Cutout Shooties and Floral Cutout Top

"All the pretty colors!"

"All the pretty colors". That's what my dazed brain thought before I remembered it was only the first week of November. At the time, I had been at one of the stores I frequently go to for some shopping, and all the holiday decorations were out already! Wasn't Halloween a little over a week ago?
   Is it just me, or does it feel like it's a little too soon. We haven't even had thanksgiving  yet!
Not that I am complaining (ok, maybe a little). It just feels like we would be saying goodbye to another year way too soon; but on a positive note, I love the holiday season.
   
Speaking of colors. I resisted the urge to tuck in this colorful top; instead, I let it fall and flow with the slightly flared shape of the skirt. I added a skinny belt for some definition. And, of course the shooties from my previous post "booties to fall for", which I'm in love with. Hit or miss?   Let me know what you think.

Photography by Brenda

Shop my Look!
Top (old)|| also worn here
Shooties|| Zara
H&M Leather Skirt (sold out)|| Similar (Asos)
Jacket|| similar
Belt|| Asos or here
H&M Envelope clutch (old) ||  Similar from Gap

 *Submitted to IFB skirting around*

                                                      Have a great week!
                                                       Love, Jenn.

Isabel Marant for H&M

   If you read my posts regularly, you would already know how excited I get about designer collaborations with smaller and affordable retail stores. This time, it is Isabel Marant for H&M.
Isabel Marant is a Parisan designer known for her breath-taking boohoo chic meets bohemian designs. For H&M, the collection features clothes, shoes and acessories with a mix of "rocker chic meets boohoo chic", some would say.    In true H&M fashion, there are even pieces for "the boys" and kids as well.
I already have my sights on some pieces (see below).  Thankfully, with H&M having recently expanded with online shopping last August, shopping for the collection would be much easier.
   The collection goes on sale on Nov 14. So let the count down begin.

Visit the H&M offical website to view the entire collection.
Images also from H&M website.

                                                     As  always,
                                                     Love, Jenn!
                                                  Happy Sunday!

Booties to Fall for!

                                            10 Under $200
It's Fall and as the crisp chilly air begins to drift in, most of us trade our peep toe pumps and minimalist sandals for booties. If you are in market for a new pair or just want to update your closet, here are a few booties that will surely get you noticed. Just because it's Autumn doesn't mean your footwear has to fall flat or boring. Mix it up a little with these trendy fun beauties.

Metallics

Penny loves Kenny || Nordstrom ($99)

Edgy in sexy metallics from Victoria's Secret (158)

Studded

Stunning and Studded from Aldo ($160)

Betsy Johnson Camper Bootie|| DSW ($140)

Embellished                                              Cutout Shootie

Try embellished booties from Aldo ($130)

Personally love and own these cuties from Zara ($69.90)

Quilted Leather

Dazzle in Quilted leather from Shoe Dazzle($45)

Quilted Lace up ||Bebe ($179)

Cutout with Slit

Cutot with Slit from Bebe ($149)

                                 

Stellth from Steve Madden ($169)

                                                           
I am crazy in love with the perforated metallics from Victoria's secret and what I personally call "studded and stunning" from Aldos. I 'm still working up a reason to get them other than "they are freaking gorgeous". If you get them, leave a comment and let me know what you think.


                                            Have a great week!
                                          As always, Love Jenn

The Shirtdress

        Starting up the new week with a post featuring this little number- a Joe Fresh shirtdress also at JCP.
It was literally love at first sight, with what look's like a mixture of camouflage and floral prints.
It's the perfect combination of comfort and style (and affordability, of course). It's got pockets, I don't know about you guys but I love the little unexpectedness of dresses with pockets: perfect for my Iphone that I keep dropping and cracking.
(I have been discovering lots of cool pieces at JCP, quite frankly, I love the new JCP).

 There was a battle of purses. I debated between highlighting the green or highlighting the mustard elements in this dress. But instead of sticking with one color, I thought "why not do both?!"  By simply changing purses I accomplished . I styled the dress both ways. No Jacket means warm day! Yay! Guess which purse I ended up wearing out.

                                       Photographed by Brenda

My Look
Joe Fresh Shirtdress|| Joe Fresh
Urban Expressions Green Crossbody|| DSW
Yellow Satchel|| Phillip Lim for Target
Pumps || similar
Necklace|| similar  
Gold Cuff|| Forever 21 
Spiked bracelet|| Forever 21
Green Braelet|| Cache (old)

Shop your Closet: Casual Jeans and Blazer

    Confession: I love to shop a lot! Most of us do.
    Fact: Most of the time we don't have to- even in those I don't have anything to wear moments.
    True or False: We already own the essentials for a great outfit (true, look in your closet, if you already shop so much, umm yes, you do).
    Trick: Timeouts. 

        "I give myself shopping time outs and get a challenge to create new outfits with what's already in my closet. Half the time, I still have the tags on some of my clothes"

              Trends are wonderful and I like to stay on top of trends but no one needs a new dress every time they have coffee with the girls or go see a movie. Come on! So I shop my closet. In the process, I rediscover my favorite pieces.

• This is more effective with an organized closet. It gives you a better view of whats in it.
• Go for the basics and the classics- mix them up.
• For example: The blazer- always a classic. A great pair of Jeans- almost everyone owns a pair. Add your personality with your favorite accessories and a great pair of heels, I'm sure you can't go wrong!

     So here's your challenge!
                                                            Submitted to IFB's Blazer of Glory

                            Thanks for reading
                              Love Jenn!

Je T'aime: Black N White

Here is something a little different than what I usually wear.
A fun skirt with "bold" words in every sense of the word (Je t'aime means I love you); which I got for a steal from F21.
When trying out a new trend, I start out with a very affordable piece (a cheapy, if I may), just in case it doesn't work out.  Forever 21 is my go -to for that.
This fall, the black and white trend is still in. Play with some black and white in different textures, or colors grey and white. Just make it your own and have fun with it.

Images by the lovely Kay!

My Look
Je taime skirt || Forever 21 || similar
Crop Top|| boohoo
Shoes|| Rock n Republic (sold out)|| also worn here
Jacket || Forever 21 (similar)
Bracelet || similar
Phillip Lim for Target Purse


                               Thanks so much for reading mon amour!
                                                     Jenn

Animal Instinct: Leopard & Leather

   Grudgingly, I am beginning to acknowledge that fall is here; but since it's still warm I started incorporating fall trends into my outfits by wearing simple layers like this.
 For me, wearing leopard prints can border on tacky when overdone, so I try to keep them as simple and uncluttered as possible. Since leopard prints are great statement pieces, when styling an outfit, I would either use a piece as the main focus of an outfit, or as an accent to an outfit.  Never both.
Here, I kept my jewelery to a minimum and threw on a light  leather vest to complete the look.

     

  

My Look
Leopard dress|| MNG by Mango
Faux Leather Vest || MNG by Mango
Shoes (old) || also seen here|| similar || or here
Purse (aldo)||borrowed from the sis || option 1 || option 2
Cuff|| charlotte russe

Thanks so much for reading!
Love, Jenn