Brew Fashion: Boot Bonanza!

I love Fall.  The smell, the wind, the leaves, the crisp air.  Yeah, all that stuff is great.  But what really excites me are the fashion options!  Nothing screams Fall like a hot pair of new boots.  This season, you can still rock those ankle booties or you can step it up with the over-the-knee boot that was on just about every runway.

Ankle Boots
Nine West "Phantom" peep toe ankle boot ($99)

Guess "Dottest" ankle boot ($129)

Paris Hilton "Courtney" ankle boot ($129)

Over-the-Knee Boots

Colin Stuart over-the-knee boot ($189)

Taste The Brew for more over-the-knee options.

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Brew Fashion: What To Wear For Fall 2009

It’s almost the Jem’s favorite time of year: FALL! Beat it, Summer… with your skin bearing, bathing suit shopping, sweat-stained, 'girl you know you too big to be wearing that sundress' fashions! I’ve had enough of you. Bring on the brisk breeze of Fall!

The dawn of a new season means the dawn of new fashion (and the downfall of my wallet)!

If you’re on the market to up your closet-game for Fall with a few new pieces, here’s what’s good.

Strong Shoulders

Single shoulder and strong shoulder looks are back! The more ‘80s, the better. But be careful not to go too far. We don’t need you putting out people’s eyes on the train. If you’re going for the shoulder statement, keep it streamlined on the bottom!

Knee-High Leather Boots

Whether they grace the knee or reach way above it, you can’t go wrong with a tall boot this season (just make sure they’re leather…or a close cousin). Many designers are taking the trend up to the thighs, proving the thigh-high boot isn’t just for the hookers! I say get you a pair girl! Just make sure you avoid patent red leather. Those could give men the impression you work at the Bunny Ranch.

If you’re thick in the calves or thighs, find yourself a good shoe repair specialist who can alter the boot to make it fit properly. There’s nothing worse than a slouchy boot that’s NOT supposed to slouch!

Metallics



I’m of the belief that you can never go wrong with a little sparkle, no matter the season. This Fall is no different. Metallics are still “in” but this Fall, designers are putting a colorful spin on their looks. Don’t be afraid to step out of the gold & silver box.

Click Taste The Brew for the rest of the trends.


Capes, Stoles, Wraps

Nothing screams drama like tossing your cape quickly over your shoulder, then exiting the room with at-tit-tude! This season, is all about the dramatic cover-up, be it a cape, stole, wrap or fitted jacket. Get yourself some leather gloves, sunglasses and a stole, then exit the room with drama. Trust, no one will forget you.

Look Good In Leather

There’s a fine line between looking stylish in leather and looking like a regular at the Blue Oyster Bar. It takes a delicate balance of cut, fit and style to stay on the right side of fashion when you’re wearing leather. That a hint from designers like Michael Kors and Alexander Wang who draped and ruched models in leather from head to toe, while always keeping the fit feminine!

Biker Chic

The 2008-2009 military jacket craze has morphed into a classy biker look. Gone are the elaborate bells, whistles and embroidery. Instead, look for the fitted biker jacket that hugs all the right curves. Designers showed them with day and evening wear.

Not bold enough for the biker look? Add it slowly with a biker-inspired bag.


For more Fall/Winter 2009-2010 trends, check out the video below and click here for looks from the collections.


Brew-boys, we can’t leave you out. See what’s hot on the Fall '09 runways for men by clicking here.

And by all means, if there’s one little tidbit I can leave you with for the season: DON’T rock the denim tuxedo! Sure, lots of celebs have rocked this look recently, but my Brewchies are a special bunch. I know ya’ll are not followers.



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'Til next time, stay cool 'til the Summer ends... then really heat things up for Fall!

I'll be watching!

Brew Beauty: Fall Nail Trend

Nail polish and new nail techniques are becoming quite the rage these days. Let's face it, a good manicure is a whole-lot cheaper than the season's new must-have bag.

For you girls who love giving your tips special attention (and brew-boys... hey, we don't judge), top New York manicurist, Jin Soon Choi, is the latest beauty trendsetter to partner with MAC Cosmetics. Soon's Nail Trend F/W '09 collection includes six very pigmented, opaque shades that are must-haves for Fall.

The shades include a full-bodied purple (For Fun), a dark blue/green color (Beyond Jealous), a blackened-brown (Rich, Dark, Delicious), an olive green (Dry Martini), a hearty red (Dance All Night) and a gray lavender (Cool Reserve, not shown below).

Each bottle is $12 and there are base and top coats available (for sale) with the collection.