Menswear and Lipstick OOTD

 Wearing:

Coat - H&M, Shirt - Pimkie, Trousers - Jennifer Lopez for Kohls, Boots - Matty's (DSW)

Lipstick - M.A.C. in M.A.C Red with Cherry lip liner

It's becoming rather apparent that fall is here to stay.  Some days it's rather hard to embrace, remembering those long, warm, summer days.  However, there is a silver lining to fall weather: layering!  As fun as summer is, after about two or three weeks I miss my fun coats and cozy cardigans.  The day that I can break those back out is a happy day.

For this look I broke out my menswear pink coat (again).  I've been starting many of my looks recently with this coat.  To keep the menswear theme going, I then put on my menswear trousers.  To make the coat pop, I kept the top and boots in the black and white color family.  Finally I added my favorite red lipstick because is there ever a time when you can't wear lipstick?  Plus, I love the combo of the bright red lipstick and the pastel pink coat.  That's one thing I'm most excited about this fall, the fact that pastel colors aren't just for spring anymore.

Craving: Over the Knee Boots

1) Aldo

2) Kohls

3)  DSW

Lately I've been obsessed with over the knee boots.  I'm seeing them everywhere; every blogger to every street style star is wearing them.  These three I found are my favorite pairs.  The prices on these range from $70 to $180.  I would be happy with any of these pairs, even though I'm not in a position right now to get a pair, but because of where I live, the second pair would probably be the most practical (they are also the cheapest).  Which pair is you favorite?

What I Would Have Worn to Paris Fashion Week

Wearing:

Coat - Vintage, Blouse - Forever 21, Jeans - The Gap, Heels - Bamboo, Bag - Vintage, Belt - JC Penny

Lipstick - M.A.C in M.A.C Red

I just don't know what happened to my invitation for Paris Fashion Week, it must have gotten lost in the mail.  One of my favorite parts of any fashion week is the fabulous street style.  Paris, most definitely, has the chicest street style.  I love the way everyone is able to mix black, vintage, menswear, etc, and still manage to look perfectly put together.  With that in mind, I decided to start the look off with my vintage green coat.  I originally bought this coat for my 1960s museum costume.  But even when I bought the coat, I knew that I would be wearing it for more than just a costume piece.  To bring in the menswear element so often seen at PFW, I threw on my boyfriend jeans.  Of course I had to have some black, so I added a mostly black blouse.  Finally, to add a pop of elegance, I decided to wear my black and gold kitten heels, that I got from Goodwill of all places (!!!), and a white vintage purse, that I also bought for the 1960s museum.  Oh, and lipstick of course!

I'm sure by next year my invitation will find its way ;)

A Grey Kind of Day

Wearing:

Coat - H&M, Jumper - Primark, Skirt - Target, Boots - Dr. Martens, Hat - Target, Tights - Target (probably)

Oh how I love the rain.  Spring is my favorite season because of this.  But it's not spring.  It's autumn.  That's the thing about the weather here, it's very unpredictable (like how today it was 75 degrees, but last week it was practically snowing).

Another thing I love is this pink coat.  I love how it's a menswear shape, but it's in pink; it perfectly blends masculine and feminine.  I will warn you now, you will be seeing a lot of this pink coat.  I plan on wearing this very frequently this season, as I've already worn it everyday this week.  

I started this look off with the black fuzzy jumper and the black skirt.  I decided I wanted an all black look so whichever jacket I picked would pop.  I first I was thinking I would wear my black Kenneth Cole REACTION boots with this look, but I've been wear those frequently, and I felt that my good ol' Docs were just calling for attention.  Then I added my tights because it was raining, and rain is cold.  After I added my lovely pink coat, I felt something was missing.  I stood in front of the mirror trying to decipher what was missing when suddenly it clicked; a hat!  This beanie was perfect final touch to my look.

So I'm thinking of doing a fall must haves look for living in the mountains.  What do you think?  I'd love to hear from you!

I'm Back! // Red and Black

Wearing:

Dress - Zara, Cardigan - Target, Shoes - Matty's (DSW)

Lipstick - M.A.C in M.A.C Red with Cherry Lipliner

Good news!!! I found a new laptop which means I'm back to blogging!  Yay!  The laptop I decided on I had been looking at all week and kept coming back to it.  It was out of my price range, but today it went on sale which finally made it attainable.  My mom and I went to get it the minute Staples opened!

My excitement aside, let's get to what really matters here: the look.  I wore this outfit over a week ago for the final day of spirit week.  It was school color day which meant everyone wore black and red.  Originally I was going to wear the red vintage dress that I featured in my Portland and Denver Haul post (here).  However I forgot that I hadn't washed it yet, because I hadn't worn it yet, so it was way too itchy and uncomfortable.  So at the last minute I ditched that dress and went with my classic red Zara.  Sure it may be rather more dressed up than what most people wear at my school, especially during spirit week, but I always love wearing this dress, and the color is rather perfect.  Since I always get cold, I threw a black cardigan over it.  Finally I wore my black buckle shoes, I mean, my school colors are red and black after all. 

When I posed for the pictures, the neighborhood cat, who I am currently calling Fred, decided to accompany me and model alongside me.  I have to say, I think he looks rather fierce.