Vibrant Vibe: Multicolor Fall Accessories!

Though there was a glut of gray on the runways for fall, designers have not abandoned color entirely... Accessories are splashed with multiple hues. The great news? The majority of these items can be worn year round! In the same way that CC is attempting to bring back the glove, she is trying to eradicate seasonal dressing! Of course, CC does not advocate less shopping; just more versatility in one’s wardrobe. Which of these pieces strikes your fancy??

First, fab footwear!

Above right: Manolo Blahnik striped ankle boot with lace-up back

Left: Miu Miu suede sandal with art deco detail

Manolo Blahnik multicolor skinny stripe ponyhair ankle boot with chartreuse lace-up closure

Giuseppe Zanotti tricolor pump, at net-a-porter.com

Roger Vivier Elastica beaded knee-high suede boot
Next, bejeweled brilliance!

John Galliano glass and enamel necklace - wow!!

Kenneth Jay Lane multi flower chain necklace shopbop.com

Tom Binns Swarovski crystal and rhodium double cross bracelet

Marni horn and resin floral cuff

Some extremely affordable options from Forever 21: zigzag bangle and . . .

beaded necklace, both under $10 at forever.com!

Ravishing wraps:
A Peace Treaty Rishon striped, woven cotton scarf. Go to shopbop.com to buy.

Louis Vuitton silk mousseline flower pattern scarf, at eLuxury.com

Finally: that's a handbag of a different color!!

Renaud Pellegrino leather Uma bag with cabochons

Right: Anna Sui glass beaded bag with fringe

Below right: L.A.M.B. Angel Jacquard Madeline clutch on sale at shopbop.com

CC isn't usually a fan of Le Sportsac, but this Tribeca tote has such a fun print, and comes with a removable nylon zippered pouch, for just $68 at shopbop.com! Great for the gym!!

Even easier on the wallet (and perhaps the eyes!) . . . this adorable wood frame Bahama flap bag, just $23.80 at Forever 21!

Fashion credits: photos via style.com, except where noted.

To coin a term . . . Mini Purses!

Put your two cents in . . . one of these fabulous little purses!

First, the utterly, ridiculously affordable (all under ten dollars!):

American Apparel gold coin purse, $8.00 at americanapparel.net

Isaac Mizrahi for Target double card case, $9.99

Forever 21 double coin wallet, $6.50 at forever21.com (and it comes in 5 different colors!)

American Apparel zipper pouch, $6.00

Xhiliration kiss lock mini bow wallet, $8.99 at target.com

Next, the mid-range :

Liberty of London, $39.00 at yoox.com
Moschino Cheap & Chic, $64.00 at yoox.com

Finally, the SUVs of coin purses (in terms of price, not size!). No, they're not cheap, but still a super way to carry your favorite Designer without spending thousands!

Luella stirrup leather purse, at net-a-porter.com

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Zippy Coin Purse, at eLuxury.com (CC's favorite of the bunch!)

Jil Sander orange zip-around, at yoox.com

Marc Jacobs fluorescent coin purse, at saks.com - great way to channel the neon trend on a small scale!

Judith Leiber coin purse minaudiere, at Bergdorf Goodman

Balenciaga beige lambskin Carry zip wallet, at bluefly.com

Chloe brown calfskin Paddington wallet, at bluefly.com (in lots of different colors, btw)

Secret Pon-Pon orange mini wallet with silver hearts, at yoox.com
Renaud Pellegrino mirrored leather coin purse, at vivre.com

HTC coin purse, at yoox.com (this one has a lot going on, including the fact that you can wear it on your belt - great for the club, where you don't want to be bothered with carrying a bag!)

Louis Vuitton monogram canvas round coin purse, at eLuxury.com

Comme des Garcons turquoise zip-around wallet, at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Now put your two cents in: Which one is your fave?

I LOVE THE 80s

It’s official . . . they’re baaaaaaack. To jog your memory, see the cinematic wonders of the decade at http://www.fast-rewind.com/. Dress the part with fluorescent socks; Madonna bracelets; Jordache jeans; Vans, jellies, tricked-out Nikes or patent pumps; leg warmers or stirrup pants; Wayfarers; and dangly bright plastic earrings. While the iconic pieces pictured in the collage above are all "vintage", the rest of this post consists entirely of CURRENT fashion trends, all nods to the past but available NOW!

Some famous 80s labels that have recently reinvented themselves include: Lacroix, Halston, and Norma Kamali, and Ossie Clark. Other 80s trends that have been resurrected? Sperry Topsiders; Moon Boots; Tretorns; bodysuits; lanyards; and side ponytails. And don’t forget about Member Only jackets like this delightmare gold version at right, for purchase at traceyross.com !

An undeniably retro look by Enrico Coveri (photo at right taken from Italian Vogue’s coverage of the fall runway shows in Milan) is the modern embodiment of the 80s bright minidress, tights and booties trend. Awesome!

Ra Creations reminds us simultaneously of feather-trim roach clips and friendship bracelets with this Marykate peacock hair clip, for purchase at shopbop.com. Dope!

Don't forget your leggings! Whether they are leopard or lace, like Kova and T's (pictured at right and available at ronherman.com). Apparently Lindsay Lohan, determined to see that her favorite clothing item remains on the radar, has jumped on the legging-design bandwagon (though I have yet to see her creations in any store). Rad!

Of course, we all know how to channel the 80s with some fab retro sneakers. But how to go dressy, you ask? Darlings, fear not: the deliciously decadent footwear for Fall 2008 will keep you right in step with the Wall Street crew.

Just check out these fluorescent pink Emilio Pucci patent leather lace-up boots (at right).

Or, even more tragically hip, Christian Louboutin's ridiculously patterned leather and suede high-heel boots (at left). Both photos via style.com. Bitchin'!

I totally did a Jane Fonda double-take when I saw this photo of a performance by Girls Aloud at dailymail.com/uk. Holy leotards, Batman!

Well, darlings, it is true: girls just wanna have fun!

RUFFLES HAVE RIDGES

THE RUFFLE FRONT . . .

Ah, the frippery of the tuxedo shirt!

Luckily, it has been softened in recent seasons, as evinced by this delicate silver Etro ruffled silk blouse, for purchase at bergdorfgoodman.com. Perfect under a fitted blazer!

But the ruffle is not limited to blouses! I adore the bold persimmon-hued Valentino Roma mini-frock pictured at the top of this post. It has a delicate keyhole detail in back. The frilling (ha!) news? It's on sale at neimanmarcus.com!

Check out this kicky Moschino Cheap & Chic white ruffle front sleeveless a-line dress (currently fifty percent off at shopbop.com).

Not sure which came first, but it looks curiously similar to Albino's zipper-front leather version, which Couture Carrie discovered while perusing Italian Vogue online.

If you need something a bit fancier, try Valentino’s lovely ruffle and jewel-adorned gown for Resort 2009 (photo at right via style.com).