Bazaar\'s Fall fashion advice Here's the skinny on Fall 2004 from the August issue of Bazaar The Best Rules of the Season 1. Make the most of femininity - Tie a pretty ribbon around your waist - Go ahead: Wear flirty, breezy dresses year round 2. Wrap yourself in fur - Pick a shrug, bolero, cape, or stole in an ultraluxe fur (real or faux) to top your looks - Adorn your plush piece with a big bow for added charm 3. Dress in vivid, vibrant shades - Go for head-to-toe brights and take the severity out of a suit by picking a two-piece style in loud colors - If you don't want to do full-on color, boost your ensemble with a brilliant, traffic-stopping accessory - Stand out in a crowd of black cocktail frocks with a lively, brightly colored dress 4. Buy souped up bags - Accent your outfit with a tote, clutch or minibag in an eye-catching color or pattern - Grab a bag that combines rich materials - like croc, velvet, lizard or metal - with intricate details, such as paillettes, lace or trinket-y charms 5. Embellish your look - Pick pieces that have built-in bling - There's no such thing as too much this fall: Load up on hats, belts, brooches, and bangles 6. Slip into fancy and fun footwear - Choose shoes in opulent materials or rich skins and textures - Don't shy away from special touches, such as a fur strap, a satin ribbon, or even a horsehair tassle - Go for eye-popping candy colors, whether on strappy sandals, classic pumps, or ankle boots 7. Mix and match tweed, satin, silk, and sequins - Don't be afraid to cross-pollinate fabrics and textures. Try throwing fur into the pot - Get al ittle quirky. Pick a slouchy hat to top off your retro fur scarf, knit sweater, or granny print skirt 8. Go for refined, old-school glamour - Make Helmut Newton proud. Channel screen sirens in a goddess gown - Make menswear totally feminine (and completely sexy) and wear a slim tux at night 9. Play with new proportions - Wear an ultracropped jacket with a below-the-knee skirt - Pair a voluminous bottom with a sleek top or vice versa ~Tiff~
Excellent, Tiff ~ there's hardly a bit of advice there that doesn't invite the use of vintage Carolyn
