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Fall Fashion Trend 2012: Oxblood


One of the top colors that designers will have you craving this fall is oxblood. But don't let the name throw you - it's just the latest spin on burgundy, a rich Merlot red that's bold yet classic and easy to wear. Miranda Kerr totes the trend with a Louis Vuitton bag, Claire Danes embraces the hue from head to toe in Lanvin Pre-Fall 2012, while Sophia Bush adds just a touch of color with her dark red pout. Here are some pieces I've rounded up under $100 to get you inspired to add a little oxblood red into your wardrobe this season:

Lands' End Canvas Fall 2012 Lookbook




I have such a sweet spot for Lands' End, and their Fall 2012 Canvas collection lookbook just makes me love them that much more. Lands' End Canvas, in case you need a refresher, is the cooler, slightly younger line of apparel, shoes and accessories that Lands' End introduced a few seasons ago. The silhouettes are generally a bit more feminine and fitted and the colors, fabrics and prints are a tad more hip and on-trend. But it's still that great Lands' End quality and classic American styling we've come to expect (which lagged a bit there in the '90s with outsourcing to China, as happened with most apparel companies, but I'd say they've gotten things back to the way they used to be.)

As you browse these photos for inspiration, note the rich new colors and the completely redesigned Chinos, cut slim from hip to ankle and available in fresh colors like Raisin, Peacock Blue, Velvet Orange, Malachite and Yummy Praline ($60). Almost everything's priced under $100, and Canvas has great sales, too. I'm ready to cozy up to a fire with a good book and get my fall fashion on.

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Macy's Fall 2012 Lookbook


Macy's hits all the right notes with the Fall 2012 ready-to-wear lookbook, showcasing key trends from brands like RACHEL Rachel Roy, Bar III, INC, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Peplum is coming back as you probably have noticed (love the dress above), as well as leather accents, printed denim and pops of bold color like red, rust, turquoise and mustard. I'm excited to see two collar necklaces in this lookbook (gives me some ideas on how to wear mine), bright blazers and ankle crop pants. Which pieces can you see yourself wearing?

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LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Fall 2012 Lookbook




Get ready for a major dose of pretty: Here's the LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Fall 2012 lookbook. With it's outdoor garden theme, breezy dresses and light color palette, you might mistake this for a summer collection - but this is what fall fashion looks like to a California girl (using my imagination here). This won't be your source for cozy sweaters and wool coats, but it will be your go-to stop for layering essentials like feminine tops and on-trend accents like the floral blazer ($70) above, which I've been lusting after since seeing it at the Kohl's fall press preview some months back. Other highlights for me include the faux leather pants ($54), embellished-sleeve top ($36) and polka dot blouse with contrast collar ($50). Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go waste a couple hours trying to recreate Lauren's amazing crown-of-braids hairstyle. Available from August - October, the LC Lauren Conrad Fall Collection ranges from $36-$70 in stores and at kohls.com.

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Fall Trend: Updated Oxfords

Fall Fashion Trend 2012: Updated Oxfords

Menswear-inspired shoes aren't going anywhere this fall. The trend is back and better than ever with cool updates like pops of neon, metallic finishes, and unconventional colors. Bright yellow oxfords give Sienna Miller's neutral outfit some kick; Carly Rae Jepson adds a quirky, casual touch to a red dress by adding pink cap-toe oxfords; while Olivia Palermo enhances an eclectic evening look with a silver version of the shoe. Keep reading to browse some of the oxfords you'll be seeing soon on cool feet everywhere, including your own.