Go Faux

One accessory I am pretty excited to see re-appear for the fall is the leather motorcycle jacket. A must have accessory being sported on the fashion elites and celebs everywhere, the moto-jacket or bomber styles can be worn in several different ways this season. My favorites are paired with a feminine dress or worn over a flowing long tunic with skinny jeans. The leather outerwear gives a slightly edgy contrast and an easy way carry a summer tank or dress into Fall.

With black being the go-to shade for the jacket, I was delighted to find an adorable selection of faux leather motorcycle jackets, not only in black but also in grey, at none other than Target! Grey-tones are without a doubt my favorite hues for Fall fashions this year and so since I already had a black motorcycle jacket, and the price of this jacket was unbeatable at $29.95, the grey fab-find called to me! The small size fit perfect - go for whatever shirt size you normally wear not jacket size since you will wear over lighter items - and I especially liked the sleeve length since it hit right where it should (ends at the base of my thumb when holding arms down).

Photo: Ugly Betty's Becki Newton sports a black motorcycle jacket over a Brian Reyes dress while out in New York City for Fashion Week. Source: WireImage

Photo: Target's Xhilaration® Moto Jacket, approximately $29.95

They had the jacket in both grey and black on my trip to Target, however I find that popular sizes there go fast so you might want to call ahead to make sure they have what you are looking for. I visited the new Quakertown location (610 N West End Blvd., Quakertown, PA, 215-529-2720), but you can also order online at http://www.target.com/ if you are desperate!

UGG....winters right around the corner!

Now, I know that there are certain fashion statements that people love to hate - one at the top of the list has to be UGG's. Some go as far as to call them "Ugg-ly," however personally I love them! They are warm, comfortable and an easy go-to-shoe for me. One thing I will say is that there is a time and place for sporting UGG's. Wear them around the house, wear them out shopping, wear them to a sporting event or even a weekend in the Poconos, but please do not wear them out at night to a bar, restaurant or club. They are not evening wear!! So many times I see girls wearing an adorable "going out" outfit and then see a big, clunky pair of UGG's topping off the look and honestly, it ruins it. Don't wear them with shorts, don't wear them with short skirts and please don't wear them with a dress! Its just not attractive.

With that warning established, if you wear them right you can keep your feet happy throughout the fall, winter and early spring months. If you are thinking of purchasing UGG's this year, one thing I have learned is that you need to act fast and plenty early to get the latest styles. UGG's can sell out quickly - particularly as the holiday shopping season begins - so if you need a new pair, I suggest shopping now. I needed to get a new pair of Classic Tall Boots (mine had an unfortunate run-in with a glass of celebratory champagne at a Super Bowl party) as well as the fact that I wanted to check out the new Bailey Button and Classic Argyle Knit Boot styles, so this afternoon I headed over to Sage in the Promenade Shops.

Photo: The UGG selection at Sage located in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

It was obvious upon walking into the shoe area that Sage has the best selection of UGG's in the Lehigh Valley. Featuring a wide selection of the new and classic styles for women, there was also a selection for men and children (even an adorable little pink toddler pair)! They had both of the new styles that I was looking for and decided the Classic Argyle Knit was exactly what I was looking for. For those who have not yet purchased UGG's please remember that the sizing is very different. Go DOWN at least one size. I wear a 9.5 and wear a size 8 UGG perfectly! I would suggest checking out the selection at Sage and the staff there can help select the best fit for your foot. Call ahead to make sure they have the shoe you are looking for at 610-798-7900.

Bring on the chill - my feet are ready!