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Where to Find High Quality, Fairly Priced Cashmere

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Nordstrom Signature Cashmere funnel neck sweater (similar here) // Celine sunglasses // YSL bag
Boots (old, similar here) // Citizens of Humanity jeans

Tis the season for cozy sweaters!

I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing I dislike more than an itchy sweater.  Enter cashmere.  The softest, most luxurious fabric.  I cherish being able to break out my fall and winter favorites.  But not all cashmere is created equal.  Cashmere operates on a quality scale much like the thread count of your sheets.  The higher the thread count, the higher the quality.  With cashmere, you want the thickest fiber diameter.  That equals extremely cozy fabric!

Unfortunately, cashmere can be super expensive.  There is a hilarious Seinfeld episode in which George finds a damaged $800 cashmere sweater on sale for $85 and tries to pass it off as a gift to Elaine.  I get it!  We all want affordable cashmere.

Here are 4 great brands that offer high quality cashmere at a fair price.

Everlane

I talk about Everlane a ton, so it should be no surprise they make amazing cashmere sweaters.  And good news!  They are having a sale.  Their cashmere collection is $100.  But be quick!  The sale ends November 5th at 12pm PT.

Below are some of my favorite cashmere sweaters from Everlane.  I love that they offer a huge color and size range.  SO many options!

Nordstrom Signature Cashmere

Nordstrom Signature cashmere is the most expensive of these 4 brands, but well worth it.  Their cashmere sweaters average about $250 but you can always find them on sale.  I snagged a $400 cardigan during their half-yearly sale for $79!  What I love about their cashmere is the extremely high quality.  It’s seriously the softest EVER.  And with Nordstrom’s amazing customer service, they will repair it and do alternations if needed.

Naadam

Naadam is an awesome brand that I recently discovered.  They have a softness scale next to each style so you can see exactly how luxurious the cashmere will feel.  Generally, the softer and more-silk like the cashmere is, the higher the price.  Thankfully the majority of their sweaters range between $150-$250.

Filoro

Filoro is the trendy one of the bunch.  I love how bold their styles are!  They offer tie dye, lace applique, and cable knit styles in addition to several other silhouettes (like hoodies).  Definitely check out their fair pricing for some on-trend sweaters.

Filoro Cashmere Sweaters

 

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Your Top 5 Favorites – October 2019

Everlane Wide Leg Cropped Pants

Your September favorites were all about beauty, but your October favorites were all about fashion!

I actually have 6 products to share with you this month because two were a tie.

Here’s what you loved in October
1) Concealer – I shared this life-changing concealer on my Sunday Series and you must have heard the passion in my voice because it was hands down an October favorite.  It’s super moisturizing, buildable and doesn’t cake or crease.  What more could you ask for?  It also comes in 30 colors so you’re bound to find the perfect shade match.
2) Ruffle sweater – I’ve been wearing this sweater on repeat and you love it just as much as I do.  A Nuuly find that I ended up purchasing, it’s sold out, but this one is almost an exact replica.  Also check out this one under $35 and this one.
3) Wide Leg Cropped Pants – seriously the most flattering pants I own.  If you’re pear or apple shaped, they minimize the widest parts of your body for an ultra flattering silhouette.  The fabric has a bit of stretch and they come in 6 colors and 2 lengths.  Plus, they’re available in sizes 00 – 16.
4) Plaid dress – this was the winner of my first Nuuly box thanks to its awesome silhouette.  The fabric is so comfortable and can be dressed up or down.  Paired with sandals in warmer temps and ankle boots in cooler temps, this baby is a year-round winner.
5) Floral midi dress – you guys loved my final look of NYFW.  Since that dress is no longer available, I found this one under $60.  It has the same floral print, bell sleeves and midi length.  Such a steal for $59!
6) Leopard joggers – these cozy joggers tied with the floral midi dress.  They’re amazingly comfortable, run TTS and have a flattering fit.  Unfortunately, after a couple hours of wear they already started pilling.  The care instructions said they are hand wash only, so that should have been my first clue.  The reviews online are stellar, so maybe you’ll have better luck than I did.

The 2 Pairs of Jeans Every Woman Needs

The 2 Pairs of Jeans Every Woman NeedsAh, denim.  My favorite fashion subject.

I wear jeans more than any other article of clothing, so it’s only natural that I’ve become somewhat of an expert over the years.

When my friend Lisa asked me to film an episode for her series The Fash Life, I knew I wanted to discuss my favorite topic and “The 2 Pairs of Jeans Every Woman Needs” was born.

No matter your lifestyle, I think every woman needs these two pairs in her arsenal.

The 2 Pairs of Jeans Every Woman Needs
  1. A comfy, yet polished everyday pair (your workhorse jeans)
  2. An elevated, special occasion pair (your fancy jeans)

We teamed up with one of my favorite denim brands Current/Elliott, to show you how to find the best jeans for your body type.

With the help of fellow blogger babes Kelleth Cuthbert and Maryam Ghafarinia we each selected pieces from Current/Elliott’s permanent collection and gave tips for how to style them.  It was such a blast chatting about the quest for the perfect pair (and plenty of fashion mishaps along the way).

Since we all have different styles and body types, the episode does an awesome job of showcasing how different jeans look on real women.

Check out the episode, subscribe & leave us a comment!  And Shop the Post below for my favorite styles.

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The Most Flattering Wide Leg Cropped Pants

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Gucci loafers (similar here)

You guys, these pants are SO flattering.

I first talked about them on Stories and they were so popular, they made their way into your Top 5 Favorites.  And rightly so.

They come in six colors, short and regular lengths, and are only $68.

$68!

They run TTS (I’m wearing a 0 Short).  If you are long torsoed and have short legs like me, I recommend going for the short length just so they have that true cropped effect.  I also ordered the regular length to compare, but loved how the short hit me right above the ankle bone versus right at the ankle bone in the regular length.

Beyond the color options and amazing price, what I love about these pants is that they are so flattering on all body types.  Definitely check them out if you are pear or apple shaped.  The wide leg, stretchy fabric and cropped length balance the proportion of bigger hips/tummy.  And if you’re slender, they look equally amazing on athletic body types thanks to the side pockets and clean front.

The fabric is perfect for fall – not too hot, not too lightweight – and thanks to the stretch, they are super comfortable.  I’m so tempted to get the straight leg and slim leg versions because these pants are just divine.

Oh, and did I mention they are machine washable and look brand new no matter how many times you wash them?

Seriously, what are you waiting for?  Get yourself a pair of these babies ASAP.

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Bloggers in Wonderland

The Fash Life Series Bloggers in WonderlandToday’s the day!

Over the summer I filmed an episode of my friend Lisa’s digital series The Fash Life.  Part sketch comedy, part behind the scenes, the show highlights the lives and shenanigans of real bloggers and real fakers.  Set to the theme of Alice in Wonderland, we all played a character from the classic novel in the pilot episode, Bloggers in Wonderland.

I was thrilled to portray the Mad Hatter, because let’s face it, I’m pretty eccentric and a tad crazy when it comes to fashion!

I had the honor of helping to style the episode as well and had so much fun mixing my own wardrobe items with pulls from LA showrooms.

The Fash Life Series Bloggers in Wonderland The Fash Life Series Bloggers in WonderlandWearing matching separates from OTT Dubai c/o Maison Privee PR and my own Jacquemus coat, hat, tights and Marco de Vincenzo boots.

Check out the episode below!

Can we chat blogging for a sec?

Fashion blogging is such an interesting career path.  What started as an emerging industry with a Wild West mentality has transformed into the new way brands market and interact with consumers.  While much of the world thinks this life is all lattes and selfies, there’s so much more that goes on behind the scenes.  I’m so glad Lisa created this series because there are too many hilarious moments and important business lessons to learn from this industry.

Be sure to follow along for more episodes!

Bloggers in Wonderland cast includes:

Daphne Blunt as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum // Elizabeth Keene as the White Queen // Sydne Summer as the White Rabbit wearing a Watters gown c/o Coded PR // Sheree Ho as the Red Queen // Lisa Valerie Morgan as Alice

Photos by Mo Summers Photography