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Modern Suiting for Fall

Express blazer // Club Monaco scuba tank (similar here) // Citizens of Humanity jeans // Gucci loafers
Illesteva sunglasses // Love Tatum Kali Wrap, Chloe choker and Gold Ribbon Chain Wrap

One of the biggest trends for fall 2017 is modern suiting.  As a big fan of menswear as womenswear, I am completely onboard and can’t wait to start incorporating this trend into my wardrobe.  For today’s look I kept things super basic with something we all have in our closets: a black blazer.  What I love about this look is that it’s acceptable and chic for just about every occasion: running errands, drinks with friends, networking and meetings.  To give it a bit of an edge, I layered several gold chains as chokers and lariats.

I picked up this Love Tatum Chloe choker at the Hotel Del pop-up event last month.  Not long after, Tatum introduced a new wrap necklace named after yours truly!  I’m so flattered and of course had to immediately start sporting my namesake piece.  Head over to Love Tatum for more gold and sliver options as well as her signature gemstone pieces.

As you think about modern suiting for fall, go bold.  This is not the season or the trend to be bashful.  Think velvet, florals, brocade, even sequins.  I especially have my eye out for two-piece tweed and houndstooth numbers, strong shoulders and anything I can wrap a corset or wide belt around.  If you’re a fan of red, you’re in luck.  Every shade on the spectrum from oxblood to scarlet is setting the fashion world on fire.

A huge bonus to this trend is that it looks great on women of all shapes, sizes and ages.  There truly is no limit.  Plus, it’s a trend that will age well.  What woman can’t use a fabulous suit?

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Black + Gold NYE

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday with your nearest and dearest!  I just returned from a trip home and am feeling refreshed and renewed for what’s ahead in 2017.

Last week I talked about a monochromatic holiday look that was comfortable and versatile for family gatherings.  Today I’m sharing something a little edgier, perfect for a sexy yet sophisticated New Year’s Eve.  I’m a huge fan of 70’s Yves Saint Laurent, and felt inspired by his signature smoking jacket for this look.

Oversized silhouettes are my favorite, but it’s important to pay close attention to proportions when dressing this way.  With my boxy smoking jacket I opted for a form fitting top to keep the look feminine.  When it comes to footwear, I recommend sticking to pointed-toe stilettos with wide leg pants – block heeled boots or round-toe shoes will make the look too heavy.

As with any celebratory event, accessories are the icing on the cake.  I recently picked up this gold ribbon wrap necklace from Love Tatum, and am obsessed with all of the different ways I can style it.  I wore it as a bracelet in our holiday card photos, and can’t wait to style it twisted and draped off my shoulders with a killer backless dress.

To round out 2016, I’ll be sharing my favorite sales on the blog later this week.  Let me know what you think of this look at what you’ll be wearing for NYE below!

Isabel Marant x H&M smoking jacket (old, similar here) // Guess top (old, similar here) // Madewell pants // Jimmy Choo pumps (old, similar version on sale here) // Thatch earrings // Love Tatum gold necklace

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