The Cognacs, Caramels, & Oranges of Fall 2011/2012

It's no secret that Fall/Winter is my favorite season! I can't wait to wear a pair of yummy tights, wintery wools, shiny leathers, and all the rich colors in the Fall palette. Some of my favorites include the delicious Cognac and Caramel shades which happen to be warmly on the color radar for Fall 2011-12. Orange is a great color carried in from Spring, and if you are a redhead make sure to wear the autumnal shade in small doses such as an accessory or as part of a larger color scheme....

J.Crew

Promise rings from MyJewelryBox.com

Christian Louboutin

BCBG Max Azria Shop Shopbop.com

Burberry

Chloe

Topshop

3.1 Phillip Lim (style.com)

Top image courtesy of Oh Fashion Model

Orange Aid

Well it's no surprise, after seeing all the bold juicy looks coming down the Spring runways, that Orange is the color of summer. It's everywhere from skirts and shoes, handbags and hats, necklaces and trench coats...ok you get the picture! This bright citrus-y shade, which always reminds me of one very bold coral-orange dress I paired with enormous pearls and proudly wore as a teenager to the fancy events in my life, also makes for some gorgeous punchy makeup colors. Think chic (and short) orange nails, shiny/matte lips, and warm sunshine blush. If you insist on trying orange eyeshadow (*Redheads: do not go anywhere near this trend), just like in those fashion magazine spreads where the models look like a tall frosty bottle of Orangina, then please do so in tiny light doses only, and then put on your sunglasses straight away. For the rest of your summer bright makeup needs, check out these gorgeous juicy shades from Sephora's latest:

ILLAMASQUA Nail Varnish in Gamma

NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Mediteranee

MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #40

HOURGLASS Illume Creme-To-Powder Bronzer Duo

WARNING: DO NOT TRY THIS LOOK AT HOME

Top image via Sephora youtube, Nars eyeshadow image via sheckys, large lipstick image via gurumakeupemporium, Givenchy ad image via bestthingsinbeauty.blogspot.com

Men's Thursday League

The Men. I've neglected the Men!!! It's been much too long since I've posted something for the guys, so here are a few fashionable accessories inspired by a splash of Orange.
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JanSport Sole Vert Limited Ed.

Bulova Men's marine Star Z

Ray-Ban Cats 5000

Fratelli 9030