What's new Wednesday: Back to Fall

I haven't been in school for many, many years but my love of the back to school shopping experience hasn't changed. There was always such excitement in planning the first day of school outfit, it makes me giddy just remembering it.

Nowadays my school is a combination of Mommy and me classes with the Little Guy, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the fresh start of Fall. If I'm excited for school, he will be, too!

Looking to update your fall wardrobe? Let me know what you are searching for and I will send you a lookbook of ideas. Tweet me @stylebyrisso

Enjoy xo!

What's new Wednesday: Back to Fall

Topshop jumpsuit / Zara sweater / French Connection trousers / LL Bean flannel / Zara red skirt / Bauble Bar earrings / French Connection skirt / Zara hat / Bauble Bar / Bauble Bar / Sam Edelman heels / Jeffrey Campbell bootie

Fall: Pumps that sparkle

Add some serious shimmer to your fall ensembles with these lit up pumps. If Dorothy had these heels she would make it home but Auntie Em and Uncle Henry would be living in a newly decorated penthouse looking over Central Park complete with walk-in closet, pool and cabana boys waiting for her when she arrived. Enjoy!

Arfango and Gucci

Miu Miu and Jerome C. Rousseau

Diego Dolcini and Christian Louboutin

Roger Vivier and Casadei

The pavement was in my way

Monday night I had an unfortunate run-in with the pavement, banged up knee and sprained ankle, lovely. I would like to blame the uneven New York streets for my tumble but I think my adorable 4 inch platforms had something to do with it. So, now I am on the search for darling, reasonable, walkable shoes. Don't get me wrong I am not giving up my heels, I will just save them until I get into the office. Enjoy!

Kenneth Cole, $34.97

Corso Como, $59.99
*the winner, with it's own little bag

Nine West, $69

Cole Haan, $158

Kate Spade, $298

Michel Perry

It was a bit of a sweltering afternoon. We had just viewed Monet and Van Gogh at the Musee d'Orsay. Deciding to walk in the heat was only agreed upon when shopping was mentioned. As we strolled down Rue St-Honore, a shoe store caught my eye.

Darling heels, flats and boots were carefully displayed in the stores nooks. A new (to me) shoe designer was found. Here are some looks for Fall/Winter 2010 (the shearling is spot on trend). Enjoy!

Michel Perry

Golf Moccasin in gold leather


"Bolshoi" Pump in bronze leather and black leather trim

"Manor" Oxford in tricolored leather

*Frolic Pick*

"Chapka" Pump in tobacco leather and natural sheepskin

"Ringo" Thigh-high boot in black leather

Jen Aniston and the Lacroix Dress

Over the weekend, Jennifer Aniston wore a pink Christian Lacroix dress to the Paris premier of The Bounty Hunter. Her dress has been fodder for many online magazines and blogs, here are a select few...

Marie Claire UK
Jezebel
NY Magazine

Jennifer and her dress..

The dress is couture, overflowing in bows and layers. I like that Jen is finally wearing color on the red carpet, she normally opts for black. What I don't understand, is the shoe choice.

Did she not have any other shoes with her? Did her chosen pair break halfway to the event forcing her to throw on the pair in her bag? Surely, she could have found a plethora of choices on the Avenue Montaigne. Other options...

Giuseppe Zanotti
Biondini, Paris via Far Fetch


Ralph Lauren
Biondini, Paris via Far Fetch


Beatrix Ong
stocked at Mell in Paris

What shoes would you choose?

Oh Beatrix!

Sometimes I think I should dedicate a blog solely to shoes. And in that blog there would be a special section called "Oh Beatrix". Beatrix Ong is awesomely, ridiculously amazing at crafting and creating luscious yummy shoes. Scrolling through her Autumn/Fall 2009 collection made me gasp and sigh "oh Beatrix" several times over. I won't make you read anymore, just enjoy the photos from below...sigh... Enjoy!

Beatrix inspiration post
Far Fetch and Beatrix post

All of these wonderful ladies can be found at Beatrix Ong Online

Oru, £338

Naida, £368


Gullveig, £338


Luna, £268


Tinka, £398


Pixie, £468



Hermos, £568

J. Crew November and Link Love

I received my November J. Crew catalog yesterday and I am kind of crushing on a few items.

Thought I'd share... Enjoy!


Adorable! Work, going out, cleaning the house, really for anything.



Loving the cashmere shawl sweater. Warm and Cozy, as well as chic



I want to be wearing this black wool dress right now!

Links to love...

Puppy and kitty love... Adopt a pet from Animal Haven
2010 Calendar...Loving Linda & Harriet... thanks design is mine
For the New Moon obsessed... new footage
The Very Hungry Caterpillar... Anthropologie... 40th Anniversary pop-up addition!
Wrist Worms by Sandra Junto... super warm... slightly bewitched

Hats and Shoes, Fall's best accessories.

Lots of great shoes and hats to choose from for Fall. Why not splurge and add a piece or two to your wardrobe. The best part is how versatile just a little hat or new pair of shoes can be.

Enjoy!

Hat: Kimchi Blue $34.oo at UrbanOutfitters.com
Shoes: Dior $691 at farfetch.com




Hat: Nordstrom $52 at nordstrom.com
Shoes: Rebecca Taylor $345 at neimanmarcus.com




Hat: 1920's felt hat $180 at poshgirlvintage.com
Shoes: Christian Louboutin $995 at net-a-porter.com




Hat: BoringSidney Hero hat $70 at Etsy.com
Shoes: Lela Rose for Payless $34.99 at Payless.com

Spring and Summer Trend Review

So, we are well into Spring and inching closer to Summer each day. It is time for a recap, a little reminder of what to wear for the glorious sun filled season ahead. I picked three from the plethora of trends from Spring 09. Get excited!

Color - Bold

If ever there was a time to ransack those old boxes of 80's pop color, now would be it. Make it fast though, you have Rocker Chic to get ready for in the fall. Bold against black is the best and most easily worn combo. It can be pulled off with a bright cardigan over a simple black dress, add pops of color through accessories or be super brave and wear it as a statement.

Safari - Neutrals

A few weeks back I featured this trend with a few of my favorite pieces. Well, as we moved closer to Summer the options have increased and so has my favorites list! This has great versatility and we will see the neutrals continue through the fall (but will have a little shine added to them).

Geometric - Black and White

Easy to wear and easier to find. This trend has really taken off from high end to budget retailers. Make sure that the pattern fits your body type, the pattern should accent your favorite parts not make them enemy #1. As for fall, we will see the geometry more in the structure rather than in the pattern.

Color- Top to bottom, left to right: Marc Jacobs $659 nordstrom.com, Mimi Turner Terra Cotta zipper dress $398 sundaybrunch.com, Banded razorback $12.90 forever21.com, Maje Kiev silk cropped pant $195 net-a-porter.com, Joyce dupioni mini skirt $95 calypso-celle.com, Susanna skirt $34.50 delias.com, Mixed tier mini $60 topshop.com
Safari- Top to bottom, left to right: Life with Bird $365 twentythirtyforty.net, Generra cap sleeve $225 shopbop.com, Safari jacket $49 newport-news.com, Double weave wide leg $39.50 victoriassecret.com, Colin Stuart two-tone strappy $66 victoriassecret.com, Worthington Justice $42 jcpenny.com
Black and white- Top to bottom, left to right: Stephanie knit dress $34.50 delias.com, Fab colorblock dress $13.50 forever21.com, Andrew Gn lace trapeze $1,535 bergdorfgoodman.com, Bebe strapless dress $139 bebe.com, Nanatte Lepore Amusing skirt $150 saks.com, Monochrome sequin skirt $135 topshop.com, Kate $69.95 bakersshoes.com, Oscar de la Renta cone heel $660 net-a-porter.com