Transitioning Into Fall With Tiffany of I Am Style-ish

Rhonda Gail | September 1, 2009

Recently I asked style maven Tiffany of I Am Style-ish to share some tips about fall fashion and style in general.

How would you classify your style? Classic with a modern twist

What are you favorite black pumps under $100? I don’t own any pumps under $100. I believe black pumps are investment shoes. With that said, my favorite black pumps are my Louboutin Insectikas. You can see them here.

It’s obvious shoes are your weakness, but on what else do you splurge and when do you prefer a bargain? I always splurge on handbags because I consider those investment pieces as well. I totally get my bargains on tops. I don’t mind buying cheap tops because you can always make them look more expensive than they are with a nice pair of jeans or a skirt and some fun accessories.

What are your tips for transitioning a summer wardrobe into fall? Layers! I love taking my summer dresses and adding tights and sweaters and scarves over the top. You can wear everything from the summer into the fall except for shorts. I tend to just keep shorts in my summer wardrobe.

Any fall staples every wardrobe should contain? Tall boots. I think they make any fall outfit look great whether worn with tights, leggings or skinny jeans. Scarves are the easiest way to accessorize during the fall so I always stock up on brightly colored or patterned ones.

I read an article in the August issue of InStyle about breaking style “rules.” The article listed rules you should break and ways to do so. Included was “Glittery jewelry is meant for the evening,” “You can’t wear denim on denim,” and “Wear open-toe shoes only in the summer.”

What are your favorite rules to break, and how do you do it? I’m totally in favor of mixing brown and black or navy and black with outfits. If you are wearing a black dress, add a navy cardigan for a subtle hint of color. I think it works really well! If you are wearing a brown dress, try it with black tights and black pumps for a sleek look. Wearing gold and silver jewelry together is also one of my favorite rules to break. I love the look of mixing gold and silver bracelets on one arm. Oh and you can totally wear white after Labor day! I’ll be rocking my white blazer throughout the fall and winter!