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H&M Spring Summer 2013 Video Lookbook


Take a break from work (or holiday shopping when you should be working) and check out the H&M Spring Summer 2013 video lookbook for women. Starring model Nadja Bender, the lookbook showcases many of the trends we can expect to see next season, including both fitted and oversized silhouettes in a palette of subdued, desaturated hues as well as contrasting darks like black. Leather is back in a big way, as are sheers, daytime metallics and lots of embellishments, from global (think fringe and patchwork) to edgy (studs and quilted leather). Shoes are surprisingly practical like flat gladiator sandals and western-inspired ankle boots. Yay for that. Jackets will be a layering essentials, from cropped to varsity-style to strong shouldered, balanced by skinny jeans with unique finishes and ankle pants. The overall effect of the styling in this particular video is a bit harsh for me but I see lots of individual pieces that I can make my own. What do you think?



5 Under $50: Cap Toe Pumps


If you're planning on picking up a few new pieces to wear during the holidays, consider adding a cap-toe pump to your repertoire. The cap-toe (especially in metallic) is like jewelry for your shoes, adding a ladylike-with-an-edge attitude to any outfit. And they're versatile for day or night: Rosie Huntington-Whitely wore hers with a cocktail dress to a Burberry event while Rashida Jones added cap-toe pumps to relaxed separates.

Here are 5 cap-toe pump options under $50 to inspire you:

Fall Fashion Trend 2012: Hunter Green


Hunter green has been popping up all over the red carpet, from Octavia Spencer's elegant Tadashi Shoji dress, to Scarlett Johansson's smoldering Emilio Pucci, to Salma Hayek's floaty Hervé L Leroux number. Whether moss, olive or emerald, these richly saturated green hues look amazing on all skin tones and fit the mood of fall so perfectly.

Here are some hunter green pieces under $100 to help you get the look: