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Wanting/Wishing/Wearing: Sweater Chic for Fall/Winter à la Penelope, Heidi, Nicole, Kate, Jessica and Kirsten

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So I just adore a good sweater. You know how you just hold on and hold and hold on to a great sweater. Well, I already have quite a few of them and always feel so snuggly, warm and chic because these classic pieces just don't go out of style. But I also like to splurge on a more trendy sweater at the start of every Fall. I've gotten a few already, one was a gorgeous grey one from my parents as a Birthday gift that I wear so often. But since I've moved to San Francisco, I've realized I can actually wear sweaters year round. Not like growing up in Florida and moving sweaters to the front of my closet for only a few months. Nope, sweaters are a constant in this girl's wardrobe.

So, I was glancing through some different Fall/Winter appropriate celebrity looks and I wanted to share some of my fave ensembles that also include a sweater! Layering, plays on color and stripes are what I tend to gravitate towards. My fave from the above collage for functionality and day-to-night wear is probably Kate Bosworth. I love her TURQUOISE heels and light wash jeans, paired surprisingly with MAROON pieces that I adore. So, I've added some speedy-savvy-stylin' below...but it's not the normal kind. I've chosen every single look because I LOVE the styling in the thumbnail. Sometimes awesome styling in an online picture really makes/breaks whether or not I purchase a piece. Enjoy and get cozy in a warm Winter sweater, soon!

 

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Outfit Inspiration: Thanksgiving Day Ensembles à la Fall Foliage by Allen Turk

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Thanksgiving is such a special Holiday in my family. Every year, for over 22 years, the entire family would go up (from Florida) to North Carolina and stay in our mountain cabins,  having such a fun-filled week. Love, laughter, memories and 18 other cousins...some of my fondest memories are from Turkey Week. 

Now that we've all grown older, North Carolina is only every other year. This year, being an off year, I've found myself in Portland, OR having turkey with my sister, her hubby, hubby's father and their gorgeous little girl Minnie (yes, of course, RD Hub and sweet puppy Zola, too). A small and relaxing 'off-year' for sure. Next year will be the big sha-bang in the Carolina Mountains but there's just something about this time of year that makes me very thankful for my entire family and dearest friends...and all my amazing readers!

I've put together an outfit inspiration post for you, today. Looks that include trendy and fun pieces and incorporate all my favorite fall hues. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful day to tells those nearest to you how thankful you are for them. It's a wonderful day to just delight in the changing leaves, falling leaves or lack of leaves...whatever it may be. Whatever you have in store today, enjoy it and be thankful...I am for you! Oh, and ps - If you just adore this photograph that I garnered my outfit inspiration from, you can purchase it HERE!

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Fashion Flash: Sarah Jessica Parker at NYC Ballet Opening Night

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What to Buy Now: Holiday Sequins

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Love me some sequins, I do...I do! So sparkly, fun and sexy...what is there NOT to love? Well, I'll have you know that sequins are not RD Hubby's fave...but I still love to sport them, even the overtly flashy types. Do you love sequins too? Or, maybe you haven't given them a chance...as sequins might evoke visions of a seriously ugly past prom dress...totally understandable! 

But, I'll have you know that there are some incredibly stylish new choices in the sequin department. They were all over the Fall 2008 Runway and really do just scream Holiday fun! So, what do you say, give sequins a go? Be...be-dazzling, dahling! Speedy-savvy-stylin' below to get your sequin juices flowing before the Holiday parties begin...sequins...pronto...enjoy!

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RunwayDaily *CONTEST* - Win Alvin Valley Designer Trousers for Fall - Extended!

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UPDATE - I've gotten numerous emails asking if the contest is still going on! 

NOT TO WORRY, it is! Another week to shoot those trouser looks to me 

and then I'm closing it down and sending the stellar looks to the all-great 

judge, Alvin Valley. Want to know more...read on, reader, read on!

Ahhhh...I love a good contest! Do you? I'm sure you are BEYOND pumped that you can now add THE single, most fashionable piece, to your Fall wardrobe - the PERFECT FIT TROUSER! It was numero uno on our top ten list of WARDROBE ESSENTIALS for Fall and the uber-talented and gracious Womenswear designer, Alvin Valley, is going to give away a FREE pair...right here on RunwayDaily!

That's right...F-R-E-E! And guess who is our wonderful Judge? If you read closely above...you already know the answer. Yep, it's the amazing, Alvin Valley! His designs are adored by numerous celebrities, such as Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Cameron Diaz, Michelle Trachtenberg and Ashanti. Take my word...he's LOVED for sure!

So, How can you win? It's as easy as 1...2...3! You have three different ways to enter RunwayDaily's Fall Contest. You just have to send in your BEST SHOT in a stellar TROUSER-wearing ensemble...wide-leg, skinny, tapered or cropped...all are great options! Just make it look HOT!

Even if it's scorching weather outside...take some time in the cool AC, jump-starting your creative juices for memorable Fall wardrobe ideas! Pair key pieces together, click a pic of yourself...and shoot it to me, pronto. There is no limit to how many times you enter and we've already received so many stellar pics...so you have ANOTHER FEW WEEKS to do this! Seriously, I'm so impressed with the posing and style that I've already gotten...give it a try! Wondering how can you get your pics to RunwayDaily? Makin' it easy for you readers, with three killer options:

1 - Old School, baby! Just email me your pics (750K or less) to RunwayDaily@RunwayDaily.com

2 - FRIEND ME on Facebook and tag me on your best Trouser picture

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3 - FRIEND ME on MySpace and tag me on your best Trouser picture

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So that's all you have to do! Just snap some of your fave fashionable TROUSER look to win a pair of Alvin Valley designer trousers! Puhhh-leeeese, could it be any easier? Best of luck to each of you and we'll feature some of the top looks and OF COURSE, announce the winner picked via the prestigious Judge - Mr. Alvin Valley! Get to taggin' my lovely readers!

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Fashion Flash: Alexander Wang Wins CFDA/Vogue Designer of the Year

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Wanting/Wishing/Wearing: Maroon - Real Women Sporting the Sexy Fall Hue

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Isn't maroon just the best Fall color. But, I'm starting to realize that it's also quite prevalent during the later Holiday seasons, too (Christmas, New Years). I've recently sported a few maroon pieces and I've felt positively ladylike and pretty in them. Today, I stumbled upon Elle's website and saw some real-life women sporting their personal style during Fashion Week in NYC. 

What was shocking to me was the number of maroon pieces in the bunch (above)...including some really creative ways to incorporate this lush hue. A quick way to add maroon to your look without purchasing a piece is a mani/pedi in the sexy shade. I think I'll excuse myself and get right on that. Plus, some speedy-savvy-stylin' below to get your marooning spirit going (Adam Levine NOT included!) Enjoy!

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BOTB - Belle of the Ball: Best Dressed at the 2008 CMAs - Jennifer Nettles, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough

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You already KNOW I'm a country girl at heart, so there was no way I was going to miss the CMA's this year. I adore newcomer and true young talent Taylor Swift. She's awarded my Belle of the Ball this year because her ombre sequin gown took my breath away. Side-swept bangs, minimal accessories and perfect makeup rounded off the look and she looked like lady-like royalty for sure.

The other four contenders came in closely behind. My next fave has to be Jennifer Nettles...when she walked on stage I was ooooohing and aaaaaaahing, though RD Hubby wasn't really impressed with this choice of frock, garnering an "it's ok" from him. You know how there are just those dresses that are gorgeous and feminine and make you feel empowered. I'd feel that way in this dress...with its cutout sleeves and oversized sequins. It's this girl's dream, come true (in dress form!)

I love the bold color choices for Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough (yes, the same Julianne from Dancing with the Stars). Both women, with their golden tans and blonde locks looked just ravishing for sure. I give golf claps to Hough because she took a chance with all those ruffles and I really love the result. 

Lastly, Kellie Pickler looked smokin' in her glittery number. Talk about a body-con gown, my goodness. Kellie is looking great and really chose a gown that showed off all her lovely lady humps! Daring and a show-stopper, Pickler definitely created some added male attention in this number...enjoy!

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Twinsies: Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton and Becki Newton in Same Green DvF Dress

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I'm watching good ol' Ellen today and BAM, I glance up and there's Paris Hilton (pre-Nylon party photo above) in this exact green Diane von Furstenberg dress. She stopped me in my tracks (or shall I say, typing) because she looked THAT GOOD in it. I just had to know who made it, pronto!

A few minutes later, I'm glancing through my daily dose of People and I come across Carmen and Becki wearing, yep, you guessed it...the SAME dress! Wow, this is a color we've spoken about before (HERE). An electric shade of green that's definitely hard to miss. Which lady do you think worked the look best? I saw Paris in motion and like I said, it was gorgeous...but judging by these photos, I might have to go with Carmen. Regardless of winning...a fun seasonal cocktail dress option for sure. Don't roll your eyes...it'll be here before you know it! Enjoy!

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Personal Style: Maggie Gyllenhaal in a Belted Fur Vest

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We've chatted about belted fur before (HERE) and even provided some inexpensive, faux options for Fall/Winter too. Well, we're back to show you some great options for actually donning fur during these cooler months! Above, Maggie Gyllenhaal looks very chic in her belted/vested version. Below, a video from Ford Models featuring model and Chicago native, Emily. She shows three different options for layering in her fur vest by Express. It's only 1 1/2 minutes so def worth the watch. Enjoy and add some fur to your Fall/Winter rotation, pronto! Enjoy!

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