• The Two Toned, Double Trouble Sweater

    Today, I want to share a not-so-spooky sweater that is perfect for the impending holiday season! Since Halloween is over, many people here in the United States are gearing up for another big holiday — Thanksgiving! This two toned sweater is absolutely perfect for both that holiday and this whole season of the year! Two toned colorful looks are always a lot of fun! The interesting part about this sweater in particular is that the colors used are just slight variations of the same shade. Besides that, it adds a certain level of sophistication to the two toned looked that we often see take a more bubblegum, candy type of…

  • A Few of My Favorite Things Fall 2019

    Halloween is over, today is the first day of November, and here is the Midwest we have already had our first snow of the soon-to-be winter season. The calendar says we transitioned over to the fall back in September, which means it is time to share a few of the brands and products I have been loving this fall for this edition of “A Few of My Favorite Things”! Vests There was a small window of weather that was the perfect mix of cool and warm. This small window of beautiful weather calls for a vest! So, that has been my go-to look for the fall and it is really…

  • Crunching Leaves & Color Block Fall Sleeves

    Depending on where you live in the world, you may be noticing that the leaves on trees are in the process of changing from a vibrant green to burning orange. Pretty soon they will be gently floating to the ground, and the window of the fall colors will be over. So, it is now that we should embrace these tones and colors, and we should wear them until we absolutely cannot anymore! Embracing those autumn tones is exactly what I have decided to do today! This classic sweatshirt top I am wearing today has the perfect fall palette for this time of the year. A deep blue or classic navy…

  • Elegant Scallops

    Tomorrow marks the beginning of the best time in the entire year — fall! This is my absolute favorite season for many reasons, but one of this reasons is certainly the fashion. The colors that go along with autumn are some of the most lovely shades of each variety and they mix well together, too! I cannot think of a better dress to kick off this new season than this burgundy, scalloped dress! Burgundy is such a flattering color on everyone and it always makes for an elegant look. This particular dress is designed to be a scalloped t-shirt dress which makes it a pretty great choice for the warmer…

  • A Little Bit of Lace

    Today’s featured item on the Faintly Familiar “Look Book” is an item sharing a lace detail that is right on trend with all of the lace trimmings of the season! Even on the runways for spring 2020 there are so many different designs that include some kind of lace detailing. Personally, I have always been a fan of any kind of collar, but especially the Peter Pan collar! This top that I found from Shein combines a fun and classic trend with the collar detail that I love. This particular top will be great for the autumn season, too! The collar will be perfect as a base layer underneath a…

  • The Must Have Bag of Fall 2019

    Bags are the kind of accessory that you can easily switch up depending on the outfit you are wearing and complete the overall look. They are also an accessory that can change the appearance of an outfit you are rewearing (because, let’s be honest, we all rewear outfits and there is nothing wrong with that) and just by choosing a different bag you can reinvent the entire feeling of that ensemble. Despite the chameleon-like effect bags have on an outfit, there are always those few silhouettes or sizes that you may prefer. These are the classic, go-to fashion items that create what you will be known for in your daily…

  • Lace Trim for the Win!

    There is one piece of fabric that seems to be pretty timeless when it comes to fashion and that fabric is lace. It can be used for a more traditional look or it can be used to create something completely new. However you decide to wear lace, any outfit that includes this fabric will look very composed and put together. For all of my fellow lace lovers out there, I am here today to tell you that lace trim is going to a huge trend for fall 2019! Are you as excited as I am?! There are a lot of contemporary ways that lace is being used to create fun…

  • The New York Fashion Week Inspired T-Shirt

    Not to be dramatic or anything, but I made my first ever purchase from the fashion brand known as Zara and I am pretty proud of it! Shopping at Zara may seem like something that is pretty casual to some people, but to me it was a moment I will never forget. Ever since the age of about eleven I have loved the fashion brand Zara. This love was not spurred on just from the fabulous fashion that they have, but also because of the women I looked up to who wore this brand. Exhibit A: The Duchess of Cambridge (A.K.A. Kate Middleton)! Kate Middleton has been a source of…

  • Fall 2019 Fashion Trend: Newsboy Caps

    Typically I share a lot of fashion trends for the Fashion Forecast and Look Book areas of Faintly Familiar, but the Men’s Fashion section often times gets neglected. However, today I have some exciting information for men’s fall fashion trends that will be of particular interest to my readers! There is one must have accessory that will be making a big splash for fall 2019 into winter 2019/2020. The classic newsboy cap is making a comeback in fashion and will be one hat you will see everyone wearing! The wonderful thing about the newsboy cap is that there is so much variety in style of cap that even if you…

  • How to Style Statement Shorts for Summer

    Have you ever looked inside your closet and thought to yourself, “I have nothing to wear.” Well, I have been there too! Matter of a fact, I felt that way recently! Today I am sharing with you how you can change that pesky little feeling with ease. Styling a classic summer outfit with whatever is already in your wardrobe will never be so easy! There are so many ways to put together an outfit that looks like it has taken hours to put together but actually only took but a few moments. If you want that tirelessly thought of outfit but without all of the stress, go for a statement…