October 2013 – Fashion and Style Guide: StyleSpotter Blog

STYLE REPORT: 5 BEST FASHION PUMPKINS

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We don’t know why, but carving pumpkins has gotten a lot more fancy and complex than we remember. Whether it’s due to the popularity of Pinterest or the trend towards DIY-ing, but decorating a pumpkin for Halloween means a lot more than the smiling jack-0-lanterns of our childhoods. Here’s a some of our favorite fashion inspired pumpkins that have seriously stepped up their game.

For anyone who loves crafts, nothing’s more tempting than the urge to put glitter and rhinestones over everything.

GET THE LOOK: 5 LAST MINUTE DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

Halloween is less than a week away! With busy work and school schedules, not everyone has a lot of time or money to spend on their costumes, but nothing’s worse than having to wear a cheap plastic dollar store get-up. Check out five super easy and unique costumes that you (probably) won’t have to leave your house to create.

Sushi

Wear a white dress and tie a pink or yellow pillow to it with green or black material. You’ll look good enough to eat!

Wayne’s World

Looking for the

TREND SPOTTING: LEATHER SKIRTS

One trend we definitely think is worth investing in this season is a leather (or faux leather) skirt. In pencil or skater, this bottom has really made a come-back this fall. A leather skirt is the perfect item to add some flair to a silk chiffon blouse and stilettos for a night out, can be dressed down with a cozy sweater and boots during the day, or worn with a graphic tee and statement necklace for an unexpected twist. Whether quilted, pleated, or asymmetrical, a leather skirt is

TREND SPOTTING: TARTAN

Every fall tartan prints are a popular trend, but we’ve noticed that this historically Scottish design is more popular than ever this year. We’re seeing this plaid on everything from bold blazers, skin-grazing pencil skirts, and as a decorative panel on satchels, and we’re not complaining! This print is bold and stylish while remaining classic. Invest in a tartan printed item this fall and you’ll be wearing it for years to come.

1. Moschino Tartan Peplum Riding Jacket $2,020

TREND SPOTTING: IPHONE ACCESSORIES

Accessories aren’t limited to just bags, jewelry and hats anymore, with the prevalence of technology there is a whole new accessories category: technology. With the iPhone 5 being the world’s top selling smartphone in 2012, and the much anticipated iPhone 5S selling out in 2 days, designers have taken note and stepped up their game when it comes to cases. From complex radial designs, cute animals, and brass knuckle handles, tech accessories are officially drool-worthy. Whether you decided to

TREND SPOTTING: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Although we’re big advocates of the color pink year round, we have rounded up our favorite items that bear this hue in honor of the first day of breast cancer awareness month. These snazzy products don’t only have their shade in common, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer research organization when purchased. Do your part to find a cure while shopping for some majorly adorable swag.

1. Coach Breast Cancer Awareness Eau de Toilette $68/Breast Cancer Research Foundation