Stay Warm, Be Dry.

The Camel Coat - Fall's new essential (Pinterest)

A cozy coat keeps you warm on top, while cute, sheer tights peek out from the bottom (source: CUP OF JOE)

Now would be the time to bust out those knee socks... (source: keiko lynn)

A simple trench coat transforms a summer outfit to a chic fall outfit. (source: Raver Ria)

A scarf, leather jacket, and wind-whipped hair = Crappy Weather Chic

Rain boots are not as corny and mismatched as they used to be, find a pair that best suits your personal wardrobe palate and they can be just as cute regular boots without the added stress of getting them wet. (Pinterest)

Starting now until it starts to snow, always carry an emergency umbrella in your bag for those surprise rain storms.  (Pinterest)  Find ones that fit inside your purse (totes has really cute ones)

Layering is always a must in unpredictable weather!  (Pinterest)

A big cozy knitted sweater is another cold weather must!

Room to think. . .

 This week has been super interesting to say the least, for many reasons that I will not entertain right now. When I can see that my life is changing and that I am crossing over into a new phase, I always try to take that into consideration with the universe.  In times like these I try to tell myself that it's all part of the plan and to just go with the flow and change something about myself too - perhaps a new haircut, something new to wear, a different shade of lipstick, or maybe a new pair of shoes.  I think I want to change my room this time, a litte feng shui could never hurt and according to this article on How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom by Annie B. Bond (care2.com), my room is all wrong. I'd like to incorporate feng shui into my tiny bedroom the best I can yet keep my bedroom chic and hip. Here are some ideas I've come across. Hopefully this helps clear the air and bring brighter days. . .

Keep pieces simple and meaningful (elledecor.com)

 

 

Place something beautiful that inspires you where you first look in the morning - Annie B. (pinterest)

I love the idea of making your room into your own personal gallery. (pintrest)

Excellent use of fabric! (pinterest)

"If two sleep in the bed, ensure matching beside tables on either side for added stability and protection in the relationship" - Annie B.  (pinterest)

"To help you protect your own chi while you are asleep, to internalize it and recharge it, make sure you have a strong, stable headboard. Chi energy enters and exits the body through the feet, hands and the top of the skull." - Annie B.  (pinterest)

The Menswear Look

Today we went over to my wonderful boyfriend's Grandmother's house.  And after a delicious meal of grilled fish, borscht and dumplings, she pulled out a giant bag of.....viola!  Clothes!  They were from her daughter who is in her 40's and has an obsession with designer clothing and the money to spend on it, but then she comes home to try them only only to find that they are too "young" for her-and that is how I have inherited a rich Russian woman's wardrobe.   
 I must say, she has good taste!  The bag contained all kinds of wonderful black pieces that are totally Fall  and work appropriate.  It also included a wonderful micro-mini black pleather skirt with a large white cross going across it all Twiggy-Mod style - it makes me want to wear cat-eye liner and go-go boots!  The two pieces I am most excited about are the two pairs of trouser pants one from Ralph Lauren that are fitted really nice through the thigh and a pair from Arden B made out of a swishy material that feels like a slicker.  Very Le Smoking!  These give me a great opportunity to experiment with the whole menswear/le smoking look and it s preferably best in black . . . .

Nina Ricci (source:ballcaps and neckties)

The orginal Le Smoking suit by Helmut Lang 1975

Ashley Olsen in Calvin Klein (source: elleuk)

Olivia Palermo does le smoking

Blake Lively pulls off the modern tuxedo look (source:elleuk)

Victoria Beckham is strikingly chic from the sleek chignon to the plunging bare neckline. (source: thefrisky)

Elisa Sednaoui in Ralph Lauren (source: lafeem)

Kirsten Dunst in Tomboy Chic (source:glamour.com)

Kate Moss in YSL (source:dailymail.com)

Karolina Kurkova looks clean and streamlined at Paris Fashion Week 2011 (source:harpersbazaar.com)

Olga Lanvin in Tuxedo Chic (source:glamour.com)

Best worn with clean minimalistic make-up (line your eyes) and sleek shiny hair; either in a classic knot at the nape of your neck or simply down and perfectly straight.  Classic and sexy!