Everything’s Coming Up Purple: Editor’s Picks for Fall’s Go-to Shade

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Everything’s Coming Up Purple: Editor’s Picks for Fall’s Go-to Shade

When fresh purple shades burst on to our fashion radar last Fall, I was hoping it was here to stay – and not just because I look good in purple (tee hee). It’s just so pretty!

It looks like purple is going to be a very hot color this coming season, from blue violets to plum burgundies. In anticipation, I’ve picked a few of my favorite things.

Christian Louboutin’s Lady Page Velvet-Bow Pump is probably the sexiest burgundy shoe I have ever seen! Of course, Louboutin’s don’t need any introduction, but these are gorgeous.
To get your purple shoe fix in a lower price range, try Guess. Their Peacock pump in deep purple is so sexy and would be perfect with a little black dress!
Nicole Miller’s v-neck Techno Metal Dress in magenta is a perfect pick for parties or a great night out with the girls. Besides the gorgeous eye-catching color, the cut on this dress is so sexy!
For a work option, check out the Pleat Detail Dress from The Limited in bright plum. I just love the cut on this, and the smooth cotton. It also works well for day to night if you’re going out after a day at the office.
It’s no secret how much I love MAC, and the new shade of their Tinted Lipglass in On Display from MAC’s Fall ’09 Collection as seen by Richard Phillips. You can apply this shade lightly for a subtle hint of purple, or apply more for stand-out lips. Simply gorgeous!
The sexist nail polish shade this Fall comes from Estee Lauder’s Sensuous Gold collection for Fall 2009. Black Amethyst (I’m wearing it right now!) is a deep dark purple that shines for days! It’s a little darker than it is in the picture, and I feel like it’s going to sell out fast – so get it before Fall is in full swing!
Rounding out my purple favorites is the Velvet Eden blazer from J.Crew. Often my go-to for classic pieces, J.Crew has updated their popular velvet École jacket with a shirred waist, slim shall collar, and ruched pockets. And Iris is such a lovely color, isn’t it?

Just a little word of caution before I sign off: don’t wear all your beautiful burgundies and pretty purples all at the same time!

1 Comments For This Post

Bella B. Says:
September 5th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
I’m a fan of all of these! Purple is a great way to transition into fall with a healthy dose of glamour.

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Jennifer Long-Levy is the Editor-in-Chief at Beyond Beauty Basics. She has worked as a interactive marketing professional specializing in search engine marketing and optimization for more than six years. Jennifer has worked with companies large and small, and as an independent consultant. Her passion for beauty & fashion and her experience in several marketing verticals including beauty, legal, retail, online education, campus education, real estate, IT and web design services, helps her manage the exciting content at Beyond Beauty Basics keeping her readers in mind. Jennifer helps oversee the contributions of the editorial team and works on building relationships with new readers, fans, and companies. A 2010 Master in Fine Arts in Creative Writing candidate at The New School University in lower Manhattan, Jennifer also holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York. Jennifer has published short fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, web content, and manages the editorial direction of Beyond Beauty Basics. Follow my Twitter