My favorite things: Fall edition

Happy fall! Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. I love when it starts cooling off and the leaves start to change; it just puts me in a good mood. As soon as the season changes from summer to fall I like my room to smell like pumpkin 24/7. It keeps me in a good mood, haha. I just love the smell of pumpkin and all things fall. With it being the first day of fall I thought I'd share my favorite things for fall. Candles are a must have for each season. I love switching out my candles each season; for fall I love Bath and Body Works' pumpkin cupcake candle. It smells sooooo yummy! I also change my soap according to the season and for fall I usually also have pumpkin cupcake soap from Bath and Body Works but this year I tried something new and got pumpkin pecan waffles which smell just as yummy. I also use have the pumpkin pecan waffles wallflower to keep my room smelling like fall. And as we all know, fall=pumpkin spice coffee!! Pumpkin spice cappuccinos from Wawa are my favorite. I literally count down the days until I can finally have it again. My last fall favorite is pumpkin bread! Its so good and it just doesn't feel right having it any time other than fall.

photos courtesy of bathandbodyworks.com,wawa,com,seriouseats.com

Rihanna x Puma "Creepers"

Rihanna is my spirit animal. She is my idol. I could write this whole post about how much I am obsessed with Rih but I'll get to the point. So as we all know or should know Rihanna is a brand ambassador for Puma and recently did a collaboration with them. Rihanna designed the "creeper" sneaker. Of course I had to get a pair because Rihanna designed them and Rihanna does no wrong. So the sneaker is basically a classic puma sneaker with a platform sole. The color ways and funky sole is what really makes the shoe. The shoe comes in black and tan and new color ways will be popping up soon. I purchased the tan pair as I have been wanting all tan sneakers and I felt like this was the perfect pair. They are so dope! I'm obsessed with them. They are definitely a statement piece to any outfit.  

In My Dreams

I mean, a girl can dream right? We all have that list of things that we only dream of having. I like to think of my list as more of a materialistic bucket list a.k.a things I plan to buy before I die. Of course, this list varies every other month but right now this is what I'm craving. My absolute dream bag is the Givenchy Nightingale! I just love it. My second bag of choice would be the Saint Laurent Sac De Jour. Then of course everyone wants a Chanel purse; I want the Chanel boy bag in a funky color like the yellow I have shown. Another fun bag is the Yves Saint Laurent fur cross body bag; this purse is definitely not your everyday purse but I'm obsessed with it, its so fun and edgy. Lastly, I've been wanting a bright red purse to work as my pop of color in a monochromatic outfit and the Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga purses are perfect for that. I think everyone should start off with a classic black purse and then from there start collecting purses of different colors. Different color purses are so fun and can really set off your outfit. Your purse is such an important accessory! On to the shoes: I'm so obsessed with sneakers right now and the pair I crave the most is the Valentino Rockstud sneakers. They are just perfect. Another pair of sneakers I want is Saint Laurent Signature Court Classic hi-tops in black. They are such a simple black sneaker but they add a bit of chic to your outfit and will obviously go with anything. And of course, as every other girl in the world, I want a classic pair of Christian Louboutins. So the only way to get everything we dream about is to claim it! Work hard and remember your hard work will pay off...with designer things. 

Fall Pickups

Fall is approaching so that gives us an excuse for a new wardrobe, right?! I recently purchased a few things to start off my Fall wardrobe which is not even close to being complete. But for starters I purchased these gray and off-white New Balances, Jeffrey Campbell Who's Next booties, and a duster vest from Missguided. I've been wanting a pair of New Balances for the longest time now and I finally got  a pair. I debated for months if I wanted to be bold and get a red pair or stay in my comfort zone and get the gray pair; I don't step out of my comfort zone very often so gray it is. These sneakers are super comfy and literally go with everything. Fall calls for new booties...always. Boots are such an important staple piece to have especially in the fall. I already have those boots you just throw on with literally anything so this time I wanted something a little more fun. Jeffrey Campbell's shoes are always the go-to brand when you want something a little more edgy and fun. And to conclude my purchases (for now), I bought a white duster vest from Missguided. Thankfully, the "no white after Labor day" rule is completely dead. Duster coats and vests are great for all seasons; I'm using this white duster vest as a transition piece as we go from Summer to Fall. Duster vests/coats can spice up any outfit! Seriously!

Sneakers to FALL for

I've been super obsessed with sneakers lately. Like crazy obsessed. And with Fall approaching I've been searching for some fun Fall sneakers so I can break away from the everyday Fall bootie. I can not stop lusting over these few pairs. The black suede AF1's are my top priority right now. They are a great fall piece and will go with literally my entire wardrobe. I love different textures and just making this shoe suede rather than the typical leather spices the shoe up a bit along with the tan sole rather than your everyday white sole. I think the burgundy Air Max Thea sneaker is such a fun shoe. I can't think of too many burgundy sneakers which makes me want these even more. They are a great shoe to complete a simple outfit and make it more fun. And finally these Air Jordan 1's that are to be released September 26th are to die for. I am soooo obsessed with the color. I love nudes, blacks, whites, grays, and that kind of thing and this nude sneaker makes me so excited. Like a NUDE sneaker?! Maybe its just me but how freakin' awesome. Like how many times do you see a nude sneaker?! Im obsessed with these. 

Riccardo Tisci x Nike

I'm a little late with this post but better late than never, right? The third and final Riccardo Tisci x Nike collab was recently released. Out of the three collab's Riccardo Tisci has recently done with Nike this one was my favorite which is why I HAD to get them. All three RTxNike collections were great but this one stood out to me. This collection was definitely my top fav out of the three collections because of the basic colors. The four colors in this sneaker sums up my whole wardrobe. What do you think about the Riccardo Tisci x Nike collaborations? 

Wardrobe Essentials

Style varies from person to person but essentials remain the same...for the most part. Everyone's style is different which leaves everyone with different wardrobe essentials BUT I believe there are a few staple items that no one can live without. Below is a post of a few essentials that I believe everyone should have in their closet. For starters, everyone should own a basic t-shirt in white, gray, and black; I even go as far as having these basic t-shirts in a long sleeve style as well as in sweaters. Black jeans and boyfriend jeans are always a must-have! Boyfriend jeans are hot right now but once they're not, switch out your boyfriend jeans with the current style jean that is trending. Leather jackets are a very important piece to everyones wardrobe- they can spice up any outfit! And of course, you can't forget the famous LBD. The little black dress is always in style...definitely something every closet should have. With these essentials your wardrobe is off to a good start allowing you to mix-and-match and create tons of simplistic-chic outfits.

          

FALLing for You

Fall Cravings 

Fall is officially here! I've added a few items that I plan to add to my fall wardrobe. A camel peacoat is a must have this season and I can't wait to get my hands on one. It's practically sweater-weather which means new sweaters are a must; I've been searching for the right oversized chunky knit sweater but haven't had luck finding the perfect one, YET.  I've seen a mass amount of turtle necks lately...definitely a comeback! I've also been looking for the perfect turtle neck sweater which is harder than it seems. The last of my cravings is a black duster coat; I was actually half-lucky enough to find the one I want BUT they are sold out of my size :( so I sit and wait for them to re-stock. Happy Fall!

Trending: Camel Coats

Camel has made a big come back! Camel has always been a good go-to color but this color has recently become more popular than ever. We've recently seen this color all over the runways for the upcoming Spring/Summer season as well as on the street scene. The color is now trending for the current fall season. The neutral camel color has been very popular in peacoat's. Peacoat's are a staple to your Fall wardrobe; they are definitely a must have. Not only must you have a peacoat but a peacoat in this camel color is something you should invest in. Camel is such a versatile color and perfect for Fall. You can pair your camel peacoat with very soft colors such as light denim, white, and light beige colors; or you could go complete opposite of soft colors and pair your camel peacoat with warm colors such as black, gray, and maroon. Below are a few pictures of this trend:

    

                                                                       courtesy of trendsurvivor.com and popsugar.com

Bags on Bags on Bags

Fall is approaching which not only means pumpkin spice lattes; it means its time for a new bag. Below are a few purses I have been CRAVING. These bags are great for fall as their warm-neutral colors will go perfectly with any fall wardrobe.

               

                                              Givenchy pandora tote, Stella McCartney Falabella tote & clutch