A mish-mash of trends I’m seeing I’m loving…
I attended an event recently for work and a lovely lady at my table was wearing a white cape blazer with a slick high bun. She looked SO fierce and chic and, much to my delight, I overheard her mention that the cape-blazer was a steal from Target! Unfortunately, it’s already sold out, but I found a few other similar options. My top pick is this $68 steal! I’m so torn between going stark white or getting the classic black. I tell you, this girl was ROCKING her white blazer. James Jeans has a higher-end version for $290 here. Love how you can dress this up or down, as demonstrated so gorgeously by these two babes:
Hi-tops and sneakers were all the rage in street style a few years ago. I never fully warmed to the trend…until just the other day, while grabbing coffee, I saw the CHIC-EST young mom wearing black suede hi-tops with black distressed denim and she just looked amazing. More inspo:
I was such a creeper and spent awhile trying to track down the style she was wearing. I should have just asked her! But I’m pretty sure they were these Vince badboys ($295 — PS Shopbop is having its annual 25% off EVERYTHING sale right now, so snap to it my fronds!) These are in my shopping cart right now. Also considering these $350 Rag + Bones (on sale in limited sizes here for $192!) Hint: JLaw was spotted in those Rag + Bones! #CHIC.
HOLD THE PHONE. WHAT THE WHAT. I am so obsessed with this boxy little bag from Mayra Fedane ($985 — but use the Shopbop code for 30% off!!!) I’d never heard of the label before but this bag stopped me in my tracks. Kind of like a Mark Cross with a little more funk and color. HOLY.
Speaking of capes…check out this epic knit sweater cape situation ($74).
These chic suede tasseled sandals are on sale for $59! Yes please!
OK, so maybe this post should have been an ode to capes in all its formulations. But I also have been seeing a lot of chic cape dresses this season. Examples for inspo:
Valentino is sort of THE gold standard in this style — check out this wool number or this white crepe mini. Wowwweeee. Can you imagine the latter on a New York bride for her reception / getaway dress? With huge blingy earrings? I DIE. For those of us in the real world, I love this navy steal (on sale for $73) or this Target find ($60).
This black grid lace top ($90) is SO Self-Portrait-esque…but much more affordable. Perfect for a date night with a bold red lip and some great booties.
OK, I think I have a problem. I went from never wearing lipstick a few years ago to being a lipstick junkie. Nars just came out with their velvet lip glides ($26) and I am obsessed with two fall colors: Le Palace, a deep cherry red, and La Main Bleue, a “rich berry” hue. These are both a little darker than I’d gone in seasons past, but I’m SO into them. I’ve been wearing a lot of basic black lately and this adds just the right amount of polish and personality. Plus, they glide on like a lip gloss but dry matte — and the colors stick around for a long time. I also like that the applicator is sort of narrow, so it’s easier to prevent clown mouth. (Haha.)
And, the last few picks are just some items from Shopbop that I may need to pull the trigger on before this epic sale is over:
+Now’s the time to stock up on boots for the season. I LOVE these by Schutz, these by Dolce Vita, and these by Joie.
+This in the cherry red would be such a saucy holiday party dress. Love the slightly retro vibe. I also kind of love this for the holiday circuit — I feel like it’d be a great Thanksgiving dress if you go formal for that.
+I know we’re leaving summer behind, but I’m still head over heels for this sundress.
+Get in on the bell sleeve trend with this affordable find.
+Statement bootie! #LOVE.
+I’ve featured this dress like a trillion times, but it is SO good.
+This would make such an epic summer wedding guest dress. Hello, COLOR.
+Fav jeans. Get ’em while they’re on sale!