'On-Trend' for Fall

I happened to turn Good Morning America yesterday right as they started talking about putting together a capsule wardrobe for fall. I've heard the term - capsule wardrobe - but I wasn't really clear on what it is, so I settled in to watch.

They took six basic pieces, mixed them and matched them, and created an entire wardrobe good for everything from work to a casual night out with friends to date night. Overall it was quite interesting and has me thinking of going through my closet - which has way more than six basic pieces - to see what I can mix, match, and coordinate. It would be extremely handy when it comes to packing for a trip. (We just traveled to Utah at the end of September, and even though I packed quite a bit less than I normally do when we drive, I still took way too many clothes.)

I can't say that I was a huge fan of the outfits they came up with for the GMA story. I really did not like that sweater (especially not belted over the dress) or the robe coat (and I would never pay even close to the price these pieces all sell for), but it did have me thinking of some of the pieces I already have in my closet and how I can combine them. Of course, I have a pair of black pants (or 2 or 3 or 4, who's counting?), a white blouse, and I even have a red blazer - 3 of the pieces used in the story. The one outfit I did like was the first one that combined those 3, except I think those pants are too short. But, I can do that! (with the pants I have that are actually long enough)

Apparently, red blazers are 'on-trend' this fall so I really should pull mine out and see if I can wear it at least once.  (with my leopard print shoes, which are 'on-trend' too - wow, I am going to be so stylin'!) Of course, since I spend most of my time at home and don't go out if I can help it, I'm not sure exactly when I'm going to be rocking my 'on-trend' outfits - but it will still be fun to see what I can come up with.

Not that I usually worry about fashion or what's 'in style'... In fact, there are many times I look at the clothes in magazines or even the weekly store ads and wonder who decided that looked good. Nobody is dumb enough to wear that, are they? But if you ever go out in public you know there are people who will apparently wear absolutely anything.  I find myself wanting to ask them if they have a mirror in their house - because they could not have looked into a mirror and believed for one minute that they looked good enough to go out in public...

Perhaps they just went shopping and picked up some of these new fashions available at your local Target. Oh my, what in the world are they thinking?

Who's ready to be 'on-trend' for fall?

Sorry, Out of 0698

I got my new Flexi 8 hair clips today, the ones I won in Jenn's giveaway.  I was a little disappointed to see that one of the styles I wanted was out of stock, so they sent me a different one.  And then I noticed that it sort of matches my glasses.

How did they do that?

So, while I'm still kind of disappointed about not getting the dragonfly design I wanted, I think I'm going to like the one they did send.  With all those colors, it ought to go with just about everything.

Stylin' Cash Giveaway

I just heard about this giveaway from My Hair Styling Tools. Grand prize is $1000 cash and 5 Karmin Professional Hair Straighteners to give away as gifts to friends. Total prize value is over $1500!

10 runner up winners will each receive a Karmin Professional Hair Iron along with a special Holiday coupon code for $50 off and Free Shipping on any item on their entire site!

Beth is always saying I should straighten my hair. If I win, I promise I'll do it, at least once. Actually, looking at some of the before and after pictures on the My Hair Styling Tools site, I think Beth might be right. I especially like that this hair straightener is safe to use and won't cause damage to your hair.

A Successful Style

It will be time to start shopping for school clothes soon - after the kids get paid for their work at the fair, of course. Now, what the kids, especially Beth, think is fashionable or "in style" is not exactly what I might like. I guess if they're paying for their own clothes, they can buy what they like, within reason. Eventually they'll learn about true style and timeless fashions. Of course, it seems that, even for grown-ups, styles change. Constantly. When Jeffrey and I went shopping this past weekend, I noticed some shirts and ties. It made me sad that he has gone away from wearing a shirt and tie all the time, for work and for church. Sure, those golf shirts are ok, but there's just something put-together and sexy about a man in a shirt and tie. He even had the pocket square that he could fold to go with any of his ties. It wasn't nearly as nice as these, designed by Peter Belisi, though. I love silk!

I just read about Belisi's start in fashion, and noticed the part about his investing extra money in his tie collection. That ended up leading to his business and his success. It makes you wonder. How much does style have to do with success? Quite a bit, I'd say. Now, if I can get my husband to start wearing ties again.