Timberland EathKeeper Boots

I wanted to share with you a great new find. Heritage brand Timberland has introduced a new collection of boots this year that are really stylish called EarthKeepers. The EarthKeeper collection are partly made with recycled materials but you wouldn't know if from the looks of them. Finding boots that are well made and will last a long time for a reasonable price (under $200) is challenging these days. Timberland has been making craftsman style boots since the 1950s. My favorite design aspect of these styles by Timberland is the mixing of leather and suede. I have a pair of the EarthKeepers Bethel Buckle Tall Zip Boot in Bitter Chocolate and I love them. The reddish brown is a really unique color and they are so comfortable and sturdy. Check out more of the Timberland EarthKeeper collection here. And the best part is Lucky Magazine and Timberland have offered Fashion Plate readers $20 off their purchase. Shown: Madison Heights Tall Boot $190, Cabot Pull On Tall Boot $200, Bethel Buckle Tall Boot $190, Cabot Biker Boot $140.

Barneys Co-Op Brooklyn Opens

Barneys New York CO-OP Brooklyn opened this week! The new store is located on the corner of Atlantic Ave and Court Street in Brooklyn Heights. While the selection of designer clothing has steadily been growing on Atlantic Ave over the last couple of years. The addition of Barneys CO-OP department store will sure be a change for the neighborhood which consists mostly of small boutiques.

Address:
194 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

Attack of Leopard Print

Splashes of Leopard print are popping up all over the city. The beautiful print is a fun playful accent and I myself am angling for a Leopard print coat like this one.

Shown:
A.P.C. Leopard-print cotton sweater, $150
Natural Loopy Leopard Print, $250
ASOS | ASOS Belted Leopard Coat at ASOS, $126
Leopard print pony shoe boot, $250
Oroton Gold Leopard Chain Mail Necklace, 100 GBP
Black Stripey Leopard Scarf by Mulberry, 130 GBP
Rika / Leopard Print Scarf, $170

Diane Von Furstenberg Home Collection

Diane Von Furstenberg has long been an inspiration to me. The designer herself is timeless as are here collections. Recently DVF has debuted a new home textiles collection so now you can dress your home with these fun prints.

Halloween Make Up

Dressing up for Halloween this weekend? I was just at Sephora and saw these awesome Halloween make up kits. Each one contains all of the things you will need to get these stunning looks. I especially love the vampire red lips!

Fashion Neutrals

What I am really craving right now are these soft yummy neutrals. They pair easily with so many things and on a rainy dreary day like today they bring a bit of light coziness that I want to wrap up in.

Duffy Wool and cashmere sweater, $250
Helmut Lang Threadbare Tee, $140
Oasis Ruffle Back Coat, Tan, 130 GBP
Tan shearling trim wedge boots, 65 GBP
Burberry Peaked wool-felt cap, $225

Fashion Photos

Loving thPost Optionsese lovely ladies with their big hair and dapper hats shot by Tom Munro.

What I want now: Daytime Sequins

What I want now are casual sequin pieces to pair with jeans and add a little something special to my day.

Shown: Tsumori Chisato Tiger Glitter Stripe Top lagarconne.com. J.Crew Joey sequin-embellished skirt $275, Juicy Couture Sequined Ballerina $167 neimanmarcus.com, BCBG Max Azria Two-Tone Sequin Clutch $128 endless.com, Beige sequin flower corsage $14 dorothyperkins.com, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Day Diagonal mohair-blend scarf $160 net-a-porter.com

Paul and Joe

I was in Paris for the holidays and came across the cutest brand called Paul and Joe. The store in the Marais district was really adorable and all of the clothing has the cutest most feminine details. I wanted everthing in the store!

Freeze Baby

Dress: Do & Be. Jacket: thrift.  Boots: Rampage.  Tights: Macy’s.  Purse: Jimmy Choo.

What a dreadful day for a dress!  With wind chill it was only 3 degrees in Cincinnati this morning and my freeze-baby ways were most irritating.  However, this was one of the few outfits I actually picked out the evening before work, so I was determined not to change my plans.  I adjusted to the temp by wearing some fabulously worn & warm fleece pants under my dress while I traveled to work this morning.  Don’t worry – I took them off when I arrived @ the office!

Kick up ‘dem heels!

Black ruffle top: thrifted.  Sweater: Express.  Necklace: Ann Taylor.  Jeans: NY&Co.  Shoes: Stuart Weitzman.

 

It’s a new day and I’m kicking up my heels – and who wouldn’t kick up patent red Stuart Weitzman peep toes?  They’re meant for kicking! 

Fancy shoes call for a little bling (even if I’m in jeans again today…), so I added my favorite chunky necklace of the moment and added it to my layered detailed tops.

Baby Dots

Studded Cardigan: Banana Republic.  Dress: BCBG.  Tights: Simply Vera.  Shoes: Michael Kors.

 

 

If you’re someone who wants to try out an all over pattern, but are nervous about being overwhelmed by the print, I suggest starting with a small print (like the subtle dot pattern in this dress!).  Then, move to bigger, bolder, and more colorful prints as you gain confidence with fun patterns and figure out what works best for you.

Once you’ve mastered wearing all types of patterns, the next step is to start mixing those patterns!!

Christmas is a comin’

Blazer: Michael Kors.  Silk top: Cache.  Shoes: Steve Madden LUXE.

I’m embracing 1/2 business, 1/2 casual today.  Even though our work dress code has relaxed of late, the overall atmosphere is still pretty conservative, so I figure the 50/50 split should work well.

Christmas is on its way and I’ll soon be baking cookies, singing holiday songs, and wrapping more presents!  I just have to get through the work week - and Santa here I come!

I’ve done quite a bit of shopping already, but still have a few more items to go.  I heard a really cute idea today that suggested girlfriends swap Christmas ornaments with each other vs. expensive gifts.  What a cute idea!

Fancy Stems

Skirt: Moda Int’l.  Shoes: BCBG.  Cardigan: Macy’s.  Black silk bow top: Newport News.  Tights: TJ Maxx.

 

I love me some tights!!  Colored tights, textured tights, patterned tights… I love them all. 

Why?  Not only because they’re so fun and pretty, but really - what better way to keep legs warm and interesting?!  And what woman doesn’t want to bring a little attention to her stems?

Hidden Spice

Coat: Chadwicks.  Pants: Express.  Top: Newport News.  Shoes: Jessica Simpson.

 

Classically simple today with a black and cream color combo.  Just a hint of spice with a polka dot shoe and a fun furry coat.

Weekend Stretch Wear

Tunic: JCP.  Belt: ?  Leggings: Forever XXI.  Fishnet Stockings: Macy’s.  Booties: Guess.

 

 

Maybe it’s the chilly weather or something, but I haven’t been in a uber color-lovin’ mood of late.  One thing I clearly am still in the mood for is leggings.  They’re so warm and stretchy.  While I wasn’t initially a big fan, now I wish they would always be in style…

One of the reasons I wasn’t a fan at first was that I simply wasn’t sure how to wear them without letting all the “junk in my trunk” hang out.  I saw all these very thin petite girls wearing leggings and thought they just wouldn’t be flattering on me.  That is – until I discovered the tunic (duh), and also tried them more recently with dresses (again duh).  Either way - perfection.

I only have 2 pair of leggings (may buy more this week…), but I definitely put them to use.  Below are a few of my legging ensembles:

Winter Wearable

 Dress: Newport News.  Ruffle Sweater: Chadwicks.  Belt: NY & Co.  Leggings: Forever XXI.  Boots: Gianni Bini.

Hope everyone’s turkey day was fabulous!  I spent a lot of time cooking, eating, laughing, and enjoying friends and family.  Now, I’m breaking out the Christmas decorations, holiday music, and cookie recipes!

When the weather is cold and Christmas is just around the corner, I know it’s time for layering.  I took this light t-shirt dress and made it winter wearable simply by adding a cardigan, leggings, and boots!

Beautiful Black Bridesmaid Dresses

Beautiful Black Bridesmaid Dresses

New House of Harlow 1960 pieces

Nicole Richie Riche's for less came across these four new House of Harlow 1960 pieces.
Made from leather, suede, metal, Czech crystals/stones these pieces from the holiday collection are available at Nordstrom.
The cluster ring is Nicole's favourite.
"It's so fun and eclectic, and it even comes in a smaller size," she says.
I adore this multicoloured necklace.
House of Harlow 1960 leather pendant necklace

House of Harlow 1960 black leather bib necklace

House of Harlow 1960 black leather necklace

House of Harlow 1960 large leather cluster ring

Nicole heads to the gym

Nicole Richie was spotted heading to the gym on Friday afternoon, November 26, in Studio City, California.