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A Vintage Jacket
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Vintage Jacket [Trina Turk ON SALE | TheRealReal Consignment | Chanel! | Joie Tweed Jacket | Alice & Olivia Embellished Jacket] | HALOGEN V-Neck Top [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans *ON SALE [ALSO ON SALE HERE!] | NINE WEST Flax Pump [ALSO HERE] | STELLA & DOT Bianca Lariat Necklace | NADRI Crystal Bangle | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | IT COSMETICS Lip Creme Gloss in Love | ESSIE Nail Color in Master Plan
Have you ever looked back at old photos of your parents or grandparents and seen clothes you would totally still wear today? Or looked at old fashion magazines and seen today’s hot trends on their covers? While a style may fade away, it doesn’t mean it is gone forever! I love finding beautiful vintage pieces. If you have never been to a vintage clothing store, I highly recommend it! Even if you have no plan on buying a thing, it is fun to go through all the clothes and see old styles that are new again. It’s somewhat like a fashion museum. If you are in Houston, I highly recommend Cheeky Vintage. The store has an amazing selection, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable about both fashion and all the pieces in the store.
This vintage jacket was a gift from a few years ago. It had shoulder pads, but I quickly removed them. While some vintage will come with designer labels like Chanel, some like this jacket have no label. This jacket reminds me a lot of a Chanel style jacket which is probably why I like it so much. A vintage jacket like this one can be worked into a dressy casual look like this one or paired with a dress or slacks for a work look. I personally love a dressy casual look, so this is usually my go to outfit. Jackets like this one are still popular so you can still find them in stores like Nordstrom. A tweed jacket is similar to this one, but they can sometimes get pricey. I also linked a jacket from TheRealReal, an online consignment shop that verifies the authenticity of all its products. I tried creating a cute little widget for ya’ll of vintage inspired jackets that I like, but I had some issues. So instead, I linked a few up in the details section. Some are total splurge pieces like the Chanel jacket, but I did find some in the $100 price range.
By the way, my Paige denim you see my wearing all the time are on sale! I linked two different stores that have them on sale right now!! I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!! Thanks for stopping by!
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Falling for Ponchos
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PAINTED THREADS Fringe Trim Poncho | KIT & ACE c/o Keefer Tee | DL1961 c/o Emma in Riker | NINE WEST Black Booties [LOVE | OBSESSED!] | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Preppy HoboSIMILAR IN NYLON | KENDRA SCOTT Rayne Necklace, Elisa Necklace, Arden Cuff | STELLA & DOT Renegade Bracelet | RAY-BAN Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses | IT COSMETICS Lip Creme Gloss in Love | ESSIE Nail Color in Master Plan
I had fun styling this poncho for summer, but I am so ready to start wearing this thing in the fall and winter! When I originally purchased this poncho in the #NSale a couple months ago, this outfit was almost exactly what I had in mind. I actually pictured it with my tall black riding boots, but it’s still a teeny bit to warm for those beauties. I typically roll my jeans when I wear booties, but I decided to try tucking this pair into them. This pair has a more legging fit and is tight at the ankle, so it fits well inside the bootie without looking to bulky around the ankle. These shoes are a few years old and while looking for similar pairs, I stumbled upon the two gorgeous pairs linked by Nine West. They are not really similar, but I love the design of them. They have cool cutouts on them and are just beautiful so the shoe lover in me had to share them!! Ponchos are a great layering piece to have around for fall and winter. They have a blanket look to them, and are perfect paired with a casual tee. I also love this one with a black long sleeved tee. If you want to be comfy and warm while still looking chic, then a poncho is perfect addition to your look. I’m someone who is always cold, and I love being able to wrap up in my blanket poncho when I am cold. This week seemed to go by so slow! One of those weeks where you think it’s Thursday, but it’s really only Tuesday. My days have been like that all week, and I am so ready for this weekend!! Thanks for stopping by the blog this week! I hope you all have a LOOOOOONG weekend! 🙂
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PAINTED THREADS PONCHO: Mixing Metals Made Easy
KIT & ACE TEE: Farmer’s Market Outfit
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Little Black Shift Dress
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MANGO Shift Dress [SIMILAR | VERY SIMILAR!] | CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Peep Toe Pump | HENRI BENDEL c/o West 57th Satchel | GORJANA Gorjana Mia Tiered Necklace *ON SALE, Aldridge Earrings *ON SALE | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Gold Ladder Cuff | RAY BAN Aviator Sunglasses | IT COSMETICS CC+ Lip Serum in Love | ESSIE Nail Color in Master Plan
I just don’t think you can have too many little black dresses. Depending on the style, they are perfect for date night, girl’s night out, weddings, work, happy hour, a trip to the theater, I could go on for a while. For a fun office look, I love my little black shift dress. I purchased this one a few years ago from Asos, but I linked a couple similar items above. I could probably wear this style of dress to work every day and be happy. Since the dress is sleeveless, it transitions seasons easily. I would wear this outfit in spring, summer, and early fall. When the weather cools off, this dress pairs perfectly with a cardigan and boots. I love this dress paired with a long cardigan that reaches almost the same length of the dress. I love that the dress has no real shape, but the material is thick so it still holds a structure. Shift dresses are some of the most comfortable wear to work dresses, but the structure really helps this one keep that professional feel. When you have a black dress, your accessory options are endless! It is no lie that I love carrying colorful purses, and they all mix perfectly with a black dress. The jewelry options are also pretty endless too depending on your neckline. This one has a slight turtleneck collar and works perfect with long pendant necklaces and wide bib necklaces. If there was one dress you must have in your closet, a little black shift dress should definitely be up for consideration!!
PS – Two of my favorite gold jewelry items are currently on sale!! I marked them above as on sale!! Happy Shopping and Happy Wednesday! We are halfway to the weekend!
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Date Night Outfit
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BB DAKOTA Selma Top [SIMILAR | SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | DSTLD Skinny Jeans | SOLE SOCIETY Wynn Heels | HENRI BENDEL c/o West 57th Satchel | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Everly Long Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Ladder Cuff | GORJANA Aldridge Earrings | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | IT COSMETICS Lip Creme Gloss in Love
I am sharing another Instagram favorite with ya’ll today! I wore this a few weeks ago for a fun little Friday Date Night. I love the cutout shoulder of this top and think it helps create the perfect date night outfit. As I get older I realize that looking sexy doesn’t necessarily mean showing tons of skin, but rather showing just the right hint of skin. I think open shoulder tops perfectly show that right amount of skin. I bought this one last fall and it’s probably one of my favorite date night or girl’s night out tops. I also linked some other open shoulder tops for you in the details above. Since this top has a longer length and little flow to it, I love pairing it with skinny jeans. Yes I totally think it is okay to wear white after labor day that is why we have winter white. 🙂 I have also paired this top with some black skinny jeans too for a gorgeous and sexy all black look. I also wore this top with a fun leather skirt and tall boots too. Also, How fabulous are these shoes? These are another old item that I purchased during winter, but I did manage to find a website still selling them for you. I love that these shoes have a part bootie and part pump feel to them. It is definitely a fun way to dress up skinny jeans a little. I hope you all have a fabulous Monday filled with lots and lots of coffee! Thanks for stopping by!
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BB DAKOTA TOP: Statement Necklace
DSTLD WHITE JEANS: Embracing White Denim
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