Fall Home Decor Ideas

Use clear glass containers you may already own and fill them with natural pumpkins, acorns, and squash for an easy, earthy and chic way to celebrate the time of harvest. 

Get playful with carved pumpkins and fall leaves for a whimsical outdoor setup. The throw pillow adds a great graphic touch.

For a lively dinner setup, try oversized pumpkins painted in white against a colorful tablecloth. Keep these around for the season to use at brunches, lunches, and family dinners. Add votive candles for evening events.

Get crafty with a glittery garland that brings the outdoors in. Choose varying shades to mimic the colors of the season.

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Styling Guide : How to wear Black & White This Fall

Black and white has always been a classic color combo. It’s foolproof and never out of style. It’s one of those color combinations you can turn to when you don’t have much time to plan for another one as it is guaranteed to look good on anyone, no matter what skin tone, body shape or even age. Pulling off a black and white outfit isn’t as easy as you think, though. You’ll want to be careful so your look doesn’t come off too bland or boring and that’s where styling and accessorizing comes in. Knowing what to do with a black and white outfit to make it stand out makes all the difference in the world. With different colors and accessories added to a black and white outfit, you get different looks as well. Here are some tips on how to style a black and white outfit. - See more at:https://www.facebook.com/Styleupbyangel

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Ultimate Fall Prints

Fall is just right around the corner and as much as we hate to say goodbye to easy breezy summer dressing, we really don’t have a choice. Temperatures are about to drop so it’s a good idea to start getting your wardrobe ready for some bundling up as early as now, no matter how hot it may still be. If you’re already planning your wardrobe for fall, you may have noticed that you tend to gravitate towards darker colors and this tends to lead to dull and boring outfits. To keep your fall looks interesting, one thing you can do is to wear prints instead of just plain, solid dark colors. For those of you out there, who are already planning on doing some shopping for their fall wardrobes, check out these prints to wear for fall.

1. Stripes – to start off the list, we have stripes, which is the universal print. You can wear this print style all year round but if you want it to have a specific fall look, choose your stripe prints in warm, dark and earthy colors like black, brown, navy and plum on a white base. These are also one of the easiest print styles to mix and match with other prints in case you want to do a print on print outfit. 

2. Checkered – checkered prints like gingham, tartan and plaid are very popular for fall. Incorporating these prints into your outfit is one of the best and easiest ways to add tiny pops of color to keep your outfit lively. Some people are confused about the difference between gingham print, tartan print and plaid but it’s actually quite easy to differentiate one from the other once you know what to look for. 

3. Animal print – animal prints are fall and winter staples. They’re great if you want to stick to dark and neutral colors but still want to add a bit of texture and detail to your look. Animal prints are often used to give outfits a sexier look which really comes in handy during the colder seasons like fall and winter when you have to get all cozy and bundled up .

4. Dark floral print – for all the girly girls out there, who loves bright summer floral print, fret not. You don’t have to give up wearing pretty floral prints this fall but you might want to give it a bit more of a fall-ish look by going for dark floral print instead of bright ones. This is another great idea to bring more color into your fall wardrobe. 

5. Marble print – looking for a print that’s not too mainstream? How about rocking a few marble print pieces here and there? Marble print is simple and abstract. They work great when mixed and matched with other prints and they do well in giving your outfit a bit of a sophisticated touch. 
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Hair Colors for this Fall

Along with the changing of the leaves’ colors, a lot of women like to change their hair. Fall is always a good excuse to dye your hair a new color. I know most women want to go darker for fall and winter but it doesn’t always have to be the case, especially if your skin color doesn’t go very well with dark hair colors. If you’re looking for ideas on what hue to get your hair into this season, check out these colors to dye your hair with this fall and get inspired.

Bronde – blonde is such a light color which is why it’s not something you would usually wear for the colder months but for those of you out there who just can’t get enough of this classic color, a really fun way to switch it up a little but still get the color on your locks is to go bronde. Bronde, basically, just is brunette and blonde together. You can achieve the color by getting darker, richer and browner highlights and lowlights while keeping your base blonde or the other way around, depending on what color you want to look more dominant.

Ginger red – gingers always have that nice, warm and cozy look about them and it mostly comes from the warmth of their hair color. If you’re looking for a more adventurous color to sport this fall, try going ginger red. It’s the perfect autumn color but it can be a little tricky to maintain so make sure to get as much info about post-dyeing hair care tips from your stylist.

Dark Choco – whoever said blondes always get the most fun must not have tried going brunette yet. Dark chocolaty brunette colors are perfect for fall because they’re warm and they bring out the glow in you, making you look more radiant.

Sombre – ombres are so last year but if you haven’t had enough of it yet and don’t want to look like you’re stuck up on the trend, going somber is your best bet. Now, what is sombre, you ask? Sombre simply means ‘subtle ombre’ and this will give your hair just that natural graduating look in its colors. Since you’ll need to be a little more precise about the placement of highlights and lowlights for a sombre, I would strongly recommend you have it done by a pro.

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Boho Wardrobe Must have

If there were any look that I’d be willing to rock for all the years in my life, it would be the Boho chic look. This particular look is so perfect because it’s so easy and organic. It’s light, it’s free flowing and it’s very forgiving as well. Boho is also the style of choice of many music festival goers, making the look a staple warm weather look. Here are some of the wardrobe must haves for a chic summer bohemian look.

1. Maxi skirts – maxi skirts are one of the essential pieces you should get your hands on if you’re building a Boho wardrobe that you’ll be using for the summer. They’re very feminine and chic and they’re so light so they’re great for summer. Wear them with anything from a simple tank top to a romantic lace shirt and you have yourself a minimalistic Boho look.

2. Peasant tops – whether you’re aiming for a full on Boho look or one that’s more modern, a peasant top is sure to come in handy. Peasant tops are very versatile. You can wear these with maxi skirts or on top of maxi dresses to get a more natural Boho look or you can pair them with jeans for a more modern Boho look. Try to get your hands on peasant tops with embroidered detailing on them. Embroidery always adds more to the Boho-ness of any piece. 

3. Flared jeans – the Boho look isn’t all about skirts and dresses. You can wear jeans, too, as mentioned above but not just any kind of jeans, though. Skinny jeans are a bit too contemporary for the Boho look so opt for flared ones instead. They’re quite flattering, too, so you should have no problem wearing them no matter what your body type is.

4. Flower crown – wearing a flower crown over your head when going for the Boho look may seem a little too cliché but it works like a charm every time. Since Boho is all about being free and natural, flowers make the best accessories to adorn your hair with. You can make your own out of either fresh or plastic flowers if you don’t want to spend too much on headpieces like these.

5. Sun hats – if you’re not into very girly accessories or the flower crown just doesn’t do it for you, you can replace it with a hat instead. Try to get as natural as possible by opting for woven straw hats and the like and reserve your bowler and fedora hats for other street style summer looks. If you’re planning on doing a modern Boho look, though, you can use them as well.

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Fashion Trends - Thanks Madonna

Madonna, who was also called the Queen of Pop, was one of the biggest beauty and fashion icons back in the 80s. Aside from her talent in music, every woman looked up to Madonna as her source of beauty and fashion inspirations. Madonna may have been known to push the boundaries of lyrical content and imagery but there’s no doubt that she’s also well known for reinventing her image and has been one of the most influential fashion icons of her time, setting trends that sent the fashion world ablaze. Here are some fashion trends we can all thank Madonna for.

Arm candies / arm party – go on Pinterest or Instagram today, browse for a little while and I’m pretty sure you’ll see a picture of some random fashion-obsessed girl’s arm candy. Yep, they’re all the rage and we don’t see the trend coming to an end any time soon but it’s not the first time stacked bracelets came to the fashion world. In fact, back in the 80s, Madonna used to wear stacks and stacks of leather and rubber bracelets on both hands, making the trend a worldwide phenomenon. 

Lace – we all know how pretty lace is as a fabric and though they’re really on trend today with lots of women, it not a new trend either. Madonna wore lace everything back in the day (in fact, she still does today) it wouldn’t have been so surprising if there was a shortage of the stuff. Lace tops, lace jackets, lace tights and leggings, lace gloves – these were just some of the lace pieces Madonna used to get garbed up in and many other women quickly followed suit.

Slogan shirts – so you think those slogan shirts you see lots of fashionistas wearing today are a new thing? Well, think again. Madonna was actually one of the first, if not the absolute first, celebrities to make slogan shirts happen. These are equivalent to the statement shirts we wear today with words like ‘#yolo’ or ‘Celfie’ on them printed. 

Crop tops  – these ever so popular staples at summer music festivals were first made popular by Madonna back in the 80s. They continued to be a trend in the 90s and again resurfaced a few couple of summers ago and they’re still taking the fashion world by storm.

Cloth headband – Rihanna and Cher Lloyd are just some of the most popular celebs to sport bandana headbands today but Madonna was actually the first one who made this into a trend back in the 80s. Back then, she didn’t limit herself to wearing just bandana headbands, she also wore other cloth headbands from bow bands to what seemed like strips torn from her bed sheet and it was the cheapest yet coolest thing ever.

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Casual Friday - Basic Rules to Follow

Casual office attire has become increasingly popular as many employers adopt a more relaxed business environment. This is particularly true of jobs in creative fields, such as marketing, advertising, fashion and beauty, all industries in which professionals are encouraged to express themselves through their wardrobe choices.

But, creative or not, there are still some rules that apply in putting together the right outfit for work. Regardless of where you work, who you work with, and how many (or few) people you may see throughout the day, a professional environment should remain just that. So if you’re one of the lucky ones to have a casual Friday (or even just a business casual) vibe at your office, then these rules are for you — or anyone you may want to anonymously pass them along to! Read ahead and take note before planning your next work outfit.

No cleavage – Tame the plunging necklines and keep the cleavage for after-hours. At work, opt for more demure looks: crew necks, boatneck tops, button-downs, and peter pan collars are all great ways of making trends work for the office.

No miniskirts – You may want to show off the results of your regular workout, but knee-length should really be your aim for work attire. Add tights under a skirt that’s a few inches too short to add some modesty to the look without looking too stiff.

No ripped jeans – Boyfriend jeans with tears are having a moment, and those are really a great way to balance a top that may otherwise be too precious. But wearing them to the office comes off as sloppy. Instead, opt for a more classic pair with no holes or scratches. Darker denim is always a good idea for the office.

No cropped tops - Cropped tops are also a great new silhouette of the moment. But wearing them to work is a no-no unless you’re layering with a longer, more classic top underneath. Try adding a light button-down to make your shorter piece work.

No club heels – I’m the first one to praise high heels; the higher the better. But when it comes to the professional arena, something tasteful  should override a look you can take to the club. Some offices have rules about open-toed shoes, and others are more relaxed about it. But, regardless of their take on that, a lower, stacked heel always comes off more polished.

No sheer tops – Sheer may be a trending look, and it may even be chic and classy, but it really has no place at the office. If you do intend to wear a sheer blouse, add a full-lenth cami in a matching color underneath. But when in doubt, just avoid it.

No exposed undergarments – This is just good practice, work or not! Don’t let your undergarments peek out from your pants, skirts, or blouses! Keep it classy with clothes that fit properly and don’t allow anything intimate to show through.

Happy Friday !! xo

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