Casual Holiday Party Outfit

Just off the Pre-fall runway...Loving these trophy jackets for the casual holiday affair.

Like this one from Phillip Lim:

And these from Burberry:

Dancing Barefoot: Patti Smith

 

There’s just something about Patti Smith…her confidence, her eloquence, a style that is uniquely her own.  As we head into Fall, resplendent with tuxedo dressing and menswear patterns, I’m loving the cool and confident androgynous style of Patti Smith.

Broome Street.

What will we see on Broome street?

Pearl River Mart.

Street corner.

Ooh la la.

Time for a snack.

You never know what you will see on Broome street.

Hot Lips: A New Lipstick For Fall

Red lips, I've heard your siren call and I'm ready to take the plunge.

See more fabulous lip shades at my Hot Lips board on Pinterest:

http://www.pinterest.com/noellereally/hot-lips/

That pink again...London Fashion Week

Burberry, Look 4 (London Fashion Week, Spring 14)

Currently loving Net-A-Porter's behind-the-scenes Pinterest board from London fashion week.  There's that pink again...

A touch of military for Fall...

I love a touch of military for Fall.  This hand-made tote from Forestbound is made from WWII-era salvaged canvas adorned with leather trim.

For more about Forestbound originals and designer Alice Saunders, visit www.forestbound.com

Fall Transition, For a Girl on a Budget

An emotional top, a new scarf, a featherweight cardi. 

Stretching an existing wardrobe during the transition to cooler weather without breaking the budget...

Club Monaco duster in THE coat color for Fall.

Zara wool cape.

Massimo Dutti Fall look.

Horigan booties on Anthropologie.com.

Massimo Dutti

Madewell scarf

J Crew envelope clutch

Lanvin faux pearl and crystal necklace on Net-a-porter.com. Budget breaker?  Yes. Mixing in some bling? Nice.

Rocking fall fashion...when it's 92 degrees outside.

Designers are still showing Spring 14 here in New York, but what's cool for Fall right now?

Here are some options from the Fall 13 runways:

3.1 Phillip Lim

10 Crosby, Derek Lam

Isabel Marant

Fall Fashion Inspiration in 9 1/2 Weeks

 

Mickey and Kim, on trend for Fall 13...

spring texture

Spring is all about textural interest and mixing.  It's everywhere in Soho, in the most unexpected places...

 Best news I've heard all day: the Vanessa Bruno pop-up on Greene is staying put for six more months.  NY fashionistas rejoice...!