Looking Classic in the Fall

Jumpsuit: Fashion Nova// Jacket: Zara// Shoes: Boohoo// Bag: Forever 21//

Fall is my favorite time for fashion, everything just gets better. You can be more creative, pieces are more versatile, I love cute coats and jackets and you can layer. Also you can turn your outfit up just based off of the accessories that you add. You can do a plain canvas and dress it up with cute boots or an amazing third piece.

For this look it’s literally just an all black simple look, I started out super comfortable with this fitted FashionNova one piece jumpsuit (That I love because it’s a basic piece that you can do whatever with) and then to dress it up I added this super cute and well fitting Zara blazer (Love this blazer and the fit, structure and quality is bomb) and I added these cute snake textured boots and these very elegant gold and silver earrings, all of these pieces together looked amazing and took no time to put together.

Aside from the outfit being cute I just want to show you how easy it can be during these cold months to put together cute outfits, you literally don’t have to do too much or have all the pieces from all the stores that you want to look cute. No matter where you’re going you can put together a cute outfit quickly that is simple but is dressed up or down based off of the pieces you added to it. Having the ability to know your style and what pieces work for you and being able to see what you can add or take away from an outfit to make it great is a skill that you can become better at by taking the time to just learn what pieces fit your style, trying different outfits on when you have spare time, trying new things and different styles but just getting to know the things that you like and the things that look good on you. Have fun with your clothes and your style, especially in the Fall and Winter when you can get so creative and you have so many different options for everything.

Keys to a Great Fall/Winter Wardrobe

1. Layers

   I LOVE layering, whether it’s taking some summer or spring pieces and adding longer sleeves or a jacket to make it fitting for the Fall and maybe even the Winter. You can do this when you purchase great pieces that can be used in transition and aren’t too specific to any particular season except for maybe the cut. Also with layering it also allows for you to remain warm yet still fashionable, like doing a turtleneck with a blazer, a sweater over a shirt. Also layering can create an edgy and chic look if done correctly. You can look very fashion forward by layering and be warm while doing so.

2. Uniform

   For you to have a successfully fashionable Fall season you can create yourself a sort of uniform and minimalist wardrobe that allows for you to still be stylish, but not have to do so with so many different pieces. You can choose to have a few major key pieces in your closet but use different accessories, third pieces, and mix and match to switch things up. A lot of the times our closets can mostly be filled with pieces that we no longer wear, that we can’t fit, that no longer fits our style and that may possibly be damaged, so it is best if you go through your wardrobe and donate, sell (great option because you can use that money to go purchase new clothes that fit your style and your needs) or dispose of the things that you don’t need. Also in the Fall and Winter when it is raining or snowing you need to get out of the house in a timely manner due to the weather so you want to have clothing that is easy to go through and see all at one without hassle.

3. Warmth

   In the cold seasons yes you want to be cute but the most important thing is to make sure you stay warm because colds, germs, high winds and cold temperatures are going around and you don’t want to feel any of that. Stay warm by layering, getting pieces with thicker materials, getting more quality and structured pieces that keep their shape and their comfort. Buy pieces for this season that are cute but don’t corrupt your warmth. Also when it because fall and winter we actually have to check the weather before we decide what we wear so that we aren’t surprised when we step outside and it’s a blizzard or a thunderstorm and you don’t want to not be prepared.

4. Implementing color and having a balanced palette

   Now I am a HUGE fan of continuing to implement color into your wardrobe for the colder season. The weather is already cold and the skies are gloomy and leaving your house can be a drag but you still want to look upbeat and vibrant and not allow your spirits or style to get down because of the change of weather. You can choose neutral tones if you want but it doesn’t hurt to ass some whether appropriate brighter colors in there too such as jewel tones. You can do vibrancy and neutral tones are the same time and in the same season you just have to do it strategically.

5. Accessorize

   In the colder months you want to make sure that you can remain comfortable and warm especially in cities with weather like Detroit, Chicago or New York. You can choose to get pretty basic pieces and dress them up with accessories to make them different whether that’s cute shoes, a third piece, jewelry, a cute bag, a cute lip etc. You can dress your Fall uniform up or down and not have to jeopardize your warmth and comfortability for the strong and cold winds. You can create a uniform of wearing the same colors or the same basic pieces but make them look like different outfits by mixing and matching and adding the right accessories. You don’t have to be plain and drab like the like the weather outside.

6. Start with the Feet

   In cold weather I have such a hard time with shoes because I never get around to buying more flats and boots when 90% of my shoes are heels and even though we want them to be they aren’t always suitable for the current weather. If you know that you don’t have warm and also cute shoes for the Fall then you need to take the time to purchase some wherever you can find options that fit your budget. Get options that have basic colors in the but also some with prints and cute designs and a few pairs with color. There are so many different sights that you can find affordable options.

7. Effective Cost-per-wear

   If you can only wear it once or while it’s “trendy” then its a waste of time and money and you need to put it back. I am wholeheartedly a person that believes if you can’t wear it a minimum of five different ways then you need to put it back. I am all for a versatile wardrobe and pieces that can create multiple different uses and not just something that can be used for one purpose. Make sure that whatever amount that you pay for something you can get at least half if not all that amount of wears out of it, if you are spending hundreds of dollars on items you should be getting your money’s worth. To determine if an item has an effective cost-per-wear you need to evaluate is that item of quality, is it durable, is it versatile, do you have other items to go with it etc. Having items with a great cost per wear allows for you to easily create a uniform for the new season.

8. Tailoring

   An outfit can be amazing, but if the fit is off then it will mess the whole look up and if the fit is off in this particular season you can ruin your clothes. Such as pants being too long and dragging on the grown because you’re wearing boots or flats and you can ruin the bottom of the hems of your pants and no one wants that! Find a good tailor that you can trust that can fix anything you need done to your items. Like if you find an oversized sweater for the fall or winter but you want it taken in in certain places. If you want pieces changed you can get a tailor to do that, if you need a button or zipper fixed you can have them do that, your tailor will be someone that has your front, back and sides and will be your best friend.

I hope these tips help you to build a great wardrobe for the fall and winter season so that we can all look absolutely fabulous!

My skin is going CRAZY!

So with traveling, stress and lack of sleep my skin has been going CRAZY! I usually get minimal to no breakouts and have pretty good skin, I do a face mask probably once or twice a month and I use my cleanser, rose water spray and retinol oil (because these are products that work for me) maybe once a week. My skin isn’t something I usually pay too much attention to as far as buying products because my skin is usually really good but as of lately it has been going crazy and everyday it seems to be something new. It may look clear and glowing on the outside and to others but to me I see the breakouts and how frequently I’m getting them and that’s not normal for me and what I’m used to my skin doing .

So as I stated previously these are the products I use when I do use something and I use them because I like them and they get the job done and I’m not a person who wants to be doing a 1,000 product regimen. But lately since my crazy skin problems I’ve had to use them more often and I’ve decided that I need to look for some really great products that do the same as these and create a regimen. When I’m used to something being a certain way ALL the time I don’t like when things randomly start changing which is exactly how I’m feeling towards my skin. I have been in skincare research mode and looking at different people that I like on Instagram who are interested heavily in skincare and are knowledgable about great products and I am taking note of what products I want to try, what services I want to go get done by an esthetician and what things I need to change so that my skin can go back to normal.

Your body will find its way to tell you that you’re doing too much and It may be a different way each time, but you better listen. This time my body chose to tell me to slow down through my face and I definitely didn’t like it so now I get the message loud and clear. Listen to your body and pay attention instantly when something seems to be out of wack. I drink lots of water daily and my skin is still going crazy so that shows that there are other issues.

So within the next few weeks I will start to purchase products that I really like and feel that they will work great on my skin based off of research, I will create a regimen that I can use weekly and get a great cleanser that I can use daily. As well as find an esthetician where I can start getting a monthly or bi-monthly facial. I am not a huge like skincare regimen junky but I love great skin so I will definitely be getting strict with a regimen!

Pay attention to your body!

This Shirt has me Ruffled!!

Bodysuit: Shein// Jacket: NastyGal// Pants: Thrifted// Shoes: Ego Official//

So I love pieces that make a statement and are just everything. I ordered this bodysuit and as soon as I got it and tried it on I almost cried because it was just that beautiful (that’s how much I love fashion). I love a piece that creates excitement in my soul and make me want to save it for the perfect day for the perfect outfit. Like this piece gives me luxury and I don’t think I spent more than $20 for it. Aside from the fact that I am absolutely in love with this bodysuit, ruffles are one of my favorite editions to anything, they are so feminine and elevate an outfit 100 times.

With this bodysuit although it seems very dressy and was very dressy with this outfit, you can dress it down as well and make it as versatile as you want it to be, you can even pull the side with the ruffles down on your shoulder to create a different neckline. With this look this bodysuit literally leveled up the entire fit, although the look would’ve been cute still with a different top, this bodysuit made the look even more bomb altogether.

I would classify this as one of my best clothing purchases within the last six month or ever for that matter. When you purchase clothes they should bring you joy and not just the ability to say that you just bought something new, your wardrobe should be a representative of you and not what’s trendy and popular right now.