Leather and Skulls and Rips and Flowers

If it wasn't immediately obvious, I love leather--or the look of it, at least. To me, it screams "bad ass," and is always in fashion. This is a very basic outfit--what really adds interest is the details in the individual pieces. The jacket has a quilted texture that I love, the jeans have the perfect rips in all the right places, and the scarf appears to be an everyday floral scarf from afar; only a closer look will reveal that it's actually adorned with skulls. The outfit is mostly concrete--but I think the scarf has enough softness to add some petals to the mix (literally). Pair it with some aviators, ankle boots, and something with crosses on it, and you are ready to get on your Harley and do hardcore activities. Or, you know, just do what I did, and jump in your Corolla and go out to lunch and the mall.

Petals:

Target (Mossimo Brand) scarf (black not available online, but should be in stores)

Concrete:

Target (Mossimo Brand) distressed denim (Get them fast! They're on clearance!)

Members Only quilted vegan leather jacket (Snag it now! It's 50% off at UO!)

Forever 21 basic tank

H&M ankle boots

Forever 21 cross pendant bracelet

Merlot and Polka Dots

I apologize for the overexposure of my pictures. I didn't have my pal to take pictures for me, so I had to resort to a tripod and didn't notice the flaws until I got home. But the show goes on. I was really excited to do this outfit because I've had this hat for a few months and finally got the time to feature it in an outfit. I have been collecting felt hats for a little while now because I was inspired by the style of one of my favorite fashion bloggers, Nicole Alyse. You should check out her blog some time if you want to learn how to perfectly pull off a vintage tee or cut-out leather boots--but it's really worth seeing just to scope out her impressive array of hats (Running in Wedges). Felt hats are the perfect way to say "I'm fancy, but I'm also too lazy to do anything complicated with my hair." 

Admittedly, the hat is a little bougie. So that I didn't come off as a complete d-bag, I tried to pair it with some basic pieces. I chose a simple polka-dot blouse to accentuate the femininity and sophistication of my head gear, but paired it with leather pants and ankle boots to prevent the outfit from being too froufrou. This purse is probably my best purchase in a long time. It's a guest designer for Target--the line is called "3.1 Phillip Lim for Target." It is the perfect everyday bag and has beautiful structure. I snagged it on clearance for about 10% of what it's selling for on ebay. All in all, I really like this outfit because it mixes not only textures, but types of styles. I like to think of it as "classy lady meets biker chick."

Petals:

Nordstrom brand hat 

Target (Xhilaration brand) Blouse

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target handbag (no longer available in stores, but can buy on ebay)

Concrete: 

H&M mixed leather pants (similar here)

H&M ankle boots

Timberrrrrrrr.....

I've been wanting to do an outfit with flannel for a while now and have experimented with it a lot, but decided to post this one because so many people have these basic pieces and anyone can pull off such a cozy look. I like the way the red pops out against the army green, and it's a fun way to layer and stay warm--well, err, if you live in California. I added the beanie to keep it snuggly, and was surprised that the two shades of red didn't bother me. Since both the army green and maroon are earthy tones, I think it works. Combat boots are a must, of course. And voila, you are ready to endure cruel and unrelenting 59 degree weather in style!

Petals: 

Michael Kors Watch (no longer available through MK site, but available for purchase on Ebay)

Citizens of Humanity Jeans (similar here)

Concrete:

Nordstrom (Sashimi brand) Military Jacket (similar here)

Forever 21 Flannel top (similar here)

Ebay Beanie

Sleek and Pink

The real focal point of this outfit is this fabulous pair of shoes I found while perusing one of my favorite shoe sites. Enter flashback. Growing up, my most beloved color was pink. When picking out clothes as a kid, I'd ask my mom for pink when my sister asked for purple. I had pink toys, blankets, school supplies, and my favorite power ranger was Kimberly--the pink one, of course. As I got older, I was all pinked out. I actually sort of hated it for a good number of years. Maybe it was teenage angst, but I digress.

 These shoes brought back those warm fuzzy feelings that I had for this girly hue. They unlocked some long-repressed love. They were like a piece of decadent bubble gum--a sexy, bad mama jamma piece of bubble gum... with chains. In addition to the color, I also love the pointy toe and the unique strap detail. So that the world can witness the splendor that is these shoes, I kept the rest of the outfit simple--a sheer white blouse, and a black mid-length skirt. The skirt has a cute little leather waistband and, on the back zipper, there is a cute little pop of color to complement the shoes. I also added a vintage chain necklace for a little classiness, as well as my go-to gold watch.

Petals:

Forever 21 Blouse (similar blouse found here), Vintage Necklace

Concrete:

Forever 21 skirt (similar skirt found here), Lola Shoetique shoes, Michael Kors watch

Sweater and Liquid Leather

This is a basic look for the not-so-basic girl. I picked the sweater up for a whopping $14.95 at H&M and I knew I wanted to have fun with it. I love how it's long and cozy. I teamed it up with some liquid leather leggings to add some excitement. The textures and contrast complement each other well. I couldn't stop there, of course. Such a simple outfit needs some great accessories. This necklace is such a great find. I got it on sale at Macy's and I love the shape and interesting lines it has. It reminds me of fish bones or leaves, or something. Whatever it reminds me of, it really adds a luxe feel to the outfit. For my footsies, I decided to go with some basic pumps that have these great gold tips on the heel. It's these little details that really make this outfit an undercover head-turner.

Petals:

H&M sweater (similar found here), Forever 21 purse

Concrete: 

Target leggings (mine are old, but similar found here), Macy's necklace, Urban Outfitters pumps (I bought mine about a year ago, so if nothing similar is on UO, these are a good alternative, Michael Kors watch

Neo Leo(pard)

I should win an award for best blog titles. But this is beside the point. Now that fall is here, two emotions surface: sadness because I am going to miss tank tops and shorts, but also happiness because now I can break out my scarves and other layering pieces! I decided to do a fun fall outfit. Neutrals are so abundant during this season, so I wanted to stray a little bit from tradition by wearing a cute pink blazer (if you couldn't tell, I'm a little obsessed with pink lately). I love that it's so playful. I added some sass by incorporating this leopard print scarf. The pink and brown look really cute together, and the brown allows the outfit to be season-appropriate. I added in some cute brown wedges and my brown watch, and voila! Outfit complete.

Petals:

Forever 21 Blazer, H&M top (similar here), Uniqlo jeans, Michael Kors watch (no longer available on MK website, but is on ebay) , Aldo wedges

Concrete:

Tobi scarf

Deadly Denim

This week I wanted to feature a couple looks that could be worn for a night out on the town. This look is perfect for a semi-casual night, like a rooftop party or a trendy pub. In fact, it could easily go from day to night. The denim shirt is totally laid back and fun, and the leather skirt adds a little spice. Its croc-like texture makes it more interesting than the average leather skirt. I really wanted to add a pop of color, and I thought the leopard print watch would be a cute, unexpected piece. To keep things comfy, I thought some black combat boots would be fitting. 

Petals:

None here :)

Concrete:

 Target shirt (Mine's old, but a very similar one is here), H&M skirt, Love Culture Boots (Mine are old, but very similar ones here, Target watch