Fashion

The Handbag We Want Now

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The satchel. It's classic, polished, feminine and the perfect contrast to the menswear look that is so haute this season. Plus, in "go-with-everything-in your-closet" black, it will be your go-to bag for years to come. We found five fabulous black satchels, from an investment piece to more affordable versions, any one of which would be a great addition to your fall line-up. A good handbag, particularly a timeless style like this, you will have for a long time, if not forever, so buy the best your budget can swing. A great handbag has the power to up-level even the most basic outfit. ...Read more.

Angela’s Lab | Essential Fall Trends

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Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Neiman Marcus "Let's Talk Fall" preview media breakfast and saw firsthand what fashion guru Ken Downing has tagged as the looks of the season. After chatting with fellow members of the fashion press, we were treated to a fashion show of lustworthy looks. On Ken's trend list for the season: Gray, Greens, Global Chic, Knit Dressing, Trousers, the Clutch, the Year-Round Bootie, and Statement Necklaces. These are all super-wearable trends that I can get behind and most are classic in nature with an updated twist. And I'm excited to see trousers on the list! Dresses and skirts have ...Read more.

Angela’s Lab | Falling for Floral

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I've never been a person that wears prints. I tend to stick with solids -- jewel tones like teal, cobalt and fuchsia, bright reds and corals, and the always easy neutrals to throw on and they look sophisticated -- black, navy, camel, white and grey. Solids are generally more flattering, plus easier to wear and style for sure. However, a few years ago I challenged myself with incorporating more prints into my closet. Let's face it, prints make fashion more interesting. One of my favorite print looks for fall is the "dark florals." Dark florals are chic, stylish and not an "in-your-face" print. I love how the dress ...Read more.