Skirt

Raisin Red

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Denim Button Down Banana Republic Factory Store | Grey Jacquard Dot Skirt JOA via LE TOTE (here) | Estelle Cluster Charm Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE (similar here) | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs | Burgundy Knit Scarf Handmade (similar here) | Newspaper Clutch Kate Spade | Raisin Suede Issax Lug Pumps Enzo Angiolini c/o DSW (similar color heels here) | Le Rouge Intense Color Lipstick – 307 Grenate Initie Givenchy (here)
I am excited to share one of my first outfits inspired by Enzo Angiolini Issax Lug Heels in Raisin Suede I scored at DSW. I adore the color and thought they would be perfect for my Fall work wardrobe and a great shoe to carry me into the holiday party season. I am a big fan of the grip these shoes have underneath which can prevent a major fall from happening, especially if I decide to wear these after some light rain. They are no longer available on their website, but you can still find them in either black, gray or raisin suede at the DSW on Post Street in San Francisco. If you do visit the store be ready to spend more than a few hours in there because it is HUGE and they have a large selection of boots and heels. I can’t wait to share my latest pair of boots I found there as well in an upcoming post!
The grey circle midi skirt I am wearing is from Le Tote and it is in fact very cozy. They grey color is a nice neutral and these shoes just pop against it. I remember spotting this skirt on Kendi Skeen from Kendi Everyday, so I was excited to style this skirt when I received it in my latest tote. Little did I know that it was a blogger favorite, and I discovered my friends Chanda and Carlina also styled this skirt after receiving it in one of their totes. It is a very fun piece and I am looking forward to styling it a little differently for a more casual affair or for work.
For this outfit, I also wanted to keep a cozy vibe by wearing my handmade burgundy scarf. I don’t feel I match my outfits as much as I used to, but it was hard not matching my shoes to my scarf. The scarf was a gift from my friend last Christmas and I felt it added the extra warmth not only because of the material, but because it was handmade for me. My Kate Spade newspaper clutch, one of my latest finds from +Poshmark, also feels very me because I was the Editor-in-Chief of my high school newspaper. It made a huge impact in my life because it helped improve my writing skills and exposed me to the publication world. I love quirky pieces like this and being able to wear something that can tell a story about me.  
Hope you are having a great week so far and stay tuned for some Fall inspired cupcakes in my next post that you can easily make for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Until next time, 

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Striped Chic

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Black Merino Wool V-neck Pullover Sweater Banana Republic Factory Store (here) | Black Bow Cloche Forever 21 (similar here) | Blue and Black Striped Skirt Kate Spade via ThredUp (similar here)| Black Patent Bow Belt  Forever 21 | Black Leather Cross Body Coach (Vintage) | Sofia Faux Thigh High Style Tights c/o HauteLegs (here) | Black Suede Metra Booties Nine West (here) | Black Jackie Ohh II Sunglasses  Ray-Ban (here) |Happy Hump Day!
I have so much in store that I can’t wait to share with you all. I have photos and tips from Posh Fest in my queue and a couple of fun reviews as well as some Fall cupcakes perfect for tanksgiving dinner or any other get-together this Fall.
I am excited to announce I’ll be hosting my third Poshmark party tomorrow night on the app. Poshmark shared a brief preview of what I’ll be sharing to the party on their blog, but I hope you’ll join in on the fun. The theme is Moments of Chic. If you don’t have the app, you can sign up if you have an iOS or Android device and enter my referral code HAEWR for a $5 shopping credit.
Today’s outfit post features this Kate Spade skirt I scored on ThredUp which I feel is very chic. It fit a little too big, but I thought I would see how it looked when it was belted. It looked fine, but I was not convinced I should keep it since it was not the perfect fit for me. Luckily, ThredUp has an amazing return policy and I ended up buying another dress from there since I happened to be on the site again. I paired the striped skirt with a classic v-neck wool sweater and my faux thigh-high stockings from HauteLegs. The booties and hat completed this Fall look. 
I was recently sent a bag by Thredup to use and sell items to them, so I am debating doing that since I’ve read some mixed reviews about that. When items don’t sell on my Poshmark closet, and I need space, I typically sell items to Crossroads Trading Co. and donate what doesn’t sell. I like to keep the clutter in my closet/studio under control, but sometimes that isn’t always possible. I might give this clean-out bag a try and see how it goes.
Hope your week has been great so far and until next time!

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Flats and Pleats

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Navy and Black Top Stella McCartney | Black Cardigan and Bangles Forever 21 | High Waisted Pleated Black Skirt Zac Posen for Target | Beatrix Black Spike Flats Sam EdelmanHappy Friday!
This week has been very long and I am looking forward to relaxing a little this weekend in order to face work head-on come Monday morning. There is a huge project that I am working on at the office that has started to creep its way into my dreams, which is both scary and slightly fascinating. If I can come up with a way to work smarter and not harder that would be too good to be true!
Luckily, some things just come to me on the spot, like this outfit. I knew I wanted to wear my new flats that arrived the day before. I am a huge fan of the Beatrix flat by Sam Edelman, and now I have them in black. I also own them in pink, gold, black and ivory, and grey. The are very comfortable because of the cushion inside, and they are not tight like most flats that are gathered. I also love how sweet they look and have a slight edge with the spikes.
I opted to wear this amazing pleated skirt from Zac Posen’s collaboration with Target with my Stella McCartney top tucked in. I love how this gave the illusion to a number of people that I was wearing a dress. I tied the look together with my simple black cardigan and some arm candy. Navy and black is such a classic combination, and I especially like how simple the look is overall. The small details make a big statement and I am very glad to have been able to pick this outfit on the fly. (I usually have a mental idea of what I am wearing the night before so I am not scrambling in the morning with nothing to wear.) It is amazing how adding one item allows you to see your wardrobe a little differently.
Feliz Dia de las Madres to all the moms out there and until next time, 

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Patterned Tights

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Pleated Black Cardigan Merona, Cream Tulle Skirt with Black Bow and Bangles Forever 21, Leaf Patterned Tights Givenchy, Black Patent Ulltra Pumps Steve MaddenI found some really cute Givenchy patterned tights on Sunday at Marshall’s! I was obsessed and spent ours in the hosiery section. They had Givenchy patterned tights on clearance for $3 a pair, and a bunch of cute knee-high socks by Chinese Laundry and Betsey Johnson. I snagged a pair of Chinese Laundry Knee-High fleece socks and cannot wait to wear them under my boots. Before I experiment with cute Knee-High socks I need to try some plain, warm ones first.
Today my look is a little bit ballerina and French inspired. I love how the tights add texture to the outfit. My cardigan is a thrift find, and I am glad I am starting to find sweaters. I need more long sleeve knits or tops to really be prepared for the winter weather. The skirt is from Forever 21 and I remember buying it around this time while Christmas shopping with my mom. We saw this skirt on a mannequin styled with grunge items.  We looked all over the store for it and just when we were about to give up, we found it in the back of a rack. Love how full it is and the little black bow detail. The black tights pop against the color of this skirt too!
What would you wear with patterned tights? Leave a comment with your link or suggestion below! Thanks for reading.
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Lace Skirt

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Black Shrug, Black Lace Skirt, and Black Vintage InspiredNecklace Forever 21 | Silk Tank J.Crew | Black Patent Peep-Toe Wedges Steve Madden | Black Tote Bag Mulberry for TargetA late night post due to some cupcake making. I am experimenting with candied bacon and maple frosting.
Speaking of experiments, I got my hair cut and am trying out the fringe bangs. I think it will take some time to get used to them (and learning how to style them), but so far I have received a positive response for them. If I really don’t like it I can always pin the short hairs back. It will grow back after all. 
This skirt is near and dear to my heart. I have had it since my first year at Cal, and it has served me well. In my Press tab you can see another way I wore the skirt, and it was what caught the original attention of Brittany from Work it, Berk. Take a look and see how different I looked as well! Feeling like I have grown up since then, and stopped wearing all black.
I love the other elements I mixed into today’s look as well. The J. Crew silk tank is a thrifted find and it had the original tags still attached! 
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