My Top 5 2014 Fall Picks

From boots, to leather, to gorgeous printed coats Fall allows you to stay covered in the most trendy, chic pieces. Before fall truly gets underway in a couple weeks I wanted to share with you my "Top 5 2014 Fall Trends" I'm excited to try. So in no particular order here they are:

1. Capes 
Capes are the perfect way to instantly pull together a simple look. Take the cape below for example. She dressed up a simple t - shirt and pair of distressed jeans by adding this classic cape silhouette, not to mention it's in white (who says you can't wear white after Labor Day)? You can find this Nasty Gal cape here for $68.

2. Leather
I'm always here for leather (or faux/imitation leather) no matter the season. So any leather you can add in your fall lineup is a plus. Like these Imitation Leather Pants from H&M. Get them here for $35.

3. Boots
Fall always calls for a great pair of boots. Whether you're a thigh - high girl, a riding boot lover, or would rather opt for a buckle - decorated pair of booties it's imperative to grab a statement pair of boots to trek through the mild fall days/nights. Try a pair like these Target Altuzarra boots (which will be on sale in stores and online starting September 14 for Target's designer partnership with Altuzarra). 

4. Hat
Some days you may not be having the best hair day but that doesn't mean you can't be stylish. Throw on a wool hat a pair of shades and you'll be ready to conquer fall to the fullest. Get this hat at H&M here for $25.

5. Bold Lips

Summer is all about bold, bright lips. As summer transitions into fall it is your chance to explore deeper, darker lip hues in sheer, shiny, or a matte finishes. I love the  berry - colored, deep wine - colored lippes like this Lancome L'Absolu Rouge in Jezebel here for $30.

As you can see I already have a starting line up of garments and beauty products I want in my fall arsenal. What trend are you most excited to try? Do you already own any of these garments or beauty products?

I hope you have a wonderful, productive Monday!

-Ali

Cheetah Girl

Saturday evening I went to a local fashion show with a couple of my friends. I went back and forth in my mind about what I should wear. I wanted to be cute, chic, and fashionable; so I decided to channel my inner cheetah girl and rock this animal printed jumpsuit that I picked up from H&M a couple summers ago. I layered my gold lock and key necklaces, stacked some bangles, and threw on my sandals, and draped my blazer over my shoulder (not pictured in this blog post) to add dramatics, and wallah, I was ready to rip the runway...at least to my seat, to watch the show lol!

Outfit Details: Animal Print Jumpsuit (H&M), Sandals (Forever 21), Sunnies (Forever 21), Watch (Charming Charlie's), Necklace (Forever 21)

I am absolutely in LOVE with jumpsuits and rompers. You can do NO wrong in my eyes with a jumpsuit. They are classy and timeless pieces that can be dressed up or down, and they'e the simplest solution to getting chic in an instant. The only drawback to wearing a jumpsuit/one piece is you have to get fully undressed to use the restroom. But sometimes beauty is hard work :) Are you as obsessed with jumpsuits as I am? If not, give them a try. I promise they will change your life and expand your summer wardrobe! Happy Monday!

Peace & Love,
-Ali