Fresh Picks to Follow – All About Bordeaux

I’m sure that many of you have heard about the new trends for fall.  One trend that has everyone buzzing is bordeaux.  This fresh fall transition color is a deep reddish wine color or a brown reddish color that is also known as burgundy, maroon or wine.  This trend is so versatile that you can style it with neutrals like black, brow, and grey or other jewel toned colors like navy and purple.  There are also great and cheap accessories in bordeaux that will help you stay on trend without breaking the bank. For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here are my top 10 ways to incorporate bordeaux in your wardrobe.  What do you think about this trend?  Will you wear wine stained hues this fall? Let me know in the comments.

1. J.Crew - Tippi Sweater In Polka Dot… $89.50

2. DVF - Linda Cashmere Dress…$495.00

3. Marc by Marc Jacobs - Stick Mid-rise Leggings-style Jeans…$170.00

4. ModCloth - Prepare to Bordeaux Top…$49.99

5. Shoshanna - Leila Dress…$355.00 

6. Essie – Bordeaux Nail Polish…$8.00

7. Miz Mooz - Bloom Boot…$199.00

8. Kate Spade - Lagoon Platform Pump…$350.00

9. Banana Republic - Whisper Cardigan…$59.50

10. Michael Kors - Tristan Medium Satchel…$398.00

xoxo Natasha

A Saturday Surprise!

Hi everyone…I woke up this morning and found a wonderful surprise in my inbox.  What’s the surprise?  Well, I learned that today is Anthro Day!  What’s Anthro Day?  Anthropologie is offering 20% off for all ANTHRO members on their total purchase in-store and online. This offer is only valid for the duration of Saturday, September 15, 2012 on all full-price apparel and accessories.‏  To become an Anthro member and to sign up for an Anthro card and please check out Anthropologie’s website (here) or visit your local Anthropologie.  Are any of you going to indulge in this fabulous Anthro Perk?  Let me know if you do and what you ended up buying.  I’m not sure if I’ll make it out there today, but I’ll let you know if I do.  Happy Shopping!

xoxo Natasha

September Wish List – Top 3

I haven’t gotten my catalog from Anthropologie for this month yet, but I was able to check it out online along with the new arrivals.  I was pleasantly surprised by all of the clothes that I found this time around.  There are so many pieces that I want right now, but I think it’s because I’m ready for some cooler weather. However, I’m going to have to wait a couple months before I start seeing any weather change here in Florida.  Fall is my all time favorite season, so I can’t wait until I can wear some of these amazing clothes.  Anyways, here are my top 3 items from Anthropologie for the month of September. Do any of you have any favorites that you can’t live without this month?  What’s on the top of your wish list?

Peacock Prisma Kimono Blouse

Lasercut Sheath

Herlev Sweater Coat

xoxo Natasha

Fresh Picks to Follow – Brake for Brocade

I hope that you all are having a great weekend.  I’ve just been relaxing at home and hanging out with friends, but I sure wish I were in New York City for Fashion Week.  I can’t wait to see all of the fashion trends slated for spring 2013.  Have any of you checked out the “Live From the Runway” feature on YouTube? You can watch your favorite designers live or watch the replay.  I guess in the meantime, I’ll focus on all of fashion trends for the fall season.  There are enough of them to keep us busy.  This week I’m going to focus on the Brocade trend. Brocade is also known as “embossed cloth” and is traditionally woven on a draw loom.  This trend involves very ornate and richly embellished woven fabrics.  This fall, fashion designers like Marni, Jason Wu and Proenza Schouler, have created everything from metallic jacquard dress to foil brocade shorts.  These designers have taken this intricately complex pattern and added a modern twist to this traditional trend.  For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here are my top 10 ways to incorporate lavish brocade fabrics in your closet.  What do you think about this trend?  Let me know in the comments.

1. BB Dakota - Classic Stunner Dress in Brocade…$99.99

2. Stella McCartney - Brocade Platform Pump…$830.00

3. Alice + Olivia - Pleated Brocade Dress…$495.00

4. Zara – Brocade Trousers…$59.90

5. J. Crew - Ella Dress in Floral Brocade...$188.00

6. RED Valentino - Metallic Brocade Shorts…$320.00

7. Jason Wu - Little Emperor Brocade Loafer…$690.00

8. ASOS - Premium Midi Bell Skirt…$68.98

9. Marni - Floral Cotton-blend Brocade Top…$950.00

10. J. Brand - 811 Mid-Rise Skinny Leg…$242.00

xoxo Natasha