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The Perfect Brown Leather Jacket
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BLACK RIVET (c/o Wilsons Leather) Leather Quilted Scuba Jacket **50% OFF! | LUSH Swing Tank | DL1961 c/o Emma Skinny Jeans | CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Lace-Up Heels | GORJANA Taner Pave Necklace | BAUBLEBAR c/o Astolat Drops | GIGI NY Black Clutch | Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister
I have had a brown leather jacket on my fall and winter wish list for a few years now, but I’m so picky about what I want. It had to be the right shade of brown with just the right amount of a worn in distressed look. I also wanted a collarless, partially quilted, super chic jacket type look. The zippers had to be in the right places, the right angles, and the right dark silver color. Last came price, leather jackets are a high ticket item, and I wanted one in a reasonable price range. I am happy to report that I have found my perfect brown leather jacket! This one fit all my needs, plus it’s an extra 50% off right now along with all the other jackets and handbags at Wilsons Leather! I’m dying for some cooler temps, so I can wear this baby out!
The right jacket can really transform an outfit filled with basics like this one into a super chic fall look. I love pairing brown and black together in fall from black jeans and brown boots to this black jeans/shoes and brown jacket look. This outfit would also look really cute with a black turtleneck top to go even more monochromatic. I chose this ivory swing tank to add a little complimentary earth tone to the brown of the jacket. I also love playing with the differences in proportion with the fitted jacket and flowy top. I finished the look off with my latest shoe crush. These adorable just under $100 lace-up heels add a little bit more edgy chic to the overall look.
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Casual Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit
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ELODIE Striped Sweater *40% OFF! | BLANK NYC Distressed Jeans (similar) | SAM EDELMAN Reyanne Spiked Flats | JULIE VOS Coin Pendant | BAUBLEBAR c/o Primrose Earrings **40% off! | HENRI BENDEL Deco Cuff | NADRI Crystal Bangle | Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister
Does the title of this post freak you out a little? Like how is it almost November and Thanksgiving?!?!?! Last weekend, I even started testing out a recipe for my Thanksgiving dessert. I made a pumpkin pie, I know not groundbreaking, kind of basic. BUT I made it from an actual pumpkin and not canned pumpkin. Overall the process was pretty easy, just takes awhile for everything to bake. The pie was delicious too!
I wish I could say I already knew what to wear, but who knows what our weather will be like in a month. I wanted to share a couple options over the next few weeks that could work for whatever weather your holiday brings you. The wild unknown of the forecast is one thing that makes this sweater such a great option. It has that cozy knit feel I love for fall and provides a small amount of warmth perfect for a light breeze. The knit does have larger holes and the sleeves are 3/4 length which makes it ALSO work for these warm days we can’t seem to shake. This sweater is see through. I have a camisole on underneath it.
I dressed this look up a little bit with these pretty floral earrings that add color and sparkle to the look. Shoes are another great way to add color to an outfit. These flats are the perfect compliment to the soft pink of the earrings. I went with a simple long necklace to not distract from the statement earrings. All together I love this look as a casual Thanksgiving dinner outfit with family or friends. Comfy, Dressy, Classic, and small pops of color, just how I like it.
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Going Gray
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BP Gray Sweater | PAIGE DENIM White Skinny Jeans | SCHUTZ Gray Suede Mules | GIGI NY Magenta Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings, Rayne Necklace | HENRI BENDEL Cuff Bracelet | Lips: MAC Faux | Nails: ESSIE Sole Mate
I feel like my favorite neutral color crush right now is gray. It’s such a soft and pretty color. It mixes well with others, but looks great all by itself too. It has such an effortless chic look to it. I loved keeping this whole look neutral by pairing my gray with white jeans and silver and white jewelry. Of course, I just had to add a pop of color somewhere though. This clutch is always my go-to color pop.
I was so excited to see this sweater back at Nordstrom this season. It’s high up on my list of favorites from last year! You can easily dress it up with a great pair of heels and cute jewels for a little dinner date or holiday dinner, or toss it on with some leggings to relax around the house while watching all the Hallmark Holiday movies. It’s really cozy, so however you wear it, you will be comfy. AND Best Part – It’s only $38! That’s a steal of a price for a sweater!
On a small different note, if you had any issues with links on the blog on Friday, apparently there was some huge nationwide computer hack that made outbound links not work to certain sites. BUT everything seems to be back up and running now. Sorry I know it was probably super frustrating, but it was one of things where it was just out of my hands. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to visit, I always appreciate it!!
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A Chic Utility Vest Outfit
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NYDJ White Blouse | YMI c/o Utility Vest | AG Distressed Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Blush Heels | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote Bag | MOON & LOLA all c/o Pink Tassel Charm, Pearl Charm, Monogram Charm, Necklace | BOURBON & BOWTIES Bangle Set | KENDRA SCOTT Sophie Gold Earrings | GORJANA Mika Necklace | Lips: MAC Craving | Nails: ESSIE Sole Mate
Give me something casual, and I’m going to find a way to dress it up! I adore the look of utility vests with swing and shift dresses and how they give the dresses shape, but they are also really fun to dress up with distressed jeans and heels! It creates a chic utility vest outfit perfect for weekends.
I went with a white blouse to keep with the neutrals look, but I think a cute floral blouse would be cute in this outfit too. I chose the distressed jeans to blend with the casual vibe of the vest, and I kept them skinny to balance the bulkiness of the vest. This outfit needed a little bit of color, enter my Moon & Lola charm necklace! We created these at TBSCon over the summer. I went with the hot pink tassel because the color was so fun, and an oversized pearl and monogram K because I’m from the south. 🙂
This blouse is lightweight and comes in tons of colors and prints. It’s perfect for a warm fall. We are expected to get a real taste of fall weather this weekend, and I have my chili ready! I just need to go find me a pumpkin candle, and I will be set. Ya’ll have a great day, and make sure to check back Friday for lots of fall outfit inspiration!
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