Currently Craving: Vests and Drapey Jackets

I'm a sucker for jackets, not the weather related though, I'm talking about statement toppers. I have a rolling rack color coordinated just of blazers, cropped moto jackets, tailored blazers, collarless ones, embellished, you name it. I guess everyone collects something right? Well that's mine! Ok shoes too. Ok just clothes in general geesh. When I saw the fresh take on lightweight jackets this season with draped lapels, waist cinching rope and a flattering cut, I was obsessed. Add the comeback of the tailored long vest to add some layer and dressiness to an outfit, and I fell in love. Trend alert: my new favorite color combo? Blush pink and olive green. All of these great choices are from: Lulu's, Banana Republic, Shein, Zara, Forever 21, and Dailylook.

Ps: Stop by Friday for when I show 3 ways to style the vests above!

xo

Look for Less: Fall Designer 2015

 

 

After perusing the September issues for hours marking with little post-its certain pages for my Fall Trend Guide (soon to be posted), I couldn't get certain looks and pieces out of my mind. That's what I do though, I obsess, and obsess some more until I buy it. This really is a problem lol. So I made it my mission to find some inspired looks from a couple of my favorite Fall 2015 Ready To Wear runway shows. Here is what I am loving now:

 

 

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Every blogger on the earth owns a Celine, and just about a Chloe too. I love both shapes of these bags, especially the lighter saddlebag for fall (the equestrian look is always fall approved). My love of lace-ups cycles seamlessly into a new season with a chic, grown-up Maryjane, laced to perfection.

 

 

Style.com is my first stop when browsing the runway collections, and even though I loved too many, here are a couple of my ultimate favorite shows. Dolce & Gabbana is just always so good nailing down the feminine lady in sumptuous lace and details. When I saw this Topshop dress, the D&G show was running like a movie projector through my mind, and it was love at first sight. Chloe is the cool girl/slightly bohemian mixture of feminine tailoring and tomboy flair. Their signature piece this year added to coats, vests and floaty dresses is the skinny neck tie, which I found an outfit completely inspired by the runway for next to nothing. Finally, the luxurious gowns that are Valentino. Leave it up to Valentino to always produce a show-stopping embroidered gown made with mixed fabrics, and always a demure, almost medieval cut. This Nasty Gal dress is the modern party equivalent to the splendor on the left. A lot less serious, same amount of glam. 

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Splurge 2: Chloe

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Splurge 3: Valentino

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Thanks for reading, as always.

xo