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Peep Toe Booties for Fall 2011 travel from the runway to City Streets

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The peep toe bootie is nothing new to the closets of Fashionistas, but for fall 2011 the style was spotted on the runways in Paris, Milan and New York and has hit store shelves this month with fervor. Different styles of peep toe booties have graced store shelves over the past few years and this season shoppers can expect to find the same variety of peep toe booties for fall in solid styles, ankle styles and with cutouts.

The peep toe booties have come of age and is arguably the “IT” style of high heel for fall season. Both casual and dressy versions of the shoe style have walked onto store displays and shelves reeling in the hearts of Fashionistas. Designers such as Prada and Chanel have several different styles of peep toe booties to choose from this fall season in both classic colors and seasonal colors.

The colors that are popping up on peep toe booties this season range from autumn hues, such as burgundy, to edgy, fashion-forward shades such as blush rose; which happens to be the shoe color of the season. While more conservative styles of peep toe booties in seasonless shades of beige, black and brown are du rigueur for 2011, bold cut-out styles in autumn hues, rose blush and bright colors are also important.

The open toe bootie is of course being shown with casual attire and jeans as well as dresses with hemlines above the knee. A peep toe bootie may also be the ultimate investment piece for the season since one pair can take a Fashionistas from jeans during the day to a Diane von Furstenberg dress at night. When shopping for a fall pair of peep toe booties, keep in mind how versatile the style is and which colors would with the majority of your closet. Of course, one can never go wrong with Prada’s black version for $750. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

 

open toe booties by bayareafashionista featuring black peep toe booties

Fall 2011 Fashion Trends: Denim

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The fall 2011 runways collection in Milan, Paris and New York showed their fair share of denim in varying silhouettes and forms. This is not any surprise since denim is one of the most popular forms of clothing on Earth. Over the past two years denim has taken many forms aside from the traditional pants which are a mainstay in every Fashionista’s closet. Denim dresses were all the rage in summer of 2010 as were denim handbags and shoes. In 2011 denim skirts have moved up in the world and Capri denim pants have slowly emerged from a brief hiatus.

For fall of 2011 denim has five distinct trends which are straight off the runway and are a breath of fresh air for denim enthusiasts who are always looking for the next hot denim trend.

1)      Flares: Flared denim pants are nothing new and have been on store shelves for the past decade. But for fall 2011, they are the number one silhouette for jeans. Flared jeans work perfectly with the vintage trend; 1970’s Boho-chic. Flared jeans also happen to be the most flattering silhouette for the majority of women. The flared bottom helps balance out a woman’s curves, unlike skinny jeans which can make a curvy woman look curvier than she really is. Yikes!

2)      Subtle Colors: Colored denim has been sneaking into fashion over the past three years and this fall they are making their biggest splash yet. While summertime brought store shelves soft pastel denim pants in classic cuts, flare cuts and skinny silhouettes, fall 2011 is bringing dark, autumn shades of denim to the closet’s of woman everywhere. Black jeans are joining the ranks of crisp deep shades of purple, rust, dark military green, shades of brown and deep burgundy. The easiest way to update one’s fall wardrobe this season is with a dark pair of colored denim pants. Fabulous!

3)      Patchwork: Anyone remember the 1980’s? In the 80’s patchwork denim was all the rage and anyone with an ounce of style had some sort of patchwork design on their jeans. Torn jeans were hot and the trend was to patch them from the inside in order to show off the fraying as well as the cute little bit of fabric holding the pants together from the inside. This time around the patchwork is not about fixing frayed and torn jeans, rather, the patches are different types of denim sewn together to create an entirely new piece of denim. Patches are being done symmetrically as well as in an abstract fashion. It’s a mix of uptown chic and downtown edge. Love it!

4)      Jackets: Denim jackets are hot for fall! This casual jacket is perfect for moderate weather and can be found in every shade of blue imaginable as well as dark autumn colors. Denim jackets are also great for resort and spring 2012. When shopping for a denim jacket, look for a shade of denim or color that can carry you into spring 2012, this make the best investment. Short, fitted and sassy, rockin’!

5)      The Chambray Shirt: Oh yeah, it’s back! The chambray shirt is a man’s work shirt made from a thinner version of denim named chambray. The shirt can be found in many shades of blue ranging from almost white to deep dark indigo. The chambray shirt is being paired with skirts, pants and colored denim. But not with the same shade of blue jeans; no matchy matchy! In the early 1990’s the chambray shirt was always worn open with another shirt proudly displayed underneath, as if it were an open jacket. This time around the chambray shirt is button up, sleeves strategically rolled up and untucked. Menswear chic, fabulous!

Denim for fall has its’ casual and dressy casual moments. The main thing is to make sure any pants you buy fit properly and look good on you. One of the worst mistakes a Fashionista can make it to purchase denim because the brand is considered “hot.” Wear the brand that looks good on you and ignore the size on the label. This will help you find the most fabulous pair of jeans whether they be flared, colored or patched up. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

Pre-Fall shopping list: what to buy now

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The pre-fall collections are already on store shelves and small amounts of fall collections are also landing in shops. This means summer items are being pushed towards the sale rack and fall is gracing store windows and featured areas; luring shoppers into buying for the new season. As we begin our fall shopping, the spring/summer collections that are being marked down should not be ignored; they could contain a key piece for fall.

The trends from spring/summer which are staying around for fall include platform pumps, open toe shoes, open toe booties, wedge shoes, flowing Boho-Chic blouses, rocker-chic studs and the color red. These are items that can be found on sale; especially the shoes. In addition to shoes, burgundy or red satchel-style handbags are all the rage for fall 2011. Every shade of red imaginable is hot for fall, so any red items on the sale racks that will keep you warm enough, minus the tank tops and shorts, are perfect transition items for heading into the fall season.

(In the collage below there is a Kooba satchel which is currently on sale at Zappos; and the style is hot off the runway for fall, fabulous!)

What are our top five items for fall? Open toe black platform pumps, a burgundy satchel, one fabulous pea coat, lapis jewelry and an amazing flowing blouse. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

fall shopping by bayareafashionista featuring a purple leather tote