Styled: Gray Matter

The color gray may not be the most exciting color, but gray has an everlasting classic appeal that can be paired with almost any look. Depending on your desired look, you can match gray with bold bright colors and patterns or mix with your favorite feminine hue such as, pink or cream. Try something new this season with your clothing and accessories by wearing gray instead of black. You can also give the monochrome look a try by wearing all smoky neutral hues. Excited to see what I could find in the store, I went on a mad hunt for all of my favorite gray items to create an entire look with the approaching fall season's smoky hues.

I found a 80's Levante silk blouse and decided to pair it with a lovely long creme skirt for added sophistication. I then added an 80's gray leather cinch belt, 80's Mary Ann Rosenfeld Clutch purse, and Vintage Nickels grey leather peep toe pumps to finish the look. Gray is not so boring after all! Be sure to check out the online shop where all of this posts "gray matter" items can be found.

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Well Read: I Love Your Style

I recently happened to find this book and it seemed to be perfect for those who are interested in the history of fashion, inspirational guides to lifestyles and their reflection in personal style. Released last year, here's a short description of what to expect from the former fashion muse, creative director for designer label Tuleh, and author, Amanda Brooks.

"I Love Your Style is a sumptuous full-color look-book and style bible, complete with more than 400 classic and modern photographs, that will both empower and inspire women to dive into the challenge of defining, or refining, their personal style. With fully illustrated chapters, sidebars, shopping lists, and personal stories devoted to a range diverse styles and shopping techniques-Classic, Bohemian, Minimalist, Street, High-Fashion, Cheap Chic, Vintage-Brooks walks readers through every angle of the fashion world, from the basic pieces and accessories that define a style, to the small details, combinations, and adaptations that can make it your own.

With its focus on embracing creativity, personal history, originality, and the freedom to pick and choose aspects from any distinct "style"-and with no "rules," "commandments," or lengthy lists of "don′ts" in sight-I Love Your Style is a must-read for budding fashionistas, or anyone who finds herself frustrated in front of the mirror each morning."

With the Fall season approaching, this will be a great book to read before hitting the racks!

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