Fashionista for Less: Fall Looks
By Jasmine, age 14, Michigan
If you ask anyone, the runway consists of bright colors and obnoxious patterns you would never wear out of the house. If you ask a fashionista about the runway, she would say something along the lines of "The runway is where dreams are. You see it through the designer's creations." A favorite quote of mine by Elsa Schriaparelli: "In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous." (And I'm guessing we're in the difficult times!) If you can't work a runway outfit, you can't work it at all. For Fall 2008 on the runway you'll see animal prints, long floral dresses, leather jackets, and my personal favorite - color (and specifically yellow)! Ready or not, fall is on its way in!
Last year it was matching your tights to your shoes. This year it's quite the opposite. All I have to say is bring out the bold color!
Proenza Schouler Fall 2008
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A few things to pop in your closet for a burst of fall color:
Top available at www.wetseal.com or your local store for $15.50.
Vest available at www.forever21.com or your local store for $15.80.
Skinny jeans available at Rainbow for $22.99.
Top available at www.wetseal.com or your local store for $21.50.
Sometimes dresses can be tricky to incorporate into a wardrobe. However, if you find the right ones (cute and cheap!) they're perfect on a humid day with a pair of ballet flats.
V-Neck Maxi Dress available at Arden B for $98
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Halter dress available at Rainbow for $19.99.
Dress available at Urban Outfitters for $39.99.
Leathers can also be a tricky thing to wear in the fall. To look cute and comfy, get an affordable leather jacket, like the one below from H&M, and you'll look like you just walked off the runway.
D&G Lambskin Fitted Jacket
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,435.
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H&M Mens Jacket available for $69.90.
Though no one would believe it, animal prints are back! With these personal favorites people will think you just got back from one of the African jungles!
Manolo Blahnik
Available at Barneys for $635.
Get the Look!
Top available at www.wetseal.com or your local store for $19.50.
Tee available at www.forever21.com or your local store for $12.80.
Volcom Leopard Hoodie available for $55.99.
Skirt available at www.hottopic.com or your local store for $32.00.
So there you have it ... a few affordable fall classics. With these you'll be sure to have stepped off the runway.
Love always,
Jasmine
