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Fun Cold Weather Accessories

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Vince boots (under $100 version here) // Mansur Gavriel mini bucket bag (under $28 version here)

As we move further into fall, I’m all about cold weather accessories.  When I saw this $29 pom pom hat, I immediately snatched it up.  My husband lovingly jokes that it makes me look like a horse jockey, but I’ll take it.  How can you not love a classic equestrian silhouette with an edge?

To keep the look from going full on uniform, I paired it with a slouchy sweater casually tucked into high waisted jeans.  This keeps the look from going a bit too slouchy and casual and it’s one of the simple styling tricks I apply to almost all of my fall outfits.  It really does transform a look from plain Jane to style maven.

Chelsea boots are a classic style that every woman should own for fall, and I knew this was the perfect time to break mine out.  While these are a few seasons old, I’ve linked a few pairs under $100 below that are great replicas and will go with everything.  Finally, bucket bags are still going strong in the world of fashion (this one is my most used handbag ever).  For an under $28 version, check out the image in the Shop the Post widget below.

Over the weekend I finally tackled a big project on my to-do list: organizing my denim collection.  After finding out I own 55 pairs of jeans (I know, that’s totally insane!) I eliminated 20 pairs and put them up for sale on my Poshmark page.  If you’re looking for some barely worn denim from Madwell to Re/Done Levi’s be sure to check it out!

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Bringing Back Corduroy for Fall

The Cords corduroy jacket

The Cords corduroy jacket (c/o) // J. Crew turtleneck // Madewell jeans
Anthropologie beret // Haider Ackermann boots (similar pair under $70 here)

I’m currently reading My Paris Dream about Kate Bett’s career as a fashion journalist.  Her access to young Yves Saint Laurent’s couture previews and having Karl Lagerfeld’s personal phone number on speed dial makes for the stories of my dreams.  Being transported to one of the chicest cities in the world got me thinking about my fall style and the fabrics I’m gravitating towards.

Velvet is clearly high on my list and so is its more retro cousin, corduroy.  We’ve haven’t seen much of corduroy since the grunge days of Kurt Cobain, flannel shirts and Airwalk sneakers, but I’m so happy it’s making a comeback.  As you know, anything textured in the realm of fashion is my jam, so adding a soft, fall friendly fabric to my wardrobe was a welcome gesture.

The Cords is a new indie line dedicated to bringing back corduroy in a contemporary way.  Still infused with a 70’s vibe, they’re tailoring slimmer silhouettes for the modern woman and man and experimenting with fresh colors you wouldn’t normally see with corduroy.  I about died when I saw this men’s jacket.  Clearly, I need it!

In addition to being Veteran’s Day tomorrow, The Cords is doing #CorduroyAppreciationDay by giving away a free pair of cords if you bring in an old pair of jeans to recycle in store.  All online orders will receive a free gift, so if you’re considering a purchase, tomorrow is the day to do it!

I was inspired by the classic Parisian look for this #OOTD.  With a swipe of liquid eyeliner, black & white stripes and a quintessential red beret, it’s a feels throwback and fresh at the same time.

What fabrics are you loving for fall?

Bespoke Crushed Velvet Blazer by Frilly

The Frilly velvet blazer

The Frilly velvet blazer (c/o)// Everlane silk top // Rag & Bone jeans // Haider Ackermann boots
Thatch choker and constellation necklace // Love Tatum initial necklace

Bespoke (adjective): “of goods, especially clothing, made to order”

Perhaps the thing I love most about fashion is that it’s truly an art form come to life.  And because I consider the clothing on my back to be “art”, you can imagine I’m not a big fan of the same-ness we so often see in the fashion industry.  You know what I’m talking about – the “it bag” that was replicated so many times it can be found on every street corner just like a Starbucks.

In such a creative industry, I crave differentiation.  Uniqueness.  Pieces that no one else has.  So when I discovered Frilly, I fell hard.

“Frilly is a customizable, made-to-order fashion platform that merges traditional bespoke design practices in a digital space for a totally new way to craft a personalized style.”

What this means for you, is that you can browse the base styles on their website and completely customize each piece to your liking.  They offer four brands within the Frilly umbrella, each with their own unique style.  SALTT leans elevated business, One Fifty Third is mod with a contemporary twist, Herron excels in draped separates and FOUR has a flair of European chic.

I created this Herron crushed velvet blazer knowing it would be a key piece in my fall wardrobe.  The longer length is perfect for sunny fall days or chillier winter evenings in SoCal.

Finalizing my design choices was so much fun.  My blazer can also be made with army twill, smooth satin or metallic fabric.  I was this close to choosing the magenta velvet but adore the way this burnt orangey-yellow turned out.  Styled with pointed-toe ankle boots and black denim, it gives the air of Ralph Lauren Americana or the mod Beatles style of the 1960’s.

Knowing that I was an integral part of the design process and having a made-to-order piece for my closet is so thrilling.  You all know I love to have a say in my fashion.  I could have made my blazer short, with a mandarin collar and sleeveless!  Plus, their bespoke business philosophy means their garments aren’t mass produced and don’t contribute to the tremendous waste and environmental harm many businesses in the fashion industry are guilty of.

Customizable, conscious fashion.  Why didn’t I think of that?