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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?
The Sweater Coat
My collection of coats is very small, since LA weather is hardly ever right for a coat. The coat-like sweater, on the other hand, is something I can fully embrace. I've been on the hunt for a longer, thicker sweater such as this and finally found it at Zaful. Pleasantly surprised by the thickness and non-itchy factor, considering the price tag of $23. Yup, you heard right. $23!
Now I know it can be a little scary ordering from some of those China-based fashion stores (Romwe, Shein, Choies, ChicNova, etc). If prices seem too good to be true, often times, they are. I mostly get stuff from those shops for free since they are always looking for bloggers to promote their stuff. But, after some negative experiences, I mostly avoid those shops if I can help it.
However, I spent some time browsing Zaful's site and they seem a bit more legit than the rest, as I didn't really notice any of the usual red flags. Furthermore, they have a whole Instagram Feed of girls looking good in their clothing, and the Satisfaction Guarantee helped to put my mind at ease (all dissatisfied customers will be offered unconditional resend or refund for orders under $50). I ordered another top as well, and overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the ease of the transaction and the items I received.
Long cardigan, c/o Zaful. Floral neck-tie blouse, Zara (sold out). Selvedge mom jeans, Levi's Wedgie Icon in Foothills. Cap-toe kitten pumps, Zara. Small Faye crossbody in Intense Green, Chloé.
Soft Neutrals
With the month of March officially kicking off, it seems apropos to begin transitioning our wardrobes into spring. In most cases that probably means switching over to softer Spring colors while still choosing warm pieces that are capable of battling a chill. In my case, I'm trying not to pick overtly warm-weather pieces despite the fact that those of us here in Los Angeles are, in fact, experiencing some warm weather (and have been for some time). I'm a bit in denial about summer on the horizon and trying to dig in my heels as much as I can. So anyway, I cho=ose a breezyish knit that wouldn't feel stifling in the warm sun--this fringed sweater that I got on sale recently from H&M (sidenote: I tried to ask myself, 'do I really need another fringed sweater?' But the answer was still a resounding 'YES!' LOVE it!) Anyway, I paired the look with some whitish jeans and my favorite nude flats, which I've been wearing a lot lately. I always love a color palette of soft tans and creams, don't you? And since the weather does cool down nicely in the evenings, I was able to throw on this blanket scarf ("blarf") from Zara. The gorgeous oxblood shade is decidedly Fall/Winterish, but I'm happy to get in at least one wear before the season is truly over.
Fringed knit sweater, H&M. Bleached stiletto jeans, Current/Elliott. Nude lace-up flats, Zara (sold out, similar here and here). Large bucket bag, Mansur Gavriel (in stock!) Burgundy blanket scarf, Zara (sold out).
Bundled Up
Bouclé cardigan, Zara. Double-sided plaid blanket scarf, Zara (old, similar here). Striped tee, Gap. Olive-green pleated trousers, Queenshop. Fringed leather crossbody, Mango. Lace-up ankle boots, Urban Outfitters (old).
I'm absolutely loving the chilly winter we're having, since California's last two winters were pretty much non-existent. It's almost a bit of a sartorial challenge for me to get dressed for cooler temperatures and so far it's been awesome. I'm dusting off a lot of clothes that I haven't worn in ages as well as taking the weather change (and the proliferation of post-holiday sales) as an opportunity to refresh my wardrobe with a few new items, which I'll hopefully be sharing soon in some future posts. Right now my favorite recent purchase is this fringed saddle bag I got from Mango during Christmas sales, so don't be surprised if you see it popping up here a lot!
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White Before Labor Day
Embroidered tank top, Style Moi. White boyfriend jeans, Abercrombie & Fitch. Metallic slides, Asos (sold out). Pink crossbody bag, Zara (sold out).
It's finally cool enough for me to pull on a pair of jeans, of the pant variety. It's my last chance to get some wear out of this white, destroyed, boyfriend-style pair from Abercrombie & Fitch before Labor Day--not that it being past Labor Day will stop me from wearing them again. Anyway, I haven't shopped at Abercrombie in many years, not since I used to work for the company in my first and only retail job, but I was recently intrigued by some of their fall campaign images. Seems like they are finally making an effort to evolve rather than continue to more or less offer the same products season after season in slightly different colors (they even make stuff in BLACK now) so I decided to check out their website. They still have a lot of the same styles that they are known for but a good amount of unexpected stuff too--and the prices are much more affordable than they used to be. I couldn't resist picking up a few things, including these boyfriend jeans. Their site is definitely worth a perusal if you haven't checked them out in a while!
Mellow Yellow
Yellow top with frilled hem, Zara (sold out). Slasher flick denim cut-offs, MinkPink. East African Sisal bag, Urban Renewal. Isla strap cord sandals, Mango. Necklace, Mango (on sale now!) Lace racerback bralette, Aerie (I love all their bralettes!)
Yellow's long been my favorite color but more for the mood it invokes and signifies than how it actually looks. This saffron/marigold shade though, I can't help but be immediately drawn to. It was instant love from the moment I spied it on the Zara website. Perfect color to celebrate summer as it draws to a close. No such luck here in LA though...I have a feeling the worst of the heat is yet to come.
May Flowers
A lightweight trench coat is definitely a must-have for this (and every) spring! You can't get more any more classic than a trench. I've noticed that silhouettes seem to be a bit more soft and drapy this season, and this unstructured one from Persunmall is a perfect cover-up for cooler spring evenings. The color pairs very well with spring colors, too. I love the way it looks over this pink floral skirt.
Hibiscus print skirt and metallic sandals, Zara. Studded button-up, Wasteland. Trench coat, c/o Persunmall. Craig camera bag, Rebecca Minkoff.
paper bags
A crop top paired with some high-waisted shorts is my idea of the quintessential summer outfit. This perfectly plain crop top from Mango pairs well with just about everything, especially these tan paper-bag shorts from Motel Rocks. In keeping with the paper bag theme, I also wore the paper bag purse that I scored recently from the Zara sale. It was a piece I often passed over when I saw it worn as a clutch, but I love it worn as a crossbody!
Black crop top, Mango. Tan junipa shorts, Motel Rocks. Paper bag purse, Zara. Leopard sandals, Tobi. Watch, Akribos XVI. Necklace, Gorjana.
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