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Not only does a crossbody bag look fabulous it also relieves some of the strain of carrying a heavy purse, is more secure in crowded areas, and leaves your hands free.

The trick is to find the correct length strap or adjust it to your height.  These purses should hit about mid-hip.  A large bag will minimize the area while a small bag accentuates your curves.

Try one (or all!) of the styles below this fall!

Messenger Style:

Saddle Bag:

Hipster:

Drawstring:

Small Bag:

Backpack Style:

I love wearing shades of teal in my jewelry.

This season natural materials, like turquoise stones, are very popular.

But, you can get a similar look with beads.

Loving the bead look combined with brown and silver:

Teal is one of those colors that goes with so many others.

looks great with white, black, green, navy, gray, teal, brown, red, purple, coral, pink and many more

Stop by BBT to find yourself a great piece and start pairing it up today!

Autumn is time for earthy colors and jewel tones.  Here are some combinations to try out this fall:

Purple and Golden Yellow

Navy and Chocolate Brown

Brick Red and Hunter Green

Khaki and Cornflower Blue

Orange and Green

Gray and Gold

Bored of always wearing a certain top with the same skirt?  By adding an accessory or a jacket you can change the look and feel of an outfit.  With a few key pieces, your wardrobe can be put together in many ways.  Here we took 10 pieces (a skirt, a pair of jeans, a dress, a cardigan, a jacket, a long sleeve top, a short sleeve top, a scarf, a necklace, and a belt) and created 15 different looks.

It’s earthy tones and layered pieces make the bohemian look perfect for fall.

To let out your free-spirited inner hippie pick linens, cotton, leather, wood, stones, and woven items.  Layer them up, add some jewelry and you are good to go!

Loosely belted tunic with a woven belt and wooden beaded necklace

Vests---Wear them over dresses!

Cross-body purses and chunky totes

drape a scarf

Feathers

How to wear the trend without looking like a man!

The trick is to pair a menswear inspired piece with feminine accents.  Prints like plaid, houndstooth, and argyle are often associated with men’s fashion.

Menswear plaid in a feminine pink

Pair this argyle vest with a frilly top and a skirt. Also, check out the feminine floral pin in a tweed menswear inspired fabric.

Another menswear trend is the Boyfriend Cardigan.  These sweaters hit mid-hip and often have pockets in the front.  A Mr. Rodgers zipper is optional.

Belt it to show off your curves. A lacy top under adds a feminine touch.

For an easy way to wear the menswear trend this fall try a fitted blazer.  Add jewelry to soften the look.

And as always the easiest way to join in on a season’s trend is to go with accessories.  Try loafers, wool scarves, oversized watches, tuxedo inspired shoes, fedoras, and newsboy hats.

This week’s Yellow Blackbird Shop Your Closet Challenge was to take a neutral outfit and add a pop of color.

I have a pair of red ballet flats that I do this with all the time.  Kinda like in this picture:

Red Ballet Flats

Adding a pop of color is easiest when you have bright colored accessories.

We're loving this chunky red necklace from our jewelry department and this color combo for fall

Every girl needs a red belt to play with

Just a little chillier and I can wear my scarves!

You can also add a pop of color under a jacket or cardigan.

Pop of Pink

This is the outfit of the week on our Facebook page.  Click here for pricing and sizing info.

Lace looks great in fall too!

Love this lace scarf

This scarf looks great with a denim jacket

a touch of lace on the hem

lace top under a striped jacket

Repeat after me:

“I will not pair my denim jacket with denim pants”

That’s really my only rule for wearing a denim jacket.  While I’ve seen a few instances where this was successfully done, nine times out of ten it turns out like a 1990′s flashback.

Instead, try this fall wardrobe staple over a dress, paired with khaki, brown, black bottoms or a floral skirt, OR with this fall’s hot trend— red pants.

More tips:

• A fitted or cropped jacket will be more figure flattering than a boxy cut.

• When shopping for jackets, I always look for fabrics with a little stretch added so I can actually move my arms.

• Try rolling up the sleeves of your jacket, about 3 inches above your wrist, to create a longer body line and an outfit with a little more flare.

I tend to get up early, but then get distracted by my email, Facebook, and little chores around the house.  Next thing I know I only have a few minutes before I need to head out the door.  Here are three tips the BBT crew uses to get ready quick.

Barb’s Tip:  Wear a jacket.
You only have to iron the front of your shirt.

Megan’s Tip: Wear a dress.
You don’t have to worry about matching.

Erin’s Tip: Wear a headband
It will dress up your quick pony tail.