Community Magazine August 2012

fashion flash WHAT’S A GREAT WAY TO JUMPSTART YOUR FALL WARDROBE WITHOUT HAVING TO DON BIG BULKY SWEATERS WHILE THE TEMPS ARE STILL STEAMY? ACCESSORIZE WITH BAGS, SHOES, AND JEWELRY! Here are the top 5 trends that will be all the rage come September (debut them now to be among fashion’s avante garde). 1. Berry Bags – Go-with- everything burgundy is this season’s hottest hue for accessories. From evening clutches to slouchy daytime carryalls, it’s the new color crush. 2.The Slipper – Max out on embroidered blooms, studded velvet and monogrammed letters ins dazling gold when slipping on this season’s hottest shoe. 3. Pedal to the Metal – Whether it’s embracing the heel or adorning the cap toe of fall’s hottest heels, studded gold metal hardwarelooks fierce with black leather. 4. Hip to be Square (or Rectangle) – The chicest way to tote around your stuff is pure geometry. Rectangular or square flat satchels scream uptown elegance. 5.Heirloom Jewels – Go art nouveau with your party jewelry this season sporting colorful and fun swarovski crystals and gold adornments. JENNIFER ESSES Fall 2012 ACCESSORY GUIDE 66 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE