It is hard to believe as I view today’s forecast promising 98 degree temperatures that Fall begins in less than a month (September 22nd). Despite the heat or maybe because of it, Fall Fashion fever has definitely hit me. I am so excited by all the colors and different looks that Fall 2009 has to offer. What I am not excited about is spending money to retool my wardrobe to stay current with Fall trends. Fortunately, for you my obsession with finding fabulous fall fashions at fabulous prices has uncovered a few key pieces that will help you transition fabulously into Fall, all for under $250!
Tops
Limited’s Ruffle Crewneck Sweater $24.99- Perfect by itself or layering with cardigans, sweaters, vests and blazers. It comes in a fabulous golden yellow and gray, perfect to update your Fall wardrobe.
Limited’s Cinch Waist Cardigan $44.50- Were this a mere cardigan, it would not have made the cut with its over forty dollar price tag, but the cinch waist feature and availability in one of fall’s hottest shades, purple, makes this cardigan a cinch to fall for!
NY & Co’s City Style Double Scoop Tee with Stud Trim $18.99- Edgy enough to capture this Fall’s Rocker vibe, but demure enough to wear to work.
Bottoms
City Stretch Pencil Skirt $32.95- This skirt will be your new best friend this fall. You can take her anywhere and pair her with just about anything, including every single one of the tops above and all of the accessories and shoes below!
Ruched Leggings $7.99- The ruching in these leggings, along with their longer length updates this trend and makes it more wearable for more body types because the below the ankle legging creates a nice, long, lean line!
Shoes
Style & Co Suede Gray Pump $15.99- Think of this Pump as a neutral like beige or black and instantly update any look for Fall
Madden Girl Raleigh Platform Ruffle Bootie $49.99 – The ruffle on this bootie makes it look like it fell off the runway, but the price makes you feel like it fell off a truck full of hot goods!
Accessories
City Style Multi Strand Flower and Ribbon Necklace $29.95- Wear this necklace with a basic black dress, crisp white shirt or a pop of color to send the world a message you are fabulously Fall 2009!
Woven Leather Bangle $4.99- This bangle can go from rocker chic to sophisticated and sleek with the change of an outfit. It is like a hyper color bracelet with an oh so tiny price tag!
Reversible Python Belt $9.99 – This belt does double duty and serves as a slimming black belt or python belt, which perfectly incorporates the season’s affinity for animal prints.
Crocodile Corset Belt $8.99 –The perfect waist cinching belt for your all of your pencil skirts, pants, dresses that need a waist and anything else you want to add some shape and presence to!
So, now that I have done your Fall shopping for you, kick your heels up, enjoy this week’s shortcut and click your way to a fabulous Fall wardrobe!
My friend Eddie had a dessert party a few years ago and served a dessert he invented called, “Chocolate Dump Cake.” It was so yummy and fabulous, I went for seconds and thirds. On my way to a fourth helping, I asked him for the recipe. When he told me how he made it, I was shocked at how easy it was. Over the last few years, I have used the idea of Eddie’s dish to create desserts of my own when I need a fabulous dessert in a pinch. In one version, I have modified Eddie’s recipe to speed up preparation and tweaked ingredients to suit my love for chocolaty goodness. I call my version of Eddie’s creation “Chocolate Yum Trifle.” This dish can be prepared with less than twenty minutes of active prep time and less if you buy a store bought chocolate pound cake and store bought chocolate pudding. There are two keys to the quick prep time of this dessert: 1) A food processor or food chopper that can be purchased from a drugstore or big box retailer for under $10 (I promise it will become your new best friend and every fabulous person must own one) and 2) Instant cake mix.
Smooth skin is something every fabulous woman has. Monthly or even bi-monthly visits to the salon for waxing is a regular part of my routine. A few years ago I started tracking my beauty and fashion expenditures. I was shocked when I realized how much smooth skin was costing me. In addition, there have been times when I have gotten busy and it seems like the hair on my upper lip grew in over night. With no time to go take care of business, I panicked and pulled out the tweezers…ouch!! After one painful tweezing session, I set out on a mission to try and find a way to “self wax.”
