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MINIMALIST LUXE: Fall Trend Inspiration & Picks

Shopbop’s “Luxe Redux” Trend Report

Did anyone else gasp when they got this in their inbox? I certainly did. And although I don’t really have a reason to prance around town in silky gowns, furs and booties, I’d like to pretend I could…if I really wanted to.

All above items available at Shopbop.

And here are my real-world picks
(ok, well the shoes are a splurge but they’re so cool I had to include):

1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6 7 /

Do I need to apologize for the multiple fashion posts this week, or is it understandable considering all the fashion I’m missing at NYFW this week? Are you feeling a little out of it too? (That is, if you’re reading this post I’m assuming you’re not in NY…at least I hope you’d have better things to do!)

Happy weekend!

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. Things That Sparkle says

    September 16, 2011 at 5:42 am

    This is absolute perfection. I love it!!!

  2. Lily says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:13 am

    I wish I had a reason to wear every single one of these outfits !! Silkyness, knits, leather and sparkles…what could be better ?

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  3. elizabeth says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:19 am

    ugh – there is a vintage fur that looks just like the second pic on sale in a consignment shop across the street from my apt – I go try it on every week but would never have a reason to wear it! Maybe I will get it just to hang it somewhere as art in my house! And that velvet dress from A. Wang – maybe will have to get it just to wear around the house with a sweater – so yummy!
    -e (modern4seven.blogspot.com)

  4. Lisa says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Im loving all your fashion posts!! I too, am feeling a little out of it. I wish I was in NYC where all the action is happening lol

  5. Tamra {walks with Bella} says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I had the similiar reaction, but I think I like your round up of choices better! I need that michele mason skirt, to die for. I would wear it everyday!!!

  6. Lonely Wife Project says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:26 am

    SO much goodness going on here! And of course your picks are perfect! I’m totally feeling the faux fur handbag.

  7. Naomi says

    September 16, 2011 at 9:38 am

    love the skirt. Happy weekend to you too :)

  8. designstiles says

    September 16, 2011 at 11:00 am

    oh my goodness, those shoes are ankle breakers. I mean, they’re stunning, but just to look at if I were to actually buy them, you know.

    I should try posing like the first chick in my next outfit post. Ha!

  9. Emily | Recently says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    As always, I’m in love with the maxi skirt. I, too, would break my ankle (or neck!) in those shoes, but gaahhhh they’re gorgeous!

  10. tobe | because it's awesome says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    whoa whoa whoa. you are completely correct. i die for that last photo…mostly for the boots. DEEEELICIOUS.

    love your picks – i had a friend get married in a white dress very similar to the one you pulled. she KILLED IT. i am not so brave….

    happy weekend!! ox

  11. Eneia White says

    September 17, 2011 at 5:11 am

    Please don’t tell my UGG boots, but #7 makes me want to go out to the grocery store and switch down the dairy isle. Sweet finds!

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