FASHION

STYLE

THE EDGY NECKTIE

I know it sounds crazy, but there are many ways to use a scarf as an edgy necktie to add more attitude to your outfit without feeling like you’re dressed in the wrong season. Get that silk scarf you have had in your closet since last winter, and give your look an edgy touch with a necktie. This look is best achieved by tying the scarf in either the french knot or similar to the way a flight attendant might wear her uniform. The idea with this accessory is to complement a casual look and make it more elegant for a brunch with your friends.

GET IN UNIFORM

Fall’s favorite pattern every year

Fall simply will not be the same without plaid, tartan or flannel. You know fall is here when all the clothing stores have plaid on their displays. Its unique pattern gives the casual, cozy vibe, which is why it is so popular in fall and winter. And fashion designers have also started to make more elegant clothing pieces using plaid, steering away from the casual vibe it gives. Of course plaid comes in bright colors too, but you want to go with the plaid or tartan that has burgandy, dark green, black, blue, or grey.

KNITS, SCARVES, BOOTS

Fall fashion that we can wear in Florida!

In Florida, it’s hard sometimes to keep up with trends when the weather seems impossible to work with. It is simply just too hot for certain pieces. But there are ways to go around it. Fall fashion is here and we want to wear the plaid, the scarves, the boots, the knits, the hats, you name it, we wanna wear it! So here are some tips to look the part (while not sweating in the Florida heat).

Colors. One of the easiest ways to be in the fall spirit is to wear cooler tones, tradtional fall colors. Burgandy, black, brown, taupe, forest green, etc. You can wear a t-shirt, or a light long - sleeve shirt, in one of those fall colors, pair it with your favorite bottoms and you’re ready for fall. You can wear any clothing item, even a dress, as long as it’s in your favorite fall color.

Now for texture, you want breathable clothing. You can purchase a knit top with no sleeves. And boom. Pair it with leather shorts, looking the part while avoiding the sweating!

The last tip for fall fashion in Florida’s heat is to accessorize. Wear your tank top and shorts, but wear boots with it, or add a hat and/or scarf. The idea is to keep cool while embracing the upcoming end-of-year season. Because even though we are in the month of Septemebr, it still feels like August. We have to do the best with what we’ve got until it actually gets cold.

All Things Cozy

UGG

FLUFF YEAH SLIDE $100 / Ugg.com

THE LOGO FISHERMAN RIB

CASHMERE SCARF KHAITE $880 / Nordstrom.com

FAUX FUR TEDDY JACKET

FRENCH CONNECTION $99 / Nordstrom.com

PLUNGE FRONT CARDIGAN

MERINO WOOL V-NECK CARDIGAN $138 / Aritzia.com

GORSKI

METALLIC WOOL BLEND HAT W/ FOX FUR POMPOM $145 / Niemanmarcus.com

TRANSITIONING INTO FALL

While living in the Florida heat!

You may not see the palms of palm trees falling, but believe it or not, fall is right around the corner. If you can’t wait to break out your boots and stand out in autumnal colors, easing your way into fall fashion when it’s still hot outside isn’t as hard as it seems.

It’s time to exchange those open toe’d flip flops for something a little more classy and on trend. Your shoes tell a lot about who you are, so starting with fall footwear is the easiest way to make the transition. Chelsea boots are still prominent in menswear, and we won’t see them going away any time soon. Chelsea boots are the perfect fall accessory because they can bring together an outfit or even be the statement piece. A neutral suede boot can make any basic outfit look stylish. You can even try complementing a leather jacket with black or brown leather boots.

Incorporating jackets into your look may seem like the most difficult part when it still feels like summer. Nights get cool and breezy, so it’s perfect to wear a light jacket. Bomber jackets, cardigans, flannels, and light leather jackets are all good options for this transitional period.

A classic transitional piece is a denim jacket. Denim jackets have the ability to make any outfit look put together. They aren’t too heavy, so they’re perfect to pair with a basic outfit underneath such as black jeans and a t-shirt to stay cool and still rock the fall trend.

Fall doesn’t mean you have to completely cancel out your summer clothes. When putting together your fall wardrobe, look for burgundy, greens, mustard, navy, browns, and camel. These autumnal shades complement each other well and give off the appearance that you know how to properly dress for the “confusing” in-between season.

Knowing the ropes of rocking fall fashion when the weather is still hot will have you entering cool weather prepared, ahead of the game, and fashion-forward. Letting go of summer doesn’t sound too bad now, does it?

For the MAN

FLINT AND TINDER

FLANNEL-LINED WAXED HUDSON JACKET $298 / Huckberry.com

MONCLER

MEN’S VANCOUVER SUEDE ANKLE BOOTS $650 / Niemanmarcus.com

VERSACE

MEN'S LA MEDUSA NYLON BACKPACK $1775 / Versace.com

TATEOSSIAN

MEN'S BLACK RUTILATED QUARTZ CUFFLINKS $895 / Niemanmarcus.com