Hold onto your teddy bears

Happy Monday everyone!
 
     As the weather slowly transitions from being calm and collected to cold as s***, it is time we remove the dust from our "winter coats" bin that has been in the back of our closets. I know that I have already posted about winter coats for this year, so I thought I would turn it over to jackets. You might be thinking why are we talking about jackets when it is 30 degrees outside, but it is because there is a new jacket that has come to town. So you better watch out. Here we have the teddy bear jacket, and no it is not a jacket that has teddy bears embroidered on it. It is a jacket that is known for its soft and plush faux fur features, all of which resembles our favorite childhood teddy. When it gets cold out, every fashionable girl looks for two things, comfort and on trend, so the teddy bear jacket trend fits the criteria perfectly. I found my first teddy bear jacket at Plato's Closet when I was there in search for a jumpsuit for a game day. When I was scrambling through the clothes racks I came across a soft cream furry jacket. It stuck out like a sore thumb and I was immediately attached. Within the first glance, I was in love. I tried it on and was even more shocked to see it was from Juicy Couture and had the original tags still on. We all know that Plato's Closet comes in clutch with their affordable prices so I was able to purchase the originally $70 jacket for $10. So with that being said, I found an immense amount of affordable teddy bear jackets that I hope will help you find your perfect match!



Romwe, $15.99

ASOS, $57.00

Free People, $228.00
 

Hollister, $49.99

 

Urban Outfitters, $75.00
 

Buckle, $51.27

 

Kohl's, $47.99
(My teddy bear jacket!)



Nordstrom, $79.90

     These teddy bear jackets do no justice to the variety that is being sold. If you are like me and need options, I would suggest going on Urban Outfitters and/or ASOS. From research, I saw that they both sold multiple colors, styles, and sizes of teddy bear jackets. I hope you find your best teddy bear jacket and give it as much love and attention as you can.
 
So hold onto your teddy bears, there's a new chief in town...at least for the winter.




"One should be a work of art, or wear a work of art."-Oscar Wilde.


XOXOXO

Brace yourselves, winter is coming.

Goodbye summer wardrobe, hello fall wardrobe!

     When it comes to the seasons, I have to admit I am more of a warm weather kind of girl, but after this dreadful summer I'm calling it quits with the heat, I am officially ready to wear layers on layers. This past weekend I finished packing up all of my summer clothes and managed to find a few boxes in my shed labeled "fall/winter clothes". As I opened up the box, I could smell the dust and the cry for help. All of my winter clothes consisted of last years trends. Although I will still wear them because trends always come and go, it also meant that my closet deserves a small, or large, update. Time to go fall clothes shopping! Before I go shopping I always like to browse the internet to find out what kind of clothing I want, what is trending or soon to be trending. Don't get me wrong I love wearing clothes that I like regardless if they are popular, but I do like to see what is out there. So after I completed my research I found a few items and trends that I was head over heels for and that I will definitely keep a look out for to wear this coming season and you should too! I cannot wait to see what this upcoming season will bring. Welcome home fall.

(Links are provided)

Statement Sleeves

 



Zara

Free People

Forever 21

Ball Drop Earrings



Nordstrom

Baublebar



Francesca's



Block Heel Booties



ASOS

Urban Outfitter's

Charlotte Russe



Puffer Coats

 

Express

Urban Outfitter's

Gap




   Embellishments

ASOS

Missguided

Nordstrom





   High Turtlenecks



Shopbop

       

   Romwe

Uniqlo







Plaid

Macy's

Anthropologie

ASOS

Camel Coats



Shopbop

Gap

Forever 21

Velvet Sets




Urban Outfitter's

  

Forever 21

Nasty Gal



                                                                                                        

Pajama's 



ASOS

       Bloomingdale's



 

Forever 21

 

 



Faux Fur Mules



Bloomingdale's

Nordstrom Rack

 Lord & Taylor

 




 

The best thing about season transitions are not only the transitioning of trends, but the new collections stores come out with when they switch from season to season. So head down to your favorite stores or get out your laptop and take advantage of your online shopping addiction. Happy searching!




"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall."-Oscar Wilde


XOXOXO

Traveling fashionista must see: 10 Corso Como

The B is back from the dead, hold onto your Prada.

 
     Sooo guilty as charged I have been completely MIA since the beginning of the summer, yeah oops, but I am back in full throttle! Summer was amazing, the highlight of it was that I was able to spend time in Milan, Italy for two weeks which is why I am writing this article and now I am back in the routine of being back at college (go bears!). Back to me visiting Italy, I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks there and I got to travel to many different cities such as Sestri Levante, Rapallo, Chiavari, Liguria, Genoa, and my favorite, Milan. Whenever you hear about Milan, you ultimately think of one word-fashion. Milan is recognized as one of the most important fashion capitals in the world because of its international fashion as well as many brands were born in the capital of Italy, like Prada. Who doesn't love the fashion in Europe? Anywhere you travel you will find the coolest street wear and designer labels.

     Traveling to Milan, I had no idea what to bring. I am the kind of girl you will find either wearing an athleisure ensemble or slip-on sneakers with trousers and a graphic tee. My style changes constantly to whatever I am feeling and where I am at, so being in Milan I definitely had to adapt and try out a new style or two. No, this blog post is not going to be about what I wore every single day, as we all know that would be quite entertaining right? Well I wanted to share about a place in Milan that I was able to see, it is considered one of the most fashionable hotspots in Italy as well as being a place unifying art, luxury, and culture, 10 Corso Como.

Front of 10 Corso Como

 
 
     10 Corso Como is an area that is all things from high-end fashion, dining, architecture, and art. It was founded in 1990 by publisher and gallerist, Carla Sozzani. Carla Sozzani is also known because of her sister, Franca Sozzani, who is the editor in chief of Italian Vogue. It is a must see visit for any traveling fashionista because of its eccentric and chic dynamic. 10 Corso Como features a beauty products from top brands, high-end clothing from designers such as Gucci, Lanvin, and Comme des Garcons, as well as art exhibitions that are year round. It is a place for those who favor culture, art, and beauty.

Terrace (Photo from www.thegreenwatcher.com)

 

 
     When I went to see 10 Corso Como, I was greeted by a secret garden ambiance as I trailed my way into the store to browse through all of the clothing I could not afford. My heart was beating like a drum to even have the privilege to hold a pair of Gucci Princetown slippers, which were around $1,300. The store itself was beautiful, the high ceilings and the crisp designs of the art décor and the architecture. The layout was something I have never seen before in the United States. After looking through the clothing, I made my way up the stairs to find a book store that had books ranging from art, photography, and fashion. Along with books there were modern sculptures and pieces of furniture, such as a ring lounge chair that was hanging from the ceiling. 10 Corso Como having clothing and books, they also had a terrace with a roof garden. The terrace hosted works of art as well as a variety of plants that were more chic than me. The terrace was a combination of peace and elegance.
 
     I would definitely recommend hitting up the 10 Corso Como if you are interested and/or pursuing fashion. As Carla Sozzani says it is a "living magazine" which combines art and fashion under one roof. You will be truly mesmerized from the second you walk in and for the rest of your life.
 
     Here below are photos of my day trip to 10 Corso Como as well as the website if you are interested to learn more! I was told that taking photos inside the store was prohibited so I managed to secretly capture a few! Ask me any questions and I will be happy to answer! Ciao!

"What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is an instant language."- Miuccia Prada


XOXOXO