If you're like me, you look to runway fashion for ideas in shape, color or texture, but when it comes time to shop your wallet does not actually open for any of those runway items. That being said, I'm going to lay out my 3 Step Process for getting inspiration to take with me to the mall.
Step 1: Check out the runway collections online or through magazine ads and pick out looks that have aspects you like. Maybe even cut them out and make a collage, whatever helps you feel inspired.
When I scoured the fall collections for ideas, one color that kept jumping out at me was this dusty purple that Bottega Veneta and Versace are rocking for the season.
Below are some of the other colors I thought were a refreshing change from the maroons and browns that are traditionally known as "fall" colors.
Step 2: Check around for real world options that remind you of the high fashion pieces you picked.
Below are my picks, from an assortment of sites like J. Crew, Anne Taylor (believe it!) and Banana Republic.
Step 3: Some people may be content to stop at Step 2, but this is where the real bargain huntress in me comes out. Instead of just buying those items I found, I will scour eBay, thrift stores and places like Old Navy and Target for even less expensive versions. Generally I will buy a couple of pricier pieces per season that I know will last, like shoes or a jacket, but try to find shirts, skirts, etc. on the sale racks.
Example: This navy blue shirt is from forever21 for $23.
So that's it! Hope that someone can get some ideas from that.
Happy fall shopping to all!
(Oh, PS- that shoe above is Nine West's Bonfire, it's also available in this reaaaaally great purple color that is not on the Nine West site for some reason, but you can find it here)
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