Crazy Pants

I'm not usually one for patterned pants, being larger in the hip/thigh area and all. But these new crazy pants by Nanette Lepore are killing me softly. I love their high-ish rise (nine inches) and straight- not skinny- cut. The colors and pattern have a classic camo feel with just enough of a glamorous twist to keep it from being in-the-army-now. They remind me so much of a pant Lela Rose would cut but at a lower price. How fun and unexpected would these be in the winter with a classic coat and booties? Amp up the style factor with a hologram bag. (There they go again!) 

J.Crew Coat/ J.Crew Crepe Top/ Nanette Lepore Pants/ Nanette Lepore Bag/ Vince Camuto Booties

If crazy pants aren't your thing either but you adore this pattern, check out the other pieces Nanette Lepore cut in this fabric. The vest is definitely on my wish list! On the runway, she paired it with the skirt. Perfection! 

***BONUS ALERT***
If you shop any of the products above from J.Crew, items are 25% off with the code FALLSTYLE until September 25! 

Holo-glam

The hologram trend is certainly not one I ever saw coming but, as fashion tends to surprise us, it has Arrived with a capital "A." We should have looked into our crystal hologrammed ball last year when Proenza Schouler's runway full of iridescent sheen (see runway photo below) earned rave reviews. Now, the brand has officially influenced the lower end lines. Everyone from Tory Burch to Rebecca Minkoff is bringing the holo-glam.

Proenza Schouler runway image/ Mauro Grifoni jacket/ Milly skirt/ Rebecca Minkoff clutch/ Tory Burch flats/ Rebecca Minkoff bangle

You can add a little with a mercurial bangle or pop of iridescence at your feet or a lot with a bright leather skirt or look-at-me bag. Whatever you do, keep the rest of your outfit SIMPLE. Black lets the bright shiny things grab all the attention but dark greens, teals and even burgundies can work with the right finesse. 

Will you glam it up with hologram this year?