5 Fall Outfits | 9 Gorgeous Pieces | $400

With time and budgets stretched to the max, I love choosing clothes that mix and match together to make reliably stellar outfits. This week, iVillage.ca asked me to pick 9 fall pieces to make 5 perfect fall outfits. The tough part? Do it all (clothes, shoes and outerwear included) on a $400 budget. I do love a good fashion challenge...

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TRENDING: 3 Fall Combos We Love

Some of my fav street style colour combos of 2014. Via Harper's Bazaar.

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

They say that good things come in threes and when it comes to colour, I completely agree. Monochromatic looks are super cool but require a deft hand at loading up on texture to pull it off. Two-tone outfits look safe but can feel incomplete. But add that magical third shade and suddenly, you have fashion magic. 

For Fall '14, the most stylish on the streets of New York, Paris and Milan showed us how to do colour right. And, it turns out that the most stunning looks were often super simple colour combos that packed a real punch. This fall, try pairing 2 neutrals with one bright pop - it's as easy as that. If you're not big on brights, try letting your third element be a metallic - either a shiny silver or a bold gold. We've shown red, green and navy looks here, but purple, yellow, orange, bright pink and cobalt blue will shake up your fall and winter wardrobe, too. 

Why let your summer wardrobe have all the fun? Let these three perfect fall combos inspire you the next time you're faced with a what-to-wear moment...

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HOT STUFF: The Cute New Ways to Cozy Up

Cara Delevingne walks the Burberry Prorsum runway in the brand's now-famous check blanket poncho. Giovanni Giannoni/Fairchild Photo Service.

Originally posted in The LOOK

Why spend the season with chattering teeth and freezing feet? Designers have given us loads of tempting reasons to cozy up this fall, from the trend that lets you wear your blanket out, to the warm boot socks you'll never want to take off. 

Happy Thanksgiving, lovelies! Personally, I'm grateful for stretchy pants. And you?

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RLR SHOPS: My Shopbop Top Ten

SHOPBOP asked me to pick out my Top 10 wants from their October collection and share them with you. As the weather cools off, I find myself gravitating towards black, grey and camel done up in rich wools, felts and leathers.

My apologies in advance for the 10 not-so-guilt-free temptations ahead. Luckily, gifting season isn't too far away...

xx

Rag & Bone Dunaway Hat, $250, Shopbop

Botkier Python Embossed Soho Tote, $338, Shopbop

Giles Brother Skinny Railroad Spike Cuff, $63, Shopbop

Matt Bernson Tundra Shearling Lined Booties, $437, Shopbop

Helmut Lang Sonar Wool Cardigan, $448, Shopbop

3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel, $1015, Shopbop

Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack, $335, Shopbop

Monrow Faux Leather Pants, $199, Shopbop

Loeffler Randall Junior Work Tote, $448, Shopbop

Matt Bernson Darby Oxfords, $283, Shopbop

While you're at it, CK Underwear is currently 25% off from today until Oct 13th, so now's a great time to stock up. Promo details here.

Disclaimer: Real Life Runway occasionally receives vendor/brand sponsorships for mentioning their products and services. 

THE EDIT: 10 FALL TRENDS TO TRY

Gisele Bundchen in the Isabel Marant F/W 2014 Campaign. Via Isabel Marant.

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

Every season brings its own fashion joys. And while spring, summer and winter each hold their own unique temptations, nothing beats fall fashion. The cozy sweaters are enough to make us excited for below-average temps, the perfectly-ripped jeans give us instant edge, and the gorgeous boots inspire us to walk that extra mile, if only so we can show them off to admiring passersby.

From the hip new fedoras to the season's must-own handbag silhouette, I've rounded up the 10 fall trends to try this season from New Sudbury Centre. Speaking of temptations...

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