2009-08-11
Another
If
you're
just
raring
to slip
out of
those
flip-flops
and into
your
ankle
boots,
then
it's
time to
put on
your
comfy
ballet
flats
and get
ahead of
fall's
fashion
game.
With the
season's
latest
merchandise
arriving
in
stores
now,
it's not
too soon
to start
scouting
out the
newest
fashion
trends.
And
if
you've
been in
a little
bit of a
black
mood
like I
have,
then it
is a
great
time to
get
inspired.
Live a
little.
Put some
happy
neon in
your
life.
Here are
some
ways to
fast
forward
into
fall:
—
Focus on
the
shoulder.
The
broad-shouldered
power
jackets
of the
'80s are
back.
From
dramatic
coats to
blouses,
think
about
"broadening"
your
horizons
with
this new
proportion.
Just
remember
to keep
it
narrow
on the
bottom!
Or you
can go
for the
cold
shoulder
— in
one-shoulder
asymmetrical
tops and
dresses.
Alexis
Carrington
would be
proud.
— Try
something
in
leather.
This is
chic for
tough
and
not-so-tough
chicks.
Everything
from
military
jackets
to biker
boots to
slim
pants,
long
gloves
and even
shorts
are
hitting
the
streets
in luxe
leather
looks,
decorated
with
studs
and
chains.
To
soften
up the
tough
look,
add a
delicate
printed
blouse.
—
Pencil
it in.
The
pencil
skirt is
a
classic
that is
always a
good
investment.
Whether
you're
dressing
it up
with a
power
jacket
for the
corporate
world by
day or
dressing
it down
with a
leather
motorcycle
jacket
for
night,
this
hourglass
basic is
not just
for
secretaries.
—
Stick to
the
sheath.
You may
not have
Michelle
Obama's
toned
arms,
but you
can
still
pull
this
classic
off with
style.
The
cocktail
sheath
has lots
of
interesting
details
this
fall.
Just
follow
the
first
lady's
lead by
adding a
cardigan
or,
better
yet, one
of
fall's
new
short
capelets.
—
Shop for
dramatic
outerwear.
Now's
the time
to wrap
up in a
fabulous
coat
that
gives
you
super
powers.
Look for
flowing
cloaks
or
extra-special
capes
for even
more
hidden
fashion
potential.
A new
power
coat is
one of
the
fastest
ways to
update
your
wardrobe.
—
Brighten
up. Add
some
bright
colors
to all
those
gray
days.
And I
mean
really
bright.
Think
"highlighter"
colors
like
neon
pink,
orange,
yellow
and
lime!
Even if
you just
add one
accessory
in a
neon
color,
you'll
instantly
transform
your
fashion
mood.
—
Sparkle
during
the day.
Who
doesn't
love an
excuse
to wear
some
sequins
to work
every
now and
then?
Add just
a touch
of
elegance
to
tailored
wardrobe
basics
with
coppery
metallic
skirts,
sequined
gunmetal
tanks or
a slinky
gold
shift
dress.
—
Make it
bold.
We're
all
watching
our
wallets
these
days, so
when
you're
out
shopping
for new
fall
clothes
and
accessories,
it's
more
important
than
ever to
find the
most
bang for
your
buck.
Instead
of
buying a
lot of
boring
"basics,"
concentrate
on
adding
one or
two
statement
pieces:
a
knockout
peplum
jacket
to wear
with
jeans or
a
colorful
faux fur
vest.
Make
shopping
(and
dressing
up) fun
again.
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Sharon
Mosley
is a
former
fashion
editor
of the
Arkansas
Gazette
in
Little
Rock and
executive
director
of the
Fashion
Editors
and
Reporters
Association.
To find
out more
about
Sharon
Mosley
and read
features
by other
Creators
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