Must-Haves for Fall 2014

August has begun, and with that in just a few short weeks summer will come to a close and the cool, fall weather will arrive. According to some very reputable sources, Fall 2014 calls for 6 specific fashion must-haves:

1. Flouncy Dress
2. Coloured Coat
3. Slouchy Pants
4. To-Handle Bag
5. Slip Dress
6. Strong Sweater

The Flouncy Dress; It is for any woman who wants to look cute, but not look too young. It's perfect for a lunch date, or a cocktail party. By choosing a dress that falls just above the knees, fluttering sleeves, and silhouette flattering, this dress brings out the inner softness in you. I recommend a dress in black and white to better suit a woman's figure.

The Coloured Coat; Most coats buried deep in your closet stay in the black or navy colour family. This new trend freshens up your look by brightening your colour palette to soft greens, or light pinks. The dusty colors cooperate well with an alternate top colour and the look is softened when the coat has a sort of fuzzy feel/look to it.

The Slouchy Pants; Recently the trend of skinny pants 24/7 is fading a bit and loose, slouchy pants are brought into the mix. The pants are very comfortable, versatile and the best part, they make any woman's legs look longer. To work this new tredn, choose wool pants, generously cut, and match them with a narrow, figure suiting top and the perfect set of heels.

The Top-Handle Bag; Most people know this as a bag, but it is time to realize that those handles at on bags are meant for function, more for decoration. The new trend has designers putting and emphasis on the handles. To quote Allure magazine, "...do what models and fashion editors do and cradle it in your arm like a football." Ever thought of trying to compare football and fashion?

The Slip Dress; Although resembling an actual slip, the characteristics of the slip dress are polar opposites to a slip. It has no embellishments, and its quite plain in design. The fabric of this dress varies from heavy silk to velvet, with wide straps and most likely in dark or metallic colours. Rather than being cute and lightweight, the slip dress is plain, but on the verge of edgy.

The Strong Sweater; Who doesn't love sweaters? Always soft, always comfortable, whether its fitted or oversized, my go-to out is a sweater. This fall the trends include a statement sweater. Pick a versatile sweater; worn at home, or work/dinner. A deep burgundy or navy, really any deep colour perfects the look. Keeping the perfection running all throughout the look, tie back that beautiful hair of yours and match dark, skinny pants, and you are set for any occasion.

This fall big trends are coming your way. Hopefully this post gives you a warning to get ready for the upcoming must-haves. Good Luck this fall.

Stay Fierce

Amber xx