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Pre-Fall 2010: Earth Tones, Leather, Exotic Skins

Pre-Fall is the more-commercial more-accessible "new season" when summer pieces start going on sale and fall garments begin to take over.

Look for elements from the Pre Fall collections such as earth tones and leather, exotic skins, and leopard to mix into your spring/summer wardrobe that WON'T fail you NEXT season... easy as one, two, three!




STYLE: Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Tory Burch Pre-Fall 2010
SPOT: Leopard scarf, Tortoise & gold necklace, Tan leather clutch, Snake chain purse and Leather python purse (both shown as clutches)
RUN: $20 Total

Fur-Tastic

It's OK to
...shop off-season
...shop sales at a thrift store
...and still love the faux-fur trend!

SHOP NOW: Winter sales. With Spring/Summer 2010 knocking at our door, many thrift stores are having winter sales to push out overstock of seasonal merchandise. Some Fall 2009 favorites are still fun for Fall 2010 - now that's FUR-TASTIC news!



STYLE: Fur collar (Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2010)
SPOT: Faux-fur Collar
RUN: $5 Each

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland

Neutra-lly Beautiful

Add a touch of light with a neutral accessory or two. Search for taupe, tans, cream, sand, and khaki for the perfect compliment to your favorite spring outfit.



STYLE: Neutral
SPOT: Taupe mesh purse (vintage), Basket weave leather hobo by Relic, Bow ballet flats by Dune, Pointy toe flats by Steve Madden
RUN: $20.50 total

Dear Valentines Day,

You may be my least favorite - but who can resist candy red and playful pink?



STYLE: I HEART YOU - BE MINE
SPOT: Sheer top, Pink lips nylon bag, Pink clutch (vintage), Sparkly heart necklace
RUN: $14.50 (total)

Thrift Rule #1

Style Dossier

Handcuff me and take me away - I stole these looks straight from my style inspiration dossier (dough-see-ay)!



STYLE: Victoria's Secret boyfriend jacket ($128); Banana Republic "Park Ave Pearl Necklace" ($35); BCBG Max Azria velvet jacket ($148); Tuleste Market "Amplified Bow Necklace" ($150).
SPOT: Rafaella blazer ($9); Pearl and rayon blend ribbon necklace ($4); Velvet blazer ($2 blazer sale); Bow necklace ($4)
RUN: $19 Total

P.S. I Love You

Star light - star bright - this look is just right (and SPOT on)!



STYLE: To-dye for ... Proenza Schouler
SPOT: highlighter cardi, tie dye jersey shirt, graphic silk print purse (vintage), navy blue leather clutch (vintage), emerald green giant studs (vintage)
RUN: $29.25 (total)

Prints Charming

The scarf is a classic accessory that takes you through the seasons.

Update your look for spring by thrifting a scarf with a fun floral print in soft pastels, bold brights, or classic garden tones.

Mix and match with your favorite floral, striped, or lacey pieces just like the spring Anna Sui, DKNY, and Christian Dior RTW runways - a true "prints"-charming...!




STYLE trend: floral
SPOT: silk/cotton scarf
RUN: $3.50 (each)

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