Fall Trends 2010: Into the Wild

This Fall, animal print is back - in a big way! Actually the more "wild" the better. We are seeing animal inspired looks everywhere from leopard prints to fur booties. The fashionistas are showing us that there is no reason to be afraid of wearing this untamed look - even all at once!

We like the idea of pairing a leopord dress with a fabulous black fur vest and booties for a look that's a little boho yet sexy. Add a studded bag or a colorful piece of jewelry to mix it up a bit.

The Into the Wild Breakdown:

• Tinley Road Faux Fur Vest, $69 at Piperlime
• AKA New York Cocoon Dress, $318 at Shopbop
• Vanessa Mooney One of a Kind Mixed Bangles, $220 at Shopbop
• Rebecca Minkoff Quilted MAB Bag, $565 at Rebecca Minkoff
• Nine West Priska Bootie, $149 at Nine West

Daily Bling - Wednesday, September 8

Today we love these art deco inspired statement earrings by Hive & Honey. We love the mix of gold fringe with black and crystal stone details. A little rock-n-roll and lady that lunches all in one.

These earrings versatile enough to wear with multiple looks from casual to work to night out with the girls at the same time being special enough to really doll up a cocktail dress for a Fall event. We'd wear them with an LBD and open-toe booties for a modern take on formal attire.

The Hive & Honey Art Deco Earrings are available for $46 (very reasonable, don't cha think?) at Piperlime.

When In Rome... Do The Gladiator!

Dolce Vita Neve Zip Front Sandals with Studs

As I begin to check out all the Spring Accessories collections there is one trend that I am glad to see is still MAJORLY in style - gladiator sandals! I love gladiator sandals because they are super easy to wear and dress up summer sun dresses just as nice as many of their heeled counterparts do. I also think my inner hippie cannot resist the boho glam look of the gladiator sandal.

This year studded gladiators in black and our favorite hues of the season, blush and flesh-tones, are really hot. One of my absolute fav. affordable shoe lines Dolce Vita has a black studded gladiator that I am just so in love with that I know I am going to have to purchase. They are available on ShopBop (just click the link under the image above) but if you rather not purchase online Dolce Vita carries many of their styles at Macys. Some of my other fav studded gladiators for the season include:

Bernado Mimi

Tory Burch Stud Flat

Joie Turn Me Loose Studded Gladiators

Jeffrey Campbell Nene Gladiator Sandal

To check out any of these studded gladiators just click on the links below the pics. And tell us - which is your fav? Should we invest in a black pair or a flesh-tone pair?

Fashionably Yours,

H