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ModCloth Fall Haul

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wearing items c/o ModCloth:  burgundy and ivory striped blouse / burgundy corduroy pants / green shoulder bag / fall floral maxi dress

The fall season is here! This means it is high time we all stock our closets with the hottest trends from the fall 2017 season. Since I found so many fabulous fall pieces from ModCloth last month, I decided I would go back to ModCloth for a fall haul. They have so many styles which not only fit into the fall trends, they fit into daily life. So excited for what I bought!

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I love maxi dresses; and they are a hot trend for fall. In addition to maxi dresses, fall florals are a must-have trend for the autumn season. So together, they make the perfect fall dress! Florals were all over the runways for the fall season, I love seeing them on the streets; and ModCloth made them a reality. Love!

This maxi dress was perfect for a day of shopping. It is really comfortable, and can be dressed down by being paired with booties. The open slits on the sleeves give the dress a little extra sass; which is fabulous. I can also dress up this floral maxi dress with heels and a clutch. I feel tall and confident wearing this dress. It is the perfect day into dress for fall!

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The 1970s were a huge influence on the runways for fall 2017. It is one of my favorite decades for casual dressing, so when I spotted these wide leg, corduroy trousers at ModCloth, I knew I needed them. They have a 1970s vibe which is downright “groovy.” They will transition from fall into winter easily with the addition of a chunky wool sweater, or a fabulous coat.

I wore this outfit on a busy day last week while out with my kids. It was really comfortable, and people kept complimenting these pants. Love that!

This blouse is a classic shirt which I love wearing with these pants. It will also look cute with jeans on more casual days. It can also be worn with a classic suit for the office.

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How cute is this military green, embroidered shoulder bag! It matches everything for fall, and it is so easy to wear. I love the interior pockets, and I find myself reaching for it almost every day this season. I cannot believe how affordable this bag is. The price just blew me away. It is extremely well-made. Quality is everything, and this bag has it! As you know, I know handbags, and this one is fabulous.

If you are not familiar with ModCloth, I want to fill you in on a few things about why I love shopping with them. ModCloth has a mobile app, which is available in the app store. The app is great because it will recommend the perfect size for you based on your input in the app. The website also has a style gallery. This is a fun place to browse all of ModCloth’s latest styles worn by real people like you and me; not supermodels. You can see what the clothing looks like on real bodies, and in real life situations. Lastly, if you have trouble shopping on the site, ModCloth Stylists are on hand to help! They seriously have the most helpful Stylists and customer service reps in the industry. This is the easiest place to shop on the web! Love it!

If you aren’t already connected with ModCloth, be sure to follow them on social media and check out ModCloth.com to see all the fabulous fall styles in stock!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*Thank you to ModCloth for sponsoring this posts. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own

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The return of the pleated skirt

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2017 / nyfw outfits / outfits / winter 2017 by

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wearing: blue tassel earrings / Chanel lipstick / blue ruffle sleeve top / black leather and silver watch / Chanel fall nail polish / Givency bag / bold silver cuff (on major sale!!) / black metallic pleated fall skirt / blue velvet booties (so comfy!!)

Remember a couple of years ago when pleated skirt were all the rage? They seemed to disappear for one year, and now they are back! For fall 2017, pleated fall skirts are hotter then hot; and I am thrilled!

I love pleated skirts for fall because they are a flattering silhouette on almost every body type. Pleated skirts can be dressed up for dinner, the theater, church, or date night. They can also be worn casually with street sneakers, flats, or sandals for a feminine daytime look. Love that!

Two years ago, pleated skirts were being shown in solid colors, and in prints. They were usually made from a polyester fabric. For fall 2017, pleated skirts are being shown in velvet, faux suede, and thick, autumnal fabrications. This metallic skirt I am wearing in this post is made from a thin, faux suede-like fabric which feels so luxurious. Love!

These photos were taken while I was in New York for fashion week. I wore this outfit on Sunday when I attended seven shows. The shows I attended that day were Francesca Liberatore, Dan Liu, Nina Tiari, Leanne Marshall, Rinat Brodach, Vivienne Hu, and Jared Zhang. Whew! It was a full day, I am not quite sure how I squeezed in any food! Room service is a life saver during fashion week!

I’m excited about this skirt because back home, I can wear it casually with a sweater and boots during the day, or I can dress it up with a black top and high heels for evening occasions. This will be my go-to skirt for fall!

These booties also happen to be a new favorite of mine. They are really comfortable, and kept me going all day long! The velvet is soft and the heel hits my foot in the right spot to give me a bit of arch support. I am looking forward to wearing these often during fall with skirts, dresses, and jeans.

The next item on my wish list is a velvet pleated skirt. I cannot wait to find the perfect one! Fingers crossed I find one in blue or burgundy. Wouldn’t that be fabulous! What do you think of the pleated skirt trend for fall 2017? Is this one you will be wearing?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Photos by Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

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Asymmetrical lines at New York Fashion Week

 in General Fashion  tagged all saints / dresses / fall 2017 / givenchy / ippolita / kendra scott / nyfw outfits / outfits / rebecca minkoff by

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wearing: silver oval earrings / Chanel lipstick / black draping asymmetrical dress (under $200!!) / bold silver cuff (on major sale!!) / Chanel fall nail polish / Givenchy bag / black and silver watch / silver booties (so comfortable!)

One of the biggest questions I have to answer every season when I go to fashion week is, ‘what do I wear at New York Fashion Week?’ There are several different directions one could go when choosing a New York Fashion Week outfit. Some people dress comfortably and blend into the crowd, while others wear a trend salad in the craziest way possible in the hopes that street style photographers will capture their image.  I’m closer to the comfort zone, then the pea-cocking zone (as dressing to photographed it referred to).

The clothing I buy for my New York Fashion Week outfits need to be pieces I know I will re-wear when in my daily life. I have needed a new little black dress for my closet for several months now. This prompted me to find a fabulous little black dress I could wear to fashion week, as well as keep in my closet for last minute dinners, theater events, and parties. A little black dress which is both comfortable and flattering is always the perfect wardrobe staple!

I was thrilled to find this little black dress. It has draped, asymmetrical lines which is an extremely hot trend for fall 2017. The fabric is a cotton jersey which feels like a soft tee-shirt but looks dressier then a tee. The draping hits in all the right spots; taking ten pounds off my body. I love clothing which makes me thinner then I am! Love!

Despite the fact that I was wearing black, famous street style photographer Denton Taylor snapped a few photos of my little black dress! It was so much fun! Who says you can’t get snapped by photographers while being practical in your fashion week outfit ideas?

These silver boots turned out to be really comfortable, and helped get me through a long day of shows. I did a lot of standing in lines, and walking to shows; these boots were made walking, and that’s just what they did! Love that!

This was my outfit for Saturday, which was my second day of shows at New York Fashion Week. I went to Taoray Wang, Runa Ray, Custo Barcelona, Banana Republic x Olivia Palermo, A Detacher, and Academy of Art. Between A Detacher and Acdemy of Art, I swung over to the rewardStyle Rooftop Part. It was so much fun seeing so many of my fellow bloggers; and many blogger friends! Here is a fun little video I took with Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun and Laura from Have Need Want. We are “Charlie’s Angels.” You can tell, right? haha

Stay tuned for more coverage from the New York Fashion Week shows. Spring 2018 is looking fabulous!

My New York Fashion Week outfit for the spring 2018 shows:

Photo credits: Top two photos by Denton Taylor / brick wall photos by Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

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