PLAID BOTTOMS

& A BIRDED TOP

F21 blouse, AE scarf (similar here & here), H&M trousers (similar here & here), Zara heels, Rebecca Minkoff mac mini clutch

I've been obsessed with plaid lately and have especially been obsessed with all things hunter green. The mix of both help give off that preppy vibe that other plaid colors can't readily do. It's also been seasonly appropriate with the holidays approaching. Thus, right when I saw these pants on the rack, I knew they had to belong in my closet. Does that ever happen to you too? You find something and know you just have to have it? I don't know if its just me and my shopping obsession, but I feel like that happens to me way too often haha. 

ELIZABETH & JAMES FALL '13 LOOKBOOK

WORTH THE BASICS

shop the collection here via shopbop

Having those perfect wardrobe basics is a necessity for fall. Basics serve as your go-to's for those simple wardrobe days, and also become your layering saviours when attempting to keep stylishly warm. I have always been a fan of Elizabeth & James for their more "lady-like" silk pieces, but their Fall basics from their TEXTILE collection is nothing but pure bliss. Casual pieces worth the splurge. 
click below to view more favorites from their collection

WAISTED PLAID

90'S GRUNGE WITH LEATHER

J.Crew flannel (similar here & here), H&M leather skirt (similar here), Foreign Exchange tank (similar here),
3.1 Phillip Lim mini pashli, Brandy Melville necklaces, Marc Jacobs watch, Zara heels (similar here)

I've been really diggin plaid lately, and have especially been lusting over the whole 90's comeback of the shirt tied around the waist style. I remember being in middle school when this trend was pivotal, to the point where I was buying long-waisted shirts for the sole purpose of just tying it around my waist. Seems kinda of a waste now that I think about it... (no pun intended). My shopping habits since then have progressed into buying pieces meant for diversification, so thankfully this shirt can serve more than one purpose than just serving as a behind coverup. 

PINK BLUSH

& SOME THIN LEATHER

I'm not typically a fan of the color pink but this muted pink blush with a touch of thin leather straps spoke my fashion lingo in a purposeful way. My schedule recently has gotten so hectic where I'm always on-the-go from one place to another that my sense of style has transformed more into convertible wear these days. In the short period of time that I've owned this top, I've already worn it out (with a leather skirt), at work (paired with a blazer and dark skinny jeans), and for a day out in the sun. Easy to style, ability to cater for multiple wardrobe functions, and also quite comfortable makes me now a fan of blush pink pink. 

POP OF NEON COMFORT

OVER BLACK AND WHITE

These were taken last Saturday right before spontaneously going to Outside Lands. I originally bought these Nike Frees in attempts to motivate me to do more cross fitness and weight related work-outs (I've always been more of a cardio girl) but surprisingly I've been finding myself dressing more "down" lately just so I have an excuse to wear these outside the gym. Wearing heeled shoes have become such a normal part of my wardrobe regime that anytime I wear flat (yet alone athletic) shoes I seriously feel like I can tackle on anything. These frees really did make me feel free especially during Outside Lands where I found myself constantly jumping and prancing around. What are your some of your go-to comfort shoes?

JAY AHR 2014 LOOKBOOK

RESORT COLLECTION

I've never heard of Jay Ahr before until now but I am in love with his collection. Minimalistic at its prime, nothing but a neutral color palette, and fluted skirts with textures so interesting all you need is a basic top for pure compatibility. Effortless chic with a touch of edge is what I like to call it. Click here to view more of my favorites from his 2014 collection.