Folk Motives and Embroidery Trends

My husband made me do it! Yes, he not only takes pride in taking my photos, but he picked this shirt for me.

I already talked about embroidery trends here, but there is something different about this top. The folk element of the embroidery along with the A-line cut make it that one-of-a-kind piece you need in your closet. Brace yourselves with the Zara Winter Sale currently going on, you can score this shirt for less than $40 here. Styled simply with a pair of jeans or a legging, you don’t even need any special accessories. I love the pairing with these Steve Madden OTK boots (I got last year on Zappos.com), but a pair of clean stilettos will make the look even more elegant.

Happy Holidays! xoxo, ❤

Embroidered Shirt: Zara; Denim: Stradivarius; OTK Boots: Zappos x Steve Madden 

Winter in Vegas

Gotta love winter in Las Vegas – no coat, no hassle! We tend to get cooler temps every now and then during the winter months, but we are fortunate with a mild season for the most part. That is why instead of investing in a pricey winter coat, I rely on several cute ponchos and capes to get through the season.

I purchased this fringed poncho last year from Goodnight Macaroon, and it’s still available here for less than $50. I love the colors, and the fringe detail is all it takes to make your outfit stand out. Regardless of the poor reviews of the site, I had a good experience and was quite surprised with the nice quality. In fact, you can browse more cute sweaters here and use XMAS40 for an extra 40% off storewide until Dec. 23.

On another note, these Sam Edelman Over the knee boots are probably one of the most unique pairs of shoes I own – not so much because of the style but because of the color and texture. They are also a last-year buy from Zappos.com. The compliments I receive every time I wear them make the splurge worth it. 🙂

How do y0u like to style your OTK boots?

Fringed Poncho: Goodnight Macaroon; High-waisted jeans: Stradivarius; OTK Boots: Sam Edelman; Beanie: Anthropologie

Styling a Basic T-shirt

When it comes to basics, I recommend investing in a nice pair of jeans and balancing your outfits out with affordable basics. For basic tops I rely on Target, H&M or Forever 21. These are plain tanks, T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts or turtlenecks. There’s no need to splurge on a basic top while you can style it in so many ways. In this post, I am offering a transition-to-fall look paired with a statement scarf that is my go-to accessory for the season.

T-shirt: Stradivarius; Sweater: old ; Jeans: Paige; Bucket Bag: Mango; Studded Booties: Guess Jeans; Sunnies: Ted Baker (similar here); Scarf: Promod

How do you like to style your fall outfits?