I’m desperately trying to manifest cooler weather with my Fall Fashion posts.

This week I’m bringing 5 trends I’m excited about for the upcoming season.

1) Ox blood

I’m seeing shades of deep red that range from burgundy to a dark rusted copper.

One of this seasons hottest color has been dubbed Black Cherry.

2)Leather 

Leather, both real or faux, takes center stage, offering a timeless allure that transcends season.

Dresses, blazers and pants are trending for next season.

3) Skinny Jeans

There has been a resurgence of skinny jeans!

Skinny jeans took the fashion world by storm in the early 2000s, becoming a symbol of modernity and versatility

Love them or hate them, they’re back! Ready to be topped by everything from blazers to oversized sweaters.

4)Denim on Denim 

While it’s often credited to the 90s, it was actually the 70s and 80s which saw a rise in the Canadian Tuxedo looks.

I, myself, was known to mix a dark denim jacket with acid washed jeans back in the day.

5) Mary Janes

There are some really fun versions of the Mary Janes currently on the market.

This nostalgic, unapologetically feminine shoe is my favorite trend for this coming Fall.

Fun, sassy and an almost innocent vibe can be had from this style.

What’s your favorite item you’re looking forward to wearing as soon as the temperatures drop??

Fall is coming!!

Not soon enough for me!

I love fall weather and fall fashion.

Here’s my top five picks for bags trending this year.

1.Dark Cherry and shades of green:

Not your mother’s burgundy.

Ferragamo, JW Anderson, Fendi, and Gucci, among many other labels who showed dark cherry accessories for autumn.

From split pea to neon, you’ll be green with envy over these bags.

2. Studded bags:

Khaite and Mango have some fun options

Metal studs give these bags an edgy vibe.

3. Crescent bags

An updated version of the hobo and baguette bag, this style is casual and can carry a lot of stuff!

These versions from Free People and Tori Burch are great options.

This Michael Kors bag is on my radar for the upcoming season.

4. Unique Straps

Exaggerated straps are becoming one of the seasons most unexpected bag trends. 

A fun conversation starter that can transform any outfit!

5. Bucket Bags

This bag never really goes away. It’s structured and holds so much!

The heat is subsiding a bit. The sun is going in for the evening just a little earlier each day, and the fashion magazines are hitting the stand with fall fashions.

It’s time to start checking out Fall Bags!

Belk at Southpark Mall hosted an Effy Jewelry Trunk Show this week and invited me to come see the bling!

Effy Reps Ethan Hak and Sami Doganay brought the best of the best from their New York store to Charlotte.

They were a ton of fun and filled me in on the history of this accidental jewelry designer.

Effy Hematian was an electrical engineer by trade.

He founded Effy Jewelry in 1979 after emigrating from Iran to New York City in 1978.

He was used to drawing blueprints at work. After visiting a jewelry store with his wife he was intrigued by the designs.

He started sketching and eventually created a sapphire set for his wife.

Everyone admired her jewelry so much they started wanting pieces of their own.

Hematian started selling jewelry out of a suitcase and built a jewelry empire over 44 years. He was known for his bold, stylish designs that incorporated vivid gemstones and meticulous craftsmanship.

He eventually was granted a very small section of a display at Macy’s in Herald Square.

Eventually they gave him more and more space until he branched out into other department stores.

Effy jewelry headquarters is in New York City. You can visit and see that all of its jewelry is creatively designed and beautifully crafted right here in the U.S.

In the gem-sorting room, specially trained employees sort through bin after bin of colored gemstones.

Today, Effy operates over 2900 retail stores across North America including 125 Effy boutiques on board cruise ships.

My favorite piece was this pink and white diamond ring!!!

Thank you to the Effy Jewelry manger Jason Barker and his beautiful Effy Angels for a fun, sparkly event!!

I had been saving this Express Portofino blouse to style.

Earlier this summer I finally had the chance to show it off.

I played on all the vibrant colors and came up with an outfit that wowed everyone!

I pulled the orange out with my Target skirt and Michael Kors bag.

My Target shoes, Walmart tank and Michael Kors watch brought out the pink in the top.

I added my gold Versace Cuban chain and my gold and purple Versace glasses to pull out the purple.

I tied the top at my waist and kept the buttons undone to show off the pink tank.

This is one of my favorite outfits! I looked good and felt good!

I’m going restyle it later this year for a Fall outfit!

I was soooo excited about the Charlotte Seen, Let’s Flamingle Summer Seen Show!

Flamingos are my spirit animals!

Summer outfits flooded the runways!

Preppy looks never go out of style!

There were several sexy separates, perfect for summer soirées.

Flirty, flowing dresses keep you cool during the rising temps.

Bright citrus shades dominated.

A few of the kids were being NAUTey on the runway. Nautical pieces are a staple during the summer months.

No Flamingle would be complete without pops of PINK!!!!

Don’t miss Charlotte Seen Fashion Week!