I love the versatility of shrugs, boleros or cropped jackets – whatever you prefer to call them.
You can layer them over a light summer dress or t-shirt and keep those pieces going into fall.  They add an extra layer of warmth, a little extra camouflage for upper arms and can add a great accent to your wardrobe.
Lightweight stretch cotton shrugs can be found in a rainbow of colors, and offer and easy to wear option for warm days.

This wrap-front shrug is a cotton/elastane blend by Subdued.  It’s lightweight and perfect for adding another layer and a dash of color to …read more

Most modern wedding gowns are strapless. There are of course, oodles of exceptions, but walk into any bridal shop and I guarantee you that at least half of the dresses you see will be strapless. Here in the south, that percentage seems to go up even higher, with the predominant dress design being strapless, corsetted, and with a princess skirt. Nothing’s wrong with any of this, obviously, and trends will come and go, but my real question is: how will we wear them come fall?
We’ll wear them with boleros, and wraps, and shrugs. Perhaps even opera length gloves. In any …read more

It’s amazing that with the cost of wedding gown prices being so high that so many of the accessories that go with them are of such shoddy quality. You really wouldn’t believe how many cheap lace shrugs and polyester white gloves there are out there.
But not this totally handmade silk bridal bolero by Bonzie. It’s in a class all its own. With high quality materials and high quality design, this is one item that would put some serious POW into your wedding ensemble. I love the high-necked ruffles and the dainty cap sleeves. This bolero is so romantic and sweet …read more

One of this year’s biggest trends is a classic black blazer. Celebs like Rhianna have been the blazer for a while and we’ve just now started to catch on to it. 

 Christian V. Siriano, the fourth season winner of Project Transformation has created a play on this trend with his  Christian V. Siriano black plaid taffeta ‘London Guard’ ruffle bolero from Bluefly.com. This jacket is black and grey plaid with snap placket with pleated ruffle trim, short puff sleeve with single snap cuff and a contemporary fit. 

Bluefly.com has it listed at $520.00. 
Photos from: Newscom & Bluefly.com 

If a Russian sable hat just isn’t enough to ward off the brutal temperatures and chilly days ahead, a Sable Bolero from the Jerry Sorbara collection is sure to provide plenty of warmth and cozy comfort.  The bolero enjoys a winter weather makeover with this rich and indulgent fur version. Forget the coat, the jacket, and even the scarf with this simple but elegant one-piece:

This one features a cropped style with elbow sleeves and a simple hook-and-eye closure.  A simple cover up for those chilly days or nights, and sure to be the main attraction on your next venture.
Steer clear …read more