out my Colleen Lopez “VIP” Faux Leather Dress . With it’s raglan sleeve, ponte/mesh back, and classy neckline, this dress is all about foxy sophistication. Just add a little red lipstick and get ready to hear the words “Wow”.
Cut-Outs
Summer into Fall’s most skin flashing looks
One trend that’s easy to take from summer into fall are “classy cutouts”. My Colleen Lopez “Twilight” Ombré mystifies onlookers with its stunning ombre effect. Its chain strap takes this cut-out dress to new heights (straps hide a nude bra strap so no need to wear a strapless bra with this shoulder baring beauty). The form fitted bottom half mixed with the billowy upper half off the dress tricks the eye into figure flattering fabulousness.
One of the many reasons to love Fall is the romance that’s in the air. Just think warm, rich hues, steamy drinks, and fall leaves will be part of our lives in a blink of an eye. Colleen Lopez “Hot Date” Sweater Dress will definitely bring some heat to those cooler nights. Cut outs are just as big in fall as they have been in summer. This sweater dress allows you to remain warm with its soft sweater material, gorgeous (have you seen the buckle details at the waist?), and smack dab on trend with the cut out shoulders!
Wherever you live, celebrate an early Fall with us! Shop My Favorite Things Fashions on HSN this Wednesday, August 14th at 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM ET – Pour yourself a glass of wine, a cup of tea or a pumpkin latte and join us for the fall fashion fun!
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