No longer are the choices only plain black opaque or nude hosiery in the cold weather months – the accessory du jour has taken a fashionable turn, with texture, prints, lace, and even burn-out detaling sure to suit every whim and whimsy. We’ve seen it on the runways and the streets, and we’ve officially adopted the look of printed tights to go with all our leg-baring looks this fall/winter 2010 season. We love how any skirt or dress can be amped up with a little décor for your gams!

There are so many options but here are a few we absolutely adore. For a pop of red to compliment a snazzy pattern, we’d love a pair of the Wolford Quant Tights. To add a little geometry and mod to your outfit we fancy the Patternity Geometric Tights. We certainly wouldn’t leave out a cute floral pattern that’s both feminine and chic, so we heart the Little Silhouetto of a Woman Tights. We’re also totally keen on decking our legs in feathers or even Big Ben with the Free People Feather Tightsand the Henry Holland Citights London pair. Last, why not take a walk on the wild side with Hue’s Printed Leopard Tights? Which pair best suits your style?

Wolford Quant Tights

Patternity Geometric Tights

Little Silhouetto of a Woman Tights

Free People Feather Tights

Henry Holland Citights London Tights

Hue Printed Leopard Tights

• A structured handbag is a must-carry for Fall/Winter
• When wearing the menswear trend, don’t think of it as “he meets she.”  Keep it romantic.
• Olive is a hot color this season
• Downing: “There’s always a reason to wear leopard. Leopard is the new black.”
• Wear ropes and ropes of layers of pearls. And let them get tangled up. Mixing up your good jewelry with your costume jewelry is totally acceptable. In Downing’s words, “Your good pearls want to mix with your faux. It’s like dating a bad boy. Your good jewelry wants to mix with your bad stuff!”
• Fur is a hot trend this season, but Downing recommends going with long hair fur.
• Downing: “If you’re going to go Liza, go all the way.”
• Update an LBD by wearing it with a shoe-boot.
• Downing: “Embrace lace for daytime.”
• Feathers are a must. Downing: “It all about the thrill of the quill.”

And for Spring 2011…

• Corals, pinks and reds are the hottest colors for Spring
• A popular trend for Spring will be the women’s tuxedo jacket
• Don’t be afraid of color mixes, but don’t match your pinks. Keep them in the same color family.
• Go Marrakech for Spring. Think about kaftans for daytime wear. Downing: “I love a kaftan moment. I don’t care if it’s ‘Green Acres’ or Endora on ‘Bewitched.’”
• And, more is more. Downing: “Whoever said that when you get dressed you should take off one thing obviously didn’t work in the fashion industry. I say, get dressed and ADD five things.”

All outfits and accessories can be found at your local Neiman Marcus or online at www.neimanmarcus.com.

Style tip: Allow these looks to inspire you, but look for the bargainista way to re-create them. Look for the fur jacket at a thrift shop or in your grandmother’s closet. Or, look for a faux version at Marshalls or TJ Maxx. You can easily find a pretty lace blouse at Forever21. And check Nine West, Aldo or Steve Madden for similar shoes.

Straight Denim at Nordstrom
Boots by Dune

Day Dresses by Michael Kors
Pumps by Nine West

Cardigans by Paul & Joe Sister
Boots by Tory Burch

It’s starting to finally feel like fall, and with winter just around the corner, we’re looking to some pieces to add to our closet that will keep us looking chic and oh so warm. Fur is undoubtedly, one of the biggest trends we saw on the runway for the Fall/Winter 2010 season. Take for example, all the amazing looks from Elie Tahari‘s collection, which included vests, coats, and accessories in this luxurious material. If you want to incorporate this look in a more animal-friendly way, try on a piece of faux fur instead. It’s just as soft and luxurious, but without the guilt and high price tag. We’ve picked out the perfect accessories to keep you cozy as the chill comes our way. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Cheeky Faux Fur Scarf and ASOS Fantasy Fur Peter Pan Collar are great for adding to your favorite winter coat while the MaxMara Faux Fur Scarf and Parkhurst Pull-Through Scarf are easy to throw on. Would you wear this look to stay warm during the cold weather months?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Cheeky Faux Fur Scarf

Weekend MaxMara Faux Fur Scarf

Parkhurst Faux Fur Pull-Through Scarf

ASOS Fantasy Fur Peter Pan Collar