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Shades of purple for fall 2013

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged fall 2013 / purple / winter 2014 by

Purple is a huge trend for fall/winter 2013/2014 which was sparse on the runways, yet has exploded onto store shelves for the upcoming cool weather season. Purple is being shown in deep shades which are flying off store shelves; making this traditional fall hue more of a street trend than runway trend for autumn.

As pre-fall and fall 2013 merchandise makes its’ ways from the runways to store shelves, consumers are snapping up every piece of purple they can find. That’s right! Purple is selling out-fast.
One of the biggest purple trends for fall 2013 is the purple satchel. This structured and classic handbag is barely arriving in stores before being snapped up by purple fans everywhere.

Purple, of course, is being shown on both apparel and accessories. One of the easy ways to wear purple is on a handbag since it can be carried almost every day. Shoes are another way to wear purple multiple times per week; after all, when it comes to apparel we cannot wear purple clothing everyday. Of course with accessories, we can wear them almost every day without looking like purple is the only color we own.

This beautiful color can easily be worn alone, on prints, or color blocked for the fall 2013 season. Purple blends easily with other colors and can even be paired with cooler shades of dark wine or dark fuchsia for fall 2013; other hot color trends for the season!

Purple is not a color to wait to go on sale for fall 2013. If you like purple, and you find an item you love in the hue, buy it now. Purple is selling fast; and if you love something, you should buy it when you see it.

I found a few fabulous purple items for fall 2013 around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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The pointed toe reigns supreme for fall 2013

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged fall 2013 / runway trends / winter 2014 by

Platforms are out; flat soled pointed toes are in. It is a fact. Fall 2013 is all about the pointed toe pump and platforms have no place in the fall season. Pointed toes are being shown everywhere from flats to pumps to even boots! Almond toes, round toes and square toes may grace a few sparse store shelves, but that does not mean they should walk the street.

The pointed toe is everywhere for fall 2013. This classic toe style is being shown on every runway and street trend imaginable for the fall 2013 season. Designers are showing pointed toes in classic, solid colors and animal prints. In addition to solids and prints, designers have added on to their pointed toe flats, pumps and boots with studs, crystals, spikes, zippers and chains. Pointed toe pumps, flats and boots are also being shown color blocked; a continuing trend from the runway for fall 2013.

If you do not already own a pair of pointed toe pumps, flats or boots; there is one style you should invest in for the fall 2013 season. The ultimate investment shoe for fall 2013 is the black, pointed toe pump. Since pointed toes and classic, ladylike pumps are projected into 2014, a classic black pair will give you your money’s worth and be the pair of shoes you find yourself reaching for every morning. I recommend this pair.

When it comes to pointed toe flats, these are the ultimate flat shoe style for the fall 2013 season. One thing to note with pointed toe flats, they are difficult to walk in! You may find yourself kicking up your foot a little more than normal when you are walking in pointed toe flats to overcompensate for the pointed toe.

Do not fall fashion victim! Pointed toe flats can be an easy way to fall prey to fashion. If you are like me and cannot walk in pointed toe flats, skip them! A classic pair of ballet flats will get you through the season and keep your feet happy. When shopping for pointed toe pumps and boots, try on a half size up. This will give you more room in the toe and a comfortable fit which will allow you to wear pointy toes all day long. Love that!

I found a few fabulous pointed toe flats, pumps and boots for fall 2013 from around the web and assembled them into this article. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Animal prints for fall 2013

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged classic style / fall 2013 / leopard / prints / runway trends by

Animal prints are hot for fall 2013. Of course, animal prints are always hot for the fall season. Although that statement reigns true, designers always find a way to tweak the popular, cool weather print, and make it fresh for the new season.

For fall 2013, animal prints are being freshened up. Gone are the days of the platform pump. This means for fall 2013, animal print pumps offer a flat or “single” sole as well as a thin 3”-4” heel and pointed toe. No almond, round or square toes please!

In addition to classic pointed toe pumps, animal prints are color blocked on handbags with black or red for the fall 2013 season. The ultimate way to wear animal prints on a handbag is on a two handle satchel color blocked with black. Look for this style to sell out fast this fall!

A classic way to incorporate animal prints into your fall 2013 wardrobe is through a scarf. Since this is a traditional way to wear animal prints, chances are you already own an animal print scarf! Fabulous! Pull it out from the back of your dresser drawer and pat yourself on the back for already owning this trend. Money saved=happy J

Dresses and tops are another way to wear animal prints for fall 2013. Look for full animal prints, long sleeves and knee length dresses with a slim silhouette; or long sleeve tops with a body conscious, not tight, silhouette.

Animal prints are also being taken away from their natural color palette and being shown in alternate hues. Prints such as leopard are being shown in shades of burgundy, green, black and black/white. This is a modern, updated way to wear animal prints which takes them out of their natural habitat and onto city streets.

Animal prints are bold; so if you are not ready to make a statement, yet you want to rock this trend, look for animal prints in subtle ways. A pair of shoes, a cuff or a scarf is the perfect way to incorporate animal print into your wardrobe without screaming “rawr!”

I found a few fabulous fall 2013, animal print pieces around the web and assembled them into this article. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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