fall 2014

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2014 editor picks

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 has arrived! If you are a Nordstrom cardholder, you have already had access to this exciting autumn sale since July 10, 2014. If you are not a Nordstrom cardholder, public access to the Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 starts on Friday, July 18, 2014.

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 is a great way to stock up on a few autumn essentials before the fall season begins; at amazing sale prices! Price cuts during the fall 2014 Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom range from 10% to over 40% off! These discounts are deep, and after the sale, Nordstrom will raise prices back to retail.

There are so many fall 2014 trends from the runways to look out for while shopping Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. While shopping, look for satchels, cross body bags and mini satchels in dark autumn hues, shades of blue and neutral colors. When it comes to shoes, look for ties, chunky heeled booties and open toe booties in neutral colors, shades of burgundy, blue hues and classic black.

When it comes to apparel trends for fall 2014, look for boyfriend jeans, leather jackets, waterfall sweaters, chunky knit sweaters, pencil skirts, pencil dresses and full leg trousers.

I found a few amazing pieces at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 which are both classic and reflective of the trends I spotted on the runways when I attended New York Fashion Week last winter. Everything I picked out from Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale are in the shopping widgets below; my favorite’s are in the photo above. To shop my picks, simply click on the photos above, or scroll through the widgets below and click on the item or items which catch your eye.

I hope you love my picks! I love shopping sales, but shopping a sale for an upcoming season is priceless. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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Suede, nubuck and faux-suede handbags for fall 2014

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged 1970s / fall 2014 / vintage styles by

There is a new handbag trend in town; and this one takes a cue from vintage handbag styles of the 1970s. Suede, nubuck and faux-suede are popping up on handbags for fall 2014; and this trend is proving to be the hottest up-and-comer since the mini bag. While fringe, mini-satchels and backpacks all have their place in fall the 2014 handbag line-up; the suede handbag is the unexpected star of the pack. The soft, inviting fabrication offers vintage appeal while offering a fresh alternative to the basic leather, faux leather, exotic skins and canvas we have been seeing on handbags over the past decade.

Suede, and suede-like fabrications including nubuck, faux-suede and ultra-suede, offer a casual, relaxed vibe which is welcome in the world right now. As un-fussy handbags have moved to the forefront of fashion, sans logos and extra finishes, suede offers texture to a simple style while adding warmth and remaining understated.

In addition to adding depth to an understated handbag style, suede also adds an authentic vintage feel to fringe handbags; another nod to the 1970s. Designers are also using suede, and suede-like fabrics, for blocking and trim on handbags. This adds dimension and texture without always adding a contrasting color to a bag.

Since suede is casual in nature, this is a great trend to have some fun with during the fall season. Look for fall 2014 colors such as dark teal, hunter green, brown, black, grey and luxurious deep purple. These colors will work well with autumn’s overall color palette and add an instant update to your wardrobe. Love that!

I found a few fabulous suede, nubuck, faux-suede and ultrasuede handbags around the web and assembled into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Chanel Atmosphere nail polish for fall 2014 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / fall 2014 / reviews by

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Pictured: Chanel Atmosphere nail polish from the fall 2014 beauty collection. Shown with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. Photo taken in mid-morning, direct sun. 2014©

Chanel “Atmosphere” is one of two nude nail polish colors from Chanel’s fall 2014 beauty collection. This fresh twist on a nude nail color offers the bare sleekness of a nude, with the spicy flair of a pink iridescent overlay. The result is a versatile, pale hue which plays well with all color palettes and prints during any season. Love that!

Chanel “Atmosphere” nail polish is a sheer nail color which allows any nail imperfections you have to show through. For more nail coverage, I would recommend using one coat of a pale pink or white nail polish underneath “Atmosphere” in order to cover up any discolorations on your nail or to cover the tips of your nails.

I tested out Chanel “Atmosphere” for one week and the nail polish held up really well. I only received one chip on my thumb over the course of seven days. Love it!

“Atmosphere” nail polish by Chanel is a great nail polish color to try if you have always wanted to try a nude nail polish but felt like the colors available were too pale or downright boring. The iridescent finish on Chanel “Atmosphere” nail polish makes the overall color interesting and less like a traditional nude nail polish which is generally a flat pale pink or beige.

Chanel “Atmosphere” nail polish from the fall 2014 beauty collection can be found online here and here.