Copy Cat Chic

You know when you see a random stranger who looks so effortlessly put together and you think, "I want to look like her"?  Well, that's what I thought when I saw this Michael Kors ad in Vogue a few months ago.

 

And since I've spent the past few days in these pants, I thought I'd add the rest of the pieces to re-create this fall weekend look.

 Faux fur wrap, 19.99 orig 39.99

Long cardigan, 147.90 orig 248

Wedges, 89.99 orig 139

Double wrap belt, 28

Knit pants, 49.50

Leg warmers, 39

The slim fitting "un-sweatpant" is a little more universally flattering than the hi-waist harem cropped pants that the model is wearing in the ad.  And I can't tell, but is she also wearing socks with her shoes?  That's a lot of look, but she makes it all so easy.  What do you think?

Hue new

Wearing a solid outfit in a neutral like camel, black or gray is easy and always classic.  It makes you appear taller and slimmer and doesn't take much planning to pull it off.

Wearing a solid outfit in one color, on the other hand, is a little harder to pull off. The trick is to keep within the same shade, but not exactly the same color -- unless of course you are living in a retirement community in Florida wearing your jogging suit before tonight's game of canasta.

This fall, designers are showing bright colors from head-to-toe:

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Below are a couple of more practical options in berry and lime sherbet to inspire you. 

Purple long sleeve sweater, Victorias Secret $29 (orig $38)

Purple tiered skirt, Charlotte Russe $10.99 (orig $22.50)

Black bow belt, Steve Madden $38

Suede pumps, Urban Outfitter $48

Lime cashmere sweater, Bluefly $89 (orig $240)

Sage green cargo pants, LOFT $19.99 (orig $59)

Gray knitted cuff boot, asos $71.51 (orig $193.76)

Purple clutch, Kitson $48