Wednesday, October 7, 2015

FALL FLARES

Flare jeans are a huge fall trend that I'm loving! I didn't always love flares, in fact I fought the idea of them for quite sometime. As soon as fall rolled around this year though, I started to have a change of heart and all of a sudden I just can't get enough!

Flare jeans have been in and out of trend for many years now...I've owned many in the past but had gotten rid of most of them so I went searching for a new pair to add to my closet. After trying on tons of different options from quite a few stores I finally found my top three favorites at Nordstrom and Gap, all at a super affordable prices!!! When looking for flares I generally have three rules...first, they must have an inseam of around 33-33.5" long so when I wear heels with them they'll just barely be skimming the ground,  two, the leg opening should be about 21-22 inches in circumference and three, they must be "skinny" through the knees. Baggy knees aren't cute...on anyone. Just keeping' it real.

Here are my three favorite flare jeans for fall:
Favorite Flares
And here's what I love about each...


1. Junior STS Blue "Nikki" Flare Leg Skinny Jeans-Nordstrom
I love the medium blue color of these flares and how they are fitted in the top area through the knee and then flare only at the bottom. Super flattering! They are sold out at Nordstrom at the moment but they often come back in stock so keep an eye out!! For reference I took these in a size 1.



2. Destructed Black Skinny Flare Jeans-Gap
A little distressing goes a long way with these jeans...it's the perfect amount to give these black jeans a little something special. These fit spot on and make your legs look super long (even when they aren't!!) I took these in my normal size 25 and they fit perfect.



3. STS Blue "Nikki" Flare Leg Skinny Jeans-Nordstrom
These are basically just a darker rinse than that of pair #1...same brand and style. I love a dark wash as it's both slenderizing and a bit dressier for a night out. These are fab!! For reference I felt these ran true to size also, I took them in a size 1.

Gotta love great quality jeans all for under $80!!! Have you jumped on the flare bandwagon yet? Go for it!!!

xoxo,
Jenni

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Monday, October 5, 2015

MY FALL SHOE FAVORITES!

Fall is officially in full swing...time to pack away the sandals and open-toed shoes and bring out the boots!

There are so many great fall shoe options out there at all different price points...I've rounded up some of my favorites to share with you!
Fall Shoes
1. "Zahra" Snakeskin Flats-Piper Street
T-strap sandals are a HUGE trend this season and these affordable options are neutral in color so they go with everything!!! The T-strap look is so much for flattering than the ballet flat in my opinion! I've worn these a ton so far...they are must-haves!

2. "Talisha" Tassel Heeled Bootie-Sole Society
These navy stunners are the perfect height and stand out amongst a crowd because of their color and cute tassel detail! Love them!

3. "Solter" Pointy Toe Booties-Vince Camuto
I'm not gonna lie, these beauties had me at hello! The color alone got my attention!!! Vince Camuto makes quality boots and while they are a little on the pricier side on my list they are worth every penny! Added bonus...they're surprisingly comfortable too! I took my normal size in these so I'd say they run true to size.

4. "Gorgeous" Over the Knee Boots-Steve Madden
I am a huge fan of Stuart Weitzman boots but they are a bit steep when it comes to price so when I saw these great dupes from Steve Madden I was so excited! Just an FYI--the reviews say to order a half size down because they run big...most people agreed. They come in a few different colors but the taupe color caught my eye...because I have a slight obsession with neutral colored shoes. =)

5. "Saffri" Boots-Ivanka Trump
These are another great over the knee boot option that are similar to the heeled Stuart Weitzman boots for a fraction of the cost. They don't have the tie at the top but are absolutely gorgeous! Again, this merlot color gets me every time!

6. "Alexis" High Heel Snow Leopard Print Boot-Boden
Have you ever come across a pair of shoes you simply can't get out of your head? Yea, me too....these!!! I have occasionally purchased items from Boden over the years but never shoes so I gave it a go with these amazing booties and couldn't be happier! Something you should know about Boden is they aways have sale codes floating around so never place an order without a code! The size guide for these was spot on and the quality is fantastic! I will say they were not the most comfortable shoes so I opted to put a gel insert in them from Target and now they're great! Overall an amazing, standout shoe for fall!

7. "Scout" Booties-Piper Street 
I'm always on the lookout for unique designs and the look of these booties are just that...different and unique, in a great way! The gray-brown color goes with everything and the block heel makes these great options for everyday wear. They are sold out right now in anything over a size 7 but we'll be restocking them very soon so check back!!

8. "Margot" Booties-rag & bone
If you're looking for a pair of booties and are willing to invest a little more in them, I'd definitely recommend these as a great option. I'm not sure I've ever tried on a pair of booties this comfortable to be honest...they are extremely well made! The "Carmel Nubuck" color is a little different than your normal taupe or tan which is fun too...always looking to expand my neutrals!! (wink! wink!)

9. "Ouverte" Wedges-Jeffrey Campbell
Loving the look of these lace up wedges! I don't usually gravitate toward black shoes but something about these just grabbed my attention! Love that they are closed toe...could be great with dresses, skirts and denim!

10. "Paige" Fringed Ankle Bootie-Sam Edelman
Fringe is back this fall and a neutral bootie with fringe is just what my closet craved! I grabbed these cute booties during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this summer and am so glad I did...they are perfect! They are super comfortable and are great for everyday. Highly recommend (and just FYI--they ran true to size for me).

11. "Kingdom Ghillie" Pointed Shoes-Topshop
If you couldn't already tell I have pointed toe flats on the brain this fall. I loved the lace up look of these fun red flats...every closet needs a great red shoe! I had to size up in these to allow enough room for my toes...but other than that they are perfect!

Do you have any of these in your closet already? What shoes are you loving for fall??
Do tell!!!

Happy Monday!!

xoxo,
Jenni

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