Fall Outfit Inspiration

Fall is finally here to stay. Nice cool days with chillier nights. Time to search the always amazing tumblr for some fashion inspiration. Are you on tumblr? You should be, everyone cool is on tumblr now. Tumblr has vast amonts of photos that you can scroll through easily, and save to your own dashboard. I found this gorgeous outfit from Paris fashion week while browsing, (check out my tumblr for fashion inspiration: ellewhoshops.tumblr.com) and decided I needed to recreate this look.







Photo Credit: Tumblr





This outfit is the epitome of layering to perfection. A button up below a cable knit, below a stunning forest green coat. Navy blue and black is one of my favorite color combinations, and this outfit shows why. The navy sweater compliments all the black in the pants, shoes, and shirt below it. It also adds a nice touch of color once the coat is taken off. Peter Pan collars are adorable, there is no way around it. They add a touch of femininity to the androgynous button down shirt. While green is not my favorite color, the rich color of it in this blazer boyfriend coat is gorgeous. This style of coat is flattering on everyone, and you can throw it on over anything, and it will make your outfit look sharper, and instantly more pulled together. Last year, I snagged an Anne Klein, oversized boyfriend coat with leather accents. I throw it on over everything and I instantly feel more stylish and like I deserve to strut down the street. Want to recreate this look and look chic walking down the street? Find out how to recreate this perfect fall look below.
Sidenote: I am not putting where to find black jeans and ankle boots, you should already own them, and if you don't, shame on you!Also, I have previously posted links to some great options for them in other posts!


Make this look yours:


Top :

++ Jack Wills Atherlow Shirt $29

++ Gap Peter Pan Oxford Shirt $22

++ The Style Shirt from Asos $42


Sweater :

( I know, I know $50 is a lot for a sweater! Always check out Nordstrom Rack or Marshall's for better sweater deals)

++ Gap Cable Knit $50

++ Lands End Sweater $ 48

++ Mango Cable Sweater $ 60

++ H&M Pattern Sweater $ 30


Jacket : 

( Do not fear people who do not like green,  I have included other color options here.)


++ Dorothy Perkins Grey Checked Coat $95

++ New Look Black Wool Coat $ 85

++ Only Borg Boyfriend Coat $ 113

++ Taylor Burgundy Boyfriend Coat $ 112

++ H&M Oversized Pea Coat



 I hope you find something good in these links! Please let me know if you want more or if something sells out. Do you like the boyfriend coat look? Would you wear it? Let me know in the comments!

Gladiator Sandals or Leg Cages?

One of the main fads I have sadly been seeing steadily growing more popular is knee high gladiator sandals. Everyone from Jimmy Choo to Chanel is making them and it is atrocious. The shoes look like cages for your leg. Your calves are suffering in jail because you chose to wear sandals(which are meant for feet) that touch your knee! Do you really want tan lines on the bottom half of your legs? Also, if you have more athletic calves the sandals may have unattractive bulges as a lot are not adjustable. It's like a muffin tops for your legs!  The first appearance of these monstrosities is Mary-Kate Olsen in Chanel sandals in 2007 (pictured below in the black dress). Since then, the shoes have only grown in popularity. Around 2012 they made a huge comeback and were seen in 2013 on everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Rihanna to Anne Hathaway. No one was spared, except for the people with good taste. 

My main problem with these shoes is that they take away from the outfit. I understand they are statement shoes but when people wear them I literally cannot look at anything else. They look too busy. If I had to choose I would say I prefer the flat sandals versus the heeled. Anne Hathaway is pictured below wearing Tom Ford heeled sandals (what is that dress Anne?! It looks like you taped a bunch of trash bags to your butt.) which make her outfit even more unappealing. The middle part of the shoes looks like duct tape was wrapped around her calves. Really, Anne? Don't get me wrong I love knee high boots like any other girl, but sandals are meant for the summer so there should be less material to let your feet breathe in the heat.

Here are some people who gave in to the trend and allowed themselves to wear the sandals in public:

(Photo Credit: sheknows  playwithfashion wheretogetit zimbio shoes post the fashion tag)





What do you think of these shows, would you want them on your feet? Let me know in the comments!

Style to Inspire

Hello! These posts of the blog are all about fashion inspiration and will be a regular thing from now on. Whether it's a celebrity, blogger or even an ad, these are some great looks you can easily emulate (I've given links for similar items) and add to your wardrobe.

Photo Credit: Daily Mail

The ever fashionable Sarah Jessica Parker does it again in this neutral fall to winter outfit.

Create it:

~ Lena Cocoon Coat
~ Pink Mohair Sweater
~ Boyfriend Sweater
~ Matiko Esme Booties
~ Sam Edelman Bleecker Booties

Photo Credit: X17 Online

Here is Vanessa Hudgens looking great (yes, I'm shocked too, I miss her old style) in a matching striped outfit with chunky heels. It's perfect for this great fall weather right now.

~ Striped Top and Skirt 

~ Sonya Marie Crop Top and Skirt 

~ DV by Dolce Vita Marynn Sandal

~ Nicola Sandal

~ Melie Bianco Purse

~ Office City Bag

Sales You Need to Shop

Sales are a constant online which is unfortunate for my credit card but great for my closet. Here are some great sales you should shop right now:



ZARA

Who doesn't love Zara? They have classic, well-made pieces along with the latest styles of the season.

Here are some of my favorite pieces from the sale:









It may be almost fall but there are still a few more warm days left for these adorable high waisted shorts.
















This sea green top is cut in a flattering shape and at only $10 how can you not buy it?

This floral printed camisole is a steal at $10 and has a gorgeous low back perfect for date nights!







This oversize sweater is guaranteed to make you feel cozy and warm on cool fall nights.















H&M

H&M is having a great sale with a mixture of summer and fall pieces. There are tons of fantastic items to buy right now like the perfect striped sweater and a great high necked black lace dress. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. Knit Tennis Top

                    2. Perfect Striped Sweater

3. Navy Shirt

4. Silk Cami

                     5. Fluffy Cardigan

6. Coral Summer Dress

                        7. Black Lace Dress

                      8. Black and White Jacket

                                     










Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack is one of my favorite stores. They always have amazing deals from clothes to shoes to accessories. This summer, they added an online store so people like me can never stop shopping. They always have tons of items on sale including a  fantastic shoe collection which is now online! Buying shoes online can be tricky but Nordstrom Rack offers free shipping and returns to help you find the perfect size. Here are some gorgeous shoes on sale now:



1. Sam Edelman Strappy Sandals

2. Vince Camuto Oxfords

3. Dolce Vita Sandals

4. Sol Sana Sandals

5. DV by Dolce Vita Boots

6. Nine West Caged Sandals

7. Joe's Leather Bootie





Will you be gettung any of these items for your wardrobe? Let me know in the comments!


Happy Shopping!

Outfit of the Day: Falling for Floral

 

I'm a huge fan of floral anytime and fall is no exception. This look shows you how it's possible (on still warm days!) to incorporate a summer top into your fall wardrobe.

Here is what I'm wearing:

Top: From a small boutique in Vietnam

Jeans: rag&bone 

Watch: Nixon

Shoes: Chelsea Crew

Want to recreate this look? Here are some similar items:

Top--  1  2  3

Shoes--  1  2

Jeans-- 1  2

Celebrity Street Style Edition: The Best of the Best (Part One)

We all know celebrities have a lot of help on the red carpet. From stylists to hair to makeup, everything is done for them. What I love is seeing what they wear on the street. What they (hopefully) manage to put together themselves because that is what shows their true style. One of my absolute favorite street style stars is the fantastic Emma Stone. She's hilarious, a great actress and knows how to dress,what's not to like?! 

Her effortless style is evident the second she walks out the door. She tends to be seen in mainly jeans and they are more often than not rag&bone. My guilty pleasure is treating myself to a pair of these amazing jeans so I understand why Emma lives in them(in these photos she can be seen in the Kensington , Midnight , Swamis and the Heritage washes). The Heritage is my absolute favorite pair of jeans and I have yet to see them look bad on anyone(nor do I think I will). Despite the higher price tag, they never stretch out,lose their color and they make your legs and butt look fantastic. They are made of the best quality materials and completely worth the money. I took my favorite pairs when I lived in Asia and they withstood every kind of test in the humidity. 

Emma's street style is simple but classy. She combines a few key pieces with a gorgeous statement piece like a jacket or some quirky shoes for a chic look. She always looks well put together and her look is something you can easily emulate. It's all about knowing how to put your pieces together for a stylish look. Here are her style staples:

-great jeans
-ankle boots
-flats
-a statement blazer/jacket/coat ( worth spending a bit more for a nice one that will last)
- comfy cardigan
- a good button up
- great bag
- tee's
- comfy sweater
-oxfords


Here are some of my favorite looks of Emma's  and below find out how you can steal her style:

Where to find those can't live without them jeans:

1. rag & bone in Swamis

2. rag & bone in Midnight

3. rag &  bone in Kensington

4. rag & bone in Heritage ( a must have!)

Here are some style essentials to get you the perfect street look:

Mink Pink cardigan

Finders Keepers Daydreamers Top

Buttoned Cardigan

Pink Lotus white top

VILA knitted sweater

Peter Pan collar top

Mango jacket

River Island Tartan jacket

Report Simka flats

Tan suede booties

Topshop Oxfords

Melie Bianco brown purse

Green crossbody purse

Happy styling! What do you think of Emma's style? Who's your favorite celeb street style star? Let me know in the comments. Also, please let me know if something has sold out and I will find you a similar item. Stay tuned for the next edition of Celebrity Street Style coming soon!