Showing posts with label H&M. Show all posts
Showing posts with label H&M. Show all posts
Fall Feels
I finally visited a neighborhood nearby with some nice fall-colored leaves and it was glorious. It's been quite chilly in LA lately (by our standards); in fact, this is the longest stretch of chilly weather I can remember experiencing since I moved back after college. The cold weather definitely contributed to a legitimate fall feel. It didn't even feel like we were in LA anymore! My fiancé and I strolled hand in hand, enjoying the slight bite and freshness to the air. It's been a while since we took a walk just for the simple joy of it (Pokemon adventures don't count) and it brought us back to the early days of our relationship. Both this turtleneck and the beanie were Thanksgiving weekend finds from H&M, and I got so excited about lower temps that I decided to wear them together even though they are kind of the same color. I think my bag tied it altogether nicely, or perhaps made it all too much, depending on who you ask. But I'm not one for overthinking things.
Beige turtleneck, H&M. Beige pom pom beanie, H&M. Farleigh slim mom jeans, ASOS. Bow flats, Zara. Georgia mini shoulder bag, Chloé.
My Four Must-Haves For Fall
So it's a little late in the season now, considering that winter is right around the corner, but I've realized that there are a few basic wardrobe pieces that I've been reaching for repeatedly lately and decided to do a post on them. I'm wearing them all here and the combo of these four has more or less been my failproof fall outfit formula. They are:
1) THE DRAMATIC BLOUSE: Ruffled details are everywhere this season and I happen to love a bit of ruffle action! However, if ruffles are a bit too frilly for your tastes, blouses with neck-tie details or some bell sleeves are really great choices as well. Basically, I think it's a great time to be a blouse-wearing woman because there are so many pretty options out there. Totally addicted with this green one from H&M (sold out already but there are still some sizes left in off-white) currently. It's such a gorgeous, feminine piece; perfect for the holiday season, and this dark forest green shade is my current OBSESSION.
2) VINTAGE-CUT JEANS (preferably black): No secret that I've been all about the mom jeans lately, and in the fall and winter I always reaching for black-colored bottoms. Different shades of blue denim go in and out of vogue but black never fails! And it just looks more polished. I already wrote about how much I love my black Levi's Wedgie Icon jeans in this post.
3) SUEDE JACKETS: I think I prefer the look of suede to leather because it's much softer and less "tough" looking. Real suede also tends to be more affordable than real leather as well, so it's less of an investment. The only downside is having to beware of rain! I scored this one on sale from Mango a few months ago, felt a little iffy about it at first, but now that I've gotten into the habit of wearing it, I absolutely love it! The color makes it such a great fall piece.
4) MULES: The Gucci Princetown loafers have been a huge hit this season, with tons of similar "inspired-by" styles available! I, however, don't really gravitate towards such masculine pieces, but these bow flats from Zara really appealed to me. I find myself slipping my feet into them literally all the time, it's just way too easy. I was wearing slides all summer long, but with the seasons changing some close-toed action is necessary so these mules were perfect. I have major heart eyes for Prada's pretty version as well but decided to save rather than splurge.
What are the pieces you've been continuously reaching for this fall?
Laced Up
I'm still quite keen on everything lace-up this season and was on the hunt for the perfect whitish lace-up blouse for a while before snapping up this super affordable version (less than $30 and they are currently offering free shipping with no minimum) from H&M. I recommend sizing up for this top; I took my normal size (a 4) and because the sleeves have no placket, it's hard to roll them up easily. Paired with vintage denim Levi's cutoffs and my trusty nude lace-up flats, I think the outfit gives off a very unfussy yet chic "French girl" vibe. Maybe it's the simple color palette or maybe it's the "chapeau" that does the trick. Not sure, but I'm definitely getting that je ne sais quoi vibe.
For more great finds at affordable prices, check out my curated "Finds Under $50" page! I aim to keep all of my curated finds pages updated regularly, so be sure to check back to see what I've got my eye on.
Lace-up blouse, H&M (similar one also available in olive). Denim cut-offs, vintage Levi's. Tan wide-brim hat, Prima Donna (similar here for $20). Lace-up flats, Zara (old). Bucket bag, Mansur Gavriel (in stock!)
The Right to Bare Ankles
If you've been following my blog closely, you may have noticed that I almost always wear my pants cropped or cuffed (weather permitting, which is 95% of the time in LA. The other five percent of the time, I may kinda sorta find myself awkwardly rolling them back down as dusk falls). I tend to feel like long hems look a bit sloppy; that a peek of ankle is more polished and chic and lends the impression that your pants fit better than they actually do.
Recently while browsing H&M.com (I find myself ordering from there a lot more lately since they allow in-store returns now), I was drawn to this pair because of it's less-tapered hem. They're almost like a wannabe kick-flare without quite committing to an actual flare (still on the fence about that trend by the way). They remind me a lot of "floods" from the 1990s actually. Do you remember those? They were popular right after "pedal-pushers." Though it's kind of funny because I remember that growing up, if you wore "highwater" pants, you were teased and called a nerd. But, everything uncool eventually becomes cool, right?
Ankle-length slim-fit pants in light beige, H&M. Peasant blouse, Ecote via Urban Outfitters (similar here,. Wool fedora, H&M. Dali espadrilles, Soludos. Crossbody purse, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent.
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