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the hottest looks of the season

TROUSER PANTS

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I tried on my first pair of mens-style trouser pants and fell instantly in love. I honestly don’t know what I wore before I found these. Add a nice shape to my waist and actually hide the chocolate mousse I had for lunch! The nice thing is that they are not everywhere yet- you can wear them and still feel a little ahead of the game.

FEATURED ABOVE:
Helmut Lang Wool Wide Leg Trouser
Pencey Wide Leg Trouser
Vince Wide Leg Trouser
Rory Beca James Wide Leg Trouser

DENIM

There is no need to even ask- who can ever find the right pair of jeans? And when you do find them, wear them, and love them until they are done, how do you find them again? I just picked up a pair of the Citizens Ava Straight Leg and I absolutely love them. A moderate rise with a gently tapered leg - HOT!

With all the different styles of denim out there, which one is right for you?

Each different cut or style will flatter your body in a different way. Here are a few tips for the hot looks of the season. For the true fashionista who must have the best denim, you can get 30% to 70% OFF Seven and Citizens of Humanity Jeans at shopbop.com!

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The FLARED Jean: With a lower cut and gentle flared leg, a FLARE jean looks great on pretty much everyone. The shape of the leg makes your waist appear slimmer, while elongating your legs. Pair them with some sexy boots for the fall, and you will have a great outfit! Seven For All Mankind and Paige Denim have some great basic flares to complement your wardrobe.

FEATURED ABOVE:
Seven Jeans Flare Stretch Jean
Paige Denim Laurel Canyon Flare Jean
Chip & Pepper Tally 5 Pocket Flare Jean
True Religion Joey Flare Leg Jean

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The HIGHWAISTED TROUSER Jean: This cut is espcially flattering as it emphasizes the waistline and provides the wearer with a feminine figure. Wear a fitted shirt tucked into your highwaisted jeans some your hot new boots. Take it a step further and throw a skinny belt on as wel! Some of the hottest high-waisted jeans of the season are the 18th Amendment Colbert, Citizens of Humanity Hutton jean.

FEATURED ABOVE:
Citizens of Humanity Hutton High Rise Jean
18th Amendment Bacall True High Waist Jean
Earnest Sewn Whiley Super High Rise Trouser Jean
Hudson High Rise Flare Jean

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The BOOTCUT Jean: Dress ‘em up, dress ‘em down. The BOOTCUT jean is that all-around great pant that you can wear with pretty much anything! It’s moderate rise and fairly straight leg look great on any figure. You can wear them with cute ballet flats or over your hot new leather boots. Try these jeans with your silk blouse and tweed blazer and some faux-precious jewelry for a sexy first date outfit!

FEATURED ABOVE:
Genetic Denim Dominant Gene Relaxed Fit Boot Cut Jean
William Rast Sadie 5 Pocket Straight Leg Jean
Habitual Aerial Boot Cut Jean
sass & bide George and Dragon Boot Cut Jean

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The SKINNY Jean: This uber-trendy jean works to elongate your leg. Pair if with a cute pair of ballet flats or some sexy heels and you can wear them anywhere! Sass and Bide make some awsome skinny jeans that look great on everyone!

FEATURED ABOVE:
Seven Jeans Straight Leg Jean
sass & bide Strayed Misfit Slim Jean
Citizens of Humanity Crochet ‘h’ Ava Straight Leg Jean
Citizens of Humanity Geneva Ava Straight Leg Jean

THE SWEATER DRESS

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Seriously, what could be hotter than the Little Black Dress reborn as a trendy SWEATER DRESS?! I was looking for that perfect dress that I could wear to a party, and actually wear again. Useful, no?! And then I found it. . . ! My very own, very favourite, cozy comfy sweater dress! Dress it up for evening wear, add a blazer for a day at the office, or pair it with a cute set of ballet flats for a day of shopping with friends. Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent is one of my favourite designers who made a gorgeous sweater dress in her collection this season.

FEATURED ABOVE:
Lightweight Sweater Dress - Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Vince Audrey Dress

OVER-SIZED / CHUNKY KNIT SWEATERS

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So we are renovating. Thought it would be a great idea to get rid of the furnace but haven’t yet installed the new gas fireplace yet. And I’m a wimp, a serious wimp. I like my loft to be the temperature of, well, the Bahamas. So clearly that isn’t happening right now. The only thing that is saving me right now?

The OVERSIZED and CHUNKY KNIT SWEATER, cozy for winter, snuggly by the fireplace, and easy to wear is every woman’s best friend for the season. Oversized sweaters come in many different shapes, sizes and colours. You can wear it as-is or layer it up with multiple peices for the urban-boho look. Try styling a swancho sweater with a belt overtop for a more stream-lined look. The oversized and chunky-knit sweater was all over NY Fashion Week and on the catwalks of Calvin Klein and Diane von Furstenberg.
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FEATURED ABOVE:
Vanessa Bruno Turtleneck Balloon Sleeve Sweater
Maria Bonita Extra V Neck Flag Sweater
YAYA AFLALO Sundance Sweater Dress
Theory Jocasta Sweater

TWEED

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To most people, TWEED is the most misunderstood fabric. Often times, Tweed is your grandfather’s armchair, the name of your great-aunt’s lap dog, or a couch imprint shmushed into your face after a fuzzy night on the town.

In my eyes, Tweed has been reborn. The dependable Tweed has slowly creapt up to become a staple in this season’s essential peices. Pair them with a sexy silk blouse and a vintage inspired blazer to take it out on the town. Last weekend I wore my tweed blazer with skinny jeans and my new Mike and Chris ankle boots. Super cozy and super cute!

FEATURED ABOVE (click to purchase):
adampluseve Balloon Sleeve Tweed Bomber
Marc by Marc Jacobs Ava Tweed Dress
adampluseve Tweed Trim Leather Dress
Orla Kiely Double Faced Tweed Shopper

VINTAGE GLAMOUR

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Bejeweled accessories, luxurious fabrics, and sultry makeup never go out of fashion. Vintage glamour is not just for the hollywood stars! You can use beautiful vintage peices to accessories your outfits or go all out for an evening on the town. Take a beautiful vintage silk blouse and pair it with this a hot pair of highwaisted jeans, leather belt and peep-toe shoes- you’ve got a outift that sizzles. For a night on the town, don’t be afraid to walk in the shoes of Audrey Hepburn or Ginger Rogers.

METAL ACCENTS

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METAL adds a little shine to every girls oufit. Whether through accessories, buttons, or special detailing on your favourite fashion peices, a little bit of metal goes a long way.

FEATURED ABOVE (click to buy):
LaROK Dirty Diamond Cami
Development Belted Sleeveless Dress
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Chain Halter Tunic
Dallin Chase Dani Dress

SILK SILK SILK

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Everyone loves to feel a little girly! Or a lot girly! The easiest and most straight-forward way to wear silk is an elegant blouse paired with mens-style trouser pants.

Another hot look for the season is silk detailing. Contrast the sheen of silk with a textured fabric (lace, tweed, boucle) to acheive a hint of glamour and delicacy. The great thing about silk this year, is that it can be worn pretty much anytime. Wear it to work or out on the town- you won’t find yourself dressed up with no place to go!

FEATURED ABOVE (click to buy):
Marc by Marc Jacobs Highland Fling Dress
Rory Beca Jeweled Scoop Neck Blouse
Vera Wang Lavender Label Ruched Bodice Strapless Dress

WINTER BOOTS- FUNCTION AND FASHION

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With the onset of winter comes the quest for the fashionable yet practical boot. How to add pizzaz to your outfit without compromising your look? How to look great while having warm feet and staying solid through the ice and snow. Stilletto boots look hot but can be the first thing to take you down when you hit the snowy outdoors.

A couple of suggestions to maintain your cool and keep your feet warm through the winter:

THE KNEE HIGH BOOT:
Rain, mud, sludge, sleet, hail, salt- these boots can take it all. There is no weather too treacherous for the ORIGINAL HUNTER BOOTS. A slightly more dressy option and almost as practical are the MATIKO DIANA 5 FOLD leather boots. The wedge heel makes them fashionable yet more stable than a stiletto. The multi-layer suede and leather detailing dress up a functional winter boot.

FEATURED ABOVE (click to purchase):
Diana 5 Fold in Black

Hunter Boots Original Hunter Wellington Rain Boot

Hunter Boots Lady N Boot

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THE UGG AUSTRALIA BOOTS:
Born in Australian surf culture, the UGG boot has become popular throughout North America and Europe. Known for a fashionable take on an uber-warm comfortable boot, the UGG boots are merino lined sheepskin boots. During the cold months, the UGG boots act as an insulator for your feet by trapping the heat to keep you cozy and warm through the coldest of temperatures. During the summer, your UGG boots will remain at the perfect temperature by wicking away the heat and any perspiration.

FEATURED ABOVE (click to purchase):
UGG Australia Classic Tall
UGG Australia Classic Mini
UGG Australia Sundance II Boot
UGG Australia Embossed Classic Tall Boot