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Chicago's autumn weather makes for fun fall fashions for moms
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I believe fall is fashion's favorite season. The fabrics, the layers, the new collections, the coziness of it all! This month, say "goodbye" to your shorts and flips and say "hello gorgeous" to autumn's most tempting trends.
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, Simplifying your back to school style
When it comes to your "must-have bag" this season, splurge a little, but stick with the classics-only a little kicked up. Coach has just introduced its new "Legacy Collection" that combines 70 years of classic design with bold, beautiful colors to produce a showstopping effect.
Here are a few of my faves available from Coach stores and coach.com.
Legacy leather Candice carryall, $328
Legacy leather penny shoulder purse, $198
Note: If you're going to splurge on a new fall handbag, stick with classic shapes and colors that will stay "on trend" for years to come. These fit that bill.
