Cooler temp pretty soon to blow in...

Cooler temp pretty soon to blow into the Windy City will bring with them a great excuse to wrap yourself in luxurious fabrics and comforting knits -- and a capital opportunity to shop for the finishing touches to autumn's dynamic silhouettes.

Fall's hottest stretchs in accessories are all about free from bashfulness colors, brassy baubles, lush fabrics and put togethered elegance that create a contemporary be warmed with a nod to '80 mode

All watchs are on the waist. Belts issue in nearly every width and material imaginable, from the skinny links to wide leather to double- wide sashes around the waist.

This season's prolonged curve-hugging tops beg to be adorned with rich, gold-toned chain links that reverberate our inner punk rock diva, notwithstanding still exude feminine class. In fact, chains are everywhere -- upon delicate necklaces, thick-linked watches, in single and multiple strands, and adorning boxy leather bags.

"This is a recent interpretation of all the gold chains we saw in the '80s" says Greg Andrews, fashion director for Nordstrom.

shelter yourself in velvet to stay warm as the nights realize longer. Scarves, hats and wraps in rich colors like as crimsons, plums and mysterious chocolates are perfect both for daytime elegance and evening sophistication.

Knit and crochet accessories are all the rage, seeing play in everything from coin purse to envelops and hats.

And you'll papal court plaids in accessories, such as handbags. "Plaid is undivided of fall's hottest trends seen in preppy and luxe fatherland looks," says Genna Blackman, Target spokeswoman. "It's a classic print that's been reinvented with a practical nevertheless whimsical twist." Purses are a focal point in all fall the wholes with the emphasis on large, stout buckles that are leather-covered, oversized or metallic.

"Oversized handbags are large, frequently inspired by luggage shapes," says Andrews, "with functional luggage details like chains and outside handles."

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