3 New Ways to Work a Turtleneck

via For Love & Lemons

Originally posted in The CLOSET

If there's one hero piece that stood out this season, it's got to be the turtleneck. Yup, the humble t-neck is back in a big way, ready to keep us covered through all the cold months ahead. Designers showed tight layering mocks and full-on turtles under errthang on the fall runways - from flowy tanks to power suits to dresses. For party season, the newest versions come patterned and pretty (see the sequinned stunner below) so you can layer one under your dress to make all those boring LBD's jealous. But the turtleneck is turning out to have serious star power on its own, too. For this fall, I'm liking my statement turtlenecks extra loungey and oversized. Whether you wear it with a skirt or perfectly distressed jeans, XL turtlenecks make your scarf redundant so you can just throw on your coat and go. Oh, and btw, since your neck and wrists are already covered up, too, simply hone in on a pair of edgy little earrings to perfectly finish off your look. 

Take a look at the 3 pretty turtleneck looks below and get ready to get seriously cozy. 

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LOOKS WE LOVE | Sweater Weather

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall '15 - via Vogue

Originally posted in The CLOSET

I've put away my shorts. I've packed away my sandals. And looks like the small tan I had is already nothing but a margarita-filled memory. Summer is over. Gone. Finito. And I can't help but feel like I'm ready for what's next. This in-between season can make even a professional shopper like me want to just give up and wear pajamas all day. Not that I'm doing that right now. Or am I? (#bloggerbenefits) Anyway, the day starts out freezing but by the afternoon, you're a total hot mess. Plus, I don't know about you but I'm done with looking at fall trends - I want to actually wear them in real life.

So today I've finally done it. I've replaced ball caps & light summer scarves with my plaid scarves and fedoras. And I actually cried a little when I brought out my box of sweaters this morning. My favourite ivory fisherman knit that I scored at a Hudson's Bay designer sample sale last year was there. My go-to cozy grey sweater was right there beside it. And there are a few knits in that box that need some TLC before I parade them around in public. Um, this and this and a few hours on Netflix should do it. 

Since so many of my favourite fall outfits include oversized sweaters, I thought I'd share some sweater inspiration with you for the new season. See some of my favourite sweater looks below and get ready to get cozy - like you needed convincing...

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

New grunge perfection from the 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall '15 runway. 

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Kendall and Kylie might be the girls bringing back grunge right now, but it was the other K - Kurt Cobain of course, who inspired it all. Seattle in the early nineties was where it all went down and while the grunge music scene changed a generation, the clothes brought the whole Nevermind vibe to life.

This season, I can't think of a more wearable trend for a dream weekend wardrobe. After all, once the work week's done and you have nothing to do, you might as well do it like a scene out of Reality Bites, right? I'm talking plaid flannel shirts tied around your waist, combat boots perfect for stomping the angst out, and distressed boyfriend jeans (preferably actually borrowed from your rockstar boyfriend). Craving something a little more girly? Channel Winona Ryder, download the Singles soundtrack, then throw on some ditsy florals and dance around, either in a little floral dress worn with black (ripped) tights, or in those black floral Doc Martens you've always wanted.

Check out the grunge-inspired finds we can't wait to wear this fall ('90s attitude not included), and be sure to play the video below while you're at it. So good...

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FALL FASHION | How to Shop Smart on a Small Budget

via H&M

Originally posted in The CLOSET

September always feels like the perfect month to start fresh. Whether you're back at school or just sent your little ones off, whether you're getting getting back into a fitness routine or just paying those endless bills, bills, bills, September can be a crazy expensive month. 

Since fall is my favourite shopping season of all, I've been tasked with finding ways to look on point without doing major damage to an overstretched budget Luckily, there are loads of smart chic buys flooding into stores for fall that don't feel like you have to sacrifice a thing. From layering pieces that'll make you want this heatwave to end, to the boots that will make you swoon, read on for the smart buys that will help you reach your full fashion potential this fall. 

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FALL IN | 25 Pieces That Actually Make Us Excited for the Cold

via Dynamite (I know, right?)

Originally posted in The CLOSET

You might not be quite ready for it. You might still be in denial. And yet, September is here which means it's time to get real; fall is almost here. Luckily this means another valid excuse to shop. I mean, when it comes right down to it, it's a matter of survival. Layers help protect us from the cold, hats keep us covered from the elements, and boots? Well, we can't shuffle around in flip-flops forever, can we?

With Labour Day just days away, I'm proactively compiling shopping lists now. Read on to find out what's making my must-buy list for fall. Happy shopping!

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