Hot Accessories for Fall!

If you follow my blog or know anything about me, you will soon discover if you haven't already, I am a die-hard, obsessed, fashion junky. I love the beauty of it, the glitz and glamour and the fast pace environment that surrounds it. I am constantly reading high fashion mags such as W Magazine, Vogue, Elle, Nylon..anything! I am signed up and receive 3-4 emails a day each from big retailers like Neimans, Barneys, Bergdorfs & Bendells to get the lastest info on whats in and whats to come.

Although I am obsessed and read about everything fabulous in those magazines from the Hermes totes to Bulgari cocktail rings, I would be lieing if I said I can afford all of that stuff...

Which is how I get many inspirations for my blogs..I love to browse through magazines to view trends and find ways to make it work on my budget.

No only do I get inspirations from Magazines and Style.com, I also work with an amazing lifestyle designer, Amy McLaughlin, whom I learn so much from. She has taught me so much and I am so lucky to be on the AML team.

Below I found pieces that are inspired by everything I've seen in magazines for the hottest accessories for fall!

Enjoy! XOXO

• Juicy Couture Emerald Cocktail Ring: $63.99 www.piperlime.com
• Juicy Couture Oversized Cocktail Ring: $88 www.piperlime.com
• Kenneth Cole Gold Cuff: $38 www.piperlime.com
• Betsy Johnson Gold Bracelet: $35.00 www.nordstrom.com
• Kate Spade Fire-Ball Studs: $45 www.piperlime.com
• "Lauren" by Ralph Lauren Gold Hoops: $44 www.Macys.com
• Chic Street Bag: $67.99 www.ModCloth.com
• Michael Stars Ribbed Ruffle Scarf: $98 www.michaelstars.com
• Quilted Bag from ALDO: $50 www.aldoshoes.com
• Jessica Simpson Black Patent Leather Pumps: $69 www.jessicasimpson.com
• Coconut's Leather Riding Boots: $139.95 www.DSW.com
• Black Sheer Tights: $18 www.LuLus.com

My first New York Fashion Week

As we got closer and closer to the skyline that makes NYC famous in movies and television, postcards, and paintings, it became more realistic to me that my dream of one day attending New York Fashion Week was coming true.

I wasn't going on a vacation with my family or on a fieldtrip for school, I was going to NYC for work. I was attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as a wardrobe stylist, viewing the latest collections of the Spring/Summer 2011 lines put on by designers ranging from Gwen Stefani's line"L.A.M.B" to the iconic woman herself, Diane Von Furstenberg.

I couldnt have felt more like a tourist, and as we got closer and closer to our hotel, I couldn't contain my excitement. We pulled up to one of the hottest boutique hotels in manhatten, to The Hudson Hotel that looked like something right out of Gossip Girl. The lighting was dim, the suite was amazing and the electronic vending machine had everything from sequin mini skirts, toothpaste to renting a Bentley for a day. And this is just how the trip started..

I woke up Friday morning at 6 a.m. to prepare myself for the long day ahead, not ever imagining what was instore. As we approached Lincoln Center, tickets inhand, I looked down to just double check the confirmation code & number. "Sarah Nearis: Stylist/ Wardrobe Stylist" it said. I wanted to die. It finally hit me. We got inside to check in and while waiting around, an entourage of 4 men, two on each side, were walking a petite woman through the crowd. I was only about 10ft. away from her when I realized who it was...the famous bob haircut, the Chanel sunglasses...Anna Wintour..the Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue. ANYONE in fashion knows who this woman is. Huge deal.

We started our day off with a farely new designer, Guli. Next came Tadashi followed by the most amazing show, BCBG MaxAzria. After a delicous lunch, we were lucky enough to view 3 more shows in the American Express BlackCard VIP Lounge (Ports 1961, George Chakra and Buckler). It was amazing. Champagne, tea sandwiches and fingerfood, followed by appearances by a few celebrity stylists & a New York Ranger. I had to keep my cool because everywhere you turned were huge celebrities (Rachel Zoe, Kelly Rowland, Serena Williams, Rebbecca Romain, Naomi Campbell, Rachel Bilson, and my favorite real housewive other than Bethenny Frankel, Sonja Morgan). The next few days continued with such fun nights out, amazing dinners and beautiful shows.

My favorite show however had to have been Ports 1961. Before fashion week I wasn't too familiar with their clothes, but they had beautiful purples, sequins and flowy chiffon and after that I fell in love.

I am so lucky to have had such an amazing opportunity, and I am so blessed to have the most amazing boss. It is so true that when you do something you are truly passionate about, you will work that much harder.

Photo by Eric Gauster www.rgphoto.ifp3.com

Myself, Amy McLaughlin, Christina Pierce & Renata Gauster

Photo by Eric Gauster www.rgphoto.ifp3.com

Myself & Amy McLaughlin