September 2016

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Hi Lovies,

I love it when some of my favorite trends carry over from season to season. When purchasing clothes, I try to think about how versatile the item is and how much use am I going to get out of it. Of course I will have my occasional impulse buy but I am more cautious about my purchases. One of the trends that has definitely carried over to the fall is the Off The Shoulder. If you've been following my post from the spring/summer you know that I went a little crazy with this trend. Whether it be a top or a dress, I just had to have it. Now that fall is here, I was looking for something that was a little more NYC weather friendly and thank goodness Fullbeauty came through! This Off The Shoulder Tunic  for their Denim 24/7 line was just perfect for the season. The longer tie sleeve gave more coverage to the arm and the window pane print gave this such a classic touch. The tunic design and deep shirttail hem is so figure flattering, I love that you can wear this out or easily tuck it in a pair of pants or skirt. It's such a cute top, easy to wear and effortlessly chic.

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Hi Lovies,

Fall is officially here and now that the weather is getting cooler, I can delve into my outerwear. One of my favorite things to wear are blazers. Next to moto jackets, blazers are another thing that I have an abundance in. I'm a huge fan of the preppy, private school look, and blazers are my favorite thing to achieve this with. I just love the effect that a blazer brings to an outfit, it can take something that is fancy and diffuse it to a more structured appearance. Or even do the opposite and add some edge to a casual t-shirt and jeans look. I'm all about colors and prints when it comes to my blazers, I try and stray from the traditional black. Color is a fun way to add some pizzazz to almost any outfit, so when Eloquii came out with their Quinn Blazer I knew I had to have it. There was so many components about this blazer that I loved, from the striped lining to the gold military buttons as well as the fun patch front pockets. Not to mention the beautiful green color that is such an eye catcher. This is definitely a great layering piece and a staple to have in your wardrobe. 

Blazer & Dress//Shoes (similar)//Bag

Faux Leather and Suede

Hi Lovies!

This week is the week of leather, and I'm keeping this train rolling. If you missed my post from Monday (see here) I wore an awesome leather moto with chiffon. Today I am bringing you not only faux leather but faux suede as well. These are two fabrics that remain on trend season after season, you literally can't go wrong with either of them.  As you know, I finally tried out a pair of culottes and actually liked them. So why not go a step further and get another pair but in leather? This pair from Roaman's via Fullbeauty were definitely a hit. Such an edgy and sleek pair giving you that super chic look. What I love about these is how versatile they are, they are great right now for the fall temps that are approaching. The wide leg and elastic band make these extremely comfortable and easy to wear. I recommend everyone adding a pair to their wardrobe.

Leather and Chiffon

Hi Lovies,

It's safe to say that I am a moto jacket junkie. As crazy as that sounds my goal is to have one in every color of the rainbow. At the moment, I have quite a few in different styles, fabrics and colors but the one you can never have enough of is black. I know you must be thinking, "why have multiple of the same color?" Well a black moto is definitely a staple color to have in your wardrobe. It instantly add that perfect amount of edge to any look. But as generic as the color may be, not all are the same. It's the detail on the jacket that differentiates it from the next. When I saw this Moto with Chiffon from the Ashley Nell Tipton collection with JC Penney, I couldn't add it to my cart fast enough. This jacket was definitely in a class by itself with the flowing chiffon lower half and cropped length style. Besides the chiffon that was so unique for a moto jacket, the beautiful rose gold hardware is another. I've never come across a jacket with such well thought out detailing. This isn't an everyday jacket but it's great to have that special one that you can pull out of your arsenal and be a showstopper.

Lipstick

Hi Lovies,

As you know last week the Ashley Nell Tipton x JC Penney line launched (see here) and I couldn't be more please with it. I went a little crazy and order quite a few pieces from the collection. Like I said in my previous post, there is literally something for everyone in this collection. From super feminine to chic and edgy, it covers it all. Besides the awesome sequins bomber jacket, that was a fan favorite, I also fell in love with this Lipstick Print Skirt. You already know my obsession with skirts, so this was a def must have. The print was super cute and added a touch of whimsy the skirt. It was very comfortable with the scuba material and the fact that it had pockets took it to the next level of awesomeness. This is a piece that is seasonless and will be one of my transitional pieces for the Fall.

Top & Skirt//Shoes (similar here and here)//Bag (similar)

The Culotte

Hi Lovies,

When it comes to fashion, I am constantly trying to push myself out the box. I can tend to get stuck in a rut with my style and don't venture out. I mean at times there's nothing wrong with that because at the end of the day, people will recognize it as your personal style. But on occassion I like to mix things up and bring some newness to my looks. As you know this girl here does not like to have her legs covered up. You can't get me to wear a pair of pants or jeans, I am the ultimate girly girl. Since I am always trying to evolve with my fashion, I decided to venture into the world of culottes. I know, you're probably saying "Girl you are so late!" and I am fully aware of this, but it's never too late to try something new. Culottes have been all the rave for quite a few seasons now and doesn't look like it will be dying down anytime soon. You are seeing them everywhere for the fall season, in different amazing fabrics and prints. For me since this was my first go around, I decided to keep it simple with these Denim Culotte. My love affair with anything denim has not faltered and this pair from Denim 24/7 line by Roaman's might covert me. I love the light wash color that goes with just about anything as well as how soft and comfy they were. The tencel fabric was perfect for the warmer temps but can easily transition in to my fall wardrobe. The wide leg fit gave them such a sharp and sophisticated feel to them. These culottes have totally given me the fever and will definitely be incorporating more into my looks.

Top & Pants c/o Roaman's//Shoes//Bag (similar)

Ashley Nell Tipton X JC Penney

Hi Lovies!

If you haven't heard by now, Ashley Nell Tipton, the winner of season 14 Project Runway, has paired up with JC Penney. She is their first brand ambassador and has collaborated with JCPenney's Boutique+ line to create some fun and funky pieces that totally represent her and her style. According to the press release the collection "challenges the rules of full-figured fashion by offering sophisticated silhouettes and trendy touches that appeal to millennial shoppers. JCPenney is the first and only national retailer to feature Tipton`s designs. Boutique + line is designed specifically for us plus size gals with sizes offered in 0X-5X and up to 30W! With pieces ranging from $20-$125, you can defintiely find something that fits your budget. Today marks the official launch of her collection which can be found in stores and online as well as a runway show at the Manhattan Mall location in NYC. I'm loving her 50's inspired pieces, whimsical tops, fun skirts and one of the trendiest pieces of the fall, her sequins bomber. There's alittle something for everyone in this collection. She's definitely brought her passion and impeccable style to this collection and I couldn't be more happy with it.

 
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