Dark femme fall look

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For the last look I shot this week I wanted to do something more feminine and witchy. I threw a chunky pattered sweater over a turtleneck and added a headscarf, sunnies and a backpack for to serve dark academia looks, just in time for all the zoom classes that I'm not enrolled in. Just because we can't go to the library this fall shouldn't stop us from serving up dark academia looks that the local coffee shop girls and gays would die for. 

backpack: Matt and Nat

Sweater and leggings: Topshop

Shoes: Unif

fall fashion: leather and houndstooth

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So here I have another look from this weeks shoot that stays on the same theme of mixing patterns to create a visually interesting outfit. I noticed that leather is trending this fall, so I paired my turtleneck with faux leather pants and a vintage leather fisherman's hat. For a look that's a bit more on trend I'd suggest going with a looser fitting, structured pant instead of ones that lean more towards leggings.

I love to layer several jackets during colder weather. To be honest, I probably own more jackets than shirts. The cropped houndstooth jacket easily fits underneath the oversize aviator and creates contrast by adding a pop of color with this classic pattern. Not to mention layering like this is perfect for cold, rainy days on the West Coast. 

 Let me know in the comments what you think and how you'll be layering for fall xx

Top: turtleneck from Value Village

Pants: Topshop

Jacket: Bufallo exchange, depop

Hat: La Caravane Vintage in Montreal

Boots: Unif

fall looks: masculin/feminin

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In this look I wanted to play around with mixing sleeker fashion with athletic apparel in order to communicate an oscillation between masculine and feminine styles. In this, I feel like a baddie from LA after her Pilates class who's the CEO of her own company and eats confidence for breakfast. Nothing makes me feel powerful quite like a button up with a thick silver chain tucked under the collar. Also, how you pose and hold yourself ultimately says a lot more about who you are than the clothes you're in, so if you're looking for a confidence boost, look for styles that make you feel like your own boss and don't let go. For my more masc-leaning girls and theys, I really recommend button down shirts because they help give you more structured silhouette. For colder days, I'd layer this with a long bomber jacket or a wool pea coat depending on if I wanted to be more sporty or professional. 

Let me know what you think and if you'll be rocking menswear inspired looks this fall!

leggings: Topshop

Shirt: thrifted, from Equipment

chain: secondhand

sportsbra: secondhand, originally from Spiritual gangsta

shoes: Depop

fall looks: styling a turtleneck

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This week I wanted to focus on how to use staple pieces like turtlenecks to create various fall looks. I think the secret to fall dressing is mastering layering - something I'm still figuring out! Start with a tight base layer and then layer with different colors or textures. Since my turtleneck in this post is black, I used a bright corset to create contrast. Then I balanced out the silhouette with flowy, wide-leg pants. I had fun mixing and matching fabrics (linen, leather, velvet and cotton) to add some more visual details. Finishing any and every look with an oversize coat. If you want a more androgynous look, a big old jacket creates a straight vertical line which will distract the eye from any curves. 

This outfit was completely thrifted which makes my inner environmentalist happy. As much as I love shopping, there's already so much clothing that exists in the world and I try as much as possible to buy secondhand. But the whole sustainability movement is so much more complicated than "if you thrift it's good and if you buy fast fashion it's bad". However, I believe that keeping the conversation open is a step in the right direction to making fashion more ethical for humans and the environment. For me, trying to focus on thrifting is what works for me and sparks joy. What are your guy's go-to's for when you need a wardrobe refresh?

Thanks so much for reading and I hope you all have a lovely week xx

pants: originally from Reformation, bought secondhand at Bufallo exchange

aviator jacket: Depop (og from Zara)

hat: Vintage in Montreal

velvet bustier top: Thrifted at Bufallo, originally from urban outfitters

necklaces: from friends and secondhand

turtleneck: Value Village

boots: from momma's closet

Chelsea Grunge

 

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This look was definitely inspired by one of my favorite fashion bloggers- Sammi Jefcoate- who I find combines elegance and edgy style in perfectly balanced way. I'm wearing the cult status headscarf from her third collection along with an entirely secondhand ensemble. Headscarves are a fun way for me to dress up short hair and to make an outfit stand out with a classic-inspired detail. 

I always want to put together new outfits to feel fresh but I try to do so in a way that relies less heavily on buying directly from fast fashion. It does takes more time to thrift entire outfits but I find there's a lot of satisfaction that comes with curating your entire wardrobe piece by piece. One tip to make shopping secondhand less daunting is to have a goal of what your'e searching for. Consider whether the piece you are looking for will match with things you already own or if it aligns with the aesthetic you're trying to emulate. If you can visualize the item you find going with your closet, then its worth the investment!

Let me know what you think and I hope you all have a beautiful week

xo

Shirt- thrifted, cropped by yours truly

Pants- OG nasty gal colelction, thrifted in NoHo 😍

Shoes- Pumas, bought secondhand on Depop

Denim jacket- thrifted at Chelsea Buffalo exchange

East Village OOTD

This was from the other day exploring the East Village and NoHo. I'm wearing a basic cotton tee, houndstooth leggings and the confidence to walk around in a crop top after all-you-can-eat sushi. 

I'm at a point in my life where I'm living out of a suitcase so naturally I'm re-wearing my outfits, especially my accessories. I think when it comes to accessories its important to either invest in pieces you really love or search for things that match with the rest of your style. (I'm always wearing the same watch, hat and shoes.) With fast fashion being so prevalent in our society its easy to want to change all of your clothes every season but I've been trying recently to just be creative with what I have instead of needlessly spending on new things. Whether you lean more towards maximalist  or minimalist style, what favorite items in your closet do you keep gravitating towards? Let me know in the comments!

Hat- Buffalo exchange

Shirt- Buffalo (originally from Topshop)

Pants- Secondhand in Montreal

Shoes- Unif

Maxi skirt OOTD

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Went for a more witch-y look today and wore a maxi skirt with a crop top (never not in a crop top even in the dead of winter) and paired it with a hat and platforms. These are my style essentials especially since cutting my hair. Is there anything you guys reach for on the daily that just pulls an outfit together? 

When I wear something patterned I try to match the colors in the pattern to the rest of what I'm wearing. So here the dots on the skirt are an ecru/oatmeal color so the top I'm wearing is off white as well. Kind of a no-brainer but somehow took me 23 years to figure out so truly, you are welcome.

I'm looking forward to the day when we all don’t have to wear masks in public so I can flex my violet lipstick. I'm also looking forward to living in a country where state mandated violence towards its citizens isn't tolerated and legally protected by probable cause. But until that day, I'm just gonna keep going braless and fantasize about not having mask related pimples. 

thanks for reading! xo

NYC OOTD

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Holy shit how is it September already?! Fall is my favorite season since I'm from a place that basically has gloomy weather year round (Washington check!) I feel like its easiest for me to express my style in the fall because I'm not trying to wear as little as possible in order to stay cool and you can be more creative with layering. 

I'm been nonstop wearing these vintage Levis that I found in the East Village. I've always loved grunge fashion but it's definitely a fine line between looking edgy and ragged depending on how you style your outfit. For me the trick to make distressed denim look sleek is by creating contrast with the rest of your clothes. Layering a structured top with a unique texture, color or pattern can help make an outfit look more interesting and create a straight line in the silhouette. The combined effect of a long top layered over a straight leg jean is that the curves of your body are toned down and the outfit come across as more androgynous. 

As per usual I'm also wearing my favorite platform boots. Can’t wait for permanent cooler weather so these can be my daily staple. 

What do you all like to pair distressed denim with? Let me know! Hope you all have a beautiful day and thanks for reading! 

xo

Outfit details

Jeans- Levis (vintage)

Boots- Unif

Shirt Jacket- Dear John (secondhand)

Top- Urban