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Threads 4 Thought sustainable apparel

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / products with a cause / threads 4 thought / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Hat: c/o Threads 4 Thought / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Scarf: c/o Threads 4 Thought / Tee-Shirt: Gap / Knit Jacket: Karen Kane (past season, also love this one) / Jeans: Current Elliot (last seen here) / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Vert Obscur / Boots: Rag & Bone

Threads 4 Thought is an amazing apparel company which creates clothing made from sustainable materials. The line is also manufactured in a factory which respects its’ employees, and treats them fairly. Love that!

In addition to being eco-chic in both manufacturing and creation, Threads 4 Thought also gives back to the community! When you spend over $100 on Threads 4 Thought’s website, 10% of your purchase goes directly to the New Roots Campaign. This amazing campaign supports nutrition education programs in 22 American cities, 38 community gardens with New Roots growers, 60 New Roots entrepreneurs, and 850 New Roots growers from more than 30 nations. Love!

Threads 4 Thought makes a fabulous line of clothing and accessories which are perfect for everyday life. I am in love with the hat and scarf combination featured in the photos above. They are warm and cozy! I also love the blue tweed pattern of the knit. I cannot wait to wear these pieces both together, and by themselves, during the cold winter months.

It always feels good to find sustainable, eco-chic products to add to my wardrobe. I wish more brands and designers would follow suit and contribute both to the community, and the health of the globe as a whole.

To learn more about Threads 4 Thought, and to shop their fabulous collection, please visit threads4thought.com.

H & M topper for fall

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2015 / H & M / mansur gavriel / outfits by

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Pictured: Earrings: Ippolita / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott / Tee-Shirt: James Perse / Topper: H & M (under $50) (Also love this one for under $70) / Nail Polish: Christian Louboutin / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (larger version online here) / Bracelet: Kendra Scott (obsessed! I’ve been wearing it everyday!)/ Cuff paired with watch: c/o Kendra Scott / Jeans: COH / Boots: Tory Burch (super comfortable!)

One of my favorite fall fabrications is suede. Of course, suede can be hard to care for, and expensive! So when I spotted this faux suede topper at H & M at Santana Row, I had to have it!

This H & M topper for fall is perfect for our autumn weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is medium weight; making it easy to wear during foggy mornings, and during sunny afternoons. The three-quarter length sleeves offer the perfect balance between long and short sleeves when the weather changes drastically throughout the day. I also love 1970’s styling!

Right now, I have been pairing this H & M topper with short sleeve tees. When the weather cools down in November, and December, it will be easy to pair my H & M topper with long sleeve tees, and lightweight sweaters, to keep cozy during the cold months.

I can also picture this H & M topper with wide leg trousers for a dressier look during the week, or at the office. It can also be a great alternative to a heavy coat over a boho-chic dress. So many possibilities!

Do you have any great finds for fall under $50? If so, please share in the comments below!

All about the Chloe Hudson

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / chloe / citizens of humanity / fall 2015 / frame denim / kendra scott / outfits by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott (with gold and tigers eye) / Lipstick: Chanel Melancolie / Top: Frame Denim (last seen here) / Bracelets: Kendra Scott (with gold and tigers eye, and gold with white pearl)/ Nail Polish: Chanel Fortissimo / Handbag: Chloe / Jeans: Citizens of Humanity petite (cute reg flares here) / Boots: Tory Burch

Have you ever put an outfit together for the benefit of your handbag? It is something I find myself doing quite often when I have a new handbag. I pre-ordered this Chloe Hudson in early summer, so now that I have it, I had to design my outfit around it.

The Chloe Hudson has an obvious, 1970’s influence. Since I wanted a casual look for the weekend, I decided to play off the 70’s style and wear my favorite pair of flare jeans. In order to not compete with the handbag, I paired the jeans with classic black boots, and my favorite black top; which I wore recently at fashion week, and find myself reaching for often. I thought the basic outfit would draw the eye to the handbag.

As you know, I love handbags; and Chloe is one of my favorite handbag designers. The Chloe Hudson first caught my eye when it sailed down the runway for fall 2015. I was excited when it became available for pre-order a few months ago. The original delivery date was in November, but thankfully, it came in September. I’m in love!

I am looking forward to pairing my Chloe Hudson with a variety of looks this fall. I have more casual outfits in mind, and cannot wait to pair it with my suede skirt, last seen here, and more! It also made an appearance on the spring 2016 runway, so this handbag definitely has longevity. Love that!

For the fall and winter season, I also found I needed a new pair of black boots. I am thrilled to have found this classic pair by Tory Burch. The sole has a small lug sole which will be perfect in the winter season to help keep me from slipping on wet sidewalks, or icy surfaces. They may have to come with me to fashion week in February!

Do you ever find yourself designing your outfit around your handbag?

I will be reviewing my new Chloe Hudson later this week, so stay tuned for the upcoming post!