fall/ winter wishlist 2015

Lately I've been so excited about dressing and shopping for the colder months, even though I favor spring and summer weather-wise. There are so many possibilities for layering by piling on cuddly cardigans or tall boots.

This post is going to be a mini compilation of the items I hope to purchase in the near future. I'm obviously drawing a lot of influence from 70s style, autumnal colors, and boho prints.

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(this year's spring/ summer wishlist)

(all photos from store's websites and are not mine)

(skirt / sweater / dress )

Forever 21 is always a good spot for affordable basics and trendy items. I've been loving these button front skirts, but I'm not sure how much I want to invest in one. The dress is a nice looking faux-suede and is much closer to my price range than the authentic material. Also, there's never a shortage in demand for black sweaters.

(dress / cardigan)

Maude is one of my favorite local boutiques and although they carry a wide variety of styles, both items I'm in love with from their site happen to be army green. The dress would look great with black tights and my cranberry Docs, and the cardigan is so cozy I would have to wear it with everything.

( dress / skirt )

Savoir-Faire is another one of my favorite local boutiques and another place where I fell for fall-colored items. Both of these could be layered and worn all throughout the holiday season.

(floral top / pumpkin blouse / embroidered top)

There are some Topshop basics I adore, but I really appreciate the exquisite details their clothes often have. All three of these tops are so pretty that they could be worn with dark jeans and boots and be considered a complete outfit.

( NY tee / rock tee / sweater )

I couldn't do a wishlist without Brandy Melville. Their clothes are my favorite because they're incredibly soft and can be worn with anything. This cardigan from Brandy is definitely the most worn item in my closet.

What fall trends are you looking forward to participating in? Where are you buying clothes this season?

love,
claire
outfitsandobservations@gmail.com

spring/ summer wishlist

Each season I love taking the time to go through magazines and my favorite stores' websites to see what's big. I like to think that I'm true to my own style, but I also love inspiration from what's currently popular! Summer clothes are my favorite because I feel like they have so much potential; you can easily be carefree in a pale, flowy dress or you can look tougher in ripped boyfriend shorts and a graphic tee. Also, I have uniforms during the school year, so the summer is the only season where I can really where what I want every day.

Here are some of the items I'm hoping to pick up this year:

(striped top / coffee tee)

These tees are my Brandy Melville picks! I'm in love with Brandy clothes because they are always comfortable and affordable. Their items make great staple pieces, and I'm sure I'm going to wear these shirts constantly.

(dress / sunnies / shorts)

Savoir-Faire is by far my favorite boutique in Fayetteville! The brands they carry are always well made, and they always have an array of unique pieces along with basics. This dress would be perfect and breezy with Docs or sandals. The shorts would be perfect with white tees, and I'm loving tortoiseshell and round glasses at the moment.

(detailed top / metallic cami / shorts)

 Topshop is a wonderful, beautiful place to shop. Look at the detail in the first shirt and the shorts! All three of these would be easy to dress up or down for summer events.

(dress / top)

American Eagle is fantastic because it can be like the cheaper alternative to Free People. There are always boho pieces for a way lower price. Also, this tank dress would be so easy to throw on on hot days.

(tank)

Maude is another one of my favorite local boutiques, and I can always find something I love there. This shirt looks like art, and I feel like my mood would be better just by wearing it!

(all pictures are from the store's websites/ the page I linked to them; none of them are mine)

claire
outfitsandobservations@gmail.com