FALLing into Trends

Though admittedly we still haven't had our seasonal shopping/photo shoot extravaganza for the shop (we have been a bit distracted preparing for the launch of Miskabelly...in 1week!), I decided to look through our inventory to see what we have already that will fit the fall trends.  Comparing our collection with what I've been seeing in the September issues of fashion mags (that I can't believe are ALREADY here...where did summer go?), we have quite a few pieces that seem to "fall" right into place.
I've compiled my list of 5 (in no particular order) and used celebrity trendsetters to give a little idea of how to wear them.

1.  MENSWEAR SHOES:  Huge last year and still going strong.  This boat shoe version is a little more casual and rugged, which is perfect for trampling through autumn leaves.

Ours:
Vintage L.L. Bean Boat Shoes
$32

Celeb:  Blake Lively goes for a literal take with preppy jeans and a nautical top.  To carry this look over to fall I would go for a dark jean and maybe layer a scarf on top.

2.  LACE:  Lace has been huge this summer--lots of fully lace tops and dresses.  For fall I like it as an accent.  Just a little feminine touch.

Ours:
Vintage Purple Paisley Blouse with Lace Trim
$24

Celeb: Alexa Chung pairs a military jacket with a pop of lace underneath.  Kinda cool how our top mimics her style with just a swatch of lace running down the middle.




3.  RUFFLES:  Such a wearable trend...perfect for day time, night time, work, etc.  I love the little curly-ques that the ruffles form, running down the middle of both these tops.

Ours:
Vintage Blue Ruffle Collar Blouse/Cardigan
$18

Celeb: Whitney Port wears a decidedly more over-the-top version with a larger ruffle detail.

4. LONG/LEATHER COATS:  Okay...so not sure that this is an actual fall trend;  it's more of the combination of two trends.  Long, lady-like coats (so fancy!) and leather (which is most always a fall trend).
Ours:
Vintage Navy Leather Trench Coat
$45

Celeb:  Ok, so this is Taylor Momsen.  I debated on whether or not to use this photo because she doesn't have the greatest reputation in the fashion world (and I must agree....a 15 year old in corsets and garter belts is just so wrong) but I'm pretty sure this photo is from the set of Gossip Girl--which means the outfit has been styled by a professional!  Not quite a trench.  But leather and longer (rather than the more cropped, bomber jacket styles).


5.  MAXI SKIRT:  We featured maxi skirts in our mid-summer trends blog as well, but for fall I love this print version.  Perfect paired with boots.

Ours:
Vintage Blue and Orange Paisley Print Maxi Skirt
$32

Celeb:  Vanessa Hudgens (baby-V!  haha...oh my. I am embarrassing.)  goes for her usual bohemian look with this print maxi skirt.  Remember that long-coat trend I was talking about?  I think that would be awesome over these long skirts, so just a little of the skirt peeks out from underneath.











Hope that gets you pumped to get started on your fall wardrobe!  Keep checking the shop for updates...

Happy shopping,

J
Miskabelle

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Fall 2010 Trend Shopping: MILITARY

While I wish I had the money to buy everything I see that I want on Etsy (which would put me in more debt than a New Jersey housewife), I can't.  But I still enjoy "window" shopping.  We Miskabelles are going to explore the big fall trends, vintage-style, each week (since FALL is almost here!).

Today we explore:  The Military Trend

How to wear it:  The military look is classic:  clean lines, great basic colors. To soften the toughness, try pairing more masculine cuts with florals or small prints.  Also, you don't want to wear too many pieces at much--you don't want to look like you're actually headed to the battlefield.  And if you're a little afraid of this trend, start small:  try a cute military pin on a blazer or a simple blouse with epaulets. 

Where to Shop

Separates:
NosamNosila, TheRustyGate, persephonevintage, castawayvintage

Dresses
blueberrydeluxe,sabrosavintage, HinterlandVintage, june22

Outerwear
 auctioncarolina, HOOTZ, miskabelle (oh, hai....), sweetrocket99

Accessories (Hats/Bag)
HuckleberryVintage, Luncheonettevintage, AntiNu

Accessories (Jewelry/Glasses)
nat1489, BibbysRocket, cmyk

Shoes
HazelJeanVintage, californiasister, ACTIONVINTAGE, LeMollusque

Go! Shop!  Toughen up with this season's fab military looks.

Stay gorgeous,
A

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An Outfit and An Update

Well, hello, hello...

It's been a little while since we've blogged here.  J was on vacation in the great state of Vermont, and there's not much I can do without her (since our office is pretty much her house).  We kind of have Miskabelly on the brain, since it will be launching very, very soon.  But we still have so many awesome pieces to post to the SHOP! 

Speaking of awesome items, the winner for our Splurge/Steal Outfit was "Unique at Work."  Halley, who suggested the look, has $25 Miskabelle spending money for receiving the most votes.  Congrats, lady!

Also new:  If you look on the sidebar, you'll notice a new little item--a BUTTON, which you can copy and paste onto your own blog (and we'd love it if you would!) to show some Miskabelle love.

Okay, so that this post wasn't totally textual, I am posting tonight's out-to-dinner outfit.  It's not totally vintage, nor is it totally great, but I'm learning to use our new camera, and I'm also getting used to taking pictures of myself (it's great motivation for losing the baby weight) and it also motivates me to actually get dressed (instead of living in my workout clothes/PJ's).

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navy dress- J. Crew (thrifted), gray suede belt-vintage, navy gummy wedges-vintage

I absolutely adore criss-cross backs on dresses--I think showing your back has a subtle sex appeal to it. It's not shown in this picture, but the dress also has pockets. I got these 70s wedges on Etsy (one of my first Etsy vintage purchases!).  My hair got a little messed up for the picture (Q didn't tell me my bangs were effed up! And my highlights in the first pic look like a huge streak when they're not.)  I'll get better at this, I swear. 

We head to the beach this weekend for a WHOLE week, and I can't wait!  My pasty skin could use a little sun, and I may have some cute, beachy looks to share.  Or I may just avoid technology altogether (except when I have to work...boo), and return to you refreshed and ravishing.  Yes, that sounds good...

Stay gorgeous,

A

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