You know the old phrase,”Less is more.”? Well, when it comes to fall’s jewelry trend, throw that out the window. Our new phrase for fall’s fab jewels is “More is more!”. Costume jewelry is big this fall. And we’re talking, the bigger the better. Our fave part of the trend is that these big jewels can (and should) be worn not only at night but during the day, too. Perfect with that date-night or “going out” look, but also just as perfect dressed down for everyday.

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I get so bugged when I hear people in fashion say, “Navy is the new black” or “Grey is the new black.”  However, we have seen one color all over fall’s Fashion runway: Burgundy. This color has many names, so take your pick: oxblood (a little gory, yes?); I much prefer these others… spiced wine, sangria, bordeaux, merlot (not sure it’s a coincidence that the rest of these are alcoholic beverages)…but, guess what girlies, this season’s trendiest hue, well, dare we say it: “Burgundy is the new black.”  There we said it (Please forgive us!).  You’ll see it EVERYWHERE this fall…clothes, shoes, bags, lipstick and nail polish. This color is deep and rich and beautiful for fall. Here’s a little preview.

To start, how about a little inspiration…

Now that you’re hopefully feeling inspired, let’s translate this to an everyday look. Nobody’s doing burgundy better this year than our fave J. Crew.  Take a look…

1. 3″ Chino Short in Spiced Wine. This color looks amazing with the neon pink and oh-so-love the leopard belt with this.
2. Icon-Trench in Wool Cashmere in Cabernet. Perfect to throw on all fall and winter long so that you look effortlessly pulled together.
3. Minnie Pant in Bi-Strecth Wool in Cabernet. This pant has a bit of a stretch to it, so it is very flattering! Check out the Chambray shirt with this color.
4. Collection Cashmere Polka-Dot Sweater in Cabernet Fuchsia. Are we getting the drift that this color looks fab with any shade of pink?!?
5. Strapless Lace Dress in Spiced Wine. Classic party dress in this year’s hottest shade.
6. Tissue Long Sleeve V-Neck Tee in Deep Aubergine. This tee can be thrown on with your fave pair of jeans for a casual, comfy but stylish look.

We showed how amazing burgundy looks with all shades of pink, but you can wear it with black, gray, navy, red, camel, leopard/animal print, denim/chambray…basically almost anything!  And don’t be scared to wear head-to-toe burgundy.

And if you feel daring, the “Burgundy Lip” is the new “Red Lip” for fall:

To get this look, try:

Sephora Collection Rouge Line Lipstick in Deep Burgundy with Gold Metallic.

If this lip is little much for you, you can partake in the trend at your next mani/pedi:

1. YSL’s Rouge Expressioniste

2.Essie Recessionista

3. OPI German-icure (so clever!)

So, what do you think people? Are you on board with “Burgundy as the new black”??

Images courtesy of Pinterest, J. Crew, Sephora & InStyle.com

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Do you know? I must be honest here, only over the past year have I really paid much attention to my answer. Truth be told, you are what you put on your skin – as it is our body’s largest organ.

Enter J. Berry Skincare.

My sweet friend/brow artist/complexion EMT and just all around completely cool chick, Jennifer Berry Teague, has been sending me home from my appointments with her secret skin potions for years. Now Jennifer has introduced her own line of totally natural, but effective products. J. Berry Skincare is a full line of cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, scrubs, and treatments for every skin type made from natural and certified organic ingredients. My personal favorite products (so far…since it’s totally fair to say I’ll work my way through the entire line) are the Black Willowbark Tonic – for special “situations” that appear from time to time , and the Beauty Balm.

Learn more about J. Berry by visiting their website here. Products available for order online, or at Lux Machine in Fort Worth. Congrats Jen!! So proud & excited for you!!

xoxo – a go to girl & grateful guinea pig

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There is no denying I am total addict when it comes to miniature purses. Admitting an addiction is the first step!  There is just something about a cross-body bag or a clutch that I CANNOT resist. My husband marvels at the amount of time I can spend looking at purses. Sorry honey. It’s all part of the job requirement. I’m always doing “research”. Lucky for me, the cross-body bag and the clutch are both H-O-T for Fall. Now, realistically speaking, most women I know carry their whole lives in their purses, so how do you fit it all in a tiny cross-body or clutch? Our fave thing to do is put our cross-body or clutch inside our BIG bag, then we pull it out and carry the small bag with just the essentials. Also, the clutch is a great daytime bag, too, so don’t save it just for the evenings. Carry it day and night! Here is a bit of our in-depth “research” for some of fall’s hottest C & Cs…

The Cross-Body bags:

We LOVE that these Coach Legacy cross-body bags are always in style.  They  transcend any bag trend and will always be in style. Wear it with or without the strap.

We spotted Gwen looking effortlessly chic sporting her Coach Legacy bag. The bags are plain cool, and the price makes them even cooler…$198 for a bag that you can keep forever.   Coach Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse

Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Mini, Bloomingdale’s

MICHAEL Michael Kors Uptown Astor Crossbody

Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. Bag, Nordstrom

Lanvin Minipop Shoulder Bag

Tillary Purses, J. Crew

Rebecca Minkoff Flirty Purse

Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 Zip Clutch

Peacock Cross-body Bag, GiGi New York

The Clutches

 

Clare Vivier Fold Over Clutches

Yves Saint Laurent, Belle De Jour Large Clutch

Collection Invitation Clutch in Calf Hair, J. Crew

Invitation Clutch in Electric Plaid, J. Crew

Diane Von Furstenberg, Harper Envelope Clutch

 

Check out these darling k.slademade “Take It Personal Clutch”. Love the personalization option with gold initials stamped on front of pouch…and did we mention they are $48!?!  UMMM, hint, hint…. cutest and best gift idea!  See link below. You will love this website.

Take It Personal Clutch 

Cole Haan, Crosby Suede Envelope Clutch

Diana Warner Envelope Clutch

 

 

Images courtesy of Bloomingdale’s, Michael Kors, Nordstrom, SSense.com, Zappos, Piperlime, J. Crew, Diana Warner, Net-a-Porter, Shopbop, Gigi New York, Pop Sugar, Coach

 

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