Today it is a breezy 83 degrees in Florida and this is big. It's our first dose of our brief, non-humid fall weather. Last week, I purchased pumpkin spice Keurig cups and pumpkin candles to get my house in the fall spirit like the rest of SoFla. Considering I love fall so much I can't help but get my closest in the fall spirit as well. Fur scarves, leather leggings, and knee high boots have been unpacked today and I don't really care about the temperature because a slight sweat is worth it (PS I'm writing this post outside on my porch and I've already started sweating so maybe I should care a little...).
Every fall I have a new love for a different color. Last year I was all about the oxblood; this year its the dark greens. Now, I have a low tolerance for anything that even relates to camo so you really have to use this color a little more carefully and in small doses (unless you can pull off that whole "one with nature" look). Here are some options that are not at all meant to be worn together!
1. Burberry London Mid-Length Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat $1895 - Shop it here
2. Rebecca Minkoff Mab Tote Mini $195
3. Topshop Tipi Slip On Skater Shoes $35 - Shop it here
The 90's grunge look has slowly been making its come back over the past couple years. I wouldn't go as far as the Marc Jacobs Perry Ellis grunge phase from 1992 but I sure have seen some serious takes from it.
In my opinion, this generation have taken trends and made it there own. We aren't seeing one constant major trend anymore. Whether it's the 70's florals, the 60's mod stripes, or the 90's grunge, everyone is marching to their own drums and its more than acceptable!
Lately, I have been obsessing over the plaids. When I walk through work, I realize most every brand is as well. I wanted to share some different options from a variety of brands to help you add it to you closet!
Even though I am yet to own any real leather in my closet, I am still loving my faux leather looks even during the summer. Yes, the typical summer trends say "go for the florals", "wear your pastels", I say bring the fall looks into the summer for a great twist of wardrobe!
Considering I currently live in south Florida and it is hotter than hell here, I skip the leather jacket and go for the leather skirt or top. To tie in that bright summer feeling, break out those bright accessories. If you have read my blog, (I know it has been a while), you may know I like to mix in the price ranges and give you all sorts of options. So here is some looks you can shop for when looking for leather during these hot summer months:
1. Topshop "I Never Liked You Anyway" Tee by Tee & Cake - $38 Available Here 2. Theory Stilla Leather and Stretch-Jersey Wrap Skirt - $415 Available Here 3. Zara Party Bag - $79.90 Available Here 4. Aquazzura Amazon Elaphe Sandals - $795 Available Here 5. Rimmel London Kate Moss Collection #110 - $4.99 Available at Target or most drug stores
It really is crazy to think of the roller coaster I have been on since my last post. But I am officially back and am not giving up on all the hard work I put into this blog over the years. So let me give you a quick recap of my life over the past couple months.
This past March and April I moved to New York City and completed a marketing internship with Nicole Miller. It was the most hands on internship imaginable and I loved it. It really gave me a glimpse inside what life was like working in the fashion industry. It is exactly how people describe it, fast paced and crazy, but when you are actually living it... it is that much more crazy. Yes, I met some really intense people that gave me a hard time but in the end it was really what I needed to kick start me on a career that I have desired for so long.
Then I graduated. It was momentous and it was extremely depressing. Adjusting to the real world after going to a college with a national football title and more bars then classrooms is just as tough as it sounds. Three months later, I am still back at home deciding what to do with the rest of my life. And not to get emotional or anything but getting turned down from the hundreds of companies I have applied to is extremely wearing on the pride. But with summer flying by with me still not on my ideal career path yet, it is more important than ever to keep my head held high.
After digging myself out of the hole of graduation depression, I went back to Nordstrom to make some money for my NYC fund. Although it really isn't where I want to be, I can't help to think I am lucky to be able to live at home and work for a great company all while still searching for my dreams in New York.
So that brings me to now. Something I have always loved doing is blogging. So if I can't have New York right now, my blog is something to keep my head in the fashion game still.
Here are some photos of my life in New York!
Nicole Miller Showroom
Treats for clients at bridal market
Bridal Market - Photoshoot for WWD
E-commerce photoshoot
Classic outfit mirror pic before night out in the city
Walk through Bryant Park during an errand
My birthday night out at Gansevoort!
The interns and I with the brand manager and bridal director at Ainsworth restaurant
Me and my roommate/bestfrand, Brittney, on our last night out
After many seasons of grommets and other metals, Christopher Bailey took a more soft, romantic look with easier unstructured outwear. The calf length skirts, sheer tops, and lace fabrics added to the feminine look this collection.
Music: 'Benjamin Twine' by George Ezra
'Man on the Moon' by Jake Bugg
'When We Were On Fire' by James Bay
'Budapest' by George Ezra
Front Row at Burberry: Harry Styles, Poppy Delevingne, Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo, Paloma Faith, Sienna Miller, Suki Waterhouse, Anna Wintour, Linda Fargo, Naomie Harris,
No... when I say the Monday blues I'm not referring to your mopey Monday at work, I'm referring to my new favorite color for fall. Although you are probably trying to hang onto summer as long as I am, the truth is fall is coming around the corner. Since I go back to school for my last year in a couple weeks, I really have to think ahead of the game in terms of my fall closet. The February fashion shows were bustling with new ideas and tons that can be easily implemented into your current selections. The outerwear throughout the shows consisted of a lot of shades of blues which I loved, along with a lot of grey and burgundy. However, to start of my list of fall trend posts, here are some of my favorite runway blues:
Chanel
3.1 Phillip Lim
Thakoon
Michael Kors
Jil Sander
Lanvin
As you might notice most are in the deeper blue family but a lot of designers did go with a lighter blue such as Rochas, Gucci, Giambattista Valli, and Acne Studios. I love the boxy look with more masculine lines to go with the navy blue family. Just from the pictures you can see the masculine trend and longer hem lines which I love... if all is worn right!
Here are some pieces I found that were inspired by the runway colors and would love to implement into my closet for fall!
1. Fendi 2 Jours Medium Textured-Leather Shopper on Net-A-Porter $2260
So it's literally raining cats and dogs outside today. So why not do some blog catch up. More importantly its a perfect Sunday for a Sunday Wishes post.
Just to set the tone listen to this while you read the post. My song for the week:
Lucy Rose - All I've Got
This actually ended up looking like a complete outfit without me even intending to do so. However these are all individual items that I've had my eye on. Working in a department store could possibly be the hardest thing for a die hard shopper like me. Obviously some of these items are more on my dream wishlist rather than a realistic one, but a diva can dream too right?
Trend: Lately I have had my eye on the white/black trend. Wearing all white has turned into a sexy trend all year round and I love it. Mixing the two into a monochromatic scheme is genius as well.
Colors to Watch: White, black, oxblood, navy, grey
1. Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Plum Scene $19 - Love the plum lip. Wear it with a dark color scheme to add to the gothic tone or wear with a white to give yourself a pop of color. I usually am in love with YSL lipsticks but this Smashbox color is to great to pass up for $19!
2. Salvatore Ferragamo Sookie Large Leather Shopper $1590 - I was working in the handbag department at Nordstrom on Saturday and couldn't stop touching this bag. The leather is to die for with its silky feel. Maybe one day a bag like this can be mine <3<3<3
3. Open Layer Rings on Need Supply Co. $12 - I love dainty gold rings lately. The more on one hand the better... and the more on one finger even better! Of course at this price you have to be careful about turning your finger green :/
4. For Love and Lemons' Ricketts Dress on Need Supply Co. $225 - I've been eyeing this dress for a while now and I seriously need it. It's a great white dress to have for a lot of different occasions with its versatility to dress it up or down.
5. Movado 'Large Bold' Watch $650 - So I work with watches all day at Nordstrom and we got this watch in again and I LOVE it. I rarely feel the need to get a watch because it's an annoying investment but this one is just so perfect. I maybe have tried it on a thousand times already too bad its like one of paychecks...
6. Converse Chuck Taylor White High Top Sneakers $49 - Basically I think every needs a pair of good sneakers to wear around. Everyone seems to be into those Superga sneakers but I still would like to just own the trusty white high tops by Chuck Taylor.
7.Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating $43 - Again another perk at working in a department store is that you get all the fun makeup samples. When using this sample I fell in love and decided I needed to get the full bottle. Its great for skin that has been exposed to a lot of sun like mine its good for covering up those dark spots and giving me the radiance I want.
8. L. Erickson 'Atelier' Enamel Cuff Ponytail Holder $22 - I came across this on the Harper's Bazaar website (which I spend way too much time on) and thought it would be a great product to use considering how much I wearing my hair in a low ponytail. I love the sleek straight low ponytail you see a lot on runways, which is what I try to go for. This gives it a more contemporary look rather then a "I just didn't feel like doing my hair today" look.
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