Since it’s fall season, all wardrobes must have this essential addition because how do you look good if you don’t have a nice coat to keep you warm yet look fashionable? This season, the patterns of hounds tooth, leopard print, and plaid are extremely popular, so is wool. There are various styles to choose from, from a regular trench coat to high collar style. As long as you choose a style that compliments your looks and personality, I prefer to go with a longer coat to cover up the dress and keep the body warm. Here’s an example of outerwear that is a must for this fall.

Black and white plaid high collar coat, also available in hounds tooth pattern

source: Forever21

High collar wool coat
source: Wet Seal

With fall wardrobe in full swing, it’s very important to compliment one’s wardrobe with trendy or tasteful accessories and shoes. I’d like to focus on shoes as the spotlight. While there are endless choices what to wear this fall when it comes to shoes, I’d like to choose signature shoes and boots that are very versatile and can be worn during day and night depending on the outfit.

The hottest trend for this fall is: ankle boots

Ankle boots are in. Ankle boots are a must for this fall and an additon to any wardrobe. Ankle boots, unlike tall boots, are very versatile. They look great with mini and long skirts, under skinny or wide leg pants, or capris. They look great with various stockings and socks. They can easily change your whole look. Folded ankle boots are most popular while others with a bow or plain ankle boots are also good choices.

Then there’s another must for one’s wardrobe, especially if you hold down an office job. But it can compliment one’s wardrobe whether you’re working or not. Pumps are a long lasting classic, and are ultra sophisticated especially paired with skirts or pants. Hidden platform high heels are all in the rage right now and understandably so. Steven Madden’s vivvaa shoes are a dream and very sexy.

For great selections at reasonable prices, I highly recommend Cutesy Girl website. They sell fabulous selections of shoes, from high end to bargins.

This brand has been circulating in Japan for one of the choices to dye one’s hair in the colors the Japanese desire. The colors range from black to pale blonde. The instruction sheet only comes in Japanese language so it’s helpful of you know some Japanese. According to several consumers who have tried this product, your hair has to be sufficiently pre-lightened before using it. This means your hair has to be anywhere above medium brown hair to see some results from one of those products. If your hair’s already jet black or dark brown, they would merely tint your hair like a color wash rather than a permanent change. Sort of works like a semi-permanent tint. To see the new packaging (replaced the old cartoon style packaging) and a list of hair colors, see the chart below. Source: flyxme@soompi

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Other couple of haircare products are my favorites. They are: Tigi and Proclaim. Tigi is a salon brand product while Proclaim can be found at any Sally Beauty stores.

Tigi

This line of haircare products are really nice. I really like their ‘Dumb Blonde’ products because being a blonde can be really damaging so what else can you get it presentable and shiny again? Tigi Dumb Blonde conditioner works like a dream. It’s a ph balanced reconstructor conditioner that you can use on daily basis and keep your hair in premium shape. The price isn’t an issue because it works so well. Using this on frequent basis will keep your hair in good shape regardless how much damage you undergo to your hair.

Available for sale: Bed Head Dumb Blonde Reconstructor, 25.36-Ounces

TIGI Dumb Blonde Smoothing Stuff

This gem of TIGI Dumb Blonde line is really wonderful because it works what it says – full of goodness that keep your hair in a superb shape especially with chemically processed hair. It has a line full of goodies that you can use to keep your hair wonderfully moisturized with oils and shine ingredients. This line promises a lot of shine whether you use a glossing polish or spray on shiner. I love this smoothing stuff by TIGI Dumb Blonde because it has a bit of olive oil in it and will keep your hair shiny and soft. It’s a must to manage flyaways and frizzy hair.

Available for sale: TIGI Bed Head Dumb Blonde Smoothing Stuff 1.69 oz

I am always on a lookout for quality haircare because of dyed hair. Dyed hair needs a lot of TLC while making it look beautiful at the same time. Shine and antifrizz are the key for any dyed hair whether you’re blonde, brunette or redhead.