November 13, 2011

Leather and Layers

In order to get some Fall wear out of this summer maxi dress, I did some improvising and knotted it up to create a "new" look. Nothing better (read: cheaper) than shopping my own closet, no?

Dress: gift / Cardigan: Zara / Leather Jacket: Mackage / Bag: Longchamp
Scarf: Wilfred / Tights: H&M / Boots: Aldo / Hat: Talula

I'm also one of those people who only wears certain colours on my nails depending on the season (with some exceptions, of course!) so I've been loving a lot of darker shades these days. Here I've got on Nothing But Truffle from the Color Club Fall 2010 Indulgence Collection. It's a rich shimmery brown with a lot of dimension. A great alternative to Essie Little Brown Dress.


P.S. Who else gets excited when Starbucks starts making their holiday drinks again? I've always been a Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha girl but recently branched out and tried the Caramel Brulee Latte. SO GOOD. I think I've found my new favourite drink!

55 comments:

  1. I love your scarf and dress! I also like knotting things. Ahhh Starbucks holiday drinks are so yummy :)

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  2. closet shopping is the best! gorgeous outfit and love your nail polish, I do that too!

    aww, and we have a cranberry special at Starbucks right now and it's delicious!!

    Fashion in my eyes
    ps: lovely blog, following

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  3. what great styling, always love a fabulous leather jacket, goes with everything! xoxo

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  4. Ahh, always been a fan of the peppermint mocha! Even better that they have introduced a skinny one so I don't feel so guilty after downing one ;)

    Love this fall ensemble you put together. I should start putting together some layering outfits now that the weather is getting chillyy!

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  5. Love your style! This outfit is fantastic... I love all the layers. I also really like that nail polish. During the fall I definitely like to wear browns/deep colors on my nails :)

    Looking forward to following you!

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  6. Great look. It looks so comfy and fabulous at the same time. ;)

    xx Jessica

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  7. this is soo cute! i love the shoes :)

    x
    sharlene

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  8. you look great! I never wear maxis because I'm afraid I'll trip over the hem in public or something but this makes me want to start buying them!! and yummm starbucks. wish we had it here in perth haha

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  9. I love the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha!
    I used to have one at least once a week. It's yuummmmmy!

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  10. Great look! Love your boots!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  11. Nice outfit! Great scarf!

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  12. i like your outfit so much... especially your scarf!

    Anyway, I followed your blog, hope you can follow back, too!
    Thanks!

    It’s a GIRL Thing

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  13. oh lovely, you looks great!
    Have a nice day....

    (Bloggin about Fashion: www.the-parisienne.com)
    ...Maybe we can follow each others!?

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  14. oo nice! I would like to try this - I have several black maxi dresses tat I refuse to give up this winter. For whatever reason, I often feel much more comfortable wearing skirts. Great leather jacket, too. Perfect Fall look :)

    www.styleonthecouch.com

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  15. Stunning look, love your scarf!!Kisses!

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  16. Ooooh girl this is my favourite look of yours ever, you look absolutely amazing! The lighting in these pics is perfection and I absolutely LOVE the way you styled everything. So stunning.

    Alex xoxo


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  17. I love your outfit, great scarf. I am following you. Have a lovely week <3<3

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  18. Such a great post.
    i´ll be back soon. Take some time and check out muy blog.
    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  19. wow,amazing photos!

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  20. Haha I was JUST thinking that I wanted a picture with a red Starbucks cup on my blog! Love the holiday feel in all the stores I go into lately, although it makes me feel guilty for shopping for myself when I should be thinking of gifts for others :P Love this look, Alison. Never thought to knot a maxi but it's so brillant!

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  21. I love these pics and your amazing dress!

    zolicious

    http://zolicious.blogspot.com/

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  22. Thanks for dropping by my blog. <3

    You look incredibly elegant, and how gorgeous is your hair! :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  23. Ooh, caramel brulee sounds amazing and heavenly and yummy. Yup, I'm a little excited about it!

    I love your knotted maxi too. I have way too many maxi skirts from the summer that I think I need to try this with.

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  24. Fabulous fall look, love the add of the leopard scarf and the great hat. Starbucks, yummy and I also love the holiday flavors.

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  25. Great lighting in those pictures! You look very model here hehe.

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  26. Fabulous look and yes I agree - the lighting is beautiful! Love the holiday Starbucks mugs :)

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  27. Thank you everyone! ♥

    MizzJ and Katherine The sunlight was really on my side that day! ;)

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  28. OMG I am in love with colors!!! great outfit honey! :) I am a new follower!

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  29. So cute! I also just did a post about trying to figure out how to make a maxi work for fall - I will be trying this technique with my other floral maxi for sure :) Thanks for the inspiration.
    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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  30. great idea with the knot! and of course everything looks great with a leopard scarf!

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  31. i love your fall look! So perfect for this weather.

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  32. Love the detailing on the sleeves of the jacket and the distressed look of the shoes. Very cute.

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  33. stunning outfit! you look great :) xoxo

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  34. Love that scarf!
    I'm usually a Starbucks peppermint mocha fan, but I'm loving their salted caramel mocha this year :)

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  35. Super cute outfit! Leather is a total must for the fall and we are loving the leopard scarf too!

    ox,
    -Davie+Erica
    Wardrobe Stylists, NYC.

    >>http://www.lpfashionphilosophy.blogspot.com

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  36. I love Starbucks and their holiday drinks! And I think the idea of taking your maxi dress and converting it into a fall look is genius. :)

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  37. Love your photos and outfit!!

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  38. I love your leopard scarf, I've been searching for one for a while now. I'm so picky, I can't find the perfect one.

    Today I tried my very first Starbucks holiday drink, the peppermint mocha. It was DELICIOUS. Oh my goodness, they gave me a little sample and I ended up getting a large. SO GOOD. Who knew! :p

    Bonnie
    http://ItsStrangelyMe.com

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  39. I just found your blog by chance. You have a really good style. This outfit looks so comfy too.

    And yes, I get excited about the red cups and Christmas drinks too. Will have to try the caramel brulee latte soon, sounds yummy.

    Following you now, hope you'll stop by my blog sometime and follow me if you like :)

    Amelia @ UGLY DUCKLING xxx

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  40. I am, I love starbucks!!! So nice when it's winter and you can go there and relax in the sofa drinking a hot chocolate :)

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  41. your boots are perfection!!! great blog!

    xo, vanessa (the gal)

    http://fashiongalfireman.blogspot.com/

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  42. How fun is your blog??? I LOVE it, and your scarf! :)
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  43. Great fall look!

    xo Ashleigh

    www.thedaileigh.blogspot.com

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  44. love that cheetah scarf!

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  45. You know what...this is scary because I kinda wear the same outfit! Leopard scarf, Mackage leather jacket (same one!!!), skinny jeans, boots, and the Longchamp pliage in black!! GREAT OUTFIT!!!! :D

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  46. great photos and superb outfit! I love layers especially when it comes to fall or winter clothing. and your leopard scarf - awesome! ;)

    Maiken/
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  47. cute winter outfit!

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  48. Love this outfit...that scarf is too cute :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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