Fall Trend; One Jacket Five Looks...and a bonus =)

So waaayyyy before even Autumn poked it's head into the season, I have already began my search for that perfect Fall jacket that I know I can get many use out of, functional and not necessarily have to sell a kidney to buy =\ and this season..... the Structured Jacket has made it's way back in from last year's and I am ecstatic to say the least...
I have been on a hunt for a piece like this for oh I say, a good 3-4 months now lol... yeah I was that serious, I really didn't have any particular color or style in mind and I just thought "eh I will know when I see it" Don't lie, you know you have been there lol.... On a mall stroll with one of the bestie one day and in we go into H&M (one of my weaknesses...) looked around, tried about 5-6 jackets and they were all ehh... then close to the register as I was about to give up, I see this cream colored, exposed silver piping structured blazer....BAM!!! yup that's the one....picked it up, paid for it, quiet happy with the purchase (I think it was $39.95 idk?!?!) and we were walking out when the mannequin on my left "accidentally" tapped me on my shoulder and of course I turned and all I saw was the asymmetrical zipper!!! Anyone who knows me knows I have an obsession with zippers lol (don't judge me lol) Aaannnnddd a bargain at $19.95 C'mon, you're telling me you wouldn't?? So that is what I chose to feature on today's topic.... A $19.95 Asymmetrical zipper, Structured Cropped Velvet Jacket and 5 ways to wear them for Fall :)

Of course accessories, scarves and shoes pairings are just as important in completing these looks. The layering possibilities are definitely endless which is what I love about Fall/Winter Fashion Season.

H&M $19.95

Wore this for a day of errand-running and then visited my niece and sis for lunch/dinner and my niece's first comment was, "Auntie, are you coming from a date?" Umm of course I wasn't but hey if my niece thought it was good enough for a date then maybe I ought to try it sometimes :)

 

This is a great transition look from Summer to Fall. The orange and black has always been one of my favorite pairings for fall.

This was a perfect pair with Fall's plum note and faux leather trim on the neck line matching the faux leather pants. Rock this with a leather pump/booties, silver/black/gunmetal toned accessories, muted/neutral smokey eyes and vampy plum/red lips and you're good to go =)

I don't know where you're at but here in So Cal, Our "Fall" is not really a Fall weather like all other states lol.. We don't have the orange leaves, bald trees, or the nippy weather so sometimes you can still get away with wearing shorts lol... so for those days that we have say upper 70's, this is definitely my go-to look with either a jeweled flats/wedge during the day time or stiletto's at night.

Of course, this would not be complete if I didn't add MORE zippers to the lineup :) Peplum and Zippers need I say more?? :) Pair this with a bootie or stilettos to showcase the zipper detail at the hem :)

***Bonus, I am going to a late lunch/early dinner with a long time high school friend today and stumbled upon this jump suit and decided to pair it with a bootie (I think I'll go with the closed toe one) and my H&M jacket :)

 Well I hope you found my finds insightful and feel free to share your Fall Fashion find.

Is there an item/s you are hunting for this Fall/Winter Season?
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Fall Trend 2013; Sleepwear as Day Wear......

So I was browsing the mall last week searching for a birthday gift for my niece and how I ended up in the women's department from the kids department is beyond me (insert sheepish smile here lol) ok digressing way too early here... Anyhow, I noticed the materials on the women's fashion line almost felt a little too familiar...yes ladies, your sateen and silk sleep wear has been given the green light to be worn at day time and not just around the house, wear it outdoors and pair it with some cute accessories to avoid those strange stares on the streets lol.
Of course, pulling this look is not an easy task, one must have confidence and imaginative eye to pull this look off...

Here are a few looks picked off of Fashion Week's look book :)

Capture and claim the "sleepwear to day-wear" trend incorporating a feminine but mysterious or alluringly dark look.

 A few looks seen on the runways that can be worn stylishly outside your abode at least for me anyway are the ones from Marc Jacobs for a night out on town, I love mini dresses as it is and these pieces paired with a smokey eyes and/or a bold red lips, I think are definitely wearable for night out and doubles as a night in when you return home and don't feel like changing or just too "tipsy" to change :)

Marc Jacobs

If you're looking for more of a daytime option, you may be able to pull the lightweight one piece jumpsuits from Julien David's runway or the more relaxed pieces from Rochas.

Rocha                                            Julien David

Additional key point to bare in mind when pulling off the PJ look is to separate your outfit and look from your bedroom. Meaning, sans the fluffy slippers as well as the "real" bed hair (at least make it look like you put an effort to make it look like a bed hair lol)

Instead, rock your PJ pieces with what you would wear on a night out with the girls, I'm talking heels/boots, Bold Lips, Smokey Eyes and of course when in doubt, dress it up with diamonds ;) ok ok that might be just me but..... drape your neck with sparkles and/or drop pearl earrings for a more demure look.

Still uncertain?!?!? Throw on a modernized vintage coat over your PJ's a'la Rocha's look below. And if you're still not sold on the full on pajama look outdoors, start slow with one piece at a time, like silk pj top with a heavy trendy skirt or pants or a tailored blazer/top with a silk pj pants :)

Rocha

Would you brave the trend and wear your PJ's outdoors for Fashion's sake? I certainly would ;)
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Autumn 2013 Trend: It's all about the boots and the booties!!!

What's FALL season without the Boots??? A lame one.... lol

So living in Miami for over 8 years, I savored every single "cold front" we get to use up as much fall boots/booties I have. Hey, 65 in Miami feels like 30's ok.. lol..
So being a Fall junkie and back in the cold but colorless fall/winter of  Southern California, I was suuuuuper excited to see what was going to be on the runways to trend this fall, so here are just a few of my favorite looks that I saw....

My favorite look this season would have to be the one I called "Good Girls Gone Bad" look... specially the Versace one OMGEEE I am lusting sooo bad for these two pieces from Versace and Rick Owens' boots

Versace

Versace

Rick Owens

A few more that made my cut for my GGGB look:)

Alexander McQueen

Guiseppe Zanotti

Anthony Vaccarello

Another Look that I was excited about are the Laced-Up heels, I saw these trend back in 06/07 and I am ecstatic to see them again this season and here are my faves... There were a ton of laced up heels and boots that I saw but I am not a huge fan of the chunky heels on some..

Gucci

Kenneth Cole

Chado Ralph Rucci

Here are my Runner Ups...

Jason Wu

Cushnie et Ochs

Moschino

This Fall, the Prints and Textures have also made an appearance on the runways... some too bold to wear and some have just the right amount of prints and textures....Let me know what you think of my few picks...
My favorite is definitely one of my fave designer, Just Cavalli. Although I found the Givenchy a lil funky :) and this chick definitely loves those sky-high heels from Temperley London.

Just Cavalli

Diane Von Furstenberg

Costello Tagliapietra

Givenchy

Temperley London

Definitely loving the Sandal Boots look as well this season. It's almost like saying, "I love my summer and I am not quiet ready to let it go just yet :)" Perfect transitional footwear :)
I love Jason Wu's snake-skin texture and yes you are seeing the Kenneth Cole again on here because it is a laced up sandal boots lol...

Jason Wu 

Phillip Lim

Kenneth Cole

For the days that calls for a "No-Heel" boots (yeah there are such days lol) I found these two simple and elegant to just wear with leggings or skinny jeans during an afternoon stroll at the park or at the mall....

Ann Taylor 

Jeffrey Campbell

So yeah there's my wish list for this season lol... Oh and if one wants to donate a pair for the holidays, I will gladly accept a size 37/38UK ;)
What are your style for this season's MUST footwear?

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