Preparing for Fall 2008

I must admit that preparing for a new season is exciting.
I have decided to take this entry to the next level and invite some Guest Bloggers.
I have been speaking with various women of all sizes here and there, and then it came to me...
Why not allow these women to add their two cents about Fall Must-Haves?
I don't like one-sided views and when it comes to fashion, "different styles" are permitted.

So, please stay tuned as we countdown Fall 2008 (September 23rd)...

Here are the Fall Must-Haves that I collected so far:

"Ummmmmmmmm…..I actually have 7 things (that I must have for Fall)………thank you,

1.) Genetic Denim jeans either wide leg/bell bottom or skinny perfect for fall due to their versatility. Urban Outfitters also has great jean finds as well.

2.) Platform round toe heel shoe (preferably Mary Jane) no shorter than 4 inches; perfect for any dress or jean. For boots like Tootie suggested and platform or T-strap (think Great Gatsby, 1920’s and 1930’s) heels I would suggest checking out Rachel Zoe’s picks on Piperlime.

3.) High neck long sleeve dresses with either florals or trimmed prints. Check out Hayden Harnett’s MARIA dress for these great fall finds. They may seem matronly but they really go with this whole “lady” theme found on spring runways. It gives me a slight 1960’s, Sarah Pallin hair glamour with knee high boots or 1940’s glamour with Mary Janes with thick black tights.

4.) A large structured tote or satchel bag. Every designer from LV to Cole Haan to LAMB to Michael Kors to BR is in the running. Hayden Harnett and Urban Outfitters also have great large bags in 1960’s patchwork or 1970’s glitterati for those not afraid to take a risk.

5.) Flats go with anything and can really dress up or dress down any outfit. Think Lauren Conrad with simple plain tee, skinny jeans, lightweight scarf with cute flats. She could be going to Starbucks or to a casting, so versatile. Also, check out (Tootie’s) Tory Burch flats in black or my personal suggestion for the fall are the TB “Reva” flats in the croco-embossed or leopard print styles.

6.) Anything by J. crew one of my favorite stores. Check out catalog look (purple skirt, pink cardigan, yellow heels and leopard clutch…..)

7.) Obama tees….Obama/Biden 08’ anyone…………."

- Tracee (Guest Blogger)
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"For me, I would say brown knee boots (that are hot!), and some really good jeans.
However I would also like to have a couple of nice blazers, cardigans, some sweaters…lol!"

- Desi (Guest Blogger)
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"(I think) Zebra print is hot, I have a pair of shoes and a coat, (AND a) broach—especially the antique looking ones..."

- Candice (Guest Blogger)