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The leaves are changing and we all know what that means in the fashion world: time to switch from our summer threads to our fall ones! You know that infamous rule about not being allowed to wear white after Labor Day? That is no longer the case fashionistas, because we are all about the winter whites. Instead of sticking to your staple black winter coat opt for a white one, or go all out and pair a chunky white knit sweater with some white skinnies.  

School girl chic is not just a naughty Halloween costume idea this year. Back-to-school is synonymous with fall as collections by Tory Burch saw crisp button-ups layered underneath cardigans worn with tweed pants. Just like monochromatic will never go out of style, school girl chic can be done in a way where you come off as very profesh all the time or just really trendy, either way, you look cute!

50 Shades of Gray has another meaning in fashion world: from charcoal to slate, consider it the new neutral. Pair this with anything emerald and you’ll be at the front of the trendy train. While declared the “it” color of 2013, emerald and shades of green appear in collections by Phillip Lim, Pantone, and Carolina Herrera.

Listen up you good girls gone bad, there’s something for you too: leather! Some of the best fashion houses from Chanel to Vionnett show this season's rebel woman with wardrobe including zips, chains and studs. Leather embellishments and details appear on collars, blouses, t-shirts, jackets, skirts and pants.

Couldn’t get time off work to jet off to Paris for Fashion Week this year? Private jet was in the shop? Whatever the reason, we have all the updates you need so you feel like you didn’t miss a thing.

Paris Fashion Week started off with the coveted Marc Jacobs show for Louis Vuitton as his departure after 16 years of shows was highly anticipated but not confirmed by LVMH executives until after the show. The week ended with Hermes, clearly saving the best for last.

Europe has always had somewhat of a different fashion sense than NYFW or LAFW, so here’s the rundown on the trendiest of the trends. Many of the runway shows were like a display of art, creating looks that would be difficult for an average American to pull off in their daily life. For example, Alexander McQueen’s looks consisted of heavily sequined cropped pants and tops all matched with an equally blinged out bee keepers hat. 

Here’s the rundown on the trendiest of the trends that are a little easier to incorporate into your wardrobe: Saint Laurant brought back basic black in a cigarette slim look as typical characters of teddy girls, tattooed motorcyclists and heroin-chic rockers raced down the runway, Lanvin was all about metallic chic, Dior stuck to their reputation for beautiful pastel florals and an air of nostalgic femininity as models paraded down the catwalk in unsettlingly strong fluorescents and bold Tahitian prints, and Miu Miu added a modern sporty element.

Listen up guys! If you think that the only fashion advice you need to keep in mind is whether or not your shirt smells wearable or like it needs to go in the laundry pile, think again! We’re here to help you out with some simple tips on how to step it up, whether you’re spending your days in the office or just lounging around. Because let’s face it, if you look good, you feel good.

Below are ten pieces of vital information that every man over 14 in the Western world should know. Every man. No excuses. Trust.

1. Brown shoes, brown belt. Black shoes, black belt.

2. Belt or suspenders. Never belt and suspenders.

3. The only men who should wear black suits during the day are priests, undertakers, secret agents, funerals attendees and yokels.

4. Never wear socks with sandals. Ever.

5. Flip flops are great for the pool and the beach and not great for anything else. (Some say this is a matter of taste. We agree. If you have any taste, you will only wear flip-flops at the beach or pool.)

6. A plain black suit is an essential part of any man’s wardrobe. Tailoring is also important, because an ill-fitting suit makes you look like you’re playing dress-up.

7. Any or all wallets you own with Velcro on them should be disposed of immediately.

8. A trendy, printed pair of socks goes a long way. They make a subtle fashion statement and don’t cost very much.

9. Keep your sports jerseys where they belong, at the game.

10. Lastly,  keep accessories to a minimum: no need for a leather cuff AND rings AND a scarf AND a necklace.

You can thank us later!

Blazers are not just for the board room, they have become the modern day garden variety outerwear in the same vein that boucle jackets were back in the 50’s and 60’s. You can pretty much sum up the blazer as the updated version of the boucle jacket. As we transition into fall, blazers are a great way to show off your outfit and style while still being light enough for summer nights.

The floral blazer is the perfect choice for feminine flair and a fresh take on color to an otherwise all white or all black ensemble. Printed blazers carry the same idea but with exceedingly more gusto, and brightly colored blazers are fashion forward enough to add personality and insurmountable style without straddling the fence of over dramatic. 

But if a little drama queen moment is what you crave, you may want to look into an all white blazer. Whether you prefer a structured variation or a looser cut, this time-honored staple is a chic summer winner. The printed blazer is a high impact jacket festooned with everything from elegant floral patterns to cool graphic designs. This must have essential instantly elevates any ensemble. You can use one to punch up a casual t-shirt or give your nine-to-five mix a modern update. The most common would be the boyfriend blazer, comfy but fitted in all the right spots, this one comes in handy at work, on a date, out with friends, with jeans, or even over a dress.

No matter the pattern, color or fabric, a good blazer always seems to say: Hello world, I am put together. Versatile and with sartorial longevity in spades, the blazer is something every girl should invest in!