Fashion

  • Faux Leather Fall Statement Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe

    Faux Leather Fall Statement Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe

    Fall is officially here, and as I mentioned in my round-up post of affordable dresses last week, although I’m no fan of the weather, the fashion is fun. Growing up in the Caribbean, I loved watching music videos with singers like Mary J. Blige, TLC, and the girl group Total in their leather looks. Leather didn’t make sense in tropical Grenada, but I dreamed of living in NYC, where I could rock those looks. Now, look at me, clad in black leather (well, faux leather). I love adding a little edginess to my fall wardrobe with faux leather dresses, skirts, leggings, and jackets. Here are some of my picks for fall 2020!

    Faux Leather Fall Statement Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe!

    Midi Dresses

    Edgy Fall Outfit Ideas
    Photos by Adelaide Chantilily Photos

    As I’ve shared before, I love more midi dress! Firstly, the length reminds me of my grandma’s dresses, and I love that they’re entirely mom-friendly and flattering.

    I’m also a big fan of how they look with sneakers, which is usually my shoes of choice these days. This Zara midi dress is favorite this fall; it’s warm, stylish, and modern. I love a versatile piece that I can wear dressed up or down, and this dress fits the bill. 

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    ps: my hat is from Forever 21, get it here and my sneakers are by Adidas, buy them here!

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    Leggings

    Spanx is my go-to for leggings because of the excellent quality. I purchased a pair of their faux leather leggings during the Nordstrom anniversary sale last month, and I’m excited to wear it this fall and winter with blazers, thick sweaters, and graphic sweatshirts. I love that I can feel comfortable yet wear an edgy outfit. The Spanx faux leather leggings come in a few styles like these. They tend to sell out fast, so if you’re having difficulty finding them, I added a few other options. 

    Midi skirts

    Whether you opt for a mini or midi style, a faux leather skirt always looks great. I would opt for my preferred length of the midi skirt.

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    Jackets

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    A leather jacket always makes a statement, whether it’s. A blazer, biker style, bomber, and/or trench coat style. One of the best ways to find an excellent leather jacket/coat is to search for thrift stores or high street fashion stores.

    I hope you found this post helpful to add a little edginess to your wardrobe with faux leather this fall.

  • 16 Affordable Dresses for the Summer to Fall Transition

    16 Dresses for Summer to Fall Transition

    If you’re a long time reader you know that I’m not a fan of cold weather. I do enjoy fall fashion and my go-to is dresses with ankle boots or sneakers. I’ve been stocking up on dresses for the summer to fall transition that I can dress up or layer up as the weather dips. All 16 of these dresses are stylish and fun options for the transitional weather and they’re all under $100.

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    Let’s start with this yellow dress from H&M that I purchased last month. I’ve worn this dress a few times since because it’s so beautiful and versatile that you can dress it up or down, wear it with heels, sandals, sneakers or boots. I get compliments whenever I wear this dress, especially because of it’s rich yellow color which is perfect for the fall.

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    It’s well made, super comfortable and affordable at $60 from H&M. I purchased mine online and they offered free expedited shipping. In these photos, I paired it with H&M black tights and the Naturalizer Callie vote boots.

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    Another favorite is this sweatshirt dress, it’s very comfortable and looks great with sneakers. It’s comes in the purple color I’m wearing, green and cream. As the weather gets cooler, it’s a dress that’s easy to layer up.

    Flattering Midi Dresses You can Dress Up or Down

    I purchased this polka dot mesh dress earlier this year, and I love how versatile it is. I’ve worn it with boots, as shown in this photo, and with sneakers. I tried it with a pullover sweater recently, and it looks great as a skirt.

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    Here are all of my picks, I selected a wide range of colors and styles, and I ensured that I chose from budget-friendly stores that offer free expedited shipping.

    16 Perfect Dresses for the Summer to Fall Transition!

    I am obsessed with this dress, I can’t believe it’s only $20.

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    I hope you find some fabulous dress for the summer to fall transition!

  • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Top 9 Deals for Moms and Kids

    Top Picks for Trendy Moms from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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    Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Top 9 Deals for Moms and Kids

    Until the end of August, Nordstrom will be having its anniversary sale! I can’t think of a year that we deserve this sale more than 2020. This pandemic has changed the way we live and shop and made us more conscious of how we spend our money. A big sale like the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale can really help if you’re on a tight budget for Back to School, stocking up on cold-weather necessities, baby products and even holiday gifts. This is truly one of the best sales of the year with almost everything marked down store-wide. If there’s one thing I love as much as quality products, it’s getting them on sale! All of my favorite products at Nordstrom are on sale right now, and I’ve put together a list of my picks for some of the best products that you can save on right now at their anniversary sale.

    1. Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

    I stan my for Spanx leggings! They make the best leggings for us trendy mamas. These faux leather tights from Spanx are a classic that you can style with your favorite pair of sneakers or dress up with heels. I’ll repeat, Spanx makes the best leggings, in my opinion, and I think you’ll agree after you try them. They look great, offer good control, and they’re very comfortable. This is the lowest price I’ve seen them and I had to grab a pair for this fall.

    Read my review of Spanx leggings here!

    2. Ankle Boots

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    If you know anything about me, it’s how much I love ankle boots. They’re my go-to in the fall and these white boots by Steve Madden are just gorgeous. I’m so happy that white boots are in again this fall. Steve Madden always has trendy styles that are comfortable and high-quality, and getting them on sale is perfect. I”m obsessed with this style as well as Vince Camuto snakeskin Ankle Boots.

    3. High-Waisted Workout Leggings

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    I am a sucker for high-waisted workout leggings! Mainly because I love wearing crop tops and they’re flattering with high-waisted workout leggings. These leggings are super comfortable for workouts. They’re made from moisture-wicking fabric and have a no-slip waistband so they always stay in place which is always a bonus.

    4. Hunter Boots for mom and kids

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    These boots are high-quality, functional, and look cute with jeans. I purchased a pair of Hunter Boots 8 years ago before Hurricane Sandy and I still wear them today. With quality that good, you have to snag them on sale for yourself and your kids. How cute is this Leopard kids pair?

    5. Sperry Saltwater Waterproof Rain Boot

    This is a must-have for North-East winters especially slushy and snowy days. I‘ve purchased these boots for my kids and they keep their feet warm and dry. This is a really good price for them, if your family needs winter boots and I would get these.

    6. Adidas Sleek Leather Sneaker

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    These classic kicks are my go-to look for everything. These old-school babies look good with everything from jeans to skirts. They’re comfortable, feminine, and timeless BUT they’re also always $90. They priced way down for the Nordstrom anniversary sale.

    7.  Chuck Taylor All Star Lift High Top Platform Sneaker

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    These are possibly the coolest pair of Chuck Taylor’s I’ve seen! It’s a twist on a classic sneaker and combined with a modern vibe. I’m going to get these for my older daughter.

    8. Northface Coats

    All Northface Coats are on sale, which is reason enough to hit the Nordstrom anniversary sale on its own. Northface is one of the few brands I trust to keep my kids warm through rough, Northeastern winters. Their coats rarely go on sale so grab them now for when it gets cold.

    9. Bedding

    This set may have a sham, but the deal is no trick. 2020 has been the year of staying in, which means keeping the home as comfy as possible. I’ve been eyeing a few comforters for a while, just waiting for a sale, and now it’s time to up the coziness by a few notches.

    Anyway friends, get in on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
    The Nordstrom Anniversary sale has plenty of great deals store-wide, making it the perfect time to save big on some of the best brands around. The items listed above are just my deal picks. There’s plenty more to be found, so go online and see what kind of amazing deals you can score at the Nordstrom anniversary sale. Hurry. The sale only lasts until August 30th.