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The Hobo Bag
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BANANA REPUBLIC White Fitted Blouse | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | TIEKS Burgundy Flats | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Hobo | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Elea Cuff | HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunburst Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nail Color in Plumberry
So if you saw my outfit selfie on Instagram the other day, you read that I’m currently in the middle of a small obsession with the color gray. I think it is a fun and different neutral color. I think gray pairs well with pretty much all colors! A few months ago, I began searching for a new tote bag. I was really crushing on this brown tote, but I wanted it to still have a purse feel to it. I stopped by Henri Bendel to check out this purple tote, but as per the norm when I am in that store was distracted by all the pretty things including the pretty gray color on this No. 7 Hobo bag. It is a darker gray with a hint of blue undertone to it. I liked the color because it would work with so many different colors in my wardrobe. Gray is also one of those colors that I love to wear as a monochromatic look. With my colorful bags like my green one, I would switch it out when I wore that color. Gray is different. I think wearing different shades of gray is pretty, so I would definitely still be able to carry this bag around when wearing this color. My search was for a tote, and this bag is technically called a hobo purse. The hobo bag style is one of my favorites, and one I am often drawn to in the store. I like the slightly structured but still relaxed look of the style. I also find them to be really comfortable to wear on the shoulder. I feel like this bag is a hybrid with attributes of both a tote and hobo, so it was perfect for me.
If you have a Henri Bendel store in your area, you should check it out. The salespeople are amazing and friendly. They also love sharing little tidbits about the brand. Like Henri Bendel is credited for bringing Coco Chanel to the US. The No 7 collection is kind of a nod to that with some of the design details reminiscent of the famed Chanel bags. A little fun fashion tidbit for this Wednesday!
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TIEKS FLATS: Denim on Denim
BANANA REPUBLIC BLOUSE: Cardigan Sweater With Sparkle
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Olive & Burgundy
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LUSH Olive Tunic | LUCKY BRAND Lolita Skinny Jeans | SOLE SOCIETY Lux Heels [ALSO HERE!]| ELAINE TURNER Bella Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Rae Necklace, Skylar Earrings | GORJANA Zion Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Ladder Cuff, Pave Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nail Polish in Plumberry
Happy Monday!! I’m not often excited for a Monday morning, but today I am excited to see some sunshine and get out of the house!! Thanks to Hurricane Patricia, it rained non-stop all weekend in Houston! I did all my errand running during the week so I would not have to leave the house all weekend in case it started flooding. While I’m excited to get out today, it was a little nice to stay cooped up all weekend with the background sounds of constant rain. I was also super blog productive, so get ready for some fun posts this week!!
One of my favorite things about fall fashion is the fall jewel tone colors. I love all the dark colors like a rich violet, a dark golden yellow, navy, burgundy, and dark olive. I shop so much more in fall just because I love all the colors! I really like how these jewel tone colors all mix together too. One of my latest color mixing crushes is olive and burgundy. You have to find just the right shades of these colors so it doesn’t look too Christmas. The burgundy of these shoes has a slight dark pink tone, so it mixed well with my olive tunic. Some of my other top fall color combos are navy and yellow, violet and yellow, burgundy and gray, and black and all of the above of course. I stopped in our local Express store last week, and they have so many sweaters and tops in these colors!! I didn’t have time to try on just browse, but over the weekend while I was in rainy day hibernation I ordered a couple pieces including this sweater! Now to patiently await its arrival…
Thanks for stopping by the blog today, and check back tomorrow for a very special post!!
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LUSH OLIVE TUNIC: Oh Fall, Where Art Thou
SOLE SOCIETY HEELS: Camel Leather Skirt
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Pretty Burgundy Shoes
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FOXCROFT Geo Watercolor Tencel Shirt | DL1961 c/o Emma Jeans in Riker | SOLE SOCIETY Lux Ankle Strap Pump | GIGI NY All in One Bag | SWELL CAROLINE c/o Enamel Signature Bracelet | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle | GORJANA Aldridge Earrings, Mika Necklace, Taner Pave Bar Necklace | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | FORMULA X BY SEPHORA Nail Color in Infinite
As promised last week, another look at these beautiful burgundy shoes with jeans. These are definitely a statement pair of shoes, so I kept the rest of my look black and white to let the shoes shine! So a little tip on skinny jeans, I cuff mine on the inside to create the always perfect length hem. I do have them altered so they are a good length with most heels, but since the strap on these is higher on the ankle I wanted them a little bit shorter. When I wear these shoes with a more casual look, I might roll the cuff to the outside. My favorite kind of look is dressed up casual. These shoes help me hit that style so easily. They are the perfect dressy heel that works perfect with skirts and dresses, but the color and suede material as well as the strap lines are perfect for fancying up a jeans and tee look. I went with my Foxcroft top because I love how it also has a dressy casual feel to it. I love using my jewelry to play off the geometric shapes on the shirt. I paired my Aldridge earrings and Mika necklace with this look because they had the same triangle shapes as my shirt design.
If you have a shopping itch to scratch, there are some great Columbus Day sales going on today!! Below are a few of my favorites!
DVF – Extra 25% off Sale with code ENJOY25
GIGI NY 25% off with Code WEAREFAMILY
J CREW 30% off with code WEEKEND
HENRI BENDEL $50-$150 off
MADEWELL 30% off Season Essentials with code HIGHFALL
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FOXCROFT SHIRT: Perfect Pencil Skirt
SOLE SOCIETY LUX PUMPS: Camel Leather Skirt
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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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