The Perfect Transitional Coat

 

One of the things that I love the most about transitional fashion is that is the time of the year in which we are allowed to mix a lot of different pieces, we can wear blazers, denim jackets, leather jackets, coats, boots, or flats, pants, skirts or dresses. I would say that we can rotate all the pieces in our wardrobe and make some amazing combinations. 

The star piece for the fall season is definitely a trench coat because it's lightweight but still gets you covered, so it's perfect for those days when is not so cold yet to wear a proper coat or a heavier jacket. 

In addition, trench coats are super versatile, elegant, and chic, so they can elevate any outfit and they always give you those cool Parisian vibes, and who doesn't want that? Also, there are a lot of different types of trench coats in the market so it's easy to find the one that suits you the best.

In my case, I have bought this faux suede trench coat at Bershka during their summer sale and I was eagerly waiting for the temperatures to cool down so I could get a chance to wear it. I love that it's very casual and chic at the same time, the color goes perfectly with everything and it has the perfect length for my height. It has become my most worn piece of the season. 

I paired it with this Zara black t-shirt and this gorgeous embroidered skirt that I haven't worn in a long time and to be honest, I can't see why because it looks so good and it's perfect for this transitional weather. 

I hope you like this outfit and please tell me do you have a favorite transitional piece? Is it a trench coat or maybe a leather jacket? I would love to know :)

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Zara Fall Favorites

I have the feeling that every year at the beginning of fall I always found myself writing this same kind of post. I have to say in my defense that I always feel very excited with the change of the seasons (and I know I'm not the only one right?) because it's a time for renewal in general and what better way to channel this new energy than with some new pieces to incorporate to our wardrobe. 

I love making wishlist because I feel like they help me focus on the pieces that I would really like to have from the new collections and then I just go to the store and look for my favorites, instead of just roaming around and not finding anything I like. It's much better also when it comes to staying inside your budget, so you won't get tempted by other pieces which you haven't considered before. 

For me, this is especially important with brands like Zara because they are constantly adding new great pieces and I feel like every week I find something else that I like. So for today's post, I would like to share some of my favorites I have found in Zara for fall. Although I would like to have some more summer days, these great pieces get me super excited for the days to come. There is always something nice to appreciate in every season :)

Jackets and Coats

Blazers

Skirts and Shorts

Dresses

I hope you like the pieces I have chosen and please let me know if you already have some favorites for the new season :)

Fall Wishlist 2018

After a really long time of not posting here, I'm finally back! It was really strange for me not to be present on the blogosphere since I have been posting consistently for the last four years. The thing is that the last two months were full of big changes for me, so I really had to concentrate on those changes and put my blog aside for a little while but now I have started posting again I will hopefully continue the same way as before. 

Anyway, for today's post, I wanted to do something very quick and share with you some of my favorite pieces for this new season! Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons because you can mix a lot of different pieces and as the weather changes, I feel like you have the chance to wear almost anything in your closet. 

Coat | Vest | Jacket

The pieces I have been more drawn to lately are definitely boots, jackets, cozy sweaters (find here a good selection of women sweater) and hats! These articles are the staples of a fall wardrobe. 

Grey Sweater | White Sweater | Sweater with Pearls

Wool Hat | Cap

When it comes to picking colors for this season, I feel like neutral colors are the stars of fall! Nothing looks better than a classic grey knit or a camel coat. And if you want to add some more fun to your closet, you can always pick some animal print (another star of the season) which works exactly like a neutral but it's much more interesting. 

Leopard Print Boots | Ankle Boots | Boot with Straps

I really hope you like this post and I would love to know which trends are you loving lately? Did you also jump to the leopard print bandwagon? Let me know in the comments!! :)

Pink and Gray for Fall / Winter

I have never been a pink kind of girl but I think that maybe I have started to change my mind about this color. I don't know why but I never felt comfortable wearing pink before, somehow I felt like this color didn't suit me, I felt like it was "too girly" for me, whatever that means.

However, last year that thought started to change, I felt drawn to more and more pink items, especially in this soft pink shade, which I find very chic and feminine. I bought this gorgeous Bershka suede jacket and even though it was available in other colors I decided to give pink a try. 

Sometimes, it's good to go out of our style comfort zone and try on some colors, shapes or pieces that we don't normally wear because that allows our personal style to evolve and it's also a great way to add more creativity to our lives. 

I ended up buying this jacket along with some pink loafers, another pair of shoes that were black and pink and even a sweater with pink and gray stripes! I wouldn't say I went crazy about pink but I'm very happy that I have opened my mind and now I have some new colors to wear.

Anyway, going back to this outfit, one of my favorite color combination is, without a doubt, pink and gray. So I paired the pink suede jacket with a basic gray sweater from H&M. I think these two colors look extremely stylish together and it's a pair that you can wear all year round. 

I decided to keep the rest of the outfit very simple, in terms of color, I added a black pair of leather-like trousers from Mango, my new booties from Zaful and my beloved bag from Carpisa, which I seem to wear every single day :P

I really hope you like this outfit and I would love to know if there was any color that you didn't like that much or maybe you didn't feel so comfortable wearing but that perception change recently like in my case with the color pink.  

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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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Trench Coats:

Leather Jackets:

Thin Sweaters:

Silk Scarves:

Flats & Ankle Boots:

Zaful Sweaters Wishlist

One of my favorite pieces to wear during the transitional season are definitely sweaters and Zaful has many amazing designs that allow you to look warm and make a statement at the same time!
The key this season is to choose a sweater that has a fun detail, like lace-up, embellishments, zippers, anything that makes it special. That will allow you to elevate any outfit and make it look cool and chic.
So, for today's post, I wanted to show you my favorites for sweater weather! You can go for the more chunky ones if you are transitioning to winter but if you are transitioning to summer, like me, go for a lighter material to keep you warm on those chilly spring nights ;)
Hope you like them and please let me know which one is your favorite!! 

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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! :)

Guest Post: The Best Three Fall 2016 Trends Unleashed Here! by Suzy Walsh

We are almost in the final quarter of 2016, and it is the perfect time to discuss some of the best trends of the year. In this post, we will talk of the best three trends for fall 2016. Also, we will add some of the best tips and ideas for making the most of these styles.

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Play with Leather: Honestly, we don’t support leather and there are serious ethical reasons behind it. Leather industry has been long being accused of animal abuse, but we cannot deny the fact that leather is amazing for creating new looks. For the fall, designers have used varied kinds of sculptural looks for the outerwear, adding more dimensions to the classic trench coats and outerwear. There were also a lot of experimental ideas, as well, offering something for every kind of closet needs. Of course, you can play it safe with faux leather, which is amazing too. For some ideas, you can check 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang and Karen Walker for a few ideas. 

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Pink is the new black: Most girls love the idea of pink for the summers, and it is more than practical to wear pinky tones for the sunny days, but have you wondered how pink would look for the fall? While many designers still played it safe with the classic looks and shades, some like Alexander Wang, Altuzarra and Tibi worked with pinks in an incredible range. There were too many soft and peachy shades, but there were also other shades of fuchsia, which worked wonders in many ways. The idea was to probably mix a lot of unique shades to the fall palette and it worked big time. Pair your regular pink top with a pair of tights for that casual appeal. For stunning sporty outfits, click here. 

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Checks for love: Calvin Klein, Coach, and Jason Wu were some of the big names that played with the ideas of checks. Checkered looks are astonishing for the sheer fact that they never go out of trend. Every season, you have something or the other on the same lines. If you remember, gingham had emerged as one of the biggest trends for spring 2015. This time, you have checks that are meant to create impression. From a simple shirt to completely new jumpsuit, there is a lot that you can play and experiment with. The whole concept isn’t just about finding the checks that matches your existing outfits, but you would want to play with more vibrant colours, that are not very typical for the fall.

Hope you found the three picks you need for these three months. With new collections for spring 2017 coming up, there might be more trends in days to come. We will surely meet again for another rendezvous with fashion on that too. Until then, stay happy! 

About the Author: Suzy Walsh is a fashion blogger and style expert who loves to write on anything and everything related to fashion. She is also the chief editor and author for The House Of Elegance Fashion – a budding fashion blog.