Next UP....White Ankle Boots

September 29, 2017

As fashion month concludes and the whirlwind of non-stop runway shows, street style photos and 24/7 fashion content popping up all over our timelines settles; we can now start to digest what we've seen. One particular item, that wasn't necessarily all over the runways, but more so worn by those fashion insiders attending the shows were white ankle boots.

Honestly, I think the only thing white I've worn on my feet since I was about 6 was a trainer. I can recall when I was younger wearing white dress shoes on special occasions such as Easter, but other than that....no thanks. However, after seeing these beauties paired so chicly with tights, skirts and denim dressed both up and down, I want in. Basically white is a neutral and can be worn with practically anything. So yea, why not, but just to keep you guys from veering off the right/chic road, and down the treacherous lane of "looking country" please take heed to curated selects posted below.

Winter is Coming

September 13, 2017

Hey guys I am back, and with a super cheesy Game of Thrones reference as my title. Not to deter too much from the reason we are all here (fashion talk), but guys I tried so hard to jump on the GOT bandwagon. I watched an entire season and a half, and nothing...just meh. I wasn't moved in the slightest. The show, the costumes, the pretty decent storylines, the british accents, the sex scenes, the beautiful landscapes, nothing could make me care enough to dedicated my life to watching 7 seasons of it. Hey but I digress. We are here because it's cooling off outside, and it's time to break out those autumnal pieces.

I took inspiration right from the runway for this assignment. I was on the prowl for simple solutions to transition into fall.

It's really easy to stay warm on those crisp mornings by simply adding socks or tights to our existing outfits. The models took to the runway in tiny dresses, floral prints and separates, but made items A/W ready by adding socks or tights as accessories. I would recommend purchasing brightly colored opaque tights, but opting for thinner, transparent socks (easier to wear with sandals).

When the temps start to drop layering is an obvious idea. Fall is the perfect transitional season for layering because technically you can still wear you same summer pieces, and simply start to incorporate super soft jumpers/shirts both underneath and over dresses; add tights underneath skirts, dresses and jeans; and lastly pop dusters, vest, cardigans and jackets over outfits.

For those of us that are always looking to amp up the personal styling, adding an oversized glove or two, in a bright color is a definite way achieve this style goal. Although there were a few looks that went down the runways with practical (normal) gloves, and if I'm honest they were total snoozes. I was absolutely drawn to the bright green and red options above, and the supersized globes that Victoria Beckham sent down the runway. So guys, I suggest you wear a lovely knee length dress, and top it off with an amazing pair of gloves...or a single.

Add a touch of menswear, or as my heading says, "Borrow From the Boys" to transition into autumn. An oversized blazer, a pair of soft leather brogues, and trouser socks are key pieces that easily blur gender wardrobe lines and because menswear is heavier it'll keep you warmer. I am also a big fan of the double denim look that model wore down the runway for Calvin Klein. Denim is gender neutral, but this particular straight leg cut with the denim jacket tucked into the bottom looks very masculine.

Floral Tent Dress - Balenciaga Inspired

March 27, 2017

Hey guys, I am back with a new blog post. Here I am featuring a blouse that I received from my boyfriend's grandmother a while ago. However, after viewing the recent AW17 Balenciaga collection, I was halted at Look 31 because it was so similar to the vintage piece I own. I immediately went to find my floral oversized shirt, so that I could style it up and feature it here on the blog.

As I have expressed here on the blog several times, I tend to go for clothing that is a bit oversized. Although I have a smaller frame, I don't like to show it off at all. So both my shirt and the Balenciaga dress would be pieces that I would grab almost daily. This shirt would definitely make more than one appearance on the blog because I can already tell it's a favorite.

outfit details - shirt: gifted (here); Jeans: Banana Republic (here) (here); ankle boots: H&M (here) (here); earrings: gifted (here) (here)

To create my perfect "grannie chic" look I paired my floral shirt with denim stretch blue jean with minimal distressing, and my absolute favorite pair of blue suede ankle boots that I scored during the winter sales at H&M.