Tweed Off

L'Wren Scott

A beloved fall trend...the grandpa look. Cozy, nubby knits; elbow patches and slouchy pockets; flannel and tweed. Thankfully, with the emphasis on American Sportswear and The Iron Lady, the grandpa look just went from dowdy to dapper in tweed. 

Tweed makes me think of studies with leather chairs, cigars, red lipstick, coffee, literature, and phonographs. All things timelessly sophisticated. We are seeing a beautiful fall trend evoking cultivated, confident, comfortable lifestyles all unified. Fabulous! What does tweed make you think of?

Marc Jacobs

{Splurge or Save}...Close to My Heart

J.Crew started the heart trend a few seasons ago, and it still hasn't faded for a fall/winter favorite. And thank goodness! Preppy, whimsical, quirky, all good things for a go-to sweater. 

So, you can splurge on this J.Crew Heart Sweater....Or save on this sweater (it comes in different colors, too!) from Old Navy. Either way, show your love!

{Splurge} J.Crew Tippi Wool Heart Sweater

{Save} Old Navy Boatneck Heart Sweater

Denim Delight

Yesterday we talked about American Sportswear making a statement this fall. This week we'll be covering some fall fashion headliners and shopping tips. Sportswear is a casual interpretation of men's meets women's clothing. Along with variated silhouettes, certain fabrics accompany the different seasons. For fall we're seeing a lot of denim! Righteous. Not only denim, but layers of denim. Denim is a woven fabric with little stretch (occasionally incorporating a little spandex for give) so you'll need to try lots of sizes on. 

Something I'm really excited about is dyed denim, chambray shirts, and denim jackets. There are so many options beyond the traditional bootcut.

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Sporty with a Chance of Navy

3.1 Phillip Lim

If there's one thing that gets my blood tingling (and thickening), it's the anticipation of a new season. In the Midwest, we're some lucky ducks who get to experience all sorts of weather, and the wonderful variation of fashion that tags along. 

This fall, we're seeing an assortment of classic looks including inky navy blue, all black, full on winter whites, and crimson. Notice that all of these hues have a very varsity, if not patriotic, association? They're classic colors for college teams, and the U.S. I'm predicting American Sportswear to make a big scene this coming season, considering the Olympics are taking place. A heightened sense of patriotism (along with some fabulous uniforms by sportswear prep designer Ralph Lauren) might lead us to a lovely road of classic American Sportswear. A timeless look for which I'm totally jazzed!

Chloé

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