Fall Fashion Must-Haves

While looking around for the perfect fall fashion look I stumbled upon this dress and fell in love. The beige and grey neutral colors are perfect for this autumn season. This simple and classic dress can be very multifunctional. It is modest enough to be worn to the office, but chic enough to wear around town. Simple accessories will keep it the business look while chunky jewelry and sky-high heels makes the dress perfect for a date downtown. Paired with a nice jacket, scarf, or handbag will polish this classic outfit that I want to buy off the rack right now.

As it gets colder outside, scarves become more apparent. As a student at the University of Alaska Anchorage I see a lot of Russian foreign exchange students. When fall rolls around these Russian students have fall fashion down to a T. I see them with fitted jackets, boots, and of course beautiful scarves. I like to sport my leopard print scarf when I'm feeling bold.



After tracking fashion week I've found that lace is the hottest new look for fall. I'm glad, because I find lace to be very sexy. You should be cautious when wearing lace, a little goes a long way and easily turns into a trashy outfit. When wearing lace, pick one portion of the outfit to lace and keep everything else simple. Pairing more than one article of clothing in lace with look too over-the-top. I suggest some lace-inspired tights or a laced top.Remember simplicity is key.



Over-the-knee boots are this season's must-have.



What would fall be without boots? Time to break out your hottest boots. In the winter, you can find me wearing boots all the time. To me, boots are the sensible winter heel. No one wants to see, or be, the dumb girl that is freezing her toes off for the name of fashion by wearing her open toed heel in the winter. Boots keep your feet warm while maintaining a European high fashion look. Wear boots with legging, skinny jeans, or tights. Boots can be as causal or as dressed up as you make them. I always get a pair of boots in black, brown, grey, and a bright color of my choosing. That way I have a pair of boots that will match any outfit of mine.

You are now all set for fall fashion!

XOXO

Christina

Let's talk about shoes...

Everyone has his or her niche. Some women like jeans, and some like purses. I am among the many women who have an unhealthy habit for shoes. At some point in my life I had a 50 pair shoe rack that overflowed with sky-high heels and comfy flip-flops. It wasn't until my puppy teethed on about half of my beloved shoes that I got back down to a healthy amount of shoes. (It's a good thing my puppy was cute and that I loved her so much, or else she would have been gone!)

At 5'7 I have an obsession for a good pair of stilettos. I love putting on a paid of L.A.M.B. heels, towering over my boyfriend like a supermodel and strutting my stuff. My supermodel image might be all in my head but it's amazing what a pair of sexy heels can do to a woman's self-esteem. There are practical purposes for heels as well. When out at a bar or club having that added four inches helps with spotting a hot guy or fellow girlfriend.

For those of us that live in Alaska or any colder northern area, once winter rolls around and sandals are out of the question, my best friend quickly becomes boots. Boots have a way of being practical (we've all seen that girl walking around in the snow with sandals on) while also staying fashion forward. When looking for a good deal on boots, I would recommend looking online at www.victoriassecret.com, www.zappos.com, or my new personal favorite www.shoedazzle.com. Shoedazzle offers personal stylists that create your personal showroom based on your taste in shoes. The best part of this website is that regardless of the shoe, everything is $39.99. Good luck finding a good quality, cute, sexy boot anywhere else for $39.99. Even after paying for shipping it's still the best deal out there when it comes to purchasing boots.

Here in Anchorage, Alaska, when people think of boots they automatically thinks of Nordstrom's. I am constantly on the hunt for the best deals. My experience is that Nordstrom's has boots in my pricerange only during their sales, which are only three times a year.  If you want fashionable, reasonably priced shoes go to my personal favorite Bottoms Boutique, or Burlington Coat Factory. Trust me, once winter comes around and you want to be walking around town with something other than your Uggs, go to either places and you will find some HOT boots that will make you look like you should be walking the streets of Paris instead of Anchorage.





Tata for now!

XOXO

Christina