Fabulous Halloween!

Still looking for a last minute costume idea for this weekend? Try emulating one of your favorite fashion icons! It's hard to be stylish while dressed in a goofy costume, these ideas will keep you looking fashionable and still be appropriate for the costume party. Bonus: you may have many of these items already in your closet!

Costume Idea 1: Anna Wintour. This Vogue editor who inspired the boss in The Devil Wears Prada can always be seen in her large sunnies, fur and fabulous heels. You'll really pull the look off if you can find a blond bob wig to mimic her iconic hair style.

Look like Ann Wintour by throwing a fur jacket over your shoulders and wrap dress and adding fabulous heels, large sunglasses and a blond bob wig.

Costume Idea 2: Rachel Zoe. This stylist also loves fur and large sunglasses as well as sky high heels, wide leg pants and Starbucks. She also has a signature hair style in her wavy blonde locks.

One of Rachel's favorites is the fur vest. Layer it over a silk blouse, wide leg jeans, and the tallest heels you can find. Carry around an empty Starbucks cup and say things like "That is bananas!" and "I die" and no one will wonder who you are.

Have fun and be safe this weekend!

Handbag Envy

There's nothing that elevates your outfit more than a great handbag. The number one place for women to splurge is on the bag. I'd much rather see you all carrying a well made, stylish handbag with a Target dress than visa versa. I don't know about you, but every season, I crave a new handbag (I currently have my eye on this Tory Burch - I love the color!); it's the simplest way to change your overall look for the new season because you can carry it every day.

Below is a story I styled for the Washington Post Express paper - read on for the hottest handbag trends for fall.

1. Snakeskin Ellie Tahari available at Neiman Marcus

2. Chain Strap Elie Tahari available at Neiman Marcus

3. Zipper Detail Linea Pelle available at Ginger Boutique

4. Envelope Clutch Alexis Hudson available at Ginger Boutique

5. Colored Handbag Kate Spade

6. Wool Merona available at Target

7. Satchel Target
8. Animal Print Rebecca Minkoff available at Piperlime

9. Color Block Jason Wu available at Neiman Marcus

10. Printed Tory Burch available at The Shoe Hive

11. Cross-body CC Skye available at The Shoe Hive

What to Wear: Happy Hour

Colored skinny jeans are a big trend for fall. Try wearing them out for happy hour!

1. Roe Habitat Blouse from Anthropologie $168

2. Pilcro Serif Cords from Anthropologie $88

3. Metal Edged Bangle from Topshop $25

4. Floral Textured Flower Skinny Leather Belt from Topshop $32

5. Joe's 'Candy' Sandal from Nordstrom $224.95

Heading out to happy hour

top from Nordstrom junior's department, belt from Target, Pilcro

skinny pants from Anthropologie, thrifted bangle, MaxStudio heels