Chained

If there's a huge trend for this fall, it's chains.  Chains are showing up on everything.  They are being used as hair accessories, to accent and decorate clothing and are the strap of the moment for purses.  The multi-strand chain necklaces are so ubiquitous that they have become boring just one month into the season and the chain bracelets are headed for the same fate.  There are some pieces that have used chains in very interesting and clever ways, though, and they deserve highlighting.  Below are some of our favorites.  More are destined to appear in a future piece; there are just far too many examples of this trend out at the moment.

Warehouse Chain and Fringe Top $24.00

Juicy Couture Chain-Trimmed Velour Hoodie $178.00

Fleet Jewelry That Long Black Cloud Hair Chain $72.00

Karen Millen Draped-Chain T-Shirt $99.00

Topshop Mixed Chain and Charm Drop Earrings £5.00

Adia Kibur Braided Chain Belt $58.00

Rachel Roy Sapata Sandals $139.00 (plus 30% off during sale)

Laura Kranitz Chain Fringe Headband $64.00

Juicy Couture Chain Mesh Necklace $148.00

Jacque Aiche Thread Shower Earrings $132.00

Christian Louboutin Fiocchito Large Napa Bag $1995.00

Haute Hippie Chain Miniskirt $595.00

Urban Outfitters Hanging Earcuff with Chains $18.00

Warehouse Twisted and Knotted Ball Chain Necklace $23.00

Valentino Sequin and Chain Embellished Tank $980.00

MP Black Detachable Chain Top $29.00

Warehouse Long Woven Snake Chain Earrings $13.00

Juicy Couture Pave Bow Multi-Strand Bracelet $98.00

Nightcap Clothing Chain Drop Dress $216.00

Sheri Bodell Chain Sheath Dress $124.20

Melie Bianco Dakota Fringe Hobo $78.00

Rachel Roy Tear Drop Earrings with Chains $18.99 (Plus 30% off during sale)

Haute Hippie Sequined Fringe Dress $595.00

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Braided Knot Earrings $32.00

Urban Outfitters Sparkle and Fade Silk Chain Tank $58.00

Arden B. Rhinestone and Chain Cuff $29.00

Meggie Hillary Hoop Earrings $103.00

Stuart Weitzman Bracelet Boots $525.00

John Hardy Classic Chain Overlap Ring $325.00

Who Wears Short Shorts?

One new trend this fall that I'm quite excited about is shorts.  My first reaction (as a Chicago native) was that it is too cold for shorts in the fall.  However, as I kept seeing gorgeous examples of the trend (and as temps here in the Southwest continued to stay in the 70s and 80s), I've become more and more enamored with the trend.  I am especially fond of the tailored pleated versions, whether they be the bottom half of a romper, worn with bare legs and platform booties, or paired with opaque or patterned tights.

Fortunately for fashionistas, they can be found all over the place in a variety of different price ranges.  Below are some gorgeous examples of this trend.


Madewell Shimmer Shorts $88

Trina Turk Meadowland Twill Naturalize Shorts $158

Alice by Temperly Alivia Shorts $195

Adam Turn-Up Shorts $61.50

Valentino Wool-Blend Shorts $990

Theory Intellect Shariann Shorts $235

athe by Vanesso Bruno Pisque de Laine Shorts $203

Diane von Furstenberg Dax Shorts $410

Bird by Juicy Couture High-Waisted Wool Shorts $260

Sportmax Code Tie-Front Shorts $185.26

Elizabeth and James Hunter Shorts $245

Notify Boyfriend Washed Suede Shorts $635

Black Halo Paula Shorts $158

Calvin Klein Jeans Romper $39.99

J. Crew Wool Tuxedo Shorts $88

Vanessa Bruno Wool-Blend Mid-Rise Shorts $330

Theory Black Wool Shorts $295.05

Erin Brynie Sailor Shorts $44

Madewell Day-to-Night Romper $98

J. Crew Drapey Wool Beatrice Shorts $88

Juicy Couture Sexy Chino Sailor Shorts $98

Avenue Plus-Sized Windowpane Checked Ponte Shorts $24.90

Avenue Plus-Sized Striped Cotton Linen Cuffed Shorts $9.96


Update October 3, 8:48 a.m.:

Some reasonably priced options in this style:

The Limited Drew Tab Cuffed Shorts $49.90

Express Houndstooth Military Shorts $49.90

Arden B. High Waist Tab Short $19.99

The Limited Cassidy Essential Short $44.50

Arden B. Cuffed Welt Pocket Shorts $19.99

Express Belted Tweed Shorts $54.90

Zara Twill Shorts with Side Buckles $29.90

Arden B. One-Shoulder Ruffle Romper $39.99

Express Faux Satin Military Shorts $49.90