Mad for Plaid (One Plaid Shirt Three Ways!)

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  ||  Skirt: Bloomingdales (French Connection -old) similar  ||  Shoes: Zara (old, similar)  || Crossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters)

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  ||  Skirt: Bloomingdales (French Connection -old) similar || Cossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters)

Plaid is a fall wardrobe staple. Whether it's a plaid shirt, dress, pants, scarf, jacket, purse or heels, I can't get enough of it this season! Most of us have a plaid shirt in our closet but finding new ways to wear it keeps your style fresh. This first look is probably my favorite. I love pairing plaid with a leather skirt (or pants). As you know, I'm a big fan of a dressy/casual ensemble. The leather dresses up the plaid or the plaid dresses down the leather (however you want to look at it!). I usually wear cute flats with this skirt (unless I have tights underneath) otherwise it's a little short since I'm 5'8" (it's all about balance, ladies!).

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  || Jeans: Urban Outfitters (old, similar - I distressed) *Madewell has a similar distressed pair*  ||  Cossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters)  || Shoes: Madewell (old, similar)

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  || Jeans: Urban Outfitters (old, similar - I distressed) *Madewell has a similar distressed pair*  ||  Cossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters)

For a more casual chic look, try a plaid shirt with ripped skinny jeans. I cut these black skinnies myself (see my DIY Distressed Jeans post for ideas). I paired this outfit with suede ankle boots. Styling Tip: To update your look, try rolling or cuffing the bottom of your skinny jeans with ankle boots, showing just a sliver of skin.

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  || Sweater: J.Crew (old, similar)  ||  Jeans: Urban Outfitters (old, similar - I distressed) *Madewell has a similar distressed pair*  ||  Cossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters)  || Shoes: Madewell (old, similar)

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  || Sweater: J.Crew (old, similar)  ||  Jeans: Urban Outfitters (old, similar - I distressed) *Madewell has a similar distressed pair*  ||  Cossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters)  || Shoes: Madewell (old, similar)

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Plaid Shirt: Zara  || Sweater: J.Crew (old, similar)  ||  Jeans: Urban Outfitters (old, similar - I distressed) *Madewell has a similar distressed pair*  ||  Cossbody bag: Boutique in Austin (similar at Urban Outfitters) 

For colder weather (let's face it, winter's coming!), opt for a crewneck sweater over your plaid shirt. The key is you want the plaid to still show at the bottom. So either find a shirt that runs longer (like this Zara one) or wear a shorter sweater over it. You can also try a cropped sweater which would be super cute! And don't be afraid of a sweater that has texture like this J.Crew one. To dress up this look, you can add a statement bib necklace or fun heels. Or for a little funk, you could pair this with a sleek, floppy hat.

Little Black Leather Dress

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Dress: Zara  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot  || Heels: Guess (DSW - old, similar)

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Dress: Zara  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot  || Heels: Guess (DSW - old, similar)

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Dress: Zara  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot  || Heels: Guess (DSW - old, similar)

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Dress: Zara  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot  || Heels: Guess (DSW - old, similar)

Leather has been a hot trend this year so what better way to modernize your Little Black Dress than with a chic leather LBD. I recently found this faux leather dress at Zara. Doesn't it look real?! It's pretty thermal too! Might not have been my best idea for Florida weather a few weeks ago but I will definitely be getting a lot of wear out of this in New York. I think it will be my go-to for holiday parties. Just add some sparkly jewelry and I'm all set. I'm really loving short sleeve dresses right now. Not only are they appropriate for fall but they are very slimming for your arms (no workout required!). Plus they help me to feel less pale! I also like the fit and flare shape of this dress because I think it tones down the sexy leather vibe with a fun, girlie feel.

Styling tip: To accessorize a simple black dress, try statement heels or a bold jewelry piece like a cuff, chunky necklace or standout earrings.

NYFW Day 4 and 6 OOTD

As I was prepping for New York Fashion Week, I couldn't help but think of Sunday Ibok. I know he would have come over to help me pick out outfits. I can only imagine he would have been there with me everyday at Lincoln Center, joining me in all the amazing street style people watching. And the fashion shows...I can only dream what it would have been like for us to have gone together and drool over all the runway looks. As much as I wish I could have had him at my side last week, I took moments during all the excitement to pause and picture him looking over me....and smiling.

I'm pretty sure he would have also said, "Hot shoes!"

Dress: Zara  ||  Shoes: DSW (G by Guess)  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot

I was so honored to be asked to host a street style video at New York Fashion Week for Loehmann's. They are relaunching their brand and wanted to be a part of all the fun that goes on during Fashion Week. I'll be honest, this was my first time hosting a video so beyond the obvious nerves, I had the hardest time figuring out what to wear?! After much thought, I went with this fitted faux leather dress with a high slit. A lot of people thought it was black but it's actually a really cool dark green color which is great for fall! I like to call it my Matrix dress. :) (insert husband laughing at me). 

Okay, but how fabulous are these heels?! Definitely a statement shoe. I'm obsessed with these gems and excited to pair them with jeans soon.

T-shirt: Vintage  ||  Jean Jacket: Abercrombie (circa 2004?)  ||  Skirt: Zara  ||  Shoes: DSW (Jessica Simpson)  ||  Crossbody Bag: Old Navy

I know what some of you might be thinking, that's her 3rd graphic tee this week?! Okay, you're right. I'll admit I'm borderline obsessed but this might have been one of my favorite outfits from NYFW. First of all this New York t-shirt makes me smile. It's 7 years old and I'm pretty sure I got it for $1 during the VH1 wardrobe sale from my days working in TV. And what better time to wear a NY shirt than during New York Fashion Week?! I love this white pleated midi skirt and didn't let the fact that it was September 9th stop me. Here's a tip for wearing white after Labor Day: Make sure to pair it with the right fall accessories, like a jacket and closed toe heels. This jean jacket is probably one of the best things I own. I'll give you three reasons why: 1) It's literally 10 years old (girls, a fitted denim jacket will never go out of style) 2) Wearing it over your shoulders gives you a very polished, modern look while still keeping things casual and 3) I created a new way to wear old articles of clothing! Woo-hoo! Complete this style with some fun heels and a sleek crossbody bag (btw this bag cost me $10 at Old Navy!! Score!)