Booties

No, I’m not speaking of one’s backside. A very careful distinction to make while researching and searching for this post on Bing, I quickly realized!

But the cute little mini versions of a perfect union between heels and boots. You may be asking yourself, How to make any outfit look suddenly current?

Simply Add Booties.

From luxe to cas., this is such a fun trend.

I actually wore booties in lieu of strappy sandals at a somewhat dressy event last weekend and it played pretty well, if I don’t say so myself. Plus, my feet were a lot warmer and more comfortable than in strappy sandals, “to boot!” (sorry couldn’t resist the pun).

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Something like this cutie L.A.M.B. style available at Shopbop really dresses up your l.b.d., or could be super cool over leathery, or velvet tights or leggings.

If you’re going to go big to a black tie event, you couldn’t go wrong with these amazing Valentino lace peep toes. Talk about the “Wow Factor!”

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Available at Bergdorfs.

And now a visit to the way extreme casual end of the spectrum of this trend.

I simply love these all-weather preppy classics. Duck shoes. Sort of another take on the trend.

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Tommy Hilfiger will hook you right up with this look.

“This little Piggy wore boot-ies…”

All I Want For Christmas Is…

…My whole house to be designed by total rock star NYC Designer Amanda Nisbet. Not too much is it? Afterall, I've been very good this year.

I just adore the simplicity and style of this room.Withboth the greek key designon the window treatments and gorgeouscolor palette. The built-ins, the molding, oh I could go on and on.

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And this next space. A little bolder, but just as beautiful,check outat the inspired and vividly contrasting colors in thissitting area:

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What an amazingly cool way to frame out a space with curtains, window or not. The possibilities are endless.

And finally, take a quick look at this chic little breakfast nook. This would make even eating Cheerios exciting.

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The framed cameos on the wall really amp up the awesomeness. Do you wonder if that seat bench lifts up to store things, like I do?

Santa, I hope you make your list and check it twice!

Cat Scratch Fever…

Raise your hand if you LOVE leopard print? Yep, you guessed it. Guilty. I love how usually just a little touch can transform a look to evoke, "expensive"

Like this elegant stair runner, which doesn't for a moment play "cheap" with all the bright freshly white coated paint and trim and antique accessories…

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(photo cred. unknown, so sorry!)

Throw pillows–look how fun it is to mix and match a leopard throw pillowwith unexpected patterns like the Ralph Lauren tartan plaid shown here.

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How bout a little panache at your southern most extremeties, like with these darling Tory Burch Reva flats?

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And finally throw this Tolani Infinity Scarf, like Jessica Alba is sporting, over the simplest of outfits, and "instant chic"

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MEOW!

Boo!

I love this time of year. The back to school gig is less hectic by now and things are settling into place as the leaves turn color, and porches start sprouting pumpkins.

Halloween-decorations

One of the highlights of my children's whole year is Halloween, just like most kids. When the costume catalogues arrive, they begin their circling and conversations about what their costume will look like. Of course this changes usually 10 or so times before we narrow in on one.

There is a home in our neighborhood that really sets the tone for the festivities. Check it out. This home NEVER disappoints. Each year there is a theme (and you know what a sucker I am for a theme), and this year, as you can see, it is a school theme.

The hosts are no amateurs, they even have a Website. http://www.trickortreathouse.com

On Halloween night, the whole street turns into "trick or treat street" where each house follows the festive lead set here.

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Hope you are enjoying all the" fruits", or "candies", more appropriately, of this season!

Fabulous Fall Jackets

I remember not so long ago promising a post on jackets. Well, here you have it.

Like boots, jackets are my favorite wardrobe essential, because you can be wearing nothing special at all, throw on a fabulous jacket and voila, you look dressed– and ready–and then some.

You may have noticed I like posting things in threes.
3 of my favorite fall jackets for now:

#1.) Madewell says you have to have a shrunken cropped jacket, like this one called the "Diana" and designed by Alexa Chung (a very current purveyor of all things "cool" right now) for Madewell

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#2) Another hot look that you're all aware of is the utility or "surplus" look. I love this fun vest from Urban Outfitters. The belt and fur really amp up the chic factor.

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#3.) And this fall you gotta have a little leopard…or like this coat, a lot of leopard! Why not? Rebecca Taylor does it so well. Available at Net a porter.

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