How To Rock: The Tunic Tank

Have a tunic tank but not sure how to wear it in a season appropriate way? If so, then check out Jupe's ideas on 3 ways to take this warm weather piece into winter in style!

For date night

You will want to feel confident and look your hottest, so tuck it into a fitted silky skirt, high booties or heels, and a matching jacket for warmth until you reach your destination--keep your legs bare and add some jewelry to make your look pop.

For the office

Layer the tunic over a fitted tank, closed toed heels or boots, and black tights to maintain professionalism. Don a blazer on top of it all for a complete, sophisticated look. Sport a wristwatch and studs as accessories.

For a night out on the town

As you will undoubtedly be dancing, you will want to avoid layers to stay cool. Keep it simple with basic black tights and high yet comfortable heels. Pile on bangles and statement earrings for extra shine.

Trend Alert: Craving the Cowl Neck

It seems that everywhere you look this season, the cowl neck is making a debut--and for good reasons. It allows for an easy, chic and sophisticated look without fuss, provides warmth and most importantly comfort. In addition, it's an uber versatile piece, as it can be worn with denim, leggings, or tights. In other words, it's a "must add" to your winter wardrobe!

Check out how your fav celeb/fashionistas are wearing them-->

Glee's Lea Michele

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Kim Kardashian

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Hilary Duff

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Victoria Beckham

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Trend Alert: The Maxi Skirt

Want to incorporate a chic, trendy new piece into your wardrobe? Then it's time to purchase the maxi skirt! This long little number is your new best friend for several reasons:

1) it can be worn by simply throwing on a tee, oxford, moto jacket, blazer, or sweater on top
2) it packs wrinkle free and can be thrown on quickly for an elegant look
3) it is comfortable and warm--and a perfect choice when you don't feel like shaving your legs!

As always, glean some fashionista inspiration-->

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Trend Alert: A Pop of Red

Adding a touch of bright red to your look is the latest trend for the season. Whether it's in the form of a purse, heel, pant, or other accessory, a red hued piece provides a chic way to spruce up your ensemble and make sure all eyes are on you.

Tips on how to wear-->

Pair a red clutch with a shimmery textured frock for added contrast

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Add a twist to the nautical look by mixing red with black and white stripes

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A combination of red and tan looks classic and sophisticated

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Red shoes take an ensemble from blah to bold--

tip: keep the rest of your outfit neutral

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Try red with patterned pieces for a boho look

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Leopard print and red together look flirty and fun

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Jupe's amazing clutch by Urban Expressions--sure to jazz up any look

How To Rock: Fab Holiday Fashions!

Want to look killer for the holidays? It's easy--just add some sparkle or shine to your ensemble. Embellishment is key this season, and by integrating it into your look you are sure to look chic and festive at the same time. Here are a few tips to get you through the season in style:

Try adding feathers to your look--it is a fun way to mix it up

Mix patterns and textures to add interest

Choose a piece that speaks for itself--this eliminates hassle, as you

only have to add minimal accessories, tights, and heels to complete your look

Tone down an embellished top by pairing it with a simple black skirt

Wise Words from Roberto Cavalli

A wonderful girl ... her personality and energy are

part of her style. Her body is beautiful, very

feminine. I love to dress women like her.”

--Roberto Cavalli

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Trend Alert: The Cargo Pant

If you have been living with your head in the clouds this season, here's a heads up: the cargo pant is tres hot--translation: it's a must-have item for your fall/winter wardrobe. Literally everyone is wearing them. Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Ri Ri, and Hilary Duff just to name a few.

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How, you ask, should you wear the cargo pant? That's easy! Basically with anything you would pair with denim. Try with an oversized knit or tee, blazer, cardigan, or long tank.

Where do you buy them? Well just throwing it out there, but Jupe's selection of cargos is pretty killer right now. Our current fav pair are these grey gems by Level 99. Their unique color makes them a fun alternative to denim, while still allowing you to match basically everything you already own. Added bonus--they look cute with flats or heels.

Fab Fall Find: Tribal Tunic Dress

Want a piece that you can wear to the office and easily transition into night? I mean who doesn't, right?! Well feast your eyes on this little printed number. Yes it is adorable and trendy, but versatility literally rules this piece--it can be worn in so many ways. Here are a few ideas to get your outfit inspiration going:

• As shown below, with black tights, black heels, and a black belt at the waist--add a blazer for a more refined look
• With a cardigan, tights and ballet flats for the office--throw on a thin belt and stud earrings for day, then add a statement necklace and heels for a little jazz when the sun goes down
• Under a fitted jacket with a fun scarf, boots, a layered necklace, and tights on the bottom for a casual vibe
• Bare legged with sandals if you are headed to a warmer destination

Street Style: Black on Black

Black on black? Yes please! Throwing on several items that are black in hue can instantly give you an elegant and chic look.

Not sure how to pull it off? Take some tips from these fashionistas...

Mix textures by adding patent leather accessories to your subtle workday ensemble

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Combine solids with black patterned pieces, or add a bright splash of color to your look

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Rock shoes that are embellished and of a different hue

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Mix navy into your all black ensemble--it's tres hot this season

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Wise Words from Coco

I don't do fashion, I am fashion

--Coco Chanel

Fab Fall Find: Embellished Holiday Tank

Looking for a "wow" piece to rock this holiday season? Then check out this sexy little number by MM Couture. It totally accentuates the upper back and collarbone region, while still leaving a lot to the imagination.

Pair with dark skinny denim or skinny black dress pants, sky high heels, and killer wrist bling and you are sure to look tres fabulous! Oh and don't forget your blazer--peel it off when you arrive indoors and you are sure to turn heads!

Trend Alert: Mixing Textures

Add a wow factor to your next ensemble by layering heavy seasonal fabrics (i.e. velvet, leather, fleece) and lighter, sexier textures (lace, knit, nylon). Not only will you stay warmer as the temperatures drop, but you will look more styled and fashion forward.

Rag and Bone, Fall 2010

Check out how my fav fashionistas do it right-->

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Wise Words from Alex Wang

ANYONE CAN GET DRESSED UP AND GLAMOROUS

BUT IT IS HOW PEOPLE DRESS IN THEIR DAYS OFF

THAT ARE THE MOST INTRIGUING

--alexander wang

Trend Talk: Belt It!

Is your closet full, yet when it comes time to get dressed for the day you feel you have nothing to wear? Well fashionistas, that means it is time to reinvent! Breathe new life into your tired pieces by adding a belt. Here are the benefits of belting:

• It will make a top appear fresh and new
• It will give you a waistline, which means a more streamlined and slimming look
• It is a totally trendy technique this season
• It will make you look more put together overall, especially if you match it to your other accessories

Check out some ideas for incorporating a belt into your wardrobe today:

Pairing a belt and an oversized sweater

will give you shape and svelte

Using a basic colored waist accessory can make a glitzy

nighttime piece appropriate for day

With a basic blouse, a belt adds a more chic

and sophisticated look for the office

Give your simple cotton tee a stylish

and structured upgrade

The Season of Stripes

GFs--it's officially time to get your stripe on! Although they have been hot for the past few seasons, stripes are again reappearing on fashionistas everywhere.

Love stripes but feel yours are tired and in need of an update? Make them fresh for the season by pairing with fall's hottest looks. By mixing and matching your stripes with leather, sequins, fur, olive green and/or camel, you are sure to be chic this autumn! See the photos below for inspiration.

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