Fall style: Oxblood

Right now... 

the real show is happening and I'm talking about the runway show that is street fashion.  It's fashion week in all parts of the world through September and while the trends on the $1,000,000 runways are the main attraction, I love looking at what is happening on the streets.  The people who attend fashion week are the fashion innovators and leaders of style.  Whether its in New York, London, Paris, Milan, etc, the streets are lined with the most amazing of fashions for fall 2012 and future seasons. 

Whats hot right now? 

Oxblood!

It has been spotted all over the streets this fashion week.  And I'm talking purses, pants, dresses, tops, shoes... its endless!

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Will you be a part of the oxblood trend this season?

Topshop Treasures

On my recent trip to London, I was really looking forward to stopping by Topshop.  I'm really happy that people in the US can enjoy visiting the shops in NY, Chicago, and most recently, Las Vegas.  Unfortunately.... if either of those stores are the only ones you have been to, YOU ARE REALLY MISSING OUT! There is no comparison to the flagship shop on Oxford St.  Four large levels of pure bliss.  Anyways, I'll stop my ranting. 

I spent about 45 minutes searching all the accessories (and most specifically jewelry) at Topshop.  Their pieces are fun, quirky, and quite unique.  I was really surprised to see a ton of eye rings like this...

Awhile ago my mom and I were cleaning out the attic to rid all the unnecessary kids toys.  Along the way, we found this amazing eye ring (the top one) that I wore as a kid.  A few weeks later, my friend Nate was wearing a very similar one! Then, at Topshop, I saw even more! TRENDING

Here are a few of my favorite accessories you can find at Topshop...

1. Googly Eye Gentlemen Ring

2. Metal Teeth Pendant

3. Bone Ear Tunnels

4. OMG Ring Pack

5. Pearl Spike Ring

6. Lady Face Brooch

7. Chain Cape

8. Koala Cuff Set

Yes, I do notice that everything I have posted is gold.  They really do sell silver so don't be discouraged with this list.  

One last thing... Don't be afraid to mix these funky accessories with out there prints and styles of your clothing.  Just maybe don't wear all of these accessories at once!

Enjoy!

If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere

Dear Blue Eyes,

I came back from New York yesterday and "New York, New York" was in my head this morning.  You sing a mouthful.  Unfortunately, I can't am not sure I'd make it in New York quite yet.  I'll forever vacation, but its hard to make a life out of a vacation.  Despite my lack of eagerness to find an apartment the first day of arrival, I did have a wonderful time and saw a lot.  I must say... forget fashion magazines, the New York streets are full of fashionable flavor.  Wherever I end up working, New York visits are filed under business expense.  Here are a few lovely phone shots from my visit.

It's a great day after our luggage didn't arrive.  At Blackbirds

@ Central Park

Brooklyn Brewery! 

Biking view on Brooklyn Bridge

Friends skating at Central Park