Joelle's Top 10 Fall 2011 Purchases

First off I would like to give a shout out to my friend MrS. E (Elysia) who runs a wonderful blog on scrapbooking and other crafts called MrS. chiEvous Crafts. Check it out at: http://mischievouscrafts.blogspot.com I just won a wonderful Valentine's Day card from one of her contests and cannot wait to give it to my Sweetie this Valentine's Day. Thanks!

I thought I'd share with everyone the Top 10 things I bought recently for fall. It is my hope that these will inspire you to revamp your wardrobe, accessories, and make-up to add a bit of current trends.

Leather Flared Skirt from eBay $51.16 If you don't want to hit eBay (I am not sure as to why you wouldn't!) you can find one that is a bit shorter at Danier for $89.99

Silver Sequin Skirt $25.00 from eBay I found some at Forever XXI that were around the same price, but way shorter.

Leather Pants from eBay $24.00 You can find a similar pair at Danier for $129.00

 Chili Tingle Lip Tint from LUSH $8.95

Cropped Wool Blend Peacoat from Old Navy $55.00

Men's Madras Shirt from Old Navy $9.99

Leather Clutch from eBay $11.56 These can be found almost anywhere for $25-$50

Sequin Top (yes I see a pattern of shiny purchases as of late) from Forever XXI $21.80



Aqua Black Lace Dress from eBay $24.50 Similar ones can be found everywhere from $50-$100

Shoeties from WALMART $25.00 I cannot find a photo on the net so I will take one of them tomorrow when I am awake. I find that all of this shopping can make you exhausted! *wink* And with that I am off to bed. Goodnight and sweet dreams of chasing down a great deal!

Joelle

Joelle's Favourite Top Ten Accessory Trends For Fall 2011

Today I'm writing about my favourtite accessory trends for fall 2011 in no particular order. One more thing you should know is that the most sought after purse this fall is the clutch.

1. Fringe

A black leather purse with studs is rock legend worthy while a brown suede one will appeal to the boho hippy chick. Also look for fringes on shoes and boots.

2. High Heeled Loafers

These wicked shoes are not for schoolgirls anymore. Pair them with wide legged trousers or a sexy pencil skirt.

3. Embellishment

Glitter has moved from pm to am this fall. Choose from lace, beading, sequins, rhinestones, glitter, and jewels on shoes, purses,

4. Colour Blocking

Still going strong it appears that colour blocking is here to stay walking down the runway on purses and shoes.

5. Python

This print is as popular this fall as leopard used to be showing up on purses, gloves, shoes, and boots. To be fashion foward, wear it in an unexpected colour.

6. Gloves

They're baaack and taking fall by storm. Choose from dangerous lace up leather, python, polka dots, lace, faux fur, and the list goes on. While black elbow length seems to be popular, as always there is pretty much every length and colour available.

7. Long Earrings

From delicate to bold, feathers to chains, long earrings are everywhere this fall. To showcase these works of art, keep the rest of your outfit simple with no other accessories.

8. Winter White

Don't worry about what your Grandmother has told you - it's okay to wear white after Labour Day! This season designers are making sure you try it out by creating many different styles of purses, shoes, and boots to choose from.

9. Fur Trim

Once again it can be fake! Fur is showing up on purses, shoes, collars, necklaces, belts, hats and more.

10. Hats

I LOVE hats so much and hope more people start wearing them. This fall you can chose from millitary, pillbox, fedora, wide brimmed, beret, and pretty much every other style you can think of. Seen over and over again - any type of hat trimmed with fur.

Zeke the fashion conscious canine will be back tomorrow to let you know of a new style faux paw. I'll see you Monday. Have a good weekend!

Joelle

Joelle's Favourite Top Ten Beauty Trends For Fall 2011

Today I'm going to share my favourite beauty trends for fall 2011 in no particular order.

1. Flushed Cheeks

Don't pile on the blush, instead make it look like you just came inside from a cold day.

2. Pops of Colour

These bright colours will make you forget that the days are getting shorter. But just choose either your eyes or your lips so you don't look like you belong in the 80's.

3. Nail Trends

The colours to go to for fall are dark and mysterious or natural. You can't go wrong with purple, plum, blue, teal, wine, red, black, silver, pewter, grey, or beige. Make the normal french manicure more modern by using an opague neutral colour like beige instead of pink and black tips instead of white. Also try out the half-moon manicure (shown above) which is very popular.

4. Turquoise Eyeliner

Why not give your black a rest and try this bold colour to line your eyes? An extra bonus is it will make blue or green eyes pop.

5. The Kitten Eye

If you think that the bold cat eye is not for you, why not try the kitten eye? It is pretty much the same look except you make the wing of the eyeliner stop a bit shorter.

6. The Metallic Eye

Each fall the metallic eye seems to be popular. While silver or pewter is always a great look, spotted on many runways were gold shadowed peepers which looked beautiful.

7. Purple Lips

Red lips are still very popular this fall, but this year they got some serious competition from the rich purple lips seen on the runway. If you are scared to try this, go for a lighter plum lipstick.

8. Strong Brows

They are back with a vengeance. No more bleaching or plucking - yay!

9. The Smoky Eye

Another fall favourite in browns, blacks, and pewters, but this year the purple smoky eye is a great addition to your evening out make-up arsenal.

10. Nude Make-Up

The trick here is to wear make-up, but make it look like you're not wearing any. This tends to confuse men so why let them know?

Wednesday I will be back with my favourite top 10 fall 2011 accessories. See you then!

Joelle