• Highlight your waist and legs by pairing a cropped T-shirt with the gingham mini skirt. It's a young, laid-back look that's perfect for exploring the city.
• Add a retro, school-girl vibe by pairing it with white sneakers, a backpack, and some hoop earrings.
• If you want it to look a bit more modern, opt for accessories with modern details like exposed zippers.

• This is definitely a bolder ensemble, with the bright yellow and the bell sleeves, but it would be stunning for a photoshoot on the blog, brunch at a fancier restaurant, or for a date!
• Add a clean white crossbody bag and some gold earrings to play off the white and yellow tones of the outfit.
• Top it off with black mules for a powerful, chic, and feminine touch. It's also a great alternative to your standard stilettos, which can come off more formal.

• For a girls' night out, pair this skirt with a fitted number. The velvety and satin textures make both the top and the clutch evening-friendly. 
• To amp up the sexy factor, throw on a black choker and sky high strappy heels. 
• Now, if the outfit is too revealing or overdone, feel free to switch out the stilettos for a shorter heel or even a heeled boot. You can also wear a motorcycle jacket for warmth (it adds to the sexy/badass vibes). 

If you live anywhere where it snows incessantly, you'll know that there are specific boots you can wear in the fall and specific ones to wear in the winter. The second part of this series will focus on boots that are perfect for fall...whether it's sunny, raining, windy, or cloudy!

All of the shoes featured are my personal picks and do not necessarily reflect current trends. These are just boots that I'm lusting over and hopefully ones that you guys like as well :)

I think boots are one of the easiest kinds of shoes to wear. If you're looking for a little extra height, heeled boots can be a more comfortable option compared to stilettos. (Of course, this has limitations depending on what kind of occasion you want the heels for.)


[1] Gentle Souls Suede Moto Booties in Dark Taupe[2] Stuart Weitzman High Street Over the Knee Boots[3] Sam Edelman Cammie Ankle Boot[4] Dolce Vita Hanover Fringe Booties[5] Marc by Marc Jacobs Montague Booties[6] Kate Spade Tracee Bow Bootie

Starting from #1, a low heeled suede boot can add a gentle and soft texture to a rougher, edgier outfit or be a perfect companion to a boho look. Next, over-the-knee boots are a must have! They are so sexy paired with a skirt or dress and you can opt for a flat pair versus a heeled one. Third, I never got over the track sole trend. I think there's something very masculine AND feminine about it at the same time. I'd recommend looking for this kind of sole if you live in places with a lot of snow because it'll help you trek through it much easier.

Moving on! We have another suede bootie but this one has a skinny heel and fringe! Yes, fringe. Okay so you'll either be totally obsessed or totally grossed out. I think fringe is cute on shoes when done properly and the stiletto makes this pair less cowboy-ish than most. Next we have a bold, red combat boot...gorgeous and unique. You can pair it with an all-black ensemble or with your cozy sweater and leggings combo. Last but not least...for all the cutesy, girly girls out there, I think this black chunky bootie with the leather bow is just beautiful. Very feminine but chic. A subtle way to incorporate a girly element to any outfit.


There you have it. I hope you enjoyed this! Leave it down below and tell me what you're go-to fall boots are! Or send me a Tweet about how you would style any of those boots :)


Bye for now,
Jenn

If you've been following me for a while, you'll know that I do a lot of shoe posts because that's just what I'm into. So, today I decided to start a series called Obsessed (although I'm still tentative about it so if you guys have any suggestions for another name, please let me know!). Basically in this series, I will go through a list of must-haves in each shoe category, like heels, sneakers, boots, etc.


[1] United Nude Slip Ons in Navy Black White[2] Nike Toki Slip-On in Black White[3] Nike Roshe Run Print Sneaker in White Silver Black[4] Vans SK8 Hi Reissue in True White Premium Leather[5] Vans Classic Slip On in Khaki True White[6] Puma Classic Suede Sneaker in Grey Pink
I'm kicking it off (ha ha ha) with sneakers for the fall!

You don't need me to tell you that sneakers can be worn year-round and it's true for the ones I've selected above. But, I've chosen those specific ones because I think they'll be absolutely perfect for a cooler autumn. THESE ARE NOT NECESSARILY TRENDS. These are just sneakers that I love and wish I had (insert crying laugh emoji).

Black slip-ons are a MUST for fall. Why? You can wear them with ripped jeans, dark denim, light denim, leather shorts, leather skirts, white skinny jeans, flowy midi skirts...you name it! Go for either a leather/leather looking pair for a sleeker look or pick a sporty pair to add that down-to-earth vibe.

Next, white sneakers. Good for most of the year, though I don't recommend wearing them if you're in New England like me and winters = death piles of snow and slosh. However, for fall, choose a pair with a dark pattern or again, the leathery look. I find that the leather material makes the outfit a bit "heavier" and more fall appropriate.

Last but not least, suede! You'll either LOVE or HATE it. I think it adds a nice, warm texture to outfits, especially for colder months. If you opt for a taupe colored pair, you can wear them virtually all year. Throw them on with a white denim skirt and sweater or wear your favorite jeans and t-shirt to let the shoes do the talking!


What are your favorite sneakers for the fall? Let me know down below!!


Bye for now,
Jenn

Hello to you! I am currently trapped inside the house as there is a blizzard happening outside. It's been another month since I've posted anything and I SERIOUSLY am frowning upon myself for that.

But here I am! For a festive return.

Except not.

I thought I'd put together a little black ensemble for this gloomy day. I hope you like how I styled it. Let me know what you think.

Black on Black by asmallbit featuring strappy pumps

Lately, I've been interested in reading (yes, actual books). Just finished a book by Ira Neimark, which talked about Bergdorf Goodman and Neimark's life lessons. Quite a fun read if you like fashion so I recommend that.

Also been into sketching shoes. I am an absolute novice at this but I want to keep practicing. Maybe when I'm more confident, I will post some of them here for you to see!

As always, have a wonderful rest of the day (or month...depending on when I'll be back, harhar).

~Jenn

Back again with a favorite from this Fall's runways.


Diane von Furstenberg showcases a "hands-on" piece with this fun dress. Somehow, it maintains the chic vibe. I'm guessing it's because of the classic black and white color combo.

The hands featured on this dress add a forbidden and risque feeling to this otherwise conservatively cut piece. It almost reminds me of Schiaparelli and her lobster dress or something to that effect. The element of whimsy but without being too... childish.

And for those of you who don't know who Schiaparelli is, here's a little Wiki action:
Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian designer and also one of Coco Chanel's greatest rivals. If I had to describe her style, it would definitely be whimsical. Back then, people couldn't really understand nor appreciate some of her designs but I found them quite amusing and I think they'd be a real hit with the hipsters of today.


What did you think of this? Cute? Not impressed? Let me know!


Until next,
{chu chu}
~Jenn