Happy Halloween Treats

Cinderella

For UNDER $10 I put together this costume.

plastic crown $2, white gloves $4, ombre dress - vintage Forever21, black ribbon (found in my craft drawer), black Steve Madden heels from my closet, pearl stud earrings

Snacks for friends...

Pumpkin Spice Pudding Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

Hot Apple Cider Rum

The best thing I've seen all day...The Google Halloween Video

...And Kim K files for Divorce

Missoni Monday



Yes - I waited in line at Target for the launch of Missoni and yes, I copied Elizabeth Olsen's look. But who wouldn't want to look this put together?!

For an extra retro look - I layered on this Forever21 swing coat ($50)

Fashion Focus: Velvet

Some of my favorite velvet pieces for F/W '11 that are worth the investment:

Free People Velvet Blazer $168


Marc by Marc Jacobs Airmail Jagz Velvet Long Clutch $278

Twenty8twelve Stretch Velvet Dress $180

J Crew Velvet Crush Top $168

Rachel Roy Delphine Dress $139


Juicy Couture Rosa Heels $160


Free People Burnout Velvet Dress $98


Victoria's Secret Velvet Blazer $128


Dansk Paperbag Velvet Skirt $170


Urban Outfitters Jack Tilly Strapless Dress $70

Get The Look For Less

Inspiration:

Vince Color Block Cable Sweater $320 @ Piperlime

The look for less:

Gap Striped Cable Sweater $60 @ Gap

Inspiration:

House of Harlow 1960 Platform Booties $300 @ Shopbop


The look for less:

Coconuts booties $60 @ Piperlime

Festive Nail Art

My Cinderella Halloween costume inspired me to paint my nails for the occasion:

 



To The Maxi

The inspiration:

Piperlime.com

My take:

Sweater/All Over Lace Layering Tank/Chiffon Maxi Skirt - Forever21

Lace embroidered scarf - Zara

Leather combat boots - Aldo





Get The Look For Less

Inspiration:

Balmain Metallic Leather Pants $6000 @ Net-a-porter

The look for less:

Zara $80

Inspiration:

Free People $40

The look for less:

Forever21 $20

Inspiration:

Free People $200

The look for less:

Forever21 $25

Fashion Focus: All Over Lace Layering

Lace has been trending over the past year. Lately I've been layering lace camis and tops under my sweaters to add an element of femininity to my look. The below options are perfect for layering under a hi-low hem sweater or even worn alone!

Fanny Allover Lace Top $200 @ Neiman Marcus

Button Back Crochet Top $20 @ Forever21 

Sheer Lace Tee $50 @ Aerie

Cannaregio Mesh Top $100 @ Free People

Layered Lace Cami $40 @ American Eagle Outfitters

Kimchi Lace Top $32 @ Urban Outfitters

Angled Lace Top $25 @ Forever21

 Collective Concepts Lace Tank $30 @ Piperlime

See Thru Soul Lace Top $45 @ Lulu*s 



Fashion Focus: Pleats

InStyle's Look Of The Day was Freida Pinto in a pleated maxi dress. Want to pull off this look without spending like a celeb?

Get the look:

Pleated Maxi Skirt $90 @ TopShop

Ark & Co Pleated Maxi Skirt $69 @ Piperlime



Pleated Corset Dress $50 @ American Eagle Outfitters

Ella Moss Debutante Pleated Skirt $150 @ Nordstrom

Floral Printed Pleated Skirt $45 @ ASOS

Pleated Maxi Skirt $20 @ Forever21

DO Wear Your Favorite Pieces Often

This American Eagle Outfitter's button down is one of my favorite fall layering pieces. This time I wore it under a RD Style waffle knit sweater and paired it with AE jeggings and Aldo leather combat boots.

DETAILS count:

Rust colored leg warmers (TJ Maxx) match back to the colors in my plaid.

Arm candy is a must. Navy leather bracelet w/ gold studs - Target, Friendship bracelets - Urban Outfitters/Forever21, "Brittany" bracelet - gift