AGLs on sale at Nordies

If you have not had the pleasure of wearing Attilio Giusti Leombruni shoes (also known as AGL) I implore you to try them on!  These flats fit like a dream.  They are truly the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn.  AGLs are hand-crafted in Italy and are exclusive to Nordstrom.  If you are looking for the perfect ballerina flat, that you can LIVE in, look no further.

Now, AGLs have a hefty price tag, but every so often you can get them ON SALE!  That time is now!  They are regularly $289, but a few styles are on sale at nordstrom.com for $198.

If you have a $400 budget for all your fall clothes and accessories, I would say it would be worth it to pay half your budget for these high quality shoes.  You will wear these over and over, making the cost per wear very low indeed.

Fall must-haves

Hello lovely ladies!  I've had many people ask me what are "The Buys" for the season.  There are so many great trends for fall, that I had a really hard time choosing!  After much thought, here is my short list.

1)  Gray jeans:  Why?  I have never thought blue jeans look good with navy, teal, turquoise and french blue tops.  I just think these colors fall flat when wore with denim.  Gray denim is the answer!  These jeans look GREAT with blue tones on top.  My new favorite!  Kut by the Kloth Diana jeans in Ominous Wash, $69 from Nordstrom.

2)  Crisp white shirt:  Tailored white shirts have always been a universal wardrobe staple but I've yet to find one that works for me.  Mission recently accomplished!  I found one at Express that I really like (and don't worry...if white isn't a great color on you, this top comes in a wide variety of colors).  It has a slight v-neck (very flattering for bustier women) and is nipped in at the waist.  It would look equally good for work or play!  Essential Stretch Military Shirt $49.90, express.com.

3)  Boots:  You just have to own a pair of calf-to-knee height riding boots.  These boots are so versatile and have never been "out" to my knowledge!  They look great with skinny jeans tucked in, with skirts and tights, or under pants.  Buy either black or brown...whichever color works best for your wardrobe.

4)  OPI Nail Polish -- Ski Teal We Drop.  I can't believe how much I like this teal nail color!  So surprising!  

My favorite fashion book

I have a host of fashion books on my bookshelves, but this is the book I turn to again and again.  It's called "Style Clinic" by Paula Reed.  The subtitle, "How to Look Fabulous All the Time, at Any Age, for for Any Occasion", really sums it up.  I am all about dressing appropriately for the occasion and she goes into this in detail.

In this book, Paula talks about wardrobe basics and classics that every girl needs.  She discusses the perfect pants, the ideal dress and skirts, and how to dress for your body type.  The pictures are fabulous and well edited.  I hope you enjoy this great book as much as I do!  This book is $19.79 at amazon.com.

Ugg Clog Bootie...a fall must have!

Ugg Lynnea Ankle Boot -- $179.95 at Nordstrom

Sale on Alexis Bittar Jewelry

I just love jewelry by Alexis Bittar.  He is a genius!  His website, www.alexisbittar.com shows all of his beautiful creations...but I am most excited about the 50% off sale they are having right now.  If you are looking for a new piece of statement jewelry to give your outfit the perfect "pop, please check out his sale page.  There are over 100 items on sale.  I am in love with these parisian bangles.  Amazing!!!

Wishing and hoping for...

I really adore Nicole Ritchie's sense of style.  She has really come into her own and her jewelry line is phenomenal.  I would wear almost all of her pieces.  I am especially liking the double starburst chain (29" long...perfect length!) and the peacock locket (37" long).  The necklaces are $88 and $120 respectively.  Her new fall pieces are set to launch in September and look equally as amazing.  You can find her jewelry at www.shopthetrendboutique.com.

Fall 2010 Chanel nail colors

Quick...RUN, don't walk!  Chanel has unveiled their new fall nail polish colors and they are GORGEOUS!  Since their debut of Vamp nail polish so many years ago, Chanel has been considered the leader in nail color trends.  They are 100% spot-on.  Their new fall colors, Paradoxal and Jade Rose, are so pretty, I consider them both "must haves".  Paradoxal is a a taupey-purple, that is must less iridescent than it looks.  Jade Rose is that perfect pale pink that is so pretty on the fingernails.  Both of these colors are available at Nordstrom Chanel counters...but not for long!