New Video: 5 Must-Have Items for Fall / Transitional Season

This week is time again for a new video! I feel like I have talked about this topic a lot on the blog but it's something I find very interesting. That is getting dressed during transitional season. It doesn't matter if you are now in Fall or Spring, finding the perfect outfit to wear during this time of the year can be very challenging but also very fun too!

I love dressing for this type of weather because I feel like you can mix both seasons and play a lot with different pieces to get very cool outfits! But I know it's very easy to fail in picking out the right look because the weather may confuse you and you could get too warm or too cold, which is never a good thing!

The best tip I could give you on how to get dressed for transitional weather is to rely on your basics! There are a few pieces that could become your best friends during this time of the year and they will help you to get a comfortable, weather appropriate and stylish look without putting too much effort. 

So, without further due, here is my little video about my essentials for transitional weather and I'm also showing you some of my favorite pieces in case you would like to update your wardrobe. Also, I would love for you to check out my other videos and subscribed to my Youtube channel ;)

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Silk Scarves:

Flats & Ankle Boots:

4 Minimalist Ways to Wear Plaid This Spring

As a trend we usually relate to the ‘90s or the early 2000s, plaid is something we’re actually really excited about this season because it presents us with a challenge. Since we usually relate this print to grungy looks and fall fashion, how on earth do we make it work for springtime? Well, there’s nothing we love more than a challenge because it can really help your personal style grow, so let’s take a look at some fashion tips from the runways and enjoy the plaid craze for the season.

Cool as a cucumber

There are two easy ways you can wear a plaid button-down: old school grunge and rocker chic. This season calls more for that too-cool-for-you, edgy, rocker vibe, and you can pull it off by layering plaid and leather. A short leather jacket coupled with a longer, unbuttoned plaid shirt, and then a black tank top underneath will look cool as hell, and you can combine this with your skinniest jeans (or hey, leather pants), and a pair of ankle boots. Be careful with distressed denim here because it might end up making the outfit look too busy, so plain denim could be a better choice. You’re looking for those really slim, curve-hugging skinny pants that elongate your legs and feel dangerously sexy.

Even people who don’t think they’re all that edgy can pull this look off because it requires some fairly simple details. Another thing that might cross your mind is studded details such as belts and collars, but we recommend that you be careful with that as well. It could push the outfit from cool and stylish into something outdated and give you that trying-too-hard vibe. We’re really trying to retain a measure of polish here, so we recommend some more elegant accessories: slim chain necklaces, wristwatches, and headbands to complement everything.

Quirky vs. high-fashion polish

Let’s talk about plaid suits, something that’s really popular this season. A plaid suit can be tough to pull off because it tends to make you look like a school librarian. And you know what; we recommend that you embrace it. Grey, beige, and light brown suits paired with ruffled shirts, Oxford shoes, and cat-rimmed glasses are cute, stylish, but they are something that’s a lot easier to pull off if your style naturally leans toward quirky and vintage. 

If you want to avoid that and look more polished, then don’t worry, you can definitely make a plaid suit look really high-fashion. For this to work, we recommend jewel tones and darker plaid, a big belt to cinch in your blazer, and some really, really good heels. Also? Try wearing a tie if you want that androgynous, runway vibe, and top it all off with red lipstick.

Clever dressing with accessories

Do these details feel a little too overwhelming? Don’t worry, you can just stick to plaid accessories! In fact, plaid is such a cool thing to spice up the outfit that it’s bound to make you stand out. Hair clips, scarves, headbands, tote bags, belts, and little plaid bows can take your everyday casual to something fully stylish, and we recommend that you push it further and experiment with evening wear as well.

Large, silky cover-up scarves combined with black, elegant evening dresses can give you that straight-from-the-cover-of-Vogue look. Pick a simple, unfussy cut, and then style it up with plaid accessories to really stand out from the crowd. 

Gingham bombshell

We know, we know, gingham isn’t technically plaid. However, how many people know or care about that? It’s a cute print that’s also popular this season, and it’s good for those who are a little scared of plaid. Gingham dresses with off-the-shoulder sleeves are just really damn sexy and cute for spring, or you could go for a high-waisted A-line skirt, a crop top, and a denim jacket. If you’re really set on plaid, we recommend a button-down plaid dress that hugs your waist, some black pumps, and gorgeously messy, curled hair.

It’s time to take plaid out of the “oversized and grunge” box and start experimenting again. Take this print and have fun with it! It can be cool, it can be sexy, it can be anything you want if you style it right, so play around and enjoy this spring. 

*Guest Post written by Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith is an Australia-based beauty and style blogger and a DIY enthusiast. She is very passionate about the latest fashion trends and graphic design projects. Sophia writes mostly about fashion-related topics in her articles. She has contributed to a number of publications including Viva Glam Magazine, Whytt Magazine, How to Simplify, Carousel and Mostly Sugar. 
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The Ultimate Zaful Spring Wishlist

For many of you, Spring has just arrived! And with that, comes the time to share with you some of my favorite items from Zaful that you can get for this new season.

Even though I'm actually starting to get colder days here in Argentina, I thought I would show some of my must-have pieces for Spring-Summer because this store is having a lot of very interesting new items that I'm sure you are going to love. So let's get started!

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First, I did a little selection of rompers, which I think are one of the best pieces you can get for going on those weekend trips or maybe if you are already planning your summer holidays, you definitely need one of them! They are extremely comfortable and practical because you can get fully dressed with just one piece! 

Another great thing about them is that you can find many different styles and picked the one you like the most, for example in this case I picked one floral romper that is very fun and girly, then another one with black and white strippes, which is also very interesting and last but not the least I really loved the white broderie one, because white looks amazing for Spring-Summer.

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Then I have picked two wrapped dresses, because they are also super practical and very flattering as well. Both of them, have the most beautiful floral print and I really love those vibrant colors! I think they will look so cute with some sandals or even ankle booties because they are that type of dresses that look great with anything.

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I have also picked some other dress options in case you don't like florals, I have found this beautiful yellow off the shoulder dress because I think that color is very bright and it will look amazing on those warmer days. In addition, I have picked this lovely polka dots dress because this is one of the trend prints of the season.

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And last but not the least, I couldn't miss the bikinis! Again, for all of you who may be already planning your summer holidays, I have made a little selection of my favorites. I have picked one with the most gorgeous yellow color, which I think will look amazing against the tanned skin and then I picked one in red color because I loved the wrap detail, I think it looks very interesting. And of course, I had to include one bikini with that kind of palm tree leaves print because it's my favorite and I think it's still on trend.

I really hope you like this wishlist! Please let me know which article is your favorite and also I would love to know which are your Spring essentials ;)

Spring Summer Haul Video!!

I have recently set up a goal of trying to do one video every month. I know it's not too much but I'm more interested in being consistent rather than doing a lot of videos in the beginning and then not being able to keep it up. So far, for these last two months, I was able to do one video for each and I'm already working on the video for November. So, I'm feeling very excited and satisfied with this :)
Anyway, for today's video, I wanted to show you a haul of all the clothes I bought during my last summer trip! It's so funny because I bought everything in Croatia, while it was summer in Europe, so for all of you who follow me and are currently in Europe, this would be last season but, as I'm back in Argentina and we are moving towards summer, this is the current season :D
I think it's great to shop while I'm traveling so I can have a complete summer wardrobe ready to wear when I'm back home. So, I hope you like this video and please let me know which item is your favorite! Also, remember you can check all of my other videos on my Youtube channel and in case you have any suggestions or recommendations for my videos I would really appreciate your feedback :)

Básicos de Zaful para el Cambio de Temporada

Sin importar si estás cambiando de Verano a Otoño o de Invierno a Primavera, como es mi caso, Zaful tiene las mejores piezas para transicionar hacia la nueva temporada! En estos días donde todavia no hace ni tanto calor, ni tanto frío puede ser dificil elegir el mejor outfit que nos sirva para vernos bien y estar cómoda durante todo el día. Sin embargo, para mí, esta es la mejor época del año ya que podemos mezclar prendas de ambas temporadas y divertirnos armando looks diferentes cada día. Así que para aprovechar este momento, decidí prepararles esta wishlist con mis básicos para el cambio de temporada. Son esas prendas que te van a salvar cuando no sepas que ponerte y que vas a poder ir usando durante toda esta transición. Empecemos!

No matter if you are changing from Summer to Fall or from Winter to Spring like I am right now, Zaful has the best pieces for the transition to the new season! In these days when it's not so warm or cold yet, sometimes it can be hard to pick the best outfit that makes us look fabulous and also that it's appropriate for the changing weather. However, to me, this is the best time of the year because we can mix our favorite items from both seasons and create different looks every day. So to make the most out of this period, I have decided to prepare a wishlist with all my transitional basics. These are the pieces that will save your day when you don't know what to wear and I'm sure you will continue to wear throughout the season. Let's get started!  

1. Chaquetas / Jackets 

Ya sea de cuero, denim, o cualqueir otro material, las chaquetas son, sin duda, tus aliadas número uno en esta época de transición ya que son muy fáciles de agregar o quitar según si hace más frío o calor. Además, siempre le van a agregar un toque chic y más moderno a cualquier look.

Leather, denim or any other type of jacket is without a doubt your best friend in this transitional season because they are so easy to throw on or take out according to how warm or cold is that day. Plus, they will always add a chic and edgy look to your outfit.

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2. Camisas o blusas / Shirts and Blouses

Esta época del año es el mejor momento para usar todas aquellas camisas o blusas de manga larga o tres cuartos, ya que todavía no hace tanto calor y en el caso que estes cambiando hacia el invierno, tampoco hace tanto frío como para taparlas con un sweater o más capas. 

This is also the best time of the year to wear all of those shirts or long sleeve blouses because it's not so hot here yet in the southern hemisphere, but if you are transitioning to winter it's also not so cold that you have to cover them with sweaters.

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3. Cárdigans o sweaters 

Al igual que las chaquetas, los sweaters y cárdigans son otra buena opción para agregar al outfit en esos días donde está un poco más fresco y necesitamos sumar un poco más de abrigo. Lo ideal es elegir un sweater o cárdigan que tenga algún detalle divertido para lograr un look más interesante.

Just like jackets, sweaters and cardigans are also good options to add to your outfit on those colder days when you need a little extra warmth. The best is to choose a sweater or cardigan that has some kind of detail to achieve a look that is more interesting and eye-catching.

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4. Un buen piloto o trench coat / A trench coat

Si hay algo que tanto la primavera como el otoño tienen en común es que en ambas estaciones suele llover mucho. Por eso, tener un buen piloto o trench coat es, sin dudas, una excelente elección que, además de protegerte contra la lluvia, va a agregar mucha elegancia a cualquier outifit.

If there is something that Spring and Fall have in common is that in both seasons usually rains a lot! Therefore, investing in a good trench coat is a great choice because not only it will protect you from the rain but also it will add a lot of elegance to any outfit.

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Esos son todos mis básicos para esta época de transición, ya sea hacia el invierno o hacia el verano! Espero que este post les sirva y me encantaría saber si ustedes tienen algún otro básico que consideren esencial para este momento del año! :)

So, these are all my transitional basics! I hope this post was useful to you and I would love to know if you have any other basics that you think it's essential for this time of the year! :)