CAPSULE WARDROBE STAPLE: TURTLENECKS

I decided to make this a series called "Capsule Wardrobe Staple" and show you guys how I wear whatever piece of clothing it is. I like to think of my style as "wearable" for the most part. I am a pretty normal, everyday girl who likes to look somewhat in style, but I really like to be comfortable and wear easy outfits. Turtlenecks are one of those staples for fall and winter that are so warm, but they look so chic and really make your style look sophisticated. They are also really easy to wear and timeless, which I appreciate because it justifies buying them when you know you can wear them for many years! I have 4 turtlenecks, but you could honestly just have one or two and create the same amount of outfits. I have a greenish/sage one, charcoal gray, black and white striped and a tan/brown one. Depending on your style, you can figure out what will match with the majority of your wardrobe. Costco doesn't have clothes online, but I just saw at my Costco they have turtlenecks for $12.99 right now in solid colors! I'll link some affordable turtleneck options first, but here are the looks I came up with:

    Turtleneck, distressed boyfriend jeans, wool coat, black heeled booties

    Turtleneck, black skinny ankle jeans, leather biker jacket, black heeled booties

   Turtleneck, faux fur jacket, black skinny jeans, chunky buckled boots

   Turtleneck, black leggings, pointy-toed boots (any color or pattern)

   Turtleneck, faux fur jacket, mom jeans, black heeled booties

 

   Turtleneck, distressed boyfriend denim, black combat boots

 
 

   Turtleneck, black leather jacket, mom jeans, black heeled booties, black hat (fedora or floppy hat)

Links to cute jackets to layer over similar to mine:

LAYERING YOUR SPRING/SUMMER CAMIS INTO THE FALL

As you guys may have noticed, I try to follow a somewhat "capsule-style wardrobe". I have some fun and more trendy pieces, but for the most part I stick to solid, neutral colored basics, lots of black and white. I find that this really maximizes the amount of times I can wear a certain item and the number of different outfits I can come up with. I honestly think that one of the reasons why I love this and love bargain shopping is because I am such a problem solver and I feel like it gets my brain working :) It's like trying to put together a puzzle out of my wardrobe and I LOVE that. I wanted to show you how you can layer with your spring or summer camis and tanks in the fall. I have been seeing this trend for a while and rather than go and buy something new to create this look, I tried to see what I could come up with in my own wardrobe. I used 3 of my satin camis: one with lace and two with ruffle details. I really wish I had a sweater material one, I saw a picture on Pinterest of a blush colored one over a white t-shirt and it looked so good! These are the outfits I came up with:


First, start with one of these:

1. White tee, silvery satin cami, light-wash mom jeans, heeled black bootie

2.  White t-shirt, black ruffle cami, light-wash mom jeans, black heeled booties and a leather jacket

3.  Light blue t-shirt, black lace cami, black skinny jeans, black and silver belt, black moto boots

4. Gray turtle neck, black lace cami, black skinny jeans, black pointed boots

DIY CHALK PAINTED PUMPKINS

If you are anything like me, you are really particular about colors when decorating for the holidays or seasons. I think once I have kids I might be a little bit less OCD about this, but for now I really like decorating with neutral colors for the holidays. I have seen a lot of rustic fall decor on pinterest and some of the home decor accounts I follow on Instagram, but a lot of the decor is so expensive. So, I decided to do a quick and easy DIY project with my favorite color chalk paint. The kind I used is Americana Decor Chalk Paint in Primitive. It's an off-white color, almost a little taupe and gray. In my opinion it is the perfect color! I have almost white walls so it is just the slightest bit darker than those. I used plastic pumpkins I picked up in the dollar section at Target for $3 each so that I can reuse them for many years, but you could also just do this with real pumpkins. I didn't use any sort of a primer or anything and used a sponge-type brush to paint it on. You can do more coats if you like, but I just did one because I like the distressed look. I included a few other things I painted with this chalk paint too! It's seriously the best color! I had a dark brown metal mirror that I was sick of and some really cool giant candle holders I picked up from Goodwill that I used as wedding decorations. Enjoy!

6 STYLES OF SHOES YOU NEED THIS FALL

Alright, so I kind of hinted at the fact that I wanted to do a post strictly on shoes (boots, mainly) in my 5 fall pieces that you need, so here it is! You clearly don't actually NEED any of these, but if you are a fashion lover like myself, this might help narrow down your shoe hunt and think of ideas to put on your wish list! I live in Washington state, where fall=rain and sometimes snow, so I tend to wear boots almost every day in the fall. Something that keeps my foot up off the ground a bit so that I don't get soaked! Here are my favorite styles of shoes right now:


1. Flats

Pointed toe or a loafer style are my favorites right now. These can easily be worn into the Spring as well and maybe the other seasons depending on where you live

2. Chelsea boot

A classic. I picked up my Chelsea boots from Plato's Closet for $10 last year and love them so much! You can get them flat to the ground or with a heel. The great thing about these is that they are almost always on trend and can go with so many different outfits. Might be one worth splurging on if you think you can keep the same pair for a few years! My dream boots are the Alexander Wang Spencer Studded Boots, but they are also $800!

3. Wet/cold weather boot

Very necessary if you live in a colder climate like I do. Again, these might be something worth splurging a little on because they will last years if you go for a more classic style and neutral color palette!

4. Printed boot

Definitely a HUGE trend this season! One of the best ways to style these in my opinion is just a plain white t-shirt and your favorite black skinny jeans! I love the simplicity of the outfit and then a statement shoe.

5. Buckles/studded boot

Pick whether you are more of a silver or a gold girl (or one of each) and then get yourself a cool pair of these statement boots! I love chunky hardware and anything with studs or big buckles! These can totally change up your outfit and I get a lot of wear out of mine. I always go for flatter boots in this category so they can add some character to my casual, everyday outfits!

6. White sneakers

Such a wardrobe staple for any time of the year. My favorite style is something similar to the Stan Smith Adidas classic shoe. You can wear it with leggings and a plain oversized or mens sweatshirt or dress it up with leather leggings and a leather jacket. I scored mine from Target a few years ago on clearance for around $6!!

CAPSULE WARDROBE STAPLE: BOYFRIEND BLAZER

Hey guys! So, as much as I live in the color black, I surprisingly don't have many black outerwear pieces and I have been looking for the perfect long black jacket that will keep me warm in the Washington weather this fall and winter! I found the perfect one in store this week from Target (you guys are probably getting sick of my Target obsession, but they are just too good). It's from the "a new day" line that they have come out with and if you are going in person you can find it near the dressier section. This jacket is so well made and only $39.99 (and I bet if you wait a little bit they will have an outerwear sale at some point and can probably get it for 20% off). It is honestly one of those pieces that I know I will keep in my wardrobe for years to come! It is such a timeless style and you can wear it so many different ways! Also, it does run a little big (especially since it is a boyfriend fit) so size down! Here are a few ideas of how I styled it with pieces I already had in my wardrobe:



1.  Simple, neutral colored t-shirt, mom jeans and black heeled booties

 2. Band tee, black skinny jeans, printed booties

 3. Black turtleneck, distressed boyfriend jeans, black slip on loafers

4. Grey tank top, black skinny jeans, black belt, white sneakers

5. Striped dress shirt, black and silver belt, black pointed toe booties, black jeans

CELEB STREET STYLE : VOL 1

I remember growing up my Mom always had People and InStyle magazines lying around and one of my favorite things to do was to look through them at all of the celebrities different outfits and cut them out and make collages, put them on my binder or just use them as inspiration for outfit ideas. I always loved the "Look for Less" kind of section in the magazines where they would post a picture of a celebrity in their street wear and show you affordable options to get the same look. I thought I would do the same for you guys, too! I had 5 photos picked out that I got off Pinterest that I used for my inspiration, but I was trying to research what the legalities are for using other people's photos on a blog and I really don't want to risk doing something wrong! So, if you follow me on Pinterest (which you should--Name is Tiffany Meri) I am going to have a folder with the same title of this blogpost with the pictures pinned. Keep in mind that these are more "inspired by" looks, tweaked to be a little more wearable to myself. Also, I did not purchase anything new for these looks, they were all pieces that I already had in my closet. This is a GREAT way to find different ways to wear things that you already have. All of these outfits kind of follow a more capsule-style wardrobe, so if you are into that you will love this!




1. Olivia Palermo

2. Kendall Jenner

3. Selena Gomez

4. Gigi Hadid : Look #1

5. Gigi Hadid : Look #2

5 FALL TRENDS & HOW I STYLE THEM

Okay guys, I am back for my FAVORITE season for fashion! I, along with probably every other girl in the world, LOVE fall fashion. I love being able to layer on all of my favorite pieces and really show my personal style. I don't always follow the trends, but I definitely have my own sense of style and know what I like when I see it. So, if that means I am following a trend then I guess I am, but if I am not, no big deal. Anyways, I thought I would share with you guys 5 pieces that I am personally loving this fall and examples of affordable ones that you can purchase yourselves! I think I might have one "splurge" in the boots, but they were so cool I had to include them! Let me know what else you guys want to see on here, I would love to know if you have any requests!

1. Statement Sleeves

Okay, so I know for a fact that these are "on trend" because I see them EVERYWHERE. Whether they have ruffles, bell sleeves, balloon sleeves, ties, etc., detailed statement sleeves are such a fun trend that I am on board with. I remember when puffy sleeves were in when I was a poor college student and I had three puffy sleeved tops that I bought on clearance at JcPenny (lol) that were on constant rotation, so I know that I am going to do the same with these ones!  They can be worn on their own or you can layer a really cool blazer vest, leather vest or fur/shag vest over the top to change up the look and add a little more warmth without covering the sleeves. Here are some that are on my wish list:

2. Statement Boots

 Same as above, definitely on trend right now! I feel like (and I still might do a future post on this) there are SO many trends of statement boots that I want to jump on the wagon for! Whether they are velvet, patent leather, bold colors, chunky hardware, embroidery or bold prints, I think that bold boots in general are such an easy way to really spice up your outfit. Even just a plain white t-shirt, your favorite jeans and a pair of statement boots is such a trendy and put-together outfit. These are my three that I have picked up: floral embroidered boots from Target, chunky cut-out moto boots from H&M and these dark burgundy shiny (not patent though) boots from Boohoo that I picked up last year. I listed below a few as well so hopefully you can choose a pair or they can give you some inspiration!

3. Graphic/Slogan Tees

 I think that especially since the Gucci t-shirt and other designer t-shirts came out, I have been seeing a lot more styling of graphic/slogan tees. I am such a comfortable dresser that this is right up my alley! I love having something that I can wear with any type of bottom (skirt, leather pants, sweats, leggings or jeans) and have a totally different look. I actually think that this is something that I would get so much use out of over the years that I wouldn't mind investing a little in a nice t-shirt. My personal take on this is to (of course) pick neutral colors for both the tee and the font so that you can style it as many ways as possible. Red is huge this fall, so I picked a few with some red in them as well!

4. Faux fur/shag jacket

 This isn't anything new to this year, but I think it is a must-have for adding some character to your outfit and keeping you warm! I got mine last year from Target for around $40 and it is so cozy and stylish. I love layering it over a graphic or band tee with some mom/boyfriend jeans and flat boots for a edgy/tomboy look or with black skinnies and a sleek turtleneck for a more sophisticated night time look! I almost always wear my hair up in a top knot when I am wearing mine because it is a little top-heavy and I think it just completes the look a little better to wear your hair up. I included a couple of vests too in case the jacket is too much fur for you!

5. Longline Jacket

A long trench or duster style jacket is definitely a favorite for layering in the fall! They keep you so much warmer since they cover your butt & they look so sophisticated. My favorite one I picked up from boohoo.com after watching a YouTube video last year from Alex Garza saying that it was her favorite coat. It is one size fits all (probably not true), but it does fit me. It comes in a bunch of colors, but I have the grey and would highly recommended it! I want to order the camel one ASAP!

Wish list

I hope you guys enjoyed this post and found some inspiration :)