This is a quickie post seeing as I didn’t get too many photos, but I wanted to share this awesome little number I got at forever 21! Perfect for a night out this sexy dress features a geometric print with a waist cutout and exposed zipper. For only $15.80 I thought it was a steal and a complete easy look to throw on in a hurry. I paired it with red mary jane pumps from target, but it can also be played up with Neon’s as pictured on the forever 21 site. Links Below!
-Ari
Casual relaxed days are the best as the seasons are slowly but surely shifting. I love giving myself an edgier look on days when its a little overcast and I am able to wear different fabrics that would normally make me melt in the Florida sun otherwise. These drop crotch faux leather sweat pants were purchased on my birthday trip to New York at necessary clothing boutique in Soho. I haven’t had the chance to wear them seeing as they would literally stick to my skin in 95 degree weather. The slight difference between harem and drop crotch is that harem pants have overall volume on the sides as well as a lowered rise. Drop crotch pants are typically fitted throughout the hips and only feature an extended crotch (no overall bagginess on the sides). I paired them with a comic strip print crop top from rainbow, target studded Sam & Libby sandals and my clear chain link clutch from eBay. Links below!
As described on the site the brand Ichiban is exclusive to ASOS. The British label meaning “number one” or “the best” in Japanese offers edgy & fun casual street-wear clothing. I fell in love with almost every piece but decided on this simple crop top because it reminded me of an inside joke I share with someone. I also loved the graphic and how I could play it up using different summer or even fall elements (can be paired with knee high boots and jeans). I chose to go with my favorite American apparel khaki zip side shorts (featured before) and my timberlands that I received as a birthday present (kids sizing). Bat graphics are very trendy right now for the Halloween holiday and this look goes right along with it. Links below for the items!
This outfit was put together very last minute as what I had originally planned to wear to this event didn’t quite work out. I wanted to keep it a little more dressy and girly than your average casual outfit considering I was going to The Make Up show not only to shop but hopefully to network and meet one of my favorite youtube gurus @nicoleguerriero. Heels were a must and I opted for this low pair from target Ive previously featured so I could stand and walk for an extended period. My top is Michael Kors via Tjmaxx and the high waist black and gold shorts are from forever 21. Threw on my new Phillip Lim satchel (my baby) and I was off to the show!
Mustard Bag -Phillip Lim for Target
Dotted Top- Michael Kors via TJmaxx
Printed Black & Gold Shorts- Forver 21 (old season)
Studded Red Heels- Target
Black & Gold Shorts- Forever 21
Phillip Lim for Target Satchel
I had so much fun at The Makeup Show!
-Ari
What better way to end this Autumn series post than with two cool and casual jackets. I know that many people up north do not like the winter, and I am one of them, but during Autumn you can play around with layering. A suggestion would be to maybe a wear a chunky sweater for extra warmth and a moto jacket or if you’d prefer a longer jacket for those chilly nights, a mid-length one would serve its purpose at keeping a larger portion of your body warm. So without further adieu I will present my two current favorite jackets, I also created an actual outfit, pairing them up with some of my other Autumn go to pieces.
Faux Leather Moto Jacket H&M Plus Size
Woven Jacket with quilted faux leather sleeves from H&M Plus Size
Now what I love about these is that they aren’t too bulky or heavy but are warm enough once these NYC temperatures start to drop.
Faux Jacket: H&M
Tank: Old Navy
Leggings & Booties: Target
You can find the exact or similar pieces here:
Moto Jacket
Booties
Snake Skin Leggings
Tank top
Quilted jacket, hat and leopard top: H&M
Studded booties: Zara
Leggings: Target
You can find the exact or similar pieces here:
Quilted Jacket
Wool hat
Leggings
Leopard top
Ankle booties
And there you have it my friends, you now know how to transition your summer clothes into fall outfits, what the hit nail polish colors are for this season and lastly what jackets to choose and not freeze your butt off.
Till next time,
-Gwen
Clearance sale!!!!! Any clearance items at target have got to be my favorite. Not only do they mark down their prices by large percentages, they also have them in the system so even if your item has been marked down further than the sticker price, you wont miss out on a lower bargain when you check out! I always peruse the aisles for any new scores and sure enough I found the jackpot. Sam Edelman and his daughter collabed for a target collection of fun sandals and heels. Most of the sandals (including regular mossimo target brand) were all on clearance marked down as low as $7.00. I had to jump on the chance since I am basically in sandals year round. Here are the ones I went for. (Although I am contemplating going back and purchasing three more). Links at the bottom (I found them for much cheaper at the actual store). They are all neutral and can be paired to be dressed up or down.
Mossimo Patrice Block Heeled Sandal with Gold Studs – Black
Sam & Libby Karli Tall Gladiator Sandal with Triangle Studs – Black
Sam & Libby Adley Tuxedo Flat – Leopard
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