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A Vintage Puff Sleeve
The runways have been full of interesting shoulder designs, and it has inspired me to transform this spring 2020 trend into a fall 2019 look! Last week in the Look Book I talked about the 80s inspiration that is showing up in shows like the Versace’s spring collection. However, today I am talking about a more vintage look that involves echos of the 40s. I love all things classic, especially classic films. So it probably comes as no surprise to you all when I say that the 40s inspiration for the shoulder designs we have been seeing more of is one of my fashion trends of the future. The main…
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80s Inspiration & Structured Sleeves
There’s a lot to love about the 80s, but the first thing to pop into your mind is probably not the clothing. When people think of this decade they usually categorize the clothing as neon, sweatbands, and a ton of shoulder pads. However, there are a lot of style cues that are being picked up bu the fashion industry in our modern era from the structure of 80s clothing. The first of many things have been the neon trend that has taken over fashion for quite some time now. If you have been reading Faintly Familiar over the past year of its existence, then you know I was way ahead…
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Vionic Autumn Ankle Boots
I have some exciting news for you all! My obsession with autumn ankle boots has finally found the perfect match! The folks at Vionic Shoes were kind enough to send me a pair of their new autumn ankle boots so I could try them out. Now that it is officially fall, the weather here in the Midwest is actually getting a bit chiller outside than what it has been. So I have tested these Vionic ankle boots and they are wonderful! Not only are they super comfortable, but they are chic! Vionic shoes are a brand I have grown up with because they are supportive of the back and legs.…
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Mustard Yellow is the Autumn Shade of Fall 2019
Each season we have our go-to colors for whatever time of the year we are trying to dress for. Spring sees a slew of pastels (even if Miranda Priestly would roll her eyes), winter brings in holiday colors, and fall is the time for browns and burgundies. This limited color palette for each season may feel a little limiting, but there is always one break out star of the pack that ends up being THE shade of that particular season. For the fall of 2019, the “IT” color will be mustard yellow! Now, this may seem like another basic fall color to wear, but there are so many different shades…
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Leap Into Leopard Print
This is typically the time of year that I struggle to find the appropriate clothing to wear. Either the weather is acting weird, the summer wardrobe I have doesn’t fit the flavor of that day, or I am just too excited for fall that I end up not wanting to wear anything I have been wearing for the past three months. All of this may sound a little odd, but I am hoping I am not alone in this sentiment. For the folks who feel like me, there is hope! Today I am here to introduce you to the trend and subtle wardrobe delight that is leopard print. Animal prints…
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Fall in Love with This Autumn Dress
Fall is my absolute favorite season is by far fall! There is nothing I love more than dressing for this season, but that awkward weather time between summer and fall can be rally difficult to find clothing for sometimes. If you are as ready for the fall season as I am, I have found the most perfect transitional dress for you! The flowing material of this dress makes it perfect for a casual day anywhere. With the sleeveless design, you can wear this fall dress on those last few hot days of summer. However, when does become a little colder outside in the fall you can always throw on a…
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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…
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A Look at Olive Overalls Dresses
Overalls dresses are going to be all the rage this fall 2019 as I already expressed in my blog post titled “How to Style a Denim Overalls Dress for Summer“. Today I want to expand on how you can wear this trendy item and change up the color scheme a little bit. I quite possibly like this overalls dress even better than my classic denim dress simply because olive green is so chic! The black mock turtleneck neck t-shirt I pair with the olive green shade made a perfect combo, and really creates a fun street style vibe. Since this is more of a fall 2019 trend, I feel like…
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Trendy Men’s Street Style Looks for Fall 2019
It’s either already back to school for many people or it is about to be. If you are like me, I like to take the new school season as an opportunity to reinvent my personal style. Well today I have a few tips and items for you to consider when thinking about the things you will incorporate into your wardrobe for fall. One go-to item that everyone should have in their closet is a good sweater, and this is especially true for men in the fall. You no longer need to wear a jacket for those in-between weather days and they look super classy with denim of all washes. However,…
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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…
