top five fall trends – sport chic

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Sport Chic(LA Dodgers Hat; Gap Sweatshirt – similar here; Aqua Leather Panel dress via Bloomingdales – similar here; Vintage clutch; H&M Blue pumps – similar here)

I’ve shown you how to master mixing prints, and how to redefine your shape, and today I’m back with the third of my Top Five Fall Trends – Sport Chic.  This season there’s a 90’s athletic meets modern city sleek vibe that I’m totally on board with…


There’s a distinct divide here in Los Angeles between the beach babes and the downtown dwellers.  And this Sport Chic trend feels so perfect for the city girls (I mean, nothing feels more downtown LA than slick pumps, curve skimming leather, an LA dodgers cap and a busy freeway).  This trend is surprisingly easier to pull off than you would think because paired with your sexiest little black dress is your favorite slouchy sweatshirt.  Wear it with an extra dose of downtown cool.  

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Sport Chic

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Sport Chic

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Sport Chic

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Sport Chic




top five fall trends – taking shape


For those who missed it, yesterday I introduced the first of my Top Five Fall Trends – and today I’m back with my second “Taking Shape”.  This Fall it’s time to play with proportions, whether that means a cool cocoon coat or a polished little peplum dress…


So when online retailer (and dress extraordinaires’) eDressMe offered to send me a dress I immediately had my heart set on this beauty from designer collection Greylin.  Fitted perfectly in a subtle yet still interesting print, the real standout here comes at the mid section.  The black panels create a streamlined center and then a flouncy peplum plays with your proportions.  Basically this dress is a ‘one piece and you’ve totally nailed the silhouette trend for Fall’ wonder.  And just when you’re starting to realize that you definitely need a dress like this in your closet – eDressMe has been generous enough to offer my readers a 15% off discount for the next week with code STEELE15 (ends September 3).  I’m loving the fluted shape on this one and the lines on this one are hourglass heaven.  I’d love to hear your favorite (or what new shape you’re dying to try this Fall)!
The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Taking Shape

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Taking Shape

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Taking Shape

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Taking ShapePlus a few more eDressMe favorites! Find them here, here, here and here and don’t forget to use code STEELE15 to get the discount. 



 

top five fall trends – mix master

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Mix Master(Tulle Striped Coat; F21 Polka Dot Dress – similar here; Steve Madden studded loafers – similar here)

As promised, I’m packing this week full of the very best of Fall Fashion and showing you exactly how to get the looks for yourself.  First up – Mix Master – #1 of my Top Five Fall Trends…



The print mixing phenomenon is nothing new, but this Fall I’m predicting it’s going to be stronger than ever.  And why not? There’s nothing more modern, effortless and cool than throwing on 2 (or more!) seemingly at odd prints and pulling them off with panache.  Here, I’m showing you the fail safe way to nail this trend.  Black and white.  For the timid (or the “matching” obsessed) you can’t argue that everything black and white goes together.  But there’s a secret trick I’ve honed over the seasons.  Reverse your backgrounds and your foregrounds.  So here I’ve got a predominately white coat with black stripes paired with a mainly black dress with white dots.  See what I did?  Somehow it just works.  All the time.  I swear.  Want even more ways to master the mix? Find me here.  And don’t miss tomorrow – when I’m back with #2 of my Top Five Fall Trends.  

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Mix Master

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Mix Master

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Mix Master

The Steele Maiden: Top Five Fall Trends - Mix Master


      

weekend flashback

The Steele Maiden: Weekend FlashbackIf it looks like a lot of my weekend was spent working then you’d be right.  But these days, when work means fashion trend research in the West Hollywood showroom of BCBG Max Azria, an inspiring blogger’s seminar with Reward Style, freelance work creating a dear friend’s soon to launch site, and crafting new jewelry for the shop – well, honestly, it doesn’t feel too much like work at all.  I’m busier than ever these days but loving the progress that’s being made around here.  So stick around, because this week I’ve got a Fall Fashion extravaganza planned that you won’t want to miss. 

p.s. If you don’t already follow me on Facebook, now would be the time.  Along with all of the Fall trends I’ll be bringing you on the blog this week, I’ll be sharing even more fun extras over there!  


from where i stand / 03

The Steele Maiden: From Where I Stand - Paris in black patent lace ups(Original artwork by Jessica Steele)


03/Paris wearing black patent lace ups

I was lucky enough to have the chance to spend a week in Paris several years ago and when you’re just 20 years old and given the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world – naturally your first concern is footwear.  Prior to my trip I had spotted the most amazing pair of patent leather booties in a store (that I no longer can recall) but alas they were out of my size.  I spent weeks combing other locations until one day, in a Cinderella like moment I found them.  The last pair.  Size 7.  Black patent leather with satin ribbon laces.  And clicking around the streets of Paris at night wearing those beauties I was practically Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina (you know, in my mind at least…).  

p.s. want to take your own magical trip to the city of light? check out my travel guide!