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?

T.G.I.F

What are you wearing this weekend?  How about a mix of any of the three tops and bottoms below.  Simple, comfortable and no matter which top and bottom you put together, you will be ready for a fun, fall, pumpkin-picking weekend.

     * A dolman sweater is dressed down when paired back boyfriend sweats. (Yes, "gym couture" is in right now, just make sure they aren't the same pair of sweats you've had since your first year in college.) But you can also dress it up with skinny khaki pants.

     * A howling dog sweater is all you need to make a pair of slim khakis more fun, or throw it on with jeans and head to the park for an afternoon picnic.

     * A chunky sweater is the perfect complement to distressed skinny jeans, or wear it with the khaki pants for a cool monochromatic look. 

Click on any of the pieces below to view on retailer's site.

Cardigans by Forever 21
Distressed Denim by The Limited

What to wear now & later: scarves

School is in session, football season has begun, the Halloween decorations are on display at Target, fall fashion season has supposedly arrived....so why is it still 90 degrees outside?  And more importantly, what's a stylish mom to wear right now?

Answer: scarves.  Wrap a lightweight scarf around your neck with a plain tank top or v-neck tee back with shorts and gladiator sandals.  So easy.  When the weather finally cools, you can wear that scarf draped around a trench coat or cardigan or pair it back with a long sleeve tee.

The scarves listed below are all under $20 and add instant chic to a basic jeans and tee look.  For those of you who lack skills in the scarf-wrapping department, you can pick up a basic circle scarf (also called infinity scarf) where the work is already done for you - just throw it on like you would a necklace.

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