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AUTUMN NUDES: Sexiest Trend of the Season?

Fur or feathers, satin or sheer, it’s all about nudes and camels…

Take Mario Testino’s shoot for Allure’s September 2011 issue: model Candice Swanepoel bears just enough skin between layers of luxe, lizard and lush to make me want to ditch the doldrum tones of autumn for a totally neutral palette.

Mix this look with a little gold, and you’re good to go in my book!

p.s. Anyone going to FNO? Do tell! I’m trying to get my butt to motivate after some exhausting days of sick daughter and major overtime. But the festivities here in the O.C. pale in comparison to those elsewhere, so that doesn’t exactly help!

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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The Comments

  1. Lily says

    September 8, 2011 at 7:53 am

    I completely agree. I much prefer a gorgeous neutral palette with a touch of gold !! Gorgeous photos.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  2. Naomi says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:00 am

    still don’t think I could rock a fur, but I love the rest of it. I haven’t even gotten myself nude pumps yet… sigh, always behind on the fashion trends.

  3. Tamara, Bella Boho says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Lovin the nudes, much more so than the jewel tones. That sweater is amazing!

  4. blair @ scsd says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:07 am

    amazing… very subtle, and stylish!

  5. tobe | because it's awesome says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:33 am

    WOWZA. these are stunning! completely agree with this palette for fall. right down to my nails…. ox

  6. elizabeth says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:08 am

    That skirt in the first pic is my dream! And of course I don’t understand why I have never seen a handyman that looked like that….
    -e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)

  7. Emily says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Nude accessories- love. I can’t pull off much of anything else in the nude category because I don’t think it works well with my skin tone. Maybe that’s just me, but I do love the look. Ugh, I have a sick kiddo as we speak. Not fun, but hoping your little sweetie is feeling better!

  8. Lonely Wife Project says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:42 am

    I LOVE that spread and that chunky knit! Going to SD’s FNO for the first time. I’m sure it won’t be as grand as anything in NY or LA, but I’m so curious to see what all the hype is about!

  9. navy & orange says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    beautiful photos!

    xoxo navy & orange

  10. Julip Made says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I think there is nothing sexier than a chunky sweater or men’s button up with nothing underneath.. and nothing comfier. Recently I’ve been finding myself turning to nudes and neutrals as my new go to instead of black. And of course a little gold never hurts any look!

  11. JEN RAMOS says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Such a sexy set of pics! LOVE the neutrals ! :))))))

  12. Tamra {walks with Bella} says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    I love nudes and that color palette. It doesn’t matter if i’m pale or bronze, they go with everything. I’m so happy that it is a hit color this season, it’s making fall much easier to ease into. I’m with you, not going the usual fall route, lets just go nude. lol.

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