Like your clothes, shoes, makeup, etc. anytime the seasons change it times to update your handbag as well. I've seen these bags a few times and every time I see them I am just in "aww" at how gorgeous they are. Down side to this...ummmm definitely the price tags. Well...a girl can dream but until my dreams become a reality if I had to choose a great fall bag these are my top 4. 

Starting at the heart, which is my favorite

• Kate Spade 2 Park Avenue Beau Bag: Retail $998 (Wowzers)
  
• Tory Burch Robinson Adjustable Mini: Retail $365 (that's a little better)
  
• Louis Vuitton W Bag Collection: Retail $3,700 (can't breath) 
  
• Phillip Lim Black Croc-Embossed Leather Medium Satchel: Retail $995 (OUCH)
  

I'm not completely sure I would even spend the money on some these bags (hint: Louis Vuitton) because I can find a lot more to blow a few grand on. I guess that's people call it a "lust"...you like...A LOT...but do you need it, lol. Well...I can't say I wouldn't spend a pretty penny on handbag because I have (once a year for my bday) but I don't stretch the bank to far. I'm still a stay within reason girl and definitely on budget but every now and then it's nice to give yourself a treat. Anywho...since I love these bag soooo much I'll be on the hunt to find something similar, so...let the hunt begin. 

Steal the Style

Top: Similar styles found at NastyGal both for $38 here and here
Blazer: Similar style at H&M for $34.94 and ModDeals for $14.50
Pants: Adrienne's exact pants found at TopShop for $84 and similar style at Charlotte-Russe for $17.49
Shoes: Similar styles found at Zara for $79.99 and Charlotte-Russe for $28.50

Okay...so to me this outfit you can either let your pants do the talking and keep your jewelry to a minimum or you can layer it and make the outfit super "spunky" and "trendy". Me...personally I'd keep the jewelry simple and play up my makeup, like a funky cat eye and even a bold lip. Enjoy!!!

Top: Target
Jacket: Forever21
Jeans: Kohls
Shoes: JLo
Earrings: H&M 

Do you have any jackets that just sit in your closet? Well I have a tons and I am so ready to break them out...only down fall, I live in Florida. It's very rare walking into Fall that Florida has "cool" weather so breaking out the jackets we typically don't get the opportunity to do until late November early December and even then those days are far and few in between. Well I absolutely love this jacket and was like "I'm just going to do it".  Even though the weather didn't permit for it, I wanted to wear it because the 2 toned jackets are very in right now and this jacket is super comfortable (even with the leather sleeves). 

Top/Pants/Earrings: Forever21
Shoes: Bakers

Okay...so I just wrote about ALL the black and white that is in the stores and I got inspired to pull something from my closet to showcase it. I am huge fan of black because is super chic and it's timeless. This outfit to me was effortless and simple. The pants are super comfy (kind of like pajama pants) and the shirt was loose and breezy (perfect) and I definitely went for a bolder lip because the outfit was little more basic. 

Have you been to the store lately? Have seen that huge section with ALL the black and white clothes? Well...it seems to be every time I've hit the mall the past month or so, each store has this huge section full of white and black clothes (and I'm not talking White House Black Market either). Well this past spring the whole "white and black" trend was "in". I guess it's just really hitting the stores hard now. No worries because like a great quote I've read "Fashion is what you're offered four times a year. Style is what you pick out of that fashion...", this quote couldn't be more true. Monochromatic is in for Fall so you can totally fit the black and white in with that as well. However, stay true to you and take some of the things that are offered on the runway and spin it to fit your personality.
That being said...I LOVE white and black...for as long as I can remember that has pretty much been my entire wardrobe. Just recently (the past few years) have I really started branching out into the world of color, lol. Needless to say I am completely okay with the whole black and white trend because this is my style staple. So...next time your hitting up the mall, give that section a try and see what awesome outfits you can come up with and if you need color...make it pop with your accessories for a more trendy look (if that's what you like). 

Remember...Black and White is ALWAYS chic
And white after Labor Day is completely acceptable...Check out SimplyStayTrue.com artical on "white after Labor Day

Here's some ideas to make the monochromatic (black and white) work. 

Steal the Style

Top: Take any loose fitting "white" tank you already own or one that is fitting to your style
Pants: Similar pants found at The Iconic for $54.95 and Uniqlo for $14.90 (score!!!)
Heels: Piperlime has a nice pair of Aldo pumps for $80 and Zappo has a pair of nude Michael Antonio Lydia Suede for $39.99

Keep the jewelry to a minimum, this will keep you looking soft, chic, and effortless like Kristine.