Fall Into Fashion with St. Louis Fashion Week's First Night!

Thursday night, I attended the St. Louis Galleria's "Fall Into Fashion" - a fashion show featuring looks from the mall's stores, including Bebe, Anthropologie, True Religion, Franschesca, Cache, Ann Taylor, and more.

Before the show, guests sipped cocktails from Pinnacle vodka and Skinny Girl wines and knoshed on delicious appetizers.

This show was for a great cause as 100% of the proceeds from the event benefitted Haven House, a charity providing housing to families who are traveling from out of town for a hospitalized loved one.  As home to some of the premier hospitals in the country, it is awesome that there is local support for families who travel here for care.  Nothing can compare to home, but Haven House strives to come close!

Here are some of my favorite looks from the night:

True Religion Look (Source:  Alive Magazine)

Apricot Lane Look (Source:  Psyche Southwell of Economy of Style)

Look from Anthropologie (Source:  Psyche Southwell from Economy of Style)

New blogger friends:   Rachael of Style Every Day; Mary of Light Sleeper, Heavy Dreamer, and Julia of Oh Julia Ann (Source:  Psyche Southwell from Economy of Style)

The show featured lots of layering, mixed prints, leather, and tons of gorgeous purples and burgundies.

I enjoyed front row seats as a VIP blogger guest, giving me a terrific view of the show.  Unfortunately, I only had my cell camera, so pictures did not come out well.  I feature pics from several local bloggers and Alive Magazine.

Check out their blog posts for additional coverage!!

In the St. Louis area?  Check out Project:  Design happening this Wednesday at Windows on Washington.  Get more info and purchase tickets here.

Laid-Back Evening

Happy Friday, everyone!!!

Pants:  Target (old)
Top:  The Limited (Similar here)

Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here)
Ring:  The Limited (Available here)

I love black and navy worn together.  The navy provides a subtle shot of color while the overall effect is a bit gothic glam.

The blazer provides structure to balance the slouchy fit of the pants and crossover top.  The statement necklace, silver accents, and heels create a feel that is just right for evening.

Clutch:  The Limited (old)
Necklace:  Target

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

I love this look - it's SUPER comfortable and feels effortless and cool.

What about you - Would you wear black and navy together?

For these pants in other looks, see here and here.
For this top in other looks, see here and here.

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Fall 2013 Fashion Trends: Peplums

Peplums continue to be a major trend this fall. And why not?  They're super flattering and can look retro and feminine or sleek and modern depending on the particular styling.

Blouse: LOFT Petites (Similar here)

Blazer:  The Limited

Today, I paired my lace peplum top from last fall with a simple pair of black pants.  

Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

Purse:  Express

I like how the basic pants and champagne tuxedo blazer downplay and streamline the overt femininity of the blouse, making it a great balance for work.

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

Peplum looks from the runway:

Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 look
Source:  MarieClaire.com

Calvin Klein Fall 2013 look
Source:  Style.com

Kate Spade Fall 2013 look
Source:  MarieClaire.com

Bracelet:  The Limited

Do you like peplums?  Which runway look is your favorite?

More on the peplum trend here

To see this blouse in other looks, see here and here.
To see this blazer in another look, see here