FAB FINDS FRIDAY:

Happy Fab Finds Friday!  This find was at T.J.maxx, a great pair of Sam Edelman quilted flats.  So I'm building the outfit from the ground up. If there is just one thing you should add to your wardrobe this fall (if you don't have one) is the iconic white cotton button down blouse. No matter what your size, your style or your budget is, this one wardrobe piece will always have you looking pulled together and chic. So here I am in my Saturday 'uniform'. Shop the look below. Guaranteed to not break your budget, (except for the bag ;)

     LC Lauren Conrad jeans         Scarf

Apt. 9® Essential Shirt - Women's   Coach saffiano leather tote   Farrah Panama Hat

Winston Sunnies  Sam Edelman flats, Target has a similar pair

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

Happy Fab Finds Black Friday! The weather was good to us yesterday so it was Thanksgiving Al Fresco as planned. I loved changing it up this year, making it a bit more fabulous.

Before I get to my fab finds, I wanted to share a few pics from the day.  Talk about turning something from drab to fab take a look at this veggie platter made by my girlfriend and her niece.  I had e mailed her a picture of a veggie platter like this from Pinterest as a joke since she was bringing the veggies and dip and she's not a fancy schmancy cook. They surprised me and did it! The best part was they didn't know how to make the eyes stay on so they nailed them into the squash. Instructions to guests, do not eat the squash!

  Big thank you to my sister-in-law for all the candles! 

Never underestimate the ambiance.

It's that time of year when everything I touch is sparkly and/or embellished. These fab finds, a dress/tunic  with rhinestone collar from Ross, a steal at $13.99 and a jacket from H&M with embellished sleeves on sale for $39.

If you're shopping on line today check out theses fab finds. 

Donavon Bentley if you're looking for classic with an edge.

Save 25% on all Donavon Bentley purchases from now until Dec 1st at 11:00 PM use code GOBBLEGOBBLE at check out.

  

Laurie J Designs for sophisticated timeless jewelry.

TranquiliT for chic and easy lifestyle clothing. 25% off through December 1st use code GRATITUDE at check out.

Happy Shopping!

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

2013 FALL TREND REPORT

Top Ten Must Haves


The Pantone Fall Color Palette

1. There's Green and then there's Emerald! ~ Pantones Color of the year. You will definitely want something in this color, even if it's just your nails ;)

 image courtesy of www.fashionmagazine.com

2. Furs! Faux, of course, all over or as a trim.

3. Brightening it up with the hues of Pantones Vivacious, the Berries color.

4. And 3 of my favorite things; Mykanos Blue, Black Leather Trim and Peplums.

5. Not your Grandmas Quilting.

6. Mixing Prints and Textures. It takes styling talent to get it right, but when you do, like these combos, WOW!

7. Men's Wear Fabrics and Structured Shapes.

9. Bags, big, small, structured, loose.

8. Boots, the tall and the short of it.

9. Borrowed from the Boys ~ Oxfords and Shine.

10. And last but not least a graphic tee. Find out how we RULE THE WORLD at Donavon Bentley.

 P.S. I've decided this season that the accessories are soooo good, they deserve their own report. Coming soon!

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

Every once in a while it feels really great to splurge on an amazing designer find. But unless it's a designer collab or a major sale I always suggest doing this with a classic piece that you will have for years to come and not with trendy pieces.  Trendy is for fun and not a major financial investment. SO as gorgeous as the Dolce and Gabbana new romantic baroque line of sunglasses are, they are definitely trendy and will set you back a few hundred dollars.   Here's a pair from Donavon Bentley, designer chic at a working girl price, so you can see the world through rose colored covered glasses and Get Your Bargain On!

BINGE

 

BUDGET

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

I'm so excited to share that the new online boutique Donavon Bentley is up!  If you are interested in an effortlessly chic look check out our new site.

I'm looking forward to sharing some posts with fashionloft8 in the future to show how timeless and trendy pieces can be styled for more than one generation, with the right accessories of course ;)

Donavon Bentley Boxer Love Sweater

Donavon Bentley Coco Jacket

Donavon Bentley Hunter Peplum