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According to Wikipedia, the belt bag is also referred to as a “fanny pack” (American English) or “bum bag” (British English).  It is a small fabric pouch usually secured with a zipper and worn by a strap around the hips or waist”  Yes and we all remember that from the 90’s.  But even when the thought of such fashion coming back make some roll their eyes until they can see their brains… it’s happening.  And we should thank Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele and its reinvention of the granny-chic style…

If you think that the thought of wearing one again would be scary wait until you know that belt bags designed for concealed carry of a weapon are available.  Another thing to watch out for… as if there wasn’t enough…

But not all is lost, there are a few belt bags that you may want to give it a try, like the Saint Laurent Bum Belt Bag which sits tight to your body.  If you feel like you want to dance all night without attending a bag, Prada quilted convertible belt bag is also a good alternative.  On the other hand, the Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Belt Bag is actually a classic chic item to have… Since this style can be a bit hard to pull off I think it’s best to leave it to professionals or in this case to renowned Fashion brands.

Rochas copper belt bag    Chanel vintage belt bag    Prada Convertible Belt bag    Saint Laurent bum bag    Chanel belt bag

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There is one common fashion denominator in street style these days and that is everything that comes in plaid, flannel, tartan, tweed… you name it.  I wouldn’t call it a trend as some do because plaid or tartan is one of the most iconic, recognizable prints there is today.  If not ask the Scottish men… Tartan has been so embedded in the Scottish culture that they may as well start blaming all those who label it a trend of cultural appropriation.  Comes Autumn and this emblematic print is one of  the first things that comes to mind.   Below, a few pieces to get you started…

 fashion roundup of plaid

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There is nothing easier in the dressing department than a pair of pants and a sweater… It’s a no-brainer as it doesn’t require any level of imagination nor creativity… It sounds appealing doesn’t it..?  I admire a very well layered attire but often we just want to keep it simple and low maintenance.  After all, we can always add some sparkle to make a simple pant and sweater match interesting.. Like what sort of sparkle you ask.. well anything from a belt, a necklace, big earrings, or a pair of beautiful boots… This roundup of Sweater Weather offers chic options from very affordable to more expensive ones.

Burberry wool and cashmere sweater

Wool and Cashmere Sweater

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I can’t remember the that last time I wore a pants suit… But as the days get cooler and the new generation of pant suits are nothing like the old times, I find myself more drawn to wear one… To acquire some level of power dressing… Pants suits seem to embrace new silhouettes, softer fabrics and a better loose-fit in lieu of the more stiff ones compared to the old era.  All these new innovations to an all time favorite and possibly the only option, of working men has made the women suit appealing and ready to be worn by women of all workplaces and for unlimited occasions… Vogue calls these new women suits “Fashion Suits.”  Clothes can have a powerful effect on those wearing them as well as on the observant.  The suit, besides being worn for success, is now worn for fashion as well, still sends the powerful message of equal treatment expectation…

power dressing pants suit Bianca-Jagger-white-suit

Bianca Jagger, who got married in a white tuxedo, can be partly be responsible for bringing the suit out of the corporate world to a social fashionable status.

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