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