We love the French, everything about them is elegant and chic, their culture, their wines, their fashion and the list goes on. One particular fashion that has always been a French staple is the French beret, making its way into the forefront of American fashion trends this fall for women. The beret compliments any layering look.
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Juicy Couture has a great selection of berets that are trendy and edgy. The wavy Stripe Ruffle Beret features metallic accents throughout its stripe pattern in a classic crochet beret. It's also available in Blue/Black or Pink/White to match any cable knit sweater you choose to wear. Juicy Couture Pailettes Beret is perhaps the most modern beret this season. All over sequin is a huge trend this season, forget the sequin dresses and instead choose this wool beret sewn with allover sequins; perfect to pair with a classic white t-shirt, solid cardigan, skinny jeans and boots. But if all of sequins is a little too much, the Juicy Couture Studded Felt Beret might be easier to wear. This classic white felt hat features gold pyramid stud detailing throughout. This beret is another fashionable piece that should be worn with a basic winter outfit.

If you choose to jazz up your attire with an embroidered sweater or a sequin jacket, then keep your beret simple. Nixon's LA Woman Beanie is available is an assortment of solid colors like yellow or red to brighten up any monochromatic or all black outfit. If you're looking for something in between flashy and simple, Lucky Brand's Mosaic Beret is a great choice. The burgundy beret features a delicate floral knit detail that's like no other. Wear this with a solid black dress over black opaque leggings and black flat boots for a feminine and fun look.

You don't have to be French to own this look. Just wear your beret in confidence and you'll look oh la la chic!

Nixon's LA Woman Beanie

No matter which way it's sliced, (slashed and or shredded for that matter), cutout garments are stealing the style spotlight. Perhaps it's the feeling of being slightly provocative without being overly risqué that makes cutouts a trend almost anyone can comfortably wear. Cutouts or often referred to as cutaway styles can be found in anything from tops, dresses, and even a few bottoms.
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DKNYCDKNYC has a great Cold Shoulder Top with split sleeves and cut-out shoulders for a sexy but still flirty look. Free People's Cutout Menswear Dress may be a menswear inspired dress but nothing about it is short of feminine. The dress features detailed cutout designs in a satin dress with front snap closure and ruching. BCBGeneration always offers trend-setting pieces like their Cutout Sleeve Dress, available in Galaxy Blue. This dress is constructed with cutout sleeves as well as a sexy v-neck--as if bearing arms wasn't sexy enough.

If you're willing to invest in a designer piece, Moschino has an elegant long sleeve silk dress with draping fabric and cutouts or "keyholes" circling the neck. Detailing each keyhole are faux pearls lined around the edges. The cutaway dress also has an empire waist and elasticized ends on each sleeve.

Should you feel extra daring, LnA's newest item, the Ripped Zipper Leggings in cotton jersey are just the thing for you. They feature ankle zippers and deep slashes on the front legs for the ultimate rock glam look.

It's fine to extend your cutout style down to your toes with cutout booties, this popular style continues to stay strong. However, make sure you keep your shredded apparel to a minimum and only wear one sliced item at a time, you want to look trendy but not like you just survived a cat fight.

Ripped Zipper Leggings

As winter approaches, it's time to invest in stylish new fall pieces to update your winter wardrobe. There are several things to remember when purchasing winter wear this year. For one, layering is key, so expect to see leggings underneath minis, or short dresses, sweaters layered underneath cable knit cardigans, even boots over your favorite pair of skinny jeans. Two, thick slouchy sweaters are this season's key item. Three, oversized chunky scarves complete every look.

Chunky knitwear is a definite must have for the season. Look for thick kitted scarves as well as chunky cable knit sweaters to make a bold statement this season. Thick sweaters in bright colors are a great layering piece over leggings and slouchy boots. DKNY Jeans Chunky Cable Pullover is a great piece to add to your wardrobe and wear underneath a warm wrap cardigan like Splendid's Loose Knit Rugby Stripe Belted Cardigan.

Be sure to look for sweaters with an oversized slouchy feel. Not only are these sweaters one of the season trends but the loose feel is essential when layering multiple pieces of clothing. French Connection Knobbly Knit has a comfortable look and feel, it's oversized rolled neck is extra thick for keeping you stylish yet warm on those colder nights. The Ella Moss Raleigh V-Neck Tunic features two side pockets and is made of soft wool to keep you warm. These sweaters are the perfect fashionable pieces that express an effortlessly cool and laid back style.

Finally, top your winter look off with a great chunky scarf. Choose from an endless choice of bold colors to brighten up any dull outfit. UGG has designed some great Cable Scarfs in an array of fall colors. Search for oversized styles, these are ideal for wrapping around the neck or to simply leave loosely hung by each side.