Winter seems to always sneak up on us  –  is your closet stocked with this season’s on-trend necessities? With so many stylish trends and looks to choose from, the task of narrowing down what to buy and what to pass on by can be daunting.

Want to know what will be in our closet this year?  We’ve pared the season’s trends down to our top five faves to give you a lust-worthy, and essential, list to shop from.  Included in this Style Seen Daily trend report:  Faux fur, leopard, gold, over the knee boots, and red lips.

#1 THE MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY:  Faux Fur

Model Iwona Lis in outfit provided by Los Cerritos Center. Foreign Exchange Faux fur vest: $44.

It’s a fur thing, and a sure thing—this holiday you can’t go wrong with decking out in faux fur.  Gain some instant style cred when you choose fur-trimmed boots, handbags or jackets.  We’ve taken note of the way this trend is spreading like wildfire with celebrities — Kim Kardashian likes to layer on her blonde faux vest when traveling, and Olivia Palmero broke out her faux vest early in chilly NYC — a sleek black version she layered over black skinnys and a dark sweater.   Don’t think California is exempt from this cozy look—as the weather cools here in L.A. we’ll see even more of this hot look around town.

Can’t decide which fur is fur you?

While shopping for our favorite faux-fur, we decided to go with a vest from Foreign Exchange in Los Cerritos Center that looked that it cost much more than it’s affordable sticker price of $44.

Pick a blend and style that fits your personality—are you wild and wooly with an edge?  Pick a longer haired multi-hued vest.  Are you Jackie O’s refined elegance?  Look for shorter haired single-tone cropped jackets.

#2 THE MUST-HAVE PRINT:  Leopard

Model Camila Poindexter. Outfit provided by Ann Taylor, Westside Pavilion. Ann Taylor Leopard Skirt: $118.

Here kitty, kitty….this fall, a little leopard makes your look large on style. Don’t try to tame this wild animal, 2010 is the year to feed your inner feline.  Grab that racy printed heel, or cinch that waist with a touch of cat-like couture—and know you’re not alone.  This fall we’ve seen Angelina Jolie is wrapping up in a stealth leopard trench, Victoria Beckham’s been carrying her kitty on her arm in a chain-strapped handbag, and Keira Knightly tied on a purr-fect printed scarf.

We spotted some decadent leopard looks at Ann Taylor at Westside Pavilion (model is wearing a-line leopard skirt, Ann Taylor, Westside Pavilion, $118).

Pick a lady-like pencil skirt, pumps or cute cardigan, or step out in a printed sheath, or ballet flats—just call a cat a cat, and say that leopard is topping your list for winter.

#3 THE MUST-HAVE COLOR:  Gold

Model Ashley Jeuong. Outfit provided by Love Culture, Santa Monica Place. Love Culture Gold tube dress $19.

The old adage is being redefined—all that glitters is gold this season.  Get your glitz-fix this holiday with this old-school glamour inducing metallic.  Start with jewelry, yes, but then get creative and look to lamé for new inspiration.  Gold-plated blazers, skirts, handbags and headbands are ruling the runways this winter, with glinting new takes on trend-forward pieces.

We recently caught Heidi Klum donning a sequined golden stunner during Milan Fashion Week, and Hilary Swank looking ravishing in bustier version at the London Film Festival.

When we hit the aisles and took a quick peek inside Love Culture at the new Santa Monica Place, we fell in love with their collection of gold tops and accessories.  Our faves that tipped the scales–everything from sequined tunics to gold and rhinestoned cuff bracelets, all for $20 and under.

#4  THE MUST-HAVE BOOT: Over-The-Knee

Model Michelle Marie. Dress provided by Foreign Exchange, Santa Monica Place. ALDO boots, Westside Pavilion, $130.

Over-the-knee boots are so fashion-forward they may make you question your style identity — “is over-the-knee for me?”  The answer is yes—the brave, the bashful and somewhere in between–even you can wear them.  So buck up, skivvy into some skinnys and get to shopping, because these boots aren’t optional.  Get right in a longer riding-boot flat version, or saddle up to sexy suede stilettos, but don’t dare to say that model Claudia Schiffer, and “Gossip Girl” star Taylor Momsen, don’t know where it’s at—they both started the fall wearing boots up to there with boldness.

ALDO in Westside Pavilion is our favorite haunt these days for these leg elongating lookers, (model is wearing knee high leather boots, Aldo, Westside Pavilion, $130).

Aldo carries knee high boots with prices ranging from $60 – $250 and when paired with tights and dresses, leggings and chunky sweaters, or your favorite slimming denim, will raise the roof.

#5 THE MUST-HAVE LIPS:  Red

Style Seen Daily Founder Crystal Fambrini.

Finally—what’s the accessory that compliments everything else you’ll buy this season?  Your sassy, bright red lips.  Pucker up and find the shade that lights up your complexion, and complements your hair and eye color.  If you have pink undertones to your skin, pick rowdy raspberry inspired reds, or blue-based plums.  If your skin is any shade of olive, choose brazen brown-reds or bubbly poppy hues.

If color matching makes you cringe, take a trip over to M.A.C at Westside Pavilion and ask one of their color experts to choose a true red for you.  This universally flattering neutral red is easy to fall for—it looks great on every face.  M.A.C’s color-rich lipsticks are $14.50 each.

Catch the colbalt craze this fall and pick up a few pieces in a sultry blue hue.   There’s only so much black any one person can own — make blue your signature color this season and let it be known that your style is outside of the box.  Look for vibrant, traditional blues — turquoise was the color for spring and summer, the cooler weather points towards an icy, royal version.  Navy is close, but still a bit subdued — keep looking until you find that brilliant bright blue that makes your eyes pop and your skin glow.  You’ll know the one.  Here’s three of our top picks to get you started:

Blue’s the New You

New Poppy Ski Bunny Glam Tote in Blue Ice $258.

It’s a little sassier than your norm, and you’re gonna like it.  Start small and snag a quilted tote for the winter—it won’t be long before you’re warmed up and ready to rock it like the rest of ‘em.  This ultra-chic version is from Coach at Los Cerritos Center ($258).

Better in Blue

We found this sweater at J. Crew at The Oaks ($69.99).

When the color is right—you don’t need to embellish your look.  Find a simple piece, like a comfy cashmere cardigan, and let the vibrant hue do the work—pair it with easy skinny denim and neutral gray or brown over-the-knee boots for an unfussy, fabulous look.  We found this sweater at J. Crew at The Oaks ($69.99).

True Blue

This little blue dress is from Cache at Los Cerritos Center ($148).

Baby, I DO love you.  Deck your holidays with a body skimming satin halter dress in this unforgettable color.  This little blue dress is from Cache at Los Cerritos Center ($148).  Pair it with some glittering accessories and get ready to sparkle.

There’s something vintage and refreshing about being completely, comfortably chic in fair isle prints.  If you’re lounging by the fire in the ski lodge—it’s the perfect pick, if you’re not—it’s even more perfect this fall.  No need to jet set to Sweden to pick one up—designers are dotting the aisles with a little bits of this dreamy print everywhere we look this season.   And, since it’s soft and stylish for you, dashing and dainty for your mini ones, and hearty and handsome on him—we pulled our favorite pieces for him, her and your little thems.  In all Fair Isle-ness, shouldn’t they all be dipping their toes in this trend?

My Fair Lady

Our top pick is from Banana Republic at Los Cerritos Center ($175).

It’s only right to start with you….right?  Wrap up in a chunky knit version and throw on over leggings or skinnys for that oh-so-pulled-together look that just appears effortless.  Our top pick is from Banana Republic at Los Cerritos Center ($175).

Life Just Got Fair

This picture perfect pink cap is just the right start, we found it at The Children’s Place in Stonewood Center ($6.50).

Don’t leave them out just because they’re little—share the style love.  Bundle them up in printed knit caps, or zip-up hoodies with Fair Isle flair. This picture perfect pink cap is just the right start, we found it at The Children’s Place in Stonewood Center ($6.50).

Fair and Ruggedly Square

This version from Urban Outfitters is from The Oaks ($24).

He won’t be left out in the cold—tell him how fetching the outdoorsy look can really be, and he’ll want to layer up in a Fair Isle scarf, too.  This version from Urban Outfitters is from The Oaks ($24).

This faintly pink tunic from Macy’s at Lakewood Center ($46) is a taste of the flirty match-made-in-heaven when lace and light colors come together.

One overarching trend that’s dominating this fall—looking like a lady.  Not a lady in the stuffy, uncomfortable way that may come to mind when you hear the word, but lady in the true stylish sense of the word–decked out, timeless, couture, and undeniably feminine.

We’ll be exploring the finer elements of ladylike style throughout this season, but let’s start with a quintessential fabric of this haute look—lace.

In the last few years, lace has been reinvented by designers everywhere.  It’s shed its outdated, frumpy past and been reallocated as fresh, girly trim on that lingerie inspired top—decadent overlay on  a classic black trench—and even, a pretty print for a sexy pump.  In other words—shed your past conceptions, and when you’re looking for style this season–look to lace.

Here are three examples of the new face of lace:

Lush and Light

Look for luxe layers of ruffled lace, or vintage-inspired tops or even stretch Ts and soft sheath dresses—all in nudes, neutrals or blush tones of this lightweight fabric.  The combination of the sheer lace in a tame hue—is positively ethereal.  This faintly pink tunic from Macy’s at Lakewood Center ($46) is a taste of the flirty match-made-in-heaven when lace and light colors come together.

Edgy and Extroverted

The asymmetrical lines of lace make this piece from Ann Taylor at The Oaks ($98 ) look modern, trend-forward, and dazzling.

Style outside the lines.  Look for old favorites—a classic lace top—in new forms.  The asymmetrical lines of lace make this piece from Ann Taylor at The Oaks ($98) look modern, trend-forward, and dazzling.

Delicate and Daring

This long top from Express at Los Cerritos Center ($69) shows the richness of a contrasting shade.

Overlay always makes the delicateness of the lace, pop.  Choose pieces with color on color lace to backing for a subtle touch of glamour, or be forward with your femininity and look for contrasting base layers to demand more attention.  This long top from Express at Los Cerritos Center ($69) shows the richness of a contrasting shade.

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New Hue: Nine West at The Shops at Montebello ($95).

Looking for that certain handbag to strut you into fall?  Look no further than the 50s flair of a short-handled, structured satchel.  These handle bags may be short on strap but they are long on style.  Glam them up with ruffles and bows, or go prim and proper with a classic old-school patent crocodile print, but look for the tell-tale stylings of the era — rounded, mini handles and slightly boxy form to fit the function.

These three caught our eye:

A New Hue

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a new handbag, and a new handbag in a banging blue shade is just the ticket for the season.   Turn away from the turquoise that dominated the summer, and look to a more wintery cobalt.  Here’s one from Nine West at The Shops at Montebello ($95).

Tie One On

Tie One On: Macy’s at Inland Center ($98).

Bumpin’ little bows make the black really pop out from the ordinary — if you go with this subtle color, make sure to pick a little bit of extra sass to really make it stand out.  Patches of patent leather, ruffles or even studs say this look is circa 2010.  This stellar pick is from Macy’s at Inland Center ($98).

Get Shorty

Get Shorty: Find this find at Bebe at Los Cerritos Center ($269).

Short little straps is oh-so ladylike, and dare we say—sultry, this year. Consider going with a camel or tauny brown color with leather details like tassels or woven handles.   This is not your mother’s handbag.  Find this find at Bebe at Los Cerritos Center ($269).

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Angelina Jolie rocks the red lips.

The hottest accessory to your fall wardrobe?  Your bright red lips.  Maybe you’ve never dared to be so forward with your makeup, or maybe you aren’t sure that this timeless shade is really your color.  Whatever your qualms of the past–this season, give it a whirl—take a peek at our “how-to-pick-the-best-shade” tips and try it on.

Here’s our basic, red lips tips:

First, according to the “Lipstick Queen”, Poppy King, creator of the Lipstick Queen brand lipsticks,  the right red will make your hair, skin and eyes light up.  Try on lipstick with no other makeup on—if it is flattering with a naked face, it’s a winning shade.

Next—to really nail the raring-to-go red look and keep it modern—keep any other makeup you wear that day very minimal.  Keep your eyes simple and understated, and consider going without blush, or just with a hint of bronzer.

Last, remember to use a lip primer and, gasp, a lip liner to keep your lipstick from feathering or bleeding outside of your natural lip line.  Finish by lining lips lightly with concealer to keep your lipstick lines crisp and make the look really pop.

Katherine Heigl looking radiant in red.

Now on to the fun part—the shopping:

Cool-Aid

A cool tone red from M.A.C at Los Cerritos Center ($14.50, MAC Red).

If you’re fair complected or have cool skin undertones—choose reds with blue or cool undertones as well.  Think berries, cherry red, plum reds and deep wine reds.  Here’s a one of our favorite cool undertoned lipsticks from M.A.C at Los Cerritos Center ($14.50, MAC Red).

Warm-Blooded

A warm toned red from Hourglass found at Sephora in Stonewood Center ($30, Raven).

If you have olive skin, or warm undertones, you’ll want to pick shades of red with….you guessed it, warm undertones.  These will have orange or brown highlights to them—like fire-engine red, brick or even poppy red.  Here are is a warm toned red from Hourglass found at Sephora in Stonewood Center ($30, Raven).

Classic Color

A neutral red from Clarins in Nordstrom at The Oaks ($24, Rouge Prodige).

Still not sure about rocking the red this fall?  Color combinations sound precarious?

Reach for the red that never goes out of style—what’s called a true red.  This is a neutral red that is universally flattering and most every brand has a version of it.  Approach any makeup counter and ask for their true red, they can point one out for you.   Here’s an example from Clarins in Nordstrom  at The Oaks ($24, Rouge Prodige).

Denim' Leopard Print Satchel, Nordstrom, $1275, Westside Pavilion.

Looking for that one “it” item that will take you from summer into fall? Well consider shopping for an animal print purse. Purses are a great way to quickly update your look and this season we are going wild over animal print handbags. From leopard to python, animal print on bags is being spotted everywhere, in a range of colors and styles. Here are a few of our purse picks that will sure to help you become the ruler of the jungle — the fashion jungle.

Leap Into Leopard Spots
No matter what your budget, there is an amazing leopard bag out there just waiting for you. On the higher end, we recommend you check out the Dolce&Gabbana ‘Miss Sicily – Denim’ Leopard Print Satchel, Nordstrom, $1275, Westside Pavilion. And for the recessionista’s, take a look at the Leopard Shoulder Bag, Forever 21, $20.80, Lakewood Center.

Leopard Shoulder Bag, Forever 21, $20,80, Lakewood Center.

Slither On With Snake Print
Python, like leopard, may bring you flashbacks from years earlier, and yes it is back again. But we advise you don’t wear it head to toe.  Pick one great piece — like one of these purse options we are highlighting for you.   Take a look at the New Kristen Embosses Python Pleated Satchel, Coach, $598, Los Cerritos Center.

Python Pleated Satchel, Coach, $598, Los Cerritos Center.

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Sam Edelman 'Yesenia' Pumps found at Nordstrom, Santa Monica Place, $198.95.

Looking for a black heel to add to your shoe collection?  Well make sure it includes some bling as well.  Studs on shoes are hitting shelves everywhere.  Here are a few of our favorite styles with the much desired embellishments.

Pump Up The Style

If you are looking for a great black shoe to hit the town in, look no further than these Sam Edelman ‘Yesenia’ Pumps found at Nordstrom, Santa Monica Place, $198.95 (pictured above).  These studded platform and mirror trimmed heels offer an eye catching lift that are sure to get you noticed.

Lavine Stud Mary Jane Pumps by American Eagle at Payless, Westside Pavilion, $26.99.

Prep Meets Punk

For the career gal, take the classic Mary Jane black Pump and add criss cross straps with edgy studs.  We found these Lavine Stud Mary Jane Pumps by American Eagle at Payless, Westside Pavilion, $26.99.

Hegyi Black Clogs at Aldo Shoes in Los Cerritos Center, $100.

Clog Wild

And for your weekend wardrobe, clogs are the “it” shoe for Fall.  Add some stud embellishments and you are ready to go.  We like these Hegyi Black Clogs at Aldo Shoes in Los Cerritos Center, $100.

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