Ann Taylor Fall 2011

Right: Sleeveless trench topper, $228, downtown sheath dress, $118, double wrap skinny belt, $78

It's a little hard to think about fall fashion while battling this heatwave, but pre-fall merchandise has started to hit stores. Check out what Ann Taylor has in store for the upcoming fall season.

The modern, city chic collection focuses on elongated slimming silhouettes and simple layering pieces. You'll see a lot of color blocking this fall - black, camel and white neutrals mixed with pops of red and orange.

In September, lookout for deep, rich tones, like loden green and luxurious fabrics detailed with quilting, patches, tassels and buckles. Key fall pieces include wide-leg trousers, lace tops and a tweed jacket with luxe leather trim. Consider adding some extra pieces to your wardrobe, like a faux fur vest or an exotic skin belt.

If you love animal prints, you'll want to add some leopard or cheetah print pieces to your wardrobe.


Left: Vintage trench, $228, Zigzag blouse, $88, Modern denim trouser, $88
Right: Color block tulip dress, $148


Charming blouse, $98, Signature twill wide-leg trouser, $98


Wool town jacket, $228, Sunlight paillette shell, $98, Felted wool pencil skirt, $98


Left: Color block sweater jacket, $148
Right: Downtown wool cape, $248, Plush turtleneck, $78, Metro legging, $68




Right: Lady tweed jacket, $228, ribbed shimmer crewneck, $78, glazed lace pencil skirt, $128


Faux fur vest, $198, Tweed power jacket, $248, Silk trench shirt, $118, Tweed power skirt, $128, Exotic perfect skinny belt, $38

Many of Ann Taylor's necklaces for fall are great for layering.







Weekend crossbody bag, $128, Myra platform tassel pump, $198



These are some of my favorite looks from Ann Taylor's fall catalog.

Femme shell, $78, Modern A-line zip skirt, $98, Tiger eye pendant, $68, Lady bag, $178, Myra platform tassel pump, $198


Sculptural cuff, $68, Color block cowl neck top, $78, Signature twill trouser, $88, Exotic perfect skinny belt, $38, Lorena suede platform mule, $198


Color block sweater jacket, $148, Double pocket pullover, $88, Relaxed wool cropped pant, $98, Stained glass necklace, $78


Leather trimmed wrap, $168, Autumn stripe tunic, $78, Knit side-zip cargo pant, $98, Amalia exotic double buckle bootie, $228

A modern and layered look to pearls.

Grand pearl & chain necklace, $128




Lucia suede platform wedge shown in red and black, $198


Aixa lace-up platform bootie, $248

- Kim Weling