It’s that time again… stores are putting huge mark down stickers on all of their summer items, commercials are running for back-to-school shopping, and it’s hotter than you ever thought it could be. Yes, summer is on its way out and in a few short months we’ll be back into fall. This can cause a bit of concern for some, because we tend to get into a mindset of summer dressing after a while, then the transition to cold weather fashion can be a little tricky at first (the same usually happens after a long winter of layering sweaters, we often forget how to look chic without layering a cardigan or jacket). But you can easily take your wardrobe from summer to fall just by mixing pieces up. Take that frilly floral mini and pair it with knee-high boots and a gray sweater to take the look from summer chic to fabulously fall. Or take those boyfriend chinos you bought recently, roll the bottoms and pair them with metallic heels, an oversized structured bag, a button down and a blazer. And don’t forget to accessorize! Look for pieces with a little sparkle to make your outfit edgy. Nature inspired jewelry looks fresh for fall, so try pieces like a pair of Gold Leaf Earrings that glitter with gemstones or a simple Diamond Bangle Bracelet in brushed gold with a bamboo motif (bonus: the bamboo theme is classic and it will take you through the cold weather and will still be beach ready next spring!). Or look for a chic everyday piece such as a Gold Panther Bracelet because you can wear it alone or layer it with your other pieces and it will always look chic. These pieces will help you transition your wardrobe from sultry summer to fun for fall in seconds:

Gold Leaf Earrings

Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Gold Panther Bracelet

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There is a fine line between a look that is tough and a look that is, well, just plain scary. This trend might be intimidating at first, but we think you’ll grow to love it. Biker boots (to no surprise) are a major trend in footwear for fall/winter 2010. We’re seeing a range of styles in this fairly classic trend (we can see biker footwear dating back to the ‘50s), from mid-calf ankle boot with laces or buckles, to an almost over-the-knee look with black studding that is just so subtle, to high heeled booties with contrast stitching or studding that’s so bold it almost jumps off the shoe, to the ever-classic tall black moto boot. Pair these rough-looking accessories with girly pieces, like a ruffled floral mini or a sequined mini and a classic oxford button down. The contrast between tough street chic and feminine conservative looks fabulously fashionable and makes a striking statement. Pair this trend with pieces like a White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, a Tahitian Pearl Pendant or a Two Tone Diamond Ring for a look that is a perfect combo of tough and tender. We’re hog wild for these biker baubles:

Tahitian Pearl Pendant

Two Tone Diamond Ring

White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet

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This season layers aren’t just for the cakes anymore. Layering is huge for fall, and perfect for mixing up some of fashion’s latest and favorite trends! Make layers girly with a chiffon skirt with tears of fabric that makes the piece feel flirty. Look for bright colors and prints for your skirt and then dress your look up for night with a pair of booties, a sequin tank, and a light scarf or dress it down with flat gladiator sandals, a cross body bag and a chambray shirt. Another super flattering way to experiment with layers is to look for funky separates and mix and match! Try a stripped black and white grandpa cardigan with a girly ruffled tank in a bright color. Pair these pieces with skinny cords and platforms and you’re flawlessly fresh! Layering is also for accessories, so try making a statement by layering up three necklaces or bracelets or different styles to create a fresh and unique style all your own. Don’t be afraid to mix different metals or stones either. For example, try mixing up a Yellow Gold Diamond Peace Sign Pendant with a Gold Circle Pendant and a Gold Turquoise Necklace. It’s obvious these pieces were made for layering:

Gold Circle Pendant

Gold Turquoise Necklace

Diamond Peace Sign Pendant

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Vandy fans will be happy to hear about the striking combination we’re seeing in fashion of black and gold. This classic combo looks richly elegant and can be dressed up or down. Try wearing your favorite little black dress with gold heels and a gold clutch for a look that has instant sophistication. Try using black as your outfit back drop and using different textures in gold accessories to create interest in the look, such as a gold sequin purse or a pair of gold heels with a satin finish or a reptile print (snake skin is very of-the-moment). Metallic tops are also going to be big for fall, so you could also make this trend a bit more casual by pairing a gold top and black skinny pants, then layer a patterned cardigan over the top and pair it with black or gold ballet flats for a look that Audrey Hepburn would be jealous of! And black and gold jewelry is the epitome of rich and refined fashion. Onyx is a fairly affordable stone and a great way to add a black and gold combination to your ensemble, so try pieces like a Gold Onyx Ring, Gold Onyx Bracelet or Gold Onyx Earrings to create simple elegance in your fashion statement. We love these luxurious bold black and gold pieces:

Gold Onyx Earrings

Gold Onyx Bracelet

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Gold Onyx Ring

A contrast is occurring in fashion that makes hot pants seem quiet. The talk of the trend factor this fall is all about big, bold volume. Skinny pants and leggings along with high-waist lines on pants and skirts make the perfect mates to billowing blouses and thick wool jackets. A chiffon blouse tucked into a high-waisted trouser looks sophisticated and chic. Or try pairing that same billowy blouse with a pair of skinny pants or leggings and belt it for a more retro vibe. An oversized trapeze coat is the perfect outerwear for this trend, as it allows room for a voluminous top while looking fresh and current. Chunky knits are also a fabulous way to play with volume for fall. Look for a thickly knit sweater dress or tunic and pair it with brightly colored leggings and platform booties for a look that is fabulously editorial. Richly oversized accessories help balance the volume. Look for pieces that have a vintage-inspired feel to them, and anything ‘70s inspired is perfect for this look! A bold Gold Cuff Bracelet, pair of textured disc Two Tone Diamond Earrings or an oversized South Sea Pearl Ring finish this look flawlessly. You’ll love these luxurious baubles as much as we do:

Two Tone Diamond Earrings

Gold Cuff Bracelet

South Sea Pearl Ring

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 We’ve gotten the hint by now that the number one trend of the year is denim, which is fabulous. Denim can be worked so many ways (now you can even work it into dressier events, like dinner at a nice restaurant or a job interview, depending on the denim… and the job), but one of our favorite reasons to be a denim diva is the next trend sweeping the fashion super-highway, and that’s country! Cowboy chic is everywhere, from cuff off shorts to denim shirts and cowboy boots (or if you want to really rock the trend, go for a cowboy bootie!). This trend is great because it not only lends itself easily to a casual look with sweet prints and easy fabrics (for example, tiny floral prints and chambray, which are both hugely on trend this season), but it also always comes back, so you can tuck away those country accessories once this trend is gone, and they’ll look just as chic in a year or two when it comes back again! Try layering up some silver bracelets (layered bracelets is yet another popular trend this summer), like a Wide Silver Cuff Bracelet, a Women’s Silver Bracelet, and a Hinged Cuff Bracelet. You’ll look sweeter than a peach in these cute country-inspired accessories:

Women's Silver Bracelet

Hinged Cuff Bracelet

Wide Silver Cuff Bracelet

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Boy meets girl… it happens everyday… well, until now it hasn’t, but we’re officially smitten! Sweet girly-girl frocks are looking perfect for fall paired with pieces fit for the most rough of tomboys. Ripped up denim with patches of pink and lace or plaid shirts paired with flirty chiffon skirts are some of the mixed up look that designers are showing for the up coming fall season. Chunky cropped sweaters are being paired with floor length taffeta skirts and metallic sky-high heels for night, and baby doll dresses paired with belted, thickly knit cardigans and flat men’s style oxfords look tres chic for day. The key to this look is to think out of the box. Look for a very girly piece, like a floral tiered skirt, that you’d never think of pairing with, say, a button down men’s oxford shirt and combat boots. Think the same way with accessories. Keep your metals coordinated and look for contrast in the style. An oversized faceted Smokey Quartz Ring will look perfect with a Pink Heart Necklace that perhaps looks like the inside of a watch. Pair these with a Gold Panther Bracelet for a slight menswear touch and you’re ready to roll. These pieces are perfect for men’s or lady’s wear (or both!!):

Smoky Quartz Ring

Gold Panther Bracelet

Pink Heart Necklace

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We love the sky-high heel trend. We can live without something bohemian in our closet. But there are several new trends that are hot this summer and we just know you’ll be gaga for all of them! The question of the summer nine times out of ten: what to wear with my little white dress? Well here are a few suggestions that will freshen up any LWD. First, for night try a black leather jacket. Cropped versions of black leather look especially hot for summer, and the contrast of black and white is timeless. And a bonus for this trend: that jacket will take you all the way through fall and back again! Tan or whiskey hued leathers also look super chic with white for summer. Knot a tan belt around the waist of a white tunic or pair some whisky colored ankle cowboy boots with a floral skirt and a white top for a cute, casual style. Other accessories that carry the white-factor? Metallics are huge! Bangle bracelets are being shown stacked to extremes on celebs this summer, so grab a Diamond Bangle Bracelet and pair it with other, less expensive bracelets, like a White Gold Basket Weave Bracelet or a Gold Bead Bracelet. We love these lovely layered accessories:

Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Gold Bead Bracelet

White Gold Basket Weave Bracelet

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There has been a yin and yang in fashion the last couple years, mixing sweet, feminine prints and fabrics with rougher, darker fashions. This mixing of the opposites continues into fall for 2010, mixing the delightfully darling floral prints and ruffled chiffons of spring and summer of this year with the newly revived ‘90s trend that brings with it plaids and combat boots. Stripes, plaids and chunky knits will be stirring fashion gossip this fall, but paired with super feminine finds, these trends will look fresh and revived. Mix and match a plaid shirt with a flouncy floral skirt, and layer a black and white stripped cardigan over it. Then belt the ensemble and pair with either your favorite Doc Martens for day, or look for a pair of brightly colored socks and pair them with platforms and a cross-body bag for a fun night out with the girls. Finish this look with a White Gold Basket Weave Bracelet, a simple Onyx and Diamond Pendant and a Silver Onyx Ring for a perfectly accessorized look. These classic little numbers can go from gorgeously grunge to fabulously feminine in seconds:

Silver Onyx Ring

Onyx & Diamond Pendant

White Gold Basket Weave Bracelet

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At a time when unemployment is at its highest, it’s not exactly a day at the beach to find a job this summer. Here are a few style tips that will help you look the part for any interview you might have coming up. If you’re interviewing for a conservative office job, like a lawyer, or a desk job, keep in mind your audience. A classic suit (Ann Taylor and Banana Republic both carry smart and affordable suits) will show that you’re responsible and trustworthy, but look for a silky blouse in a fun color or a funky print to show them you’re also a fun gal to have around the office. A pair of classic Akoya Pearl Earrings and an Multi Strand Pearl Necklace will make you look polished and professional. If, on the other hand, you’re applying for a job in a creative field, such as a graphic designer or a retail sales associate, amp up your look so they see what a creative person you are! Pair a flirty, tiered skirt with a top with some cute details, like lace or ruffles, and then add a black boyfriend blazer and a pair of black booties and a structured bag. Finish this look with a layered bracelet look with pieces like a Gold Bead Bracelet, and you’ll look like you’re ready to start on Monday. These accessories are interview-approved:

Gold Bead Bracelet

Multi Strand Pearl Necklace

Akoya Pearl Earrings

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