Fall 2013: Samba Red

As Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach, I wanted to focus my fashion posts on items that would be easy to incorporate into outfits for special occasions, holiday photos, or holiday gifts. Pantone calls this season's red "Samba" and it's the perfect spicy color for a festive celebration!

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1. Red Herring floral dress from Debenham's  2. Banana Republic satchel
3. Zoya "Livingston" nail polish  4. Kate Spade scarf from Piperlime
5.  Kate Spade tote from Piperlime  6. Kenzo "FlowerTag" perfume from Sephora
7. Essie "Twin Sweater Set" nail polish  8. Old Navy peacoat  9. Hunter rain boots

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My favorite celebrity take on samba red is Michelle Dockery's Prada dress at this year's Emmy- I love the bright red colorblocked with oxblood burgundy - it's unusual and a lot of people would probably expect these two colors to clash, but the clean lines make it work.

Fall Color: Caramel and Carafe

I love fall neutrals, and this season's pieces are saturated with rich shades of brown and tan.  Pantone calls this fall's chocolate brown "Carafe," calling up images of coffee beans and comfort.  Pair it with caramel shades for a head-to-toe neutral look, and you can't lose.

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1. LOFT sweater  2. Fresh soap from Sephora  3. Clinique nails in "Indie Rock" from Neiman Marcus
 4. O.P.I. nails in "Warm Me Up" from HSN  5. Drop earrings from Max & Chloe
6. J. Crew wool pencil skirt  7. J. Crew leopard print iPhone case
8. Old Navy v-neck and crew neck sweaters  9.  Mossimo cardigan from Target  10. Ruche trench
11. Old Navy studded ballet flats  12. Vera Bradley wristlet 13. J. Crew leopard print ballet flats
14. GAP infinity cowl scarf  15.  Old Navy faux-leather moto coat  16. Ann Taylor leather gloves

Fall Must-Have: Moto Sweater

The third piece I'm craving for this fall is a comfy, zippy moto sweater - I love this feminine take on an edgy trend, and I super love that they're available in a range of price points!

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Which of these sweaters is your favorite?  I'm partial to the Victoria's Secret version, but loving the faux-leather trim on the one from The Limited.

Fall Must-Have: Utility Jacket

The second item that seems to be literally everywhere this fall is a utility jacket in this season's popular military-inspired olive green.  These jackets are perfect for layering, and available at different price points.  Would you save or splurge on this classic jacket?

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Fall Must-Have: Down Vest (Save or Splurge)

The first thing on my wish list this fall is a down vest in a fun color.  Lucky for shopping addicts like me, there are down vests in beautiful berry shades at every price point.

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1. Wal-Mart frosty dot puffer vest 2. Old Navy frost-free vest
3. Eddie Bauer year-round vest  4. J. Crew Factory quilted puffer vest