A trend is defined as a craze or fad. Keep this in mind when building your wardrobe. Also remember that just because it is in style does not mean you should wear it!

Fall and winter, that glorious time of year when crisp leaves float through the air and Nature restores its bounty. BORDEAUX, the new rich color for the season. LADY-LIKE attire, polished and professional. LEATHER in accessories and as subtle clothing touches. A bit of SHIMMER and BOLD GOLD accessories. Mixed and mingled textures blended together for softness. Now is your time to shine!

Trends come and go but personal style stands the test of time. Find your own style and stick with it, regardless of what's "in vogue" for the season.

Photo credit: Left: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG dark red wool and nylon coat. MILLY black/merlot/white printed silk dress. Wine ostrich-embossed calfskin handbag. PORTALANO NM EXCLUSIVE Napa leather gloves with cashmere lining. STUART WEITZMAN deep red patent leather "Naughty" pump. JOSE & MARIA BARRERA 24-karat gold-plated earclips. THEODORA & CALLUM red glass and 24-karat gold electroplate necklace. ALL NEIMAN MARCUS. Right: ST. JOHN. Pewter lambskin vest. Caviar wool and rayon knit mock turtleneck. Caviar triacetate and polyester crepe marocain pants. Granite wool and polyamide knit scarf. ALL NEIMAN MARCUS.

BORDEAUX! Think about all shades of this rich color, from soft rose to claret to burgundy.

Grow your wardrobe with COLOR-BLOCKED sweaters and scarves in geometric patterns. Pair with black leggings and short booties and carry a tasseled-leather mini-clutch.

TRIMS? Fur, shimmer, gold, and LEATHER!

PUMPS are back! Classic and feminine to show off your lady-like presence and elongate your stature!

Photo credit: PAUL SMITH. Purple wool and cotton Donegal tweed jacket. Gray merino wool Donegal tweed turtleneck. Rose/purple/lavender wool and cotton windowpane trousers. ALL NEIMAN MARCUS.

POLISHED SOPHISTICATION!

GLEN PLAID, HERRINGBONE, AND HOUNDSTOOTH blazers, sweaters, slacks and outerwear touches.

Mix small check print DRESS SHIRTS with plaid ties in the same hue.

BORDEAUX shoes and belts, watch straps and leather vests.

RUGGED OUTERWEAR. Quilted jackets, plaid wool vests, herringbone and hooded parkas, twill topcoats.

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