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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!

Suede a-line skirt and polka dots for fall

 in General Fashion  tagged 1970s / chloe / fall 2015 / outfits / prada / theory / vintage styles by
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Pictured: Earrings: Ippolita / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Blouse: Ro & De (on sale under $60!) / Skirt: Theory (sold out, also love this one on sale!)/ Handbag: Chloe / Ring: Beau Bijou (on sale!) / Nail Polish: Chanel Vert Obscur / Shoes: Prada

Since the 70’s have become the decade of influence on fashion for fall 2015, I have been obsessed with owning a button down, suede a-line skirt. When I found this skirt on major sale, in one size too big, I snapped it up; despite the size issue.

Being one size too big did not seem like a big issue when I purchased the skirt. It sags a little bit around the waist, making me look a little pregnant in the photos above, but it looks smoother in real life. Suede is a little bit pricey to alter, and since I am in the process of losing ten pounds, I am going to wait before altering the skirt. I want to make sure I am at my goal weight before having the skirt made to fit me perfectly.

I love this skirt so much. The suede is soft, and the skirt is comfortable. I cannot wait to wear it with a cozy sweater in the winter, and warm boots. I love the vintage look of the skirt, and the fact that is it navy blue! Navy is one of my favorite colors to wear.

If you are looking for a navy, suede a-line skirt, with buttons down the front, there is a similar one by Theory on sale here and here.

I am also in love with this secretary style blouse. The polka dots are so much fun, and the tie is a throwback to the 1970’s. It reminds me of a modern version of the silhouette on the vintage blouse my Mom gave me, last worn here.

This blouse will be fun to wear on casual days this fall with boots, flare jeans, and my Mansur Gavriel drawstring bucket bag.

I feel like this suede a-line skirt is my hold grail piece of the season. What is the one piece, your “Holy Grail”, that you want this fall?