• 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). 

Autumn will always be my favorite season and I can confidently say that there are plenty of people who will agree with me! The smell of warm cinnamon candles burning, deep red and orange leaves scattered around the front door, and the coziest of sweaters to snuggle into.

I love this time of the year.

So, naturally, I thought I'd share with you all some of my wishlist items for this season and maybe you'll find something you like too :)

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[ Hotmes Tank (or any funny graphic tank top) ]
From: Pixie Market/ Unif
Price tag: $63.00
Link: CLICK
[ No Sweat Beaded Set ]
From: Pixie Market
Price tag: $62.00
Link: CLICK
[ Cat Sweater ]
From: Need Supply Co.
Price tag: $88.00
Link: CLICK
[ Venice Cable Cardigan ]
From: Pixie Market
Price tag: $93.00
Link: CLICK
[ Square Cut Cable Knit Sweater ]
From: Zara
Price tag: $99.90
Link: CLICK
[ Monroe Boyfriend Jeans ]
From: Need Supply Co.
Price tag: $78.00
Link: CLICK
[ Colored Rhinestones Necklace ]
From: Zara
Price tag: $35.90
Link: CLICK
[ Long Glass Earrings ]
From: Zara
Price tag: $16.90
Link: CLICK
[ Rockland Backpack ]
From: Need Supply Co.
Price tag: $84.00
Link: CLICK
[ Bethany ]
From: Need Supply Co./ Jeffrey Campbell
Price tag: $169.99
Link: CLICK
[ Julian in Black Pony ]
From: Need Supply Co./ Matiko
Price tag: $242.00
Link: CLICK
[ Riot Skull Studded Loafers ]
From: Pixie Market
Price tag: $139.00
Link: CLICK
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Let me know if you liked any of these! What's your favorite trend for this season? I personally am crazy about chunky statement boots. They're the perfect accessory for frilly skirts and fur vests!

If you've been an avid reader of my blog, you'll know that I'm a Fashion and Retail student. Recently, in one of my classes, we were assigned to research one upcoming trend for Spring 2014 based on this year's spring trends.

You guessed it.

The one that my group was in charge of was The Art of Reason, based on the influence of Op Art and mathematics. Some of the designers that embodied this trend were Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton. Anyhow. That's not really the point I'm trying to get across.

Lately, all I've been seeing is black and white. Checkers. Stripes. They're everywhere and I can't help but notice it! So I figured, I might as well share it with someone.

I came up with two outfits. One is a dressier, more literal interpretation of the trend while the other is a casual, more relaxed style. I tried to focus on pieces that embraced structure and geometry as well since that tends to work nicely with the Op Art theme.

Personally, the most I'd wear is a striped skirt. It's not a trend that I'm totally nuts about but I do like the way it looks in some instances. There has been this huge wave of fashion bloggers that have been sporting the vertical black and white striped skinny pants. I know you know what I'm talking about.

While I'm on the subject of stripes, let me tell you a tip I learned in class.

Horizontal stripes actually make you look taller than wearing vertical stripes. Isn't that so bizarre??


~Jenn

First of all, I'm back! School just bashed me to little pieces but winter break has given me a chance to rest and just do nothing. What more could I ask for?

Also, does cold wintry mornings make anyone else completely obsessed with velvets and such? Lately, all I've been gravitating towards are velvet...things; shoes, pants, bags, you name it. I seriously think that it's quickly becoming one of my favorite textures, next to fur (faux, obviously).

Ego and Greed: The Market

To Be Announced: 11FiftyNine

To Be Announced: 5OnTheDot

Velvet Shades: Merlot

Noir Velvet Blazer

Axl Velvet Pant

Medina Velvet Dress

Avedon in Gold
Even though I associate velvet with winter, I think it's capable of seamlessly transitioning your wardrobe into the spring as well. Depending on the color of the item, it could pair well with a white sweater for chillier spring days or floral prints to bring out the brighter tones.

What do you guys think? and let me know how your holidays were!

~Jenn

According to Vogue, a major eyeliner trend for this upcoming autumn and winter is using black liquid liner to create graphic effects.

Various designers have already been seen utilizing this trend but my personal favorite are the minimalist ones. I think the eyeliner just creates such an interesting look that really focuses on "bare" eyes. Plus, if you're into bold lips this season, the minimalist eyeliner will help balance the face out.

I just want to say that I'm not a makeup expert and I barely wear makeup myself so all of these tips and suggestions are just my own opinion and also based on information I read about through Vogue and see on Youtube!

So, if you'd like to see the article on Vogue, click here!

LOOK #1

Tom Pecheux from Altuzarra created this parallel line look and added a little bit of bluish brown eyeshadow on the inner corners. Love the bit of eyeshadow because of how it adds a little extra shine without being overly blatant like a white eyeshadow would be.
LOOK #2

Lucia Pieroni at Aquascutum opts for a modern cat eye by squaring off the edges. Beautifully frames her eyes. Love this look.
LOOK #3

Andrew Gallimore at Erdem draws tiny triangles at the corner of each eye, creating a lovely subtle but compelling look. Definitely my favorite of the bunch.
LOOK #4

Yadim at Kenzo decided to do a classic line but blunted the edges with a q-tip and makeup remover. Brilliant.
LOOK #5

Val Garland at Mary Katrantzou made this wicked cool geometric look with the eyeliner, leaving the eyelid space empty and the face bare.
These looks would be so much fun to try out! I'm not the most experimental when it comes to makeup. My go-to eyeliner style is a subtle winged out look or if I'm feeling dramatic, I'll opt for a cat eye. But that's it.

What kind of eyeliner trends are you into? Which of these did you like the best? Comment down below :)

~Jenn

The cap toe shoe has been around for a few months already but just based on looking at popular fashion blogs and shops, the trend has definitely escalated. No longer is the cap toe restricted to just pointy suede heels, designers have found a way to revitalize the trend by popping them on boots and even lining them closer to the bottom of the shoe.

Here are just some of the few shoes I found that are a bit more unique than your average cap toe. Enjoy!

Asos Pacey High Heels with Metal Toe Cap

VC Signature Priscilla Pump

Truth or Dare Corlew Pump

Kelsi Dagger Charley Pump

Ankle Boot with Metal Toe

Nastygal Flava Pump

Jeffrey Campbell Exclusive Metal Tip Boots

Messeca shoes in Sasha
What do you guys think of this trend? Personally love the Truth or Dare ones because the "cap toe" is so understated and the shape of the shoe itself is classic. Very versatile and great for a night out!

Which is your favorite?? Let me know :)

~Jenn

I won't start off this post by making any 101 Dalmatians references because gosh knows, I've already seen enough from blogs and retailers, {giggle}.

Regardless, I think this is a fresh way of incorporating animal print into your outfits. Even though leopard print has always been the classic animal print of choice, the black and white colors in the dalmatian print can offer a cleaner look, especially if you're originally wearing just white or black. Of course, it can also help balance outfits if there's an overwhelming amount of bold colors.

Burgundy colored denim seems to be one of the major trends happening as we enter fall and winter. Pairing dalmatian printed shoes with the deep red purplish color bottoms will definitely give you a chic but put together look.

Check out these that I've found online! The links are below each picture if you are interested in the specifics :)

Kate Spade New York Randi Too Rain Boot

Halogen Bianca Wedge

Steve Madden Croquet Print Loafer

Underground Wulfrun Gray with Leopard

KG Cara Platform Pony Heeled Shoes

Senso Latrice Wedge Bootie

Penelope and Coco Edie
The rain boots are so cute! And pretty useful once it starts raining and snowing. I also love the little wedges. Classy silhouette! If your dress code permits, it would make a nice work shoe.

What do you guys think?? Let me know!

~Jenn

Maybe it's just me but I've been seeing loads of dresses that have a knot in the middle, creating two open spaces at the sides. Is it a trend? Not really sure but either way, I think it's a fresh take on the cut out dress as well as the 90's knot.

The several variations I've seen of this dress consist of basic colors, ombres, and prints. Strangely enough, Asos even has a shirt version of this.

Renegade Dress

River Island's Twist Waist Jersey Dress

Double Knot Dress in Sky Blue

Knotted Line Dress

Rare's Twist Front Tank

Frontin Cutout Dress

Nightfall Maxi Dress
As you can see, there are quite a few variations: long sleeved, short sleeved, maxi length, shorter length, printed, ombre.

The twist knot just adds a cute touch, something unexpected. I would probably layer this with a chunky sweater for the cooler months but having a little skin peeking out would be quite adorable. I don't recommend wearing this to school. It's most definitely a trendy...wear with your friends in a casual setting kind of dress or a go out for drinks.

What do you guys think about this? Would you wear it?


Until next we meet,
{kisses}
~Jenn