Winter Coat Shopping

Hey, darlings! Winter is less than a month away and if you live in a place with colder climates, you’ll remember how BRUTAL last winter was. It hurt my body to go outside. It was just the longest and coldest winter I’ve experienced in a while. The snow kept piling up and the temperature kept going further down. Although this fall has been pretty mild, we still have to prepare ourselves for the temperature dropping. So, why not look into buying a new winter coat? I’ve had the same winter coat since 2012. It’s done me right, but I need some variety in my life haha. I definitely plan to buy a new one this year.

Here are my favorite places to shop for winter coats…

• J.Crew is great for outerwear shopping, period. They’re definitely on the pricier side, but I think it’s worth it. Plus, their styles are classy and minimalistic.
• Garage I love Garage for fall and winter shopping. Their clothes are super trendy and on the more affordable side compared to J.Crew.
• Burlington Coat Factory If you’re looking for a good deal and amazing variety, this is your spot!!!!! I remember going coat shopping with my aunt and grandma at Burlington and just walking into a basement full of coats. The options were literally endless and the prices were great.

New Favorite Clothing Stores

Hey, guys! As someone who is fond of fashion, it’s obvious to assume that I enjoy shopping. That statement is 100% accurate. It can honestly get to an unhealthy point and I’m not even gonna front. I just want nice things! I can’t help it! It’s like they call my name. Lately, I’ve realized that I’ve been shopping more online than anywhere else. I just find it super convenient and sometimes I don’t want to have to deal with people. Shopping is like meditation to me haha. It eases my soul. I honestly can’t remember the last time I brought a piece of clothing in person. Anyway, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite places to shop. So, here we go….

• Boohoo I have been oddly obsessed with all things Boohoo. Boohoo is from the UK and they’re are a super affordable online retailer. The reason being is that they have a sale every day. I’ve never purchased anything full price there. The quality is good and there is a huge variety of options. You really can’t go wrong. I’d definitely recommend this store to anyone on a budget.
• Fashion Nova This website kind of reminds me of HotMiamiStyles.com, but just a bit different. The main thing that they have in common is that they cater to curvy women. By that, I mean that they showcase clothes for women who are bootylicious and/or boobalicious. As someone who is pear shaped, I buy a lot of my pants and jeans from there. They’re not only online. They have a few stores in California.
• DAZE I found out about this place on Instagram. It’s more of a boutique. They have fewer options than your average online retailer, but I do like what they sell. The price point isn’t bad either.
• Windsor This store is similar to Boohoo. The vibe is pretty much the same and so is the price point, but Windsor rarely ever has sales. So, that’s the only bummer. Otherwise, the clothes are trendy and they do have stores in various states in the US.
• MissGuided I absolutely LOVE this place! The only problem is that they can get pricey. So, I can’t indulge as much as I’d like to. Their clothes are great though and right up my alley. They stay on top of trends and keep things fresh and bold.

I hope you guys check some of these places out if you haven’t already and remember…

Mini Sweater Haul

Hey, loves! Every fall, I buy new sweaters because living in New York during the winter season can be brutal. Aside from that, I just love sweaters. They’re just comfy and cozy so why not buy a few? This year I didn’t go as crazy as a usually do because I still kept a good amount of my sweaters from last year. Either way, I wanted to share with you what I got. I wanted to take some dope looking photos wearing these outside however the weather, time, and lighting weren’t on my side, So, I simply just took selfies of me wearing them *shrug*.

This one is probably my favorite of them all! I love the color and the fact that’s slouchy and cropped. You can get it a Boohoo here.

Chunky knits are a trend this fall season so I had to get a sweater like this! I just love anything deep red for the fall ♥. This sweater runs a smidge big, but I don’t mind it because it’s perfect for layering. Check it out here.

I had to have a long cardigan this. I’ve never owned one and it was about time. This cardigan is unfortunately sold out :(! But, I’m sure Forever 21 has more long cardigan options.

This is your everyday cardigan from Forever 21. The only reason I had to have it was because of the gorgeous terracotta color. Unfortunately, they don’t have the sweater in this color anymore but they definitely have other nice colors. Plus, it’s super affordable. I would’ve bought 2 more if there were more colors I had to have. Check it out here.

Discovering Your Personal Style

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Yves Saint Laurent knew exactly what he was talking about when he said the quote above, Fashion trends are always changing and fashion will always be subjective. However, your personal style will last forever because it reflects your personality. The question is how do you find your personal style? Not too long ago, I was on the journey of figuring out what my personal style was. Now, I’m just finessing it. I’m going to share with you some tips on how to figure out your personal style and where to start when you have no clue!

1. Find Inspiration: Inspiration is literally everywhere. You can find it in a magazine, on a blog, on the TV, from a celebrity, from a family member, from a friend, etc. You can stumble upon it anywhere! When you find your inspiration, come up with a few words to why you’re inspired. My inspiration was found via 4 sources: the blog Vanilla Extract (Nichole Ciotti), Adrienne Bailon, Zoe Saldana, and Jennifer Lopez. These 4 women give me outfit envy 98% of the time. Adrienne Bailon and Jennifer Lopez give me classic, glam bombshell. Zoe Saldana and Nichole Ciotti give me classic, casual chic. Ultimately, I would describe my hybrid style as classic, bombshell chic.

2. Take a Look in Your Closet: Try to figure if there are any patterns. Do you find a lot of bold colors? Do you find bold patterns and textures? Are there more neutral toned colors? Are your clothes more minimalistic or glam? The questions can go on and on. I figured out pretty early in my high school years that I detest bright shades of pink. I also don’t wear pastels unless it’s peach toned. I’ve literally worn the color mint ONCE and that’s only because my mom bought me a mint top (bleh). I also realize that I only wear bold colors if they’re paired with an earthy, neutral color. You won’t ever find me in orange and yellow together, without some neutral tone in there. Orange and beige? Sure. Yellow and white? Why not? Almost everything in my closet are shades of black, grey, white, red, brown, and blue. I’m not fond of crazy patterns either – they have to be subtle.

3. Find Your Fit: Do you like clothes that hug and accentuate your figure? Would you prefer flowy, baggy clothing? Remember sometimes this can change depending on circumstance but for the most part it’s consistent. When’s the last time the Olsen twins wore something that hugs their body? Exactly. When’s the last time Nicki Minaj wore something oversized or baggy? You get my point. Personally, I need something that accentuates my pear shaped figure. You’ll find plenty of pencil skirts, high waisted jeans, low cut tops, button down shirts, midi dresses, and jumpsuits in my wardrobe. However, I do own 3 oversized shirts because they are highly comfortable and I love the way they look with boyfriend jeans 🙂

4. Figure Out Your Go-To Stores: What is the first store you go when you’re at the mall? What are the first 5 stores? Those stores are obviously your go-to stores when it comes to your style. What sector of style do they fall into? Glam? Chic? Vintage? Boho? Preppy? Every store has a theme. You won’t find the same clothes that you find at Zara at Free People – those are clearly opposites. My go-to chain stores are H&M, Forever 21, Zara, Bebe, and Express. Your favorite stores are usually related to each other style wise. However, you can dibble dabble in a few different themes. For instance, while 95% of my closet sticks to my “classic, bombshell chic” style personality, I do have a few boho and urban pieces.

5. Confidence & Comfort: Whatever style niche you fall into, make sure you’re 100% confident and comfortable in what you’re wearing. If Ariana Grande is wearing a skin tight dress but those aren’t your thing, then DON’T WEAR IT. If 5 inch heels make you wanna rip your feet off, then stick to 3 inch heels. Just because you admire someone doesn’t mean that what suits them suits you. Hence, why I said that 98% of the time my style icons give me outfit envy. There is that 2% where I may not like what they’re wearing. Heck, J.Lo and Zoe Saldana have both been on my worst dressed list before. It happens, but it’s not a huge deal. Inspiration doesn’t mean imitation. You don’t have to wear exactly what you’re style icon wears. They’re just meant to inspire. Put your own personal touches and spins on your outfits.

Always, always, always remember that fashion is subjective! What may work for you may not work for your best friend, your mom, your brother, your neighbor, etc. Just do you boo boo and feel confident doing it! That’s really all that matters.

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