Fall horizontal stripes

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Wearing: gold sculptured earrings / Chanel sunglasses / MAC lipstick / striped fall blouse / dark wash flare jeans / sculptured gold ring / Chanel Gris Obscur nail polish / JW Anderson Pierce bag / black boots (old, love this pair under $200)

Horizontal stripes have always been a pattern I have been drawn to, so when they appeared as a strong trend for the spring 2017 season, (see spring 2017 trends from the runway online here), I was really excited! This short sleeve blouse with horizontal stripes for the fall 2016 season, instantly caught my eye; not because it is a spring trend, but because I loved the stripes pattern and silhouette!

Our weather during the fall season in the San Francisco Bay Area is mild. Temperatures swing between eighty degrees and sixty degrees, so a short sleeve top with jeans on casual days is perfect. If the fog rolls in, simply top the look with a lightweight jacket, and you are ready to take on the fall weather! Love that!

I love how this top has a swing silhouette which is reminiscent of the 1960s, and a colorful pattern with a 1980s vibe. This season is all about transitioning from a strong 1970s vibe, to a mixture of 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s influence; so this mix is a great way to go from fall 2016 into the new year. In the spring season, the 1980s will rise to become a more important influence then the 1970s on fashion and style. Start thinking ahead when you shop for next year!

When the spring season hits, I am looking forward to wearing different type of horizontal stripes. What is your take on the emerging trend?

 

Photos taken by my beautiful twelve year old daughter 🙂

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Cathy

 

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Puffy sleeves for fall

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Wearing: gold mother of pearl earrings / Chanel sunglasses / MAC lipstick in Fabby / puffy sleeve navy top (runs big, order size down if between sizes) / navy pleated skirt / gold sculptured ring / Chanel Emeraude nail polish / patent leather pink east/west tote / blue grey patent pumps

Volume seems to be the silhouette of the fall 2016 season. We are seeing ruffles, puffy sleeves, ruffle sleeves, puffy hi-lo skirts (for dressy occasions), and sleeves which could be mistaken for something from the 1980s. While this was a little runway trend for the fall 2016 season, it seems to have exploded on the streets.

Exaggerated puffy sleeves are a bit much for us here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Although puffy sleeves are intimidating, they can be worn daily when done in an understated way. That is what drew me to this navy puffy sleeve top. There is enough volume in the sleeves to make them puffy, yet they are not over-the-top. This makes the top on trend, puffy, yet understated. How very Bay Area! Love that!

I wore this puffy sleeve top with my favorite navy pleated skirt to church, and then to dinner over the weekend. It was really comfortable, and I felt runway ready. This is a great top to wear now while the fall temperatures are moderate. The fabric is comfortable, the sleeves offer volume, and it is easy to dress up or down. Just wait until I pair it with jeans! Fabulous!

This puffy sleeve top can also be worn in a creative work environment since it is not overbearing, yet offers a little bit of sass with it’s volume. It is also perfect for weekend-wear such as jeans, a denim skirt, dress shorts (weather permitting), mini skirts, and midi skirts; such as how I styled it in this post.

This puffy sleeve top runs a little bit big. I feel like I should have ordered one size down. It looks a little bit large on me. If you are considering ordering it, and are often between sizes, go down one size. You can find this puffy sleeve top in navy online here, and online here.

What do you think of puffy sleeves or ruffle sleeves for the fall 2016 season? Is this a trend you will be rocking?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Bare Traps booties for fall

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Wearing: bold mother of pearl earrings / Chanel sunglasses / lipstick c/o L’Oreal in Julianne / long sleeve burgundy tee / faux shearing vest (color sold out, linked to darker color, similar here) / mixed metal ring set / Chanel Emeraude nail polish / black bucket bag / distressed skinny jeans / booties c/o Bare Traps (on major sale for under $100! Also here in black under $100)

Our fall weather pattern has finally started! Yay! This means I can pull out all the cozy items from my closet I have been longing to wear. The moment I spotted these comfy booties from Bare Traps, I knew they would look fabulous and cozy with this soft faux shearling vest I have been staring at in my closet for over a month!

These brown fall booties are so incredibly comfortable-words cannot describe how amazing they feel on my feet! There is the perfect amount of padding inside the shoe; and it feels like my toes are being cradled. I love them so much! The leather is soft, and the knit details are equally soft, and comfortable. I love how the sole has traction, so when the weather cools down even more, I won’t have to worry about slipping on ice, or wet land. Love that!

Designers in New York, Paris, Milan, and London took the lug sole bootie, and the traditional hiking boot, and made them avant-garde for the fall season. This means lug soles, and hiking boot styles, are hotter than hot for the autumn months; and well through the winter season too. I love how a bootie style which is both practical, and comfortable, has also joined the ranks of fashionable, and hot! These Bare Traps booties are perfect!

Before Bare Traps introduced me to their fall collection, I was not aware of the brand. I feel like I have been missing out! They have the most adorable boots, and booties, for the fall/winter season. I love so many styles of Bare Traps booties for the autumn season, it was hard to pick just one pair. There are two more pairs on my wish list I hope to add to my closet this season. These tall boots, and this pair of lace-up booties. Both pairs are priced under $50! Aren’t they fabulous! #MustHave

I am looking forward to walking miles and miles in my new Bare Traps booties this season. Have you tried their boots, booties, or shoes before? If not, you must check them out! The regular prices are moderate, and some of their fall collection is on sale right now; so the prices are a-ma-zing!

You can find more of my favorite boots, and booties by Bare Traps in the shopping widget below:

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XOXO

Cathy

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