Romantic Ideas for Valentines Day: autumn

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Top Trends for Fall 2011</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Neiman Marcus put out their list for the top trends for fall so I thought I'd apply those trends to items you can find on etsy. Handmade and high fashion CAN go together quite well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1. PUMPS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.258780817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.258780817.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59139983/hand-painted-christian-louboutin-painted">Hand Painted Christian Louboutin $2550</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 9px;">BORDEAUX</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 9px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.258589956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.258589956.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46094089/bordeaux-nappa-low-boots-size-7-80s-made?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=bordeaux&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Bordeaux Vintage Leather Boots $148</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.217136899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.217136899.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68090681/red-sweater-garnet-red-oversized-grunge?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=garnet&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fclothing">Garnet Oversized Sweater $110</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240674881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.240674881.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77968749/red-necklace-glass-pearl?ref=sr_gallery_37&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=pearls&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=6&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Glass Pearl Necklace $20</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">3. COLORBLOCKING</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.165226882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.165226882.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53563800/navy-twill-swing-coat-ml">Navy Twill Swing Coat $125</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.259620104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.259620104.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78540279/the-new-scout-bag-wheat-brushed-denim?ref=sc_1">Scout Bag $220</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">4. LADY CHIC</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.147582744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.147582744.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48286068/black-pure-cashmere-silk-satin-double">Black Cashmere Coat $398</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.203377534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.203377534.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64694880/sophisticated-butterfly-sleeve-top">Butterfly Sleeve Top $28</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">5. FUR</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.265152422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.265152422.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80125340/cj30-real-fox-fur-collar-fannel-jacket?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=fur&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fclothing">Fox Fur Collar Flannel Jacket $50</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">6. HANDHELD BAGS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.266942224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.266942224.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80634871/vegan-leather-handbag-purse-dark-purple?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Vegan Handbag $99</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">7. BOLD GOLD</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.229963525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.229963525.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70713282/mod-earrings-three-leaves-gold-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=gold+earrings&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=4&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Mod Gold Earrings $14</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.153676476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.153676476.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50110596/bold-gold-faceted-metal-stone-knuckle?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=gold+bold&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=6&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Bold Gold faceted Ring $36</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">8. LEATHER</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.236510531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.236510531.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63709916/couture-black-leather-pleated-a-line">Couture Leather Pleated Skirt $96.99</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">9. SHIMMER</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246454136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.246454136.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74677874/shimmering-nights-bubble-dress?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=silver+shimmer+&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fclothing">Shimmering Nights Bubble Dress $490</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.260288541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.260288541.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78739465/ellis-top-charcoal-silver-knit-tee?ref=v1_other_1">Ellis Top $38</a></div>

Fall Trends 2011

Top Trends for Fall 2011 Neiman Marcus put out their list for the top trends for fall so I thought I'd apply those trends to items you c...

<div align="center"> This week I've decided to feature some awesomely hip statement/bib necklaces!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30586305"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380044112531051042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKysxXq7NSk70AzwdrVGeaKc-rExftKr8NzcDviByUvAaTd-ex5qDd2ZulVkOrJNxfhyphenhyphenzG1wZaNua7cxePmbDW2Bd0cSJc_4FSI5hqx-nCHineXMqv9jmc2L-h9khjYmT3967dzXecTL8/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /> A Night At The Oscars Crystal and Pure Silk Rosette Statement Necklace</a> $209.00</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30586305">BejewelledBespoke</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242686"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380044523156795986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZFoJO5S54Pz9UbsDiXh_unYl6frtVgQgtgzX96S_g7gOShdYEwqFq4kxwRVTRa1K1P6u0iChYpCLzMs8hgo6Hrap67sIEhP21jOC6mmjoHKMknR0iGwbfXlmAr2WmLTUImDjiA97sipc/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 201px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242686">Hand Crocheted Boho Chic Statement Necklace</a> $54</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242686">Lilacpop </a>(shameless self promotion going on here)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30435149&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380043042459980434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZbgITqwve55Sa7FtJA2hPeFik-J51Jp7IczvFnsQkWld-LPDi328XkIp_-6Hgz9gzYV9nwszpnpv-kSRtIsPem-MOztJYdGcoKNMG_raKSKgNXHMJIYDLARX4fpd3YLl6PQgLWCkK1ET/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30435149&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Multi Chain and Pearl Necklace</a> $62</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30435149&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">cheapdatejewelry</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30714595&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380042436347895794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyUvdSg9JPlr3lkYnQgIpQM-kauezzSRLkF8ddKJQBUQCR8fWaZltAT7rRhafXIB5VML-G61hCULcm6-UD1ZZRmPDL-b3yVxRLaRCs0F2Vb1yxnqFM2tt_92u82iK00mbLdyd60FW1R9G/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30714595&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Autumn Love Statement Necklace</a> $195.00</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30714595&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">gBoutique</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30405278&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380041904950600050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFyjPV4b5lLsn-xOhcFLxoksBR0BlpoVKpRFtpq9JXcYp0lNg2FpyWE1oSz0LZPg2j_JD_ogbR9YWjvQm8tDwpEQ6ztym_veviIjV7YYCkS1MmyDEaXY0kC3d4_N28aViUp7QUxFoif28/s320/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30405278&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Avant- Garde Splendor ((Statement BIB Necklace))</a> $115.00</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30405278&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">florabond</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30726538&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380041562018973650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zYzUBpaWyixcwYxKMeQmspA6rbFjGy4lUmngyhDX6ehvilmZSQHxis6p56SkYs3rICGP_FabejigwnnzNtjKc53EGG8OasUeY-ISAyP7MXj-Fev1_qiU393yDZKGseE-pWwfTmKIsKO8/s320/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30726538&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Sunny Skies Ahead Necklace</a> $72.50</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30726538&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">soradesigns</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div>

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