If you've been following my blog, at this point it goes without saying that Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I've never been disappointed by the bold, unapologetically rich creations that designers send down the runway to proclaim the autumnal season. Its almost like fall runway shows serve as grand announcements to those with their ears to the fashionable streets of New York, Milan, Paris & London that the dawn of a new trend-setting season has begun! This season is all about opulence in every sense of the word; plush fabrics, massive collars, big brooches, gemstone tones, the works! Now, I'm not one to get wrapped up in big name labels but I can't help but appreciate the artistry behind what many of these designers create for any given season and this season Louis Vuitton absolutely made my head spin! LV has set the bar for outerwear this season and I will, no doubt, be following it's lead. Its all about being bold & daring, rockin' statement pieces that are a step above the rest and ultimately not being afraid to pull of a look that's unique. Below I've gathered some photos of a few of LV's looks/pieces as well as options for how you can duplicate these looks without breaking the bank...
This was the very 1st photo I saw of the 2012 Fall LV collection and it literally stopped me in my tracks! (I'm sure you guys can see why)
Duplicate this look- grab the chunkiest scarf you can find, wrap it around your neck until you no longer can then finish it off with an oversized brooch (pics below). Confidence is a MUST in order to pull off this look!
Feather brooches add a fun, airy feel to your look and can help soften the overall look of heavy/chunky fabrics. Etsy.com has great feather brooches at desireable price points~
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Duplicate this look- Treat yourself to a velvet blazer as it's the perfect choice for those upcoming holiday parties, formal events or just a night out (currently on sale at Macys.com through 9/8, but its ok to splurge if you can't find a sale). Toss in a metal arrow brooch like the one below to add distinguished flair to your ensemble.
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Duplicate this look- The coat in the first pic is a modern take on the '90s nylon jacket and as with everything else in fashion, inspiration often comes from the old skool. Opt for a belted nylon/nylon-style jacket with a standing collar (Burlington Coat Factory always has nylon in stock) and if its not belted like the one in the pic, you can always add a belt yourself.
Just looking at this coat is giving me flashbacks of the coats I wore as a youngster.. You couldn't tell me I wasn't fly back then lol!
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Duplicate this look: Once again we're seeing more nylon & velvet so if you haven't yet hopped on the bandwagon, now is as good a time as any! Taking our cue from the 3rd look from the left, reach for a slim fitting flight jacket and adorn it with a few graphic pins (below) and you have a look that's fun and can even be worn with dress trousers & loafers.. who said being stylish couldn't also be fun?!
Keep it Stylish, keep it Sexy and always keep it true to YOU! -Mr. Hampton
