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MY 7 FALL STAPLE PIECES

    MY 7 STAPLE PIECES FOR FALL

My 7 fall staple pieces
My 7 fall staple pieces

I love fall so much. It is my favorite season because of its gloomy weather! I love how we move from tank tops and sandals to leather jackets and boots, all due to the change in the weather. Grey skies, some breeze all around and falling leaves, is my kind of pretty. I love the color palette of this season as it revolves around brown, grey, burgundy and forest green; all amazing colors. Based on this palette, I have a 7 staple pieces list for this season, that I will share with you guys. These are all pieces I can’t go without; they are perfect for transitioning from warmth to cold. They are versatile and easy to mix and match thus creating many different looks.

  1. Grey woolen coat from ZARA
ZARA Wool Coat
ZARA Wool Coat

What more necessary in a cold weather than a coat? I absolutely love coats. They are keeping you warm but also they are a very elegant piece in your wardrobe. Wearing a casual outfit and adding a coat on top, is my fall-winter go-to look. Although I have many coats of different colors, my favorite this year is my new light grey Zara coat. I always wanted a grey one as it’s one of my favorite colors ever, but somehow it was hard to find the perfect one. When I saw this one I fell in love. It is a pretty light shade and has a flattering fit. A coat is a staple piece in your closet as it is big enough to catch the eye and it completes every look.

  1. Brick red jumper from H&M
H&M Rib-knit jamper
H&M Rib-knit jumper

Another item perfect for the colder weather, is the good ol’ jumper. I love loose fit jumpers, as they create an effortless casual look for every day. They look good with jeans and skirts and they are easy to combine. I have many jumpers but none in a brick-red shade. I fell in love with this color as I find it very flattering on me and it is the basic color of autumn. It goes pretty well with my grey coat (mentioned above) as well as with my navy blue and khaki ones. It is long and baggy which makes it more comfortable and it is very warm. A nice jumper in a hot shade is another staple piece for this season!

  1. A-line denim skirt from ASOS
ASOS Dolly Denim A-line Button Through Mini Skirt
ASOS Dolly Denim A-line Button Through Mini Skirt

As I mentioned in another post, the A-line skirt is one of the hottest pieces of this season. It channels a 70’s boho vibe. I absolutely love this denim A-line skirt from ASOS, because it is very flattering for my curvy shape. I love how it makes me feel sexy and feminine. You can dress it up or down with heels or flats plus it goes well with the thigh high boots I got from ASOS and public desire (see post). Because it is denim it’s easier to combine it with anything of any color. Although I am a jeans kinda girl, I love wearing a skirt every now and then for a girlier look.

  1. Black jeans from ASOS
ASOS Ridley Skinny Ankle Grazer Jeans In Clean Black With Tie Hem Detail
ASOS Ridley Skinny Ankle Grazer Jeans In Clean Black With Tie Hem Detail

I am in love with those jeans! Since blue denim is quite a classic piece, I thought it would be cool this season to replace it with a black one. Black is also a staple color but not as mainstream as blue. However, black jeans are very elegant, figure flattering and perfect for a day-to-night look. This one specifically is very cool because it has the lace up detail on the bottom which makes it sexy and less ordinary. Pair it up with flats or heels, with jumpers or sheer shirts, with coats or leather jackets, this black pair of jeans is perfect for fall and winter. A must have a piece for any closet!

  1. Thigh high boots from ASOS
ASOS Kss me quick boots
ASOS Kiss me quick over the knee boots

You guys know by now my love for thigh high boots. As mentioned in another post, I believe they are the perfect shoe for fall, as they are sexy, feminine and flattering, because they slim down the legs and elongate them. I can’t praise these ASOS suede thigh high boots enough. They have flat heels so they are easy to walk around in all day long but that doesn’t mean they can’t be worn in a night outfit. They make any look very elegant! Now if you guys are not into high boots, I believe a pair of ankle boots is an amazing alternative. Chelsea boots are very lovely, casual and comfy and they could be a staple of your fall-winter wardrobe.

  1. Green saddle bag from ZARA
ZARA Forest green saddle bag
ZARA Forest green saddle bag

Saddle purses are very hot right now. They are easy to wear and give a casual and sporty vibe. They have the perfect size for day and night use. Taking a look at my winter bags I realized that 90% of them are black. And it makes sense, as black is an all time classic and goes well with everything. However, I wanted to add some color on my collection of bags and this ZARA forest green one looks amazing. This color represents fall and is as easy to combine as black. As a matter of fact, my favorite combination is wearing it with powdery pink colors or grey. Forest green is a lovely wintery color and saddle bags are a huge trend right now because of their 70’s boho vibe.

7.  Brown longline blazer from ZARA

ZARA Long blazer with flap pockets
ZARA Long blazer with flap pockets

I absolutely love that blazer! I believe that a long-line blazer is a great alternative to a coat for those not too cold days. It’s very comfortable and soft because it is cotton and not wool, but it will still warm you up a little bit. The color is amazing as brown is a perfect shade for fall and it is so easy to match with everything. It is a versatile piece you can wear casually when going out for lunch or coffee but also at night with a cute dress or skirt. Zara has literally outdone itself this year guys; I am in love with almost everything. Having an outwear piece for the warmer days of fall is quite important and a blazer like that is perfect for your staples collection.

Fall is the season where the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. Therefore, there is a need for a basic wardrobe that helps the transition from summer to winter. These 7 staple pieces are perfect for fall as they can be easily combined in order to create many looks and they represent the season’s color palette. I would love to hear what you guys think and which are your fall staple pieces, so don’t forget to comment down below and share! Also don’t forget to follow me on Instagram (blueberrylover) and Twitter (vickyinlalaland).

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

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70’S INSPIRED SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

70’S INSPIRED SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

Hats, tassels, high boots and spice
Hats, tassels, high boots and spice

One of the hottest trends of this fall is the wonderful 70’s. Furry vests, bell-bottoms and tops, fringes and suede are some of the trademarks of this hippie style. In the previous post I mentioned the 7 key pieces of this trend that every wardrobe should have. In this post I will be mentioning the Key shoes and accessories you will need in order to channel your inner bohemian queen.

  1. Shoes
boots high fringe-horz
From left to right: ZARA Leather boot with fringe, ASOS Profile 70s high shoes, Public Desire Carmen over the knee boots, ASOS Expression 70s suede platform ankle boots

In order to get in touch with your inner disco or hippie girl, you will need to invest in a pair of over the knee/thigh high boots and a pair of stompy platforms.  Such a statement piece, the thigh high boots are inextricably connected with the 70’s. Suede, camel or black, with tassels or buckles, they are such a feminine type of shoe. They elongate your legs and make them look slimmer. I couldn’t resist to this trend so I got myself two amazing pairs both in black as they go well with anything. One of them is the Public Desire Carmen boots (pictured above). The chunky heel makes them even groovier 😉 Pair them with skinny jeans and a luscious coat for a everyday look or with a girly shift dress with bell sleeves for an ultimate 70’s look. On the other hand there are the gorgeous and daring platforms.  From crushed velvet to wooden styles, they are a perfect match to flared jeans.  If you belong to the fashion daredevils and you are not afraid of heights you should definitely incorporate at least one pair into your autumn wardrobe.

  1. Bags
From left to right: ASOS Hiptipico moza hand crafted leather bag, ZARA Fringed messenger style bucket bag, Nastygal Nasty Gal x Nila Anthony wild west suede bag, Nastygal Addison fringe backpack
From left to right: ASOS Hiptipico moza hand crafted leather bag, ZARA Fringed messenger style bucket bag, Nastygal Nasty Gal x Nila Anthony wild west suede bag, Nastygal Addison fringe backpack

A saddle bag or a playful pouch are they key bags of this season. Although I personally love both styles,  I got myself a cute saddle one from ZARA as I’ve always wanted one. Add some fringes like the Hiptipico saddle bag (pictured above) and they will look as if they jumped right out of the 70’s. Like the thigh high boots, they can spice up any simple outfit by adding texture and become the center piece. Earthly colors are more popular, like light brown/camel and forest green. The best part is that you don’t need to spend a fortune in order to get your hands on those pretty pieces as most high street brands carry a huge variety of both styles.

  1. Accessories
From left to right: Nastygal Not my first rodeo belt, ZARA Special edition hat, ASOS 70s circle turban headband
From left to right: Nastygal Not my first rodeo belt, ZARA Special edition hat, ASOS 70s circle turban headband

Besides the shoes and the bag, there are other accessories you can add to your fall wardrobe that can create a 70’s style, like chain belts and large floppy hats. Belts with many chains or large ornaments and coins are a perfect addition to any 70’s inspired look as well as suede ones with gold details. They compliment the look by giving it  a more bohemian vibe. A big woolen floppy hat in burgundy or camel with a think or thin band would go great with a shift flowery dress. A knit headband would be a perfect company to a simple denim look. I really like the turban like knit headbands, like the ASOS one with a gold middle circle (pictured above), as they are an easy way to make a look more well put together and less ordinary.

 

  1. Jewelry
From left to right: ASOS 70s bead choker, New Look 70s stone open cuff bracelet, New look Double chain diamond necklace, ASOS 70s stone open cuff bracelet
From left to right: ASOS 70s bead choker, New Look 70s stone open cuff bracelet, New look Double chain diamond necklace, ASOS 70s stone open cuff bracelet

Velvet chokers, statement necklaces and cuffs with colorful stones are some of the jewelry that can complete any 70’s inspired outfit. I absolutely love chokers as I find them very feminine and sexy whether they are plain or with a cute little jewel hanging, like a pearl or a stone. Black and burgundy are two popular colors with brown following up as it turns to be the color of this season. However, if a tight necklace is not your cup of tea then you could go for long necklaces with big gemstones hanging or with a more tribal vibe to them. As a minimalist I personally prefer the chokers but it all comes down to how bold you are! Lastly, a beautiful cuff – preferably gold – with some cool colorful stones like the one from ASOS (pictured above) would be an effortless way to show off your hippie side.

The 70’s is an era full of color and texture; fur, tassels and suede for clothes, shoes and bags and velvet, leather and bold gemstones for the accessories. The fun of this trend is to mix and match different items and pieces and create your unique look. In the end is all about embracing your inner hippie girl and let it out!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky