Styling Neutrals: November Favorites

Its November and instead of my favorite color being sparkle for all holidays coming up its actually nudes, putty, and camel. All these neutrals can be worn in such a variety of chic ways you really can't lose. From sweaters to layers to solid silk cocktail dresses, you can never go wrong. You can pair neutrals with black (ala Blumarine Fall runway)  or add a pop of red or berry with a gorgeous fall lip or accessory. Here are my favorites.

Hilary Rhoda by Lachlan Bailey for Harper’s Bazaar US June July 2011

Alyssa Miller by Laurence Ellis for Gioia Magazine 

Patachou Fall 2011 Campaign  Sophia Lie by Gustavo Marx

Favorite Fall Lip Color: Luca Luca Fall 2011 Runway source: Refinery 29

Favorite Fall Line for Everyday: Blumarine Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Favorite Dress: Robert Rodriguez Putty Dress - perfect color, perfect length.

Favorite Boot: I know everyone loves riding boots.. but I adore these UGG Ravenna Suede Wedge Boots

Favorite Nails: Snakeskin Manicure - DIY via the lovely Jennifer at Fab Fatale 

Freida Pinto by Max Abadian for Flare October 2011

Anastasia Kuznetsova by Wee Khim for Nuyou Singapore April 2011

Favorite Accessory: Emilio Pucci Glass Crystal Embellished Wing Earrings

via tumblr

Blumarine Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Emilia Nawarecka by Marcin Tyszka for Glamour Poland October 2011 

Blumarine Fall 2011 RTW Runway

For me, Blumarine's fall RTW collection is probably the most wearable line of the season- layers of black and nude are the kind of universal chic that's appreciated wherever you go.    

I adore layering neutrals upon neutrals and love to complete the look with a unique earring or delicate gold necklace as gold compliments camel and tan like no other.  

If you ever find yourself feeling a little dull in neutrals -try adding small pops of color like an incredible burgundy lip or accessory - any gem tone will add a richness to the neutral. You can also add snakeskin prints accessories or nails - one of my favorite accessories right now.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!! :)

Fall Olive Shimmer: The Marriage of Military and Sequin

Don't you just love it when your favorite things come together?

Military is back as a huge fall trend -these olive and khaki hues make all women who wear them look urban chic and ruggedly-feminine. But why stop there? Adding sequin, gold shimmer and shine takes this look from military-issue to khaki bombshell, in a look I like to call olive shimmer.

Gisele Bundchen Vogue Oct '06

photo credit: Fahion Gone Rogue

Jeep and Aviators are optional but highly recommended ;-)

(que Johnny Cash Jeep Commercial Music)

This look is so intriguing because of the combination of very masculine (military /aviators) and very feminine (sequin, gold) pieces. The result is a sultry head turning look.

Layer your shimmery pieces with olive & khaki, pair with aviators, or rugged ankle boots.

Tory Burch Panzi Sequined Dress

Accessorize your military pieces with feminine jewelry like a multi-strand gold /or statement necklace, or a sequin skirt.

J.Crew August 2010 Catalog Cover

Robert Rodriguez Wool-Cashmere Shimmer Top

Cast of The Romantics in J.Crew '10 Fall Collection

(Malin Akerman & Jeremy Strong)

Express Embellished Essential Stretch Military Shirt

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequined Camo Tank

Again, with the Aviators :)

Styling Options /Inspirations:

Smoldering Smudged Olive & bronze eye makeup

Megan Fox, October '09 Cosmopolitan Mag

Pair with some Gold rimmed Aviators

Adriana Lima in Ray Ban Aviators Photo Credit

Layer with gold and bronze statement jewelry.

Necklace: Lu Lu Frost

The variations and styling options on this look are endless, so grab what you already have and pair it with something new.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! And thank you for all the sweet and kind comments- they make my day :)