SWEETHEART DRESSES

Take a page from your prom-going days and party in a pouf-skirted dress with a sweetheart neckline – Rumer Willis, Jessica Simpson and January Jones have been giving the look a twirl.

CUFFED JEANS

Amanda Peet, Katie Holmes and Rachel Bilson take a casual cue from the ’80s in their distressed and pegged jeans.

ANIMAL PRINT T-SHIRTS

Forget a little bit of leopard print! Nicky Hilton, Halle Berry and Christina Aguilera show their animal instincts with cheetahs, zebras and tigers emblazoned across their tees.

CHECKED SHIRTS

Gingham gets a cool update with open necklines, colored backgrounds and skinny jean bottoms. Ashlee Simpson, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Conrad have already caught on!

LACE ROMPERS

Love the comfort of a one-piece romper but want to take it out at night? Try adding a layer of sheer black lace and long sleeves, like 90210‘s Shenae Grimes, Rihanna and Thandie Newton.

PURPLE DRESSES

Emmy Rossum, Blake Lively and Lindsay Lohan hit two of fall’s hottest trends – deep purple and wide-waist belts – in their slim, belted frocks.

BAGGY JEANS

Sick of skinny jeans or even your standard bootcut? Try super-baggy jeans – or just borrow a pair from your guy – like Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker.

RED FLORAL GOWNS

Katie Cassidy, Miley Cyrus and Eva Longoria Parker add a bright touch to their elegant gowns with bold scarlet flowers.

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Women’s styles are diverse and so are the options for the latest accessories. There is something for every woman to have and to hold. The secret to today’s shopping is to buy wisely. Get real. Sift through the latest trends and base your pick list on that. Focus on what really works for you. Remember that before you can be successful at shopping and getting the most out of it, you must know your style. Only then will you be able to have perfect things to play around with in your wardrobe.

Accessories are defining a new level of sophistication. The big news is the return of elegance and refinement with all the ladylike trimmings that come with it – jewelry, hats, belts, bags, gloves, scarves and even pantyhose! Grown-up is back.

Women with real style veer away from strongly branded accessories. Style is more about understated luxury. Craftsmanship, quality and design are foremost on their minds. Now more than ever, it is more important to look out for accessories that will outlive fashion’s fancy. It is all about picking pieces that are timeless. Invest in items that will stand the test of time. It is the best approach to get optimum ROI in economic terms, return on investment. Or, for a die-hard shopper like me, a good excuse to continue to splurge despite the current anorexic economy. Seriously, you will get your money’s worth only if you buy wisely and carefully.

Know exactly what to purchase and what should be at the top of your shopping list. Buy something you really love — that way, you will definitely get the most out of it. Remember that the secret to making your look all your own is your choice of accessories. Take your pick and add a personal twist to your style. Take a look at the latest accessories and buy wisely and carefully.

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FLORAL STRIPES

How to spice up the little black dress? Add bold stripes of colorful floral prints – like Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Leona Lewis.

RIPPED JEANS

Forget trying to patch up your jeans – this fall, it’s all about holes, rips and tears in your best denim. Kate Beckinsale, Emma Roberts and Cameron Diaz are already trying out the look.

NAVY DRESSES

Forget the LBD – Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon and Claire Danes take a sophisticated turn in sleek sapphire dresses.

CHECKED DRESSES

Transition gingham into fall with full-skirted black-and-white frocks like Keira Knightley, Lauren Conrad and Teri Seymour.

DRESSES

Citrus shades get even juicier with tiers down the front of minidresses – especially when worn by Maria Sharapova, Cameron Diaz and Jessica Szohr.

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