Cardigan: J.Crew // Top: Cloth & Stone (similar) // Jeans: Paige // Booties: Jeffery Campbell // Bag: STAUD 

I was supposed to be looking for a Halloween costume (which I still don’t have) when I found this long black cardigan. I think at this point I have just given up on a Halloween costume and plan to wear this cardigan with a black turtleneck, black jeans and black booties… that is festive enough, right?

I own a similar short version of this cardigan in multiple colors and was excited to see a longer option for winter. This cardigan fits large, so I recommend buying a size down (wearing XS). It comes in seven colors and I already have my eye on the burgundy, heather khaki, ivory and heather cilantro colors. I paired this long black cardigan with my favorite white button down (similar), Paige jeans and Jeffery Campbell booties. This cardigan also pairs well with a turtleneck and with a knee length skirt or dress. Shop this entire look below! xoxo

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Sweater: Everlane for Nordstrom // Jeans: Paige // Booties: Jeffery Campbell // Bag: STAUD

After transitioning our closets to fall/winter and throwing away sacks full of old clothes, it was time to buy some new pieces. I came across the Everlane collection at Nordstrom and had to resist from literally buying it all! Every piece of the Everlane collection is what I would consider classic staples. This black crew sweater is one of my favorite pieces of the collection and it fits true to size (wearing small). It is the perfect blend of recycled cashmere and merino wool. This sweater comes in five colors and I already have the Heather Sand and Bone colors in my cart. I paid the black crew sweater with my favorite black neoprene booties from Jeffery Campbell and raw edge jeans from Paige. This sweater layers and pairs so well with just about anything. Shop my look below! xoxo

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Top: J.Crew // Skirt: J.Crew // Bag: Neiman Marcus (similar) // Heels: Charles David // Necklace: Gorjana // Earrings: BaubleBar // Sunnies: Karen Walker

When I started seeing velvet appear in stores for fall, I was a little hesitant to purchase any. I tried on this tank and skirt together in J.Crew and loved it. I knew that velvet and leather would be the perfect combo to introduce the trend into my wardrobe. This velvet tank fits true to size (wearing a small) and also comes in light pink and blue green. The velvet pairs perfectly with this pleated leather skirt from J.Crew, but also looks great with denim. This skirt fits a little large (wearing a 0, but a 00 would have fit better) and is a midi length. As it gets colder outside, this skirt also pairs well with a black turtleneck or a velvet jacket. To complete my look I added my favorite black leather pumps, a classic black leather bucket bag (similar), and black tassel earrings. Shop this entire outfit below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Dress: Trouve // Shoes: Banana Republic (similar) // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff // Pearls: Tiffany & Co. // Sunnies: Karen Walker

Yes, I added yet another black dress to my collection. I have honestly lost count on how many I own, but the mesh detail on this dress was too unique to pass up. The slip in this black mesh dress has the perfect amount of stretch to wear comfortably all day, and the mesh overlay makes the dress a little more conservative while still fun. It fits true to size (wearing a small) and is so easy to dress up or down. It can be styled with mules and a moto jacket for a more casual look, or dressed up with pearls and heels like I did above. These strappy black heels are a few years old, but I have linked some similar styles below. To complete my look, I added my favorite Rebecca Minkoff clutch which comes in multiple colors and patterns, and a few strands of pearls. I am a total sucker for an all black outfit paired with pearls, especially when it can just as easily be dressed down. Shop this look and a few similar styles below! xoxo

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Top: Nordstrom // Jeans: Gap // Shoes: Charles David (similar) // Bag: Neiman Marcus (similar) // Sunnies: Karen Walker

Happy October! Dallas finally had a small cool front last week that helped get me in the mood for fall. One of my favorite things to wear during fall is plaid. I found this black and white plaid button-down at Nordstrom, and it is already the perfect plaid top for the season. Since this flannel is a boyfriend cut, it is suppose to fit larger and be less tailored. I am wearing a size small, which is perfectly oversized, and great for layering. Even though this button down is 100% cotton, it is super thick and much warmer than expected. I paired the black and white plaid with my favorite distressed black jeans and went with black leather accessories. This plaid top would also look great untucked, with leather leggings, and boots in the winter. Shop the entire look below, and happy fall! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Dress: Banana Republic // Shoes: Banana Republic // Clutch: Banana Republic // Earrings: Banana Republic // Bracelet: Banana Republic // Sunglasses: Karen Walker

There is seriously little color in my closet, and for the longest time I have tried to add more color and failed. I have specifically searched for a versatile red dress in the past and finally found the perfect structured red dress at Banana Republic. I love the collar detail and hidden buttons all the way down the front of the dress. The pockets were of course a huge selling point for me, because everyone loves a dress with pockets! I ordered this dress in a size 0 and it fits well everywhere, but is a little tighter than I would like under the arms. The dress has a more tailored cut, but is still easy to move and walk in and is a great length for sitting.

I paired the structured red dress with 4 inch sandal heels (wearing size 8, fits true to size), but it could easily be paired with closed toe pumps for cooler temperatures. This black and gold clutch from Banana Republic went perfectly with my heels and is large enough to hold everything I need for a night out! I also found some simple gold jewelry at Banana Republic, including these hoop earrings and this bracelet (took me a while to figure out the clasp). This look is perfect for the summer heat but still nice enough for work or a wedding. Shop this look from Banana Republic below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Banana Republic provided free product in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.