How to style a cargo denim skirt for Fall

        The cargo fashion trend; clothing items made from durable fabric with multiple pockets and wide belt loops; is still going strong as ever. This style which is a resurgence of the Y2K or year2000s fashion trend exudes a vibe of effortless casual chic which I really love. I dabbled into the trend by getting this cargo denim skirt and a pair of khaki pants which I will style in a different post. 

For this fall look, I paired the skirt with a black cropped cardigan and a biker jacket which is my hubs gifted me recently. The jacket is really heavy but it's also very warm and comfy. We know that this skirt already has lots of pockets and paired with a biker jacket, there are even more pockets in the outfit so I decided to tone the look down with a mini bag that I purchased from Aldo Shoes (currently sold out). A pair of Steve Madden booties completed the look. so, my style tip is this; style a mini bag with a cargo piece for an effortless look. Thanks so much for reading.

                       

                          Cargo denim Skirt   Jacket   Mini Bag

Hello, Hello and Hi Dear

 

       Hello, hello and hi. It sure has been a long time! This might be the longest I have ever stayed away from this blog. I hope everyone is doing great in this crazy world we live in these days. This is a quick post just to say hi. In this post I am wearing this knit dress I styled here a while back on the blog. There is also a video on my Youtube Channel where I showed several ways to style a knit dress. You can check it out here. I hope to be back again sometime soon. Thanks so much for reading.

Knit Maxi Dress     Denim Jacket

How to style leather for Fall

 

        One of the biggest fashion trend this fall is leather. Of course, leather makes a comeback every fall but this season, it makes a very big impact in fall fashion as we can already see in the retail stores. Leather dresses, skirts and tops in different colors is the deal right now. This post is a throwback of some of the ways I have styled leather on the blog. Happy reading, happy styling.

Neon Pantsuit + green heels

          Pantsuits have always been my favorite style of clothing because they are easy to style and equally very versatile. You can wear a pantsuit to just about any event these days and the pieces in the set can be restyled with other items in our closet. I purchased this green set from JCPenney about three years ago and was just waiting for the right time or season to wear it and now green and neon is trending. 

I styled my pantsuit with a green floral blouse and green heels. The green straw bag is an old thrifted piece. I look forward to restyling this suit in so many ways in the future. If you need a tip on where to shop for affordable suits and tailoring pieces, check out Asos and JCPenney. Thanks for reading.

                                         Pantsuit    Heels

How to style: Animal Prints for Fall

 

        Animal print is a staple for Fall however wearing head to toe print is not trendy right now. The key to styling animal prints this fall is by choosing one statement piece either in an accessory or in a statement coat. The styles in these collages can inspire you on how to style animal prints this Fall. Happy viewing, happy styling.

How to style colors for Fall

       Outfit collage adapted from: @Styleboardcreator

       There is a sure way to add colors to a Fall outfit and that's by the use of colorful accessories. Sure, we all like to wear rich jewel tone colors like wine, browns, orange and greys in the fall and lots of animal print but just imagine pairing these colors with pops of pink and blue and a little bit of yellow? The result will be an outfit that lifts up the spirit like the one above. And the blue sandals can be swapped out for a pair of brown boots if you so choose. Happy viewing, happy styling.

How to style: Leather Midi skirt

        Өne of my favorite trends for this fall season is the leather trend; it is just so chic and elegant. I have always loved a good pencil leather skirt because it is so versatile. It can be styled with almost any top based on the season and it will still look elegant. In this collage, I decided to pair the pencil skirt with a light colored or off white turtle neck because it enables the skirt to be the main focus of the outfit. A dark colored sweater would be great too but it would not elevate the skirt for Fall as much as the lighter color does. The darker color sweater or top pairing should be reserved for the winter months. A great pair of brown boots elevates the look even more while keeping other accessories very simple. Thanks so much for viewing and happy styling.

*Set adapted from: Styleboardcreator*

Shoe Lovin' : Brown studded Boots

 

       βoots season is here and my pick for Shoe Lovin' Post this fall is this beautiful pair of Kelly pointed toe boot that is selling out fast everywhere. The western style design is so on trend this season. The boots is pull on style with 31/4 chunky, block heels. The brown stud details is very chic and unexpected and the deep brown chocolate color makes it the right color (boot) choice for the season. The boots run small so, going up a size would be the best bet especially because they are "pull ons." Happy viewing, happy shopping. Check it out HERE.

Wine color Dress + puffy sleeves

 

     Ⴒuffy sleeves look like a trend that would be around for a long long time and I'm not complaining. I love how stylish and modest the trend is. And like every other trend we are seeing these days, there is nothing new about this style or this trend; it's just a recycled trend from season's past and that's okay. This wine color dress is an old purchase from Loft; from two or three years ago. I love the color, the waist ties and the lace inserts on the sleeves. Certainly, the time has come to tone down the colors for the season and my favorite colors for fall are browns, beige, burgundy, orange and purple. I'll have these colors in mind as I shop for the season. What are your favorite fall colors? Thanks so much for reading.

Dress         Shoes           Bag

Smocked, tiered and a crop top

 

       ऽummer is a time to wear easy, breezy dresses like this tiered, smocked embroidered dress that I  have had in my closet for a long time. I purchased it from a friend years ago that had a small clothing/accessories business. You can always find dresses like this in the stores in the summer time and they have been trending somewhat along with baby doll dresses this summer thanks to H&M. The dress is a strapless dress and since I needed some cover on my shoulders, I threw a small crop top over it. My tan color pouch bag and square toed mules completed the look. Summer is almost over as we know so this brown color is suitable for this sunny weather that is gradually coming to an end. What do you think of the baby doll and tiered dress trend? Please, do not stop in your support of small businesses and black and brown owned businesses. Stay home, stay safe and stop the spread..

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Fall Fashion Inspiration: Brown Tones

 

       丅he color palette this Fall is; "Shades of brown" and if you need a little inspiration on how to style this hue for the season, look no further. This posts features a monochromatic look which is the best way to style this beautiful fall color. Whenever, I put monochrome looks together, I always think of textures in the outfit in addition to the different shades of color. The different textures in a monochromatic outfit results in a stylish and interesting look. In the above collage, all the pieces are designer splurge pieces and the collage/set is mainly for styling inspiration. If you have been reading this blog for a long time, you'll know by now that I always advocate for affordable and sustainable fashion. So, as you style a similar outfit like this, just think quality pieces, different shades of brown and different textures of fabric and accessories; leather, silk, wool, suede....happy styling 😍

Nordstrom Sale Shopping Ideas

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     𐐥ordstrom is having its' annual sale and if you need some shopping therapy, you can check it out. I think the sale is currently open to Nordstrom or Nordy Club members who get exclusive early access before the general public. These items on my shopping guide are what I'm interested in buying at the moment and I decided to share on here as I always do 😊 Disclaimer: Please, I am not trying to turn you into a shopaholic; this blog is solely for entertainment and if you are a regular reader here, you must know that by now. 

Fall Wish List

As seasons change it is important to update and refresh our wardrobe and this can be done by closet editing (donating old pieces and restyling basic essentials) and also revamping of wardrobes (the addition of new affordable pieces) I do this exercise at the beginning of every season by looking at the current trends and deciding on which pieces to add to my closet and what pieces to pass on.

Veering into Vintage

⺄t's been a while on here; it's been ages...haha! 😆 How has everyone been? Did anyone think for a minute that I was done with fashion blogging? I hope not! 😂 It's exactly four months and a few days since I published a blog post. I have been so busy behind the scenes. I had a very beautiful summer which culminated in a four day trip to Disney Land with the hubby and kiddos on the last week of summer, days before labor day.

        

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Holiday Party Outfit Inspiration: ONE

It is time to start putting pieces together for the holidays and one way to do this effortlessly, is to put classy pieces and seasonal colors together. For this look, I used a pleated skirt as my foundation for this holiday look and you must know by now that the pleated skirt is a classic style that can be worn for any occasion and event depending on how it is styled. I paired the pleated skirt with a soft color lilac sweater and accessorized with burgundy color velvet clutch and suede bow pumps. Burgundy or wine is a color that works well for fall and winter and velvet is a rich fabric that works well for party or festive style. The green lucite earrings add a beautiful pop of color to the whole look. What colors are you putting together in your holiday outfit?

The Sweater Dress: A cold weather Closet Essential

  

If there is a style of dress we have to own in our closet in the cold weather month, it has to be the sweater dress. It is a very comfortable style of dress to wear when the temperatures drop and the styling options are endless. You can pair your sweater dress with a pair of sneakers or flats when the weather is not that cold and you can style with tights and boots when the temperature gets really, really cold. A sweater dress can also be layered with denim jackets, bomber jackets and long coats. The dress I am wearing here is an old piece from my closet and it is in my favorite color purple. I styled it with a pair of black tights and boots and completed the look with tassel earrings and a printed head wrap which is actually in animal prints. Since this is the season for wearing sweater dresses, there are so many options available on sale at different stores and I have linked a few in my shopping links below. However, I was not able to find an affordable sweater dress in a purple or lilac color to add to the list. What are your thoughts on sweater dresses?

The Camel Robe Coat: Formal Dress Essential

Happy Monday everyone and happy December. This is my favorite month in the year I tell you. I'm so looking forward to the Holiday/Christmas/New Year celebrations but I'm also hoping that time would slow down so that I can enjoy every bit of this season. If you are still looking to take advantage of all the discounts and sales at this time, you might want to add the long camel robe coat to your list. This is a closet essential if you ever dress up in formal attire for work or even dressing up for other events like weddings, Church services and formal parties. The robe coat is very elegant and classy and also very comfy and cozy. A good quality 100% wool coat is quite expensive and can be a big fashion investment. There are however, so many options available at different price points at different stores.

Shoe Lovin': Brown Suede ankle Boots

Brown suede boots are my new favorite things or my new favorite shoes especially when they are ankle boots. I really loved this contrast color suede ankle boots from Shopbop the first time I saw them online and was not surprised when the boots sold out so quickly; they are so beautiful; the color, the lace at the back sole and the style makes the boots so unique. I have since searched for a similar pair online but was not able to find any style that close in look. In the process of searching for this pair, I realized that my shoe closet was actually missing a pair of brown ankle boots and that there were so many other affordable styles available. I got this beautiful pair from Nasty Gal  during their summer sale and it's such a simple cute style of ankle boots that can be paired with denim, dresses and skirts. This Aquazzura pair here is also very beautiful but since the price is quite steep, an affordable similar pair here would do. If you are like me and need to add a pair of brown ankle boots to your shoe closet, check out some of these affordable choices below. Happy viewing, happy shopping, happy styling.

Puffer Coat + Zebra prints Scarf

While we are still on the animal prints trend, I'm definitely here for it. I have somehow found a way to incorporate the prints into every outfit I wear this season. This outfit that features a puffer coat and black denim pants got the zebra prints treatment in this large zebra prints scarf which is actually a DIY piece. I went to the fabric store years ago when I was decorating my home and cut several yards of different animal prints faux fur fabric which I used as cushion throws, and throws for my closet chair. All the faux fur fabrics are in stored in my closet now because I have since changed out the décor in my home. So, I repurposed this zebra prints throw into a neck scarf here on a very cold day. I completed the look with a clear tote blogged about here and I tell you, I was very warm and comfy.

White leopard prints blazer + Black Pants

Leopard prints blazers can make our work style to stand out this fall. Yes, the prints do not belong to street style alone. The styling tip is to make sure the blazer is of a good fit and well structured and pairing it with neutrals or toned down accessories would work for any work place. For this look, I layered my leopard prints blazer with a white turtle neck top and paired it with a black color wide legged pants and a pair of black pumps. Now this white color leopard prints blazer is a thrifted piece which I got for less than $10 years ago (remember I said in an earlier post that I have a large stash of thrifted blazers?) This particular piece is a HM brand and it's a size smaller than my usual size but I purchased it because of its unusual color and it's very well made and of good quality. I tried to find the blazer online afterwards in order to get a larger size but it was sold out everywhere. Presently that leopard prints is trending, a similar blazer will cost you hundreds of dollars in big brand stores. J. Crew had a similar blazer for about $180 which sold out as soon as it hit the stores. I was able to find a blazer in somewhat similar prints for less than $30 at Walmart and you can check it out if you are interested in this look. Thanks a lot for stopping by.