Nicole by Nicole Miller x JCP

Happy 10 year Anniversary to the Nicole by Nicole Miller line at JCPenney! This line is so amazing because it truly brings runway inspired pieces to your closet at such a feasible price. The prints and silhouettes are feminine and classic, yet still bold and inspiring. This look I'm sharing with you today is so classic and could totally take you from the office to dinner, whether you're in your early twenties or mid 30's. And that's the beauty of this Nicole by Nicole Miller line at JCP. You will love it, but your mom or mother-in-law will also love it! (And seriously, $50 for a faux leather pant?! Yes please. You cannot beat that).Over the past 10 years, this collection at JCP has transformed with trends, but throughout the entire collection you will see bold prints and feminine silhouettes - making these outfits perfect both for the office or date night.

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Trend Alert! Fierce Fedoras

If you followed our fashion frenzy from New York, you may have noticed that fedoras are a huge item for Fall 2013. This is definitely a must have for the season. I particularly loved the modern trend at Trina Turk's sleek chic presentation at Lincoln Center and the hats spotted on the runway with a raiding your boyfriend's closet vibe at Nicole Miller. Okay, are you dying for this accessory? Never fear, we have your back. You can purchase a fierce felt fedora from Topshop here.

photos: Kat Harris of The Refined Woman

leopard swing coat: Free People; boots: Stuart Weitzman; leather leggings: Michael Kors

Flashback to the 60's

While attending shows at New York Fashion Week this season, it was very apparent that the sixties are an inspiration for the fall. Take Nicole Miller for example. Velvet, bell-bottoms, suede, vests and floppy hats were among the runway. The designer also incorporated prints and patchwork leather; overall the collection had that Beatles-era vibe. But Miller was not the only one. Gwen Stefani's line, L.A.M.B., made quite the retro statement. She took on a more rock n' roll sixties spin with her collection using neon colors and statement sweaters. The beehive hair and overstated lashes the models sported synced perfectly with printed jumpsuits and mini skirts. Overall both created fierce yet fun collections.[galleryview id=109]

Photos courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week