OK. So maybe you didn’t rock a fascinator at the wedding you attended over the summer. And you were less than thrilled when our new British style icon decided to bring “shimmery nude pantyhose” back (you had rejoiced after ditching your torn Hanes mid-1995). That being said, you’ve been on “Kate Watch” since the royal wedding- and loving every Reiss-styled moment of it. Now it’s time to stop the idol worship and re-focus on what’s trending on this side of the pond.
We rounded up the Fall Fashion Must-Haves our local trendsetters are dressing Bergen Mamas in this fall…
Who: Gito, Gito Boutique, Englewood
Must Have Pieces: Ramy Brook Green Satin Helene Top ($400) and Megan Odabash teak curled tusk earrings ($60)
When to wear: A night out at The Kitchen Restaurant noshing on Stephen Henderson’s seasonal specialties–(moving to the old Blue Moon space in Englewood Fall 2011)
Who: Jenny St. John, Unbuttoned LAB Collection, 40 Bergen St., Englewood and now online!
Must Have Piece: Mamba Zip Leggera Jean in Black by Work Custom Denim ($198)
When to wear: Anytime, any place. From grocery store runs, to carpool duty, straight to dinner with pals. Pair with a kitty heel or ankle boots.
Who: Smadar Yona at Anik Boutique, Englewood
Must Have Piece: Seion V Jacket by Theory in Slate Crushed Velvet ($565)
When to wear: Business lunch at Grissini in Englewood
Who: Alison Brettschneider, owner of 25 Park (opening in Englewood on North Dean, Fall 2011)
Must Have Piece: Hache Knitted Poncho with zipper openings ($995)
When to wear: Apple Picking, soccer games, and casual fall get-togethers when the chill sets in.
Who: Heather Kushman, Guess What’s New? Boutique, Westwood
Fall Must Have Piece: Black Skull Ipad Case, shown here in leather, $90 and up
When to tote: Keep it on your person at all times. Kids entertainment + you connected.
Who: MaryAlice Farella, Society Men, Westwood
Fall Must Haves for Him: Hartford check button down in purple/navy ($250) and silver and enamel collegiate cufflinks ($65, can be customized with any team logo)
When he should wear them: He will want to don his Hartford shirt every chance he gets (and he can). He’ll sport the cuff links when he needs to add some amusement to a more formal French cuff type of occasion.
Who: Bergen Mama’s in-house style scouts
Fall Must Have Piece: Cameos, Cameos, Cameos (We love Italian designer’s Amedeos rings, charms and bracelets, available at Amedeo, 958 Lexington Ave, NYC and Bergdorf Goodman NYC).
When to wear: Back to School Nights, Cocktail Parties and charity luncheons.
Who: Olga from Passione di Arte Spa and Nail Salon, 11 Hillsdale Ave,Tenafly
Fall Must Have: Passione’s custom mixed polish in “Dirty & Flirty” ($10), manicure ($15)
When to wear: For weeks! The coppery tone lasts forever and works with all of Fall’s key pieces.
