The plan was to wake up at 5 a.m. this morning in hopes of scoring some of that rockin’ Jimmy Choo for H&M stock.  Of course, I slept through my alarm over and over again.  Got there and this is what I was in for…

And that was only the outside portion of the queue! Seriously????

There were people camped out inside the store.  Seriously.

By the time I made it into the store, I didn’t even get a glimpse of the collection that has so many have been raving about.  The look is said to be “party clothes with a rock ‘n’ roll edge”.  I wish I could be sporting the look right now.

Hope some of you were a bit luckier…

The cold winds and chills have definitely been hitting New York.  It’s time to start thinking about how to accessories your Fall and Winter looks.  Here are some scarf trends for the season.

Tassles

Tie Dye

Tubes

Animal Inspired

For a nail colour, Chanel’s Jade is causing quite the buzz.  All the model’s at Chanel’s latest collection were sporting it and it’s already sold out on Chanel.com.  Would you wear this shade?

Image Source: Chanel.com

Great shoes that can almost pass as art this Fall!

Christian Louboutin

Prada

Pierre Hardy

Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi

Jimmy Choo

Jonathan Kelsey

Image Source: JonathanKelsey.com, PierreHardy.com, SaksFifthAvenue.com, SergioRossi.com

Rachel Roy may not be a household name…but she is definitely working her way there.  I’m giving the designer a huge nod after seeing her new, more affordable line at Macy’s.  RACHEL Rachel Roy is fresh, fun, trendy and most importantly, wallet worthy! Not only is the line vibrant and full of colour, the collection plays with texture and patterns to create a youthful and edgy design aesthetic.

Here are some looks from RACHEL Rachel Roy:

Studded Printed 24 Hour Dress, $99.00

Blazer Dress, $129.00

Vest, $79.00

Transourmer Coat, $189.00

Sequin Bow Vest, $129.00

Long Sleeve Cabled Pullover, $89.00

One Shoulder Dress, $109.00

Rose Print Tee, $69.00

Graffiti Medium Clutch Cross Body - $69.00

To see the complete collection, click here.

The Macy’s at Herald Square store window displaying the RACHEL Rachel Roy collection:

If you’re looking for more, stay tuned as more fab pieces will be added on October 5 and November 5 this Fall!

Get your metal fix this Fall with chains, studs and rivets.

Back – from left to right: Leather Studded Bowling Bag, Tory Burch; Studded Leather Waller, Miu Miu; Whitney Zip Hobo, Colehaan; Dice Wrap Stud Flat Boot, Topshop

Front – from left to right: Karina Studded Shoe-Boots, Jimmy Choo; Traxx Black Suede High Platform, Steve Madden; Day of the Dead Studded Clutch, Thomas Wylde; Resin Studded Cuff, Alexander McQueen

Image Source: Colehaan.com, Net-A-Porter.com, SteveMadden.com, TopShop.com

I spent one of my last days in Paris just roaming the streets, enjoying the city.  As I walked down the ancient sidewalks of Rue Saint Honore, I noticed how creative some of the store windows were.  Here are some pics of the innovative Parisian visual merchandising.

It’s here, it’s September!!! And in my book, that officially marks the start of Fall!

The first thing on my wish list, these Grace leggings from Wolford are to die for.  What a great way to add some spice to this trend!

Image Source: Wolford-Partnerboutique-W1-London.com

I watched The Ugly Truth a while ago and I can’t seem to get Abby Richter’s (Katherine Heigl’s character) outfits out of my head.  The RomCom started off with one or two typical outfits that an executive would wear but the fashion took a turn about 15 minutes into the movie.  Take a look at some of Abby Richter’s key looks and how to create them for yourself.

This sexy and curve-hugging little black dress by Armani was the hit of the movie.

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Wrap dresses suited Abby as an executive producer.  It was professional enough for work, easy enough to be on-the-go yet still sexy enough for a date.

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Though it looked simple, this beige bandage dress was probably my favourite.  The zipper on the back gave the dress a little edge.

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The vest here adds some variety to a plain T-shirt over jeans.

I absolutely adore this locket Richter had on with almost every look.  It opens up as a watch; not surprising for the super in-control, organized exec that she is.

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Image source: Ew.com, TheTruthIsntPretty.com

As the world mourned the King of Pop today, many remember him as an icon that played a crucial role in music and dance.  Growing up watching Michael Jackson reinvent his style for every album, he not only became a fashion icon of my generation but for the generations that have followed.  During his lengthy career, MJ ushered in an array of trends that still show up on runways today.

The Military Look

Bad Boy Jackson

And finally, The Moonwalk.  You seriously have to be in your own bubble if you didn’t recognize these legendary white socks paired with black loafers!

The King of Pop will stay with us forever, through his music, his dance and most definitely through his unique style.