5 Staple Items That Your Closet MUST Have This Fall...

There are so many great new styles to try for Fall 2011, but here are 5 new staple items that you should have in your closet for the upcoming season...

1. The Perfectly-Tailored-Over Embellished Flair Leg- Trouser...

A well fitting trouser is perfect for any occasion!  Do not skimp on the tailoring- be sure to have them sized to fit comfortable in the waist, snug in the tush, & lightly tapered through the thighs... 

(Ps: Every chic woman should have a go-to seamstress on call!)

1. Chloe 2. Oasis 3. Ralph Lauren 

2. Chain Link-Over-the-Shoulder-Purse...

Quilted or glassy embellished, a simple chain link purse should be elegant & an item that you can see yourself bringing out occasionally for years to come.  In college, a dear friend of mine was given (in my eyes a heirloom) a to-die-for, Navy Quilted Chanel Gold Linked Purse from her Mother.  Her mother had purchased it when she was in college & oddly enough, a classic look is always in style...

1. Marc Jacobs  2. Tory Burch  3. Lanvin 

3. Chunky-Heel-Oxfords...

I love the look & comfort of a timeless oxford & have recently become even more obsessed with them with a heel!  Perfect chunky, wedged or thin- adding a heel to this classic shoe is perfect with patterned tights for the upcoming fall season...

1. Mix No. 6  2. Aldo  3.  Fergie 

5. Velvet-Statement-Blazer...

You already know my obsession with blazers & if you don't, they are the perfect item to dress up or dress down any look, depending on your accessories.  Without looking too Hugh Hefner like, this look is very traditional- yet while making a statement.  I first saw this trend come about through J.Crew in so many great fall colors & was immediately SOLD!

1. Miu Miu  2. D&G  3. J.Crew

5. Small-Pops-Of-Leopard-Print... 

You are going to see leopard all over the place this upcoming season.  As the trend takes off more- stay chic & keep it simple! I can promise you that all the great fashion mags will feature "Do's & Don'ts" with Leopard Print because it will be overdone.  To avoid that, keep your look mysterious with subtle hints of animal prints...

1. Wet Seal  2. Mod Cloth  3. Alexander McQueen 4. Asos 5. Lodis

Be sure to check back this week for more great Fall Styles & Trends!!