My Forever 21 dress is sold out 😪 but you can view the full outfit post here.
Unexpectedly, plaid and any kind of checkered print is absolutely huge this fall and winter! I've always found plaid to be a little on the preppy side, but I'm happy to see it in lots of interesting pieces and styled in more fashion-forward ways this season. So overall, I'm a fan in moderation! One thing I'd especially love to buy is a plaid coat to add some print and interest to my winter outfits. Here are some of my favorite plaid and checkered finds from around the web...
I couldn't include these retailers in the widget, but there are lots more great plaid finds here and here. As far as styling goes, I'm a big fan of mixing plaid with slightly edgier or unconventional pieces to keep it from getting too preppy or "school girl." I love the look of a plaid blazer or bottoms paired with a graphic tee, and you can also add more edge to your outfit through your shoes (I love a chelsea-style ankle boot), layered necklaces, and a hat. What are your thoughts on all of this plaid madness? Do you plan to wear it this winter?
My friend Cassi and I were driving around the other day looking for fresh spots to shoot blog content, when we spotted this adorable vintage car sitting in a lot of castaways at a tire shop. We hopped out right away to take these, and they're easily some of my favorite blog post photos ever! The car happened to be unlocked, so oops... we also had to get a few snaps inside 🙈 it was just too good to pass up!
This dress is such a fun piece, and also such a steal! I love the vintage, yet trendy vibes 👌 The resurgence of old-school plaid is really starting to grow on me, and I'm planning a post of plaid finds ASAP!
I hope you all had a fun Halloween! We didn't dress up this year, but had fun seeing our nieces and nephew in their costumes, and handing out candy at our house. I never lived in a neighborhood growing up, so I love living in one now and getting trick-or-treaters :)
This look is a little more edgy for me, but I've been trying to step outside of my comfort zone lately. I like that this flannel added a subtle pop of color + I like a little bit of the 90s in small doses ;)
On another note... I've never been very good at doing my hair and as I'm sure you've noticed, I pretty much always wear it the same way (down & wavy)! So, I've been trying to experiment a bit more as my hair type and length allow - top knot here, and half-up in this post. If you have any more ideas for me let me know! :)
I wanted to put together a little fall trend post to share some things I'll be wearing a lot this fall + some of my favorite finds recently. Fall attire is my favorite of the year, and I can't get enough of long sweaters with skinny jeans, boots/booties/flats, and fun fall accessories (scarves and wide-brimmed hats). Here are trends I'm looking out for this fall:
- Over-the-Knee Boots -
Riding boots have always been a closet staple, but this new take on the trend is taking over. These were made popular by Stuart Weitzman last year (but they are hella expensive), so fortunately this year there are some great quality options at much better prices. I love how sleek and high-fashion this style looks!
- Leopard and Plaid Scarves -
This isn't really a new trend, but it's one that's really sticking around and for good reason. We all know that a pop of leopard or plaid is instant-chic, and a scarf is an easy and affordable way to achieve that look. Plus I love that simply adding a scarf can completely change up what your top or sweater looks like (making your wardrobe stretch further).
- Wide-Brimmed Wool Hats -
These are all the rage right now. And I'm fully on the bandwagon. How much am I going to wear them in my small Missouri town? That remains to be seen. But I think they're really stinkin cute and flattering too. I already bought this one in gray and it's absolutely fantastic. So now I just need them in black, burgundy and camel :)
- Leather Booties -
Booties have been huge for a couple of years now, but I've noticed a slight shift in the trend. The last few years it's been all about suede, and now it's shifting to leather versions. I've decided I like leather even better because they just look a little more polished and high end. Nothing beats a comfy suede bootie for a laid back look still, so don't toss yours by any means! I'm just putting my money toward a leather/faux leather pair this year (leaning toward saving and buying this pair).
- Long Sweaters -
Also nothing new or mind-blowing, but brands are FINALLY starting to make more of them it seems like. I swear the last few years I could hardly find sweaters that covered my tush/hip area and I'm really not that tall. This year I've already found (and bought) several and I'm happy as a clam about it. These aren't something I like to spend tons of money on because honestly, affordable brands make awesome versions. I usually check Forever 21 and H&M first, but have had luck tons of places.
- Neutral Satchels -
If you love big (or gigantic) purses like I do, satchels are the way to go this year. They're big, but structured and super chic, even if you buy a low-end version. I've found that my H&M and Phillip Lim for Target satchels still look super polished and instantly pull my outfits together (and fit all of my makeup, snacks, notebooks...you know, the important things :) ).
I hope you enjoyed this post and that it helped you find some of the trends you're looking for! Let me know what trends you're excited about wearing, and feel free to email me at lovelenoreblog@gmail.com if you need help finding something online :)
I always love an unexpected pairing, so dressing up this flannel was such a fun outfit to style! Flannels have typically always been associated with more of a grunge type of style...but I've noticed in the last couple of years that they're being styled more and more as sophisticated and even preppy. Love it!
Today I just wanted to show a casual look since my last post and upcoming post are both a little dressier! A plaid button-down is always such an easy thing to throw on, and I like layering them over other shirts as well. I just received these great suede wedge booties in the mail from Target today and they might already be my most comfortable shoes! I love that this style is super trendy right now, and these had a great price tag (link above if you're interested).
