September 2006

“Indian Summer.” Perhaps the most dreaded phrase in fall fashion. You want to be seasonally appropriate and wear your new clothes, but it’s too hot! So what do you do? You wear tweed. It’s the great transition fabric- you can wear tweed for al fresco beers and fireside apple ciders. Best of all, it’s everywhere this autumn.

Ann Taylor Loft

A tweed dress with a light cardigan will see you through the hot days. When the temperature drops, wear it over tights and a turtleneck to keep warm.

Eddie Bauer

A tweed skirt is great right now with heels and a crisp blouse. Pair it with boots and a sweater for Thanksgiving dinner.

La Redoute

A fitted tweed blazer with a camisole and A-line skirt will keep you cool at the office. Wear it with jeans and a crewneck for casual Fridays when it’s chilly.

Fall fashion found inspiration, and a dose of trouble, in the leading ladies of film noire. Those women with killer eyebrows and second passports whose wardrobes were always as dangerous as their motives. Take a cue from femmes fatales and dress to get out of whatever trouble you get into this season.

Calvin Klein

“No Detective…I have no idea who would want to hurt him…it’s terrible, just terrible…oh, no…I think it’s best if I walk home…the fresh air…thank you, though…” Your coat pockets are deep enough to conceal the gun, but you know it’s best to drop it in the bay tonight.

David Meister

“Single malt, neat.” You’ve been drinking things neat ever since your ice pick disappeared…along with your cheating husband. What pairs better with a life insurance policy than a killer cocktail dress and a sophisticated palate? After all, you’d hate to spend that hard earned money buying yourself drinks.

Stocking Girl

“No need to apologize Officer…routine search…just doing your job…I understand, given the circumstances…the garage is this way, follow me.” You’re not worried- you know your seamed stockings will make them forget what they came looking for.