Fall into fashion with unexpected accents

Fall into fashion with unexpected accents

Fall, by nature, is a season of change. The leaves on the trees make a transition from their vibrant green hues to a beautiful oranges, reds, yellows and browns.

With the season's change also comes the time to refresh our wardrobes with the season's newest colors and trends. But, in this economy, how can you take your "look" from summer to fall without breaking the bank?

The secret is to upgrade your attire with chic accessories that accent what you already have.

This season, the trend is to take the focus beyond just jewelry, shoes and handbags and into unexpected accents that will make people stop and take notice.

With autumn's hottest colors running the spectrum from bold oranges to reds to magentas and royal blues, traditional business accessories, such as laptop cases, business card holders, index card holders, journals and totes, can become the focal point of any ensemble. So much in fact that, when asked what is noticed first in business meetings, 82 percent of people polled this year indicated the first thing they noticed was an office supply item such as a stylish journal or chic file folder, versus someone's shoes.

The fashion-forward, affordable accents found in these new accessories allow you to add unexpected flavor to your everyday life with colors and patterns that reflect your personal style and help you stay chic on a budget.

For example, the new Madison and Seville collections available from the M by Staples line provides more choices than ever.

Fall into Ways to Flaunt Your Flair

(1) Jazz Up Your Current Belongings

When traveling on business or pleasure, keep your laptop safe, accessible and above all, fashionable! Laptop sleeves, available in a variety of robust royals and amazing autumnals, allow you to conceal your computer while accessorizing with style.

(2) Accent Your Workspace

Whether you are organizing your home office or headed into the boardroom, keep your files within reach and fashionable with elegant file folders in a variety of magenta and orange hues and paisley prints. It's like jewelry for your cubicle!

(3) Go Where No Accessories Have Gone Before

Give a room in your home some much-needed pizzazz this fall with bold colors to reflect the season. For the kitchen, give your recipe card holder a facelift with one that complements your décor. Find one that fuses magenta, black and gold to blend the season without spending a fortune. Your recipe for Grandma's Pumpkin Pie never looked so good!

(4) Put Your Best Color Forward

The fall season is a great time to catch up with friends and colleagues. Set yourself apart from the crowd with a colorfully accented business card holder. Stay traditional but unique with black leather and royal blue stitching or glow as extraordinaire with a distressed leather holder in berry or metallic gold - guaranteed to make an impression.

(5) Tote Around Your Personal Trends

Accessorize your day with a tote bag that holds more than just a tube of lipstick. Invest in a tote that uses the season's colors to set you apart from the crowd with quality and tasteful accents - but will not kill your budget like most designer bags.

To uncover unexpected style and where to purchase the new fall flair, visit www.MbyStaples.com  

Courtesy of Family Features