Guest Blog-Chelsea Gloria

                                              My Favorite Fall/Winter Looks

            When Jessica asked me to be a guest blogger (Thank you, Jess!) I’m not going to lie, I panicked. I was drawing blanks. It was like all of a sudden every idea I had ever had evaporated into thin air. I had no clue what I wanted to write about! As I was packing my clothes to come home for Fall break, I couldn’t help but notice all the clothes I have acquired over the past couple of months. [UNNECESSARY SIDEBAR] Listen, I hoard clothes. Now, I’m by no means a candidate for the addicting, yet gut-wrenching show “Hoarders” because unlike the people on that show, I hoard in a very neatly, orderly fashion. [END UNNECESSARY SIDEBAR] 

Anyways, as I was packing I decided that I wanted to share with everyone the top things I have gravitated towards this Fall/Winter season.                                                           

       
           It’s a known fact that trends come and go, so that’s why I believe in building your own personal style to withstand time and the trends that breeze on by. However, trends inspire me constantly. I always like to twist pops of trend into my own personal style. I don’t like to over indulge myself with a trend because before you even actually get to the store to try the trend, BAM, it’s out the window and something else is in..once again. That’s not to say I haven’t rocked the “out of trend” designs before...I do all the time! There is no shame in that whatsoever! As long as you make it your own by putting your own personal twist on it, I’m sure you can bring back any trend from any era.

            Fall/Winter is hands down my favorite time of year. It’s the time of year where Starbucks calls my name, and the crisp air beckons me outside. Everything about Fall/Winter is just appealing to me. Especially, THE FASHION. I mean, hello?! Who doesn’t want to curl up in a cozy knit by the fire? I know I do. I’m sure I’m not alone on this one.

So with no further rambling, here is my list of favorite things this holiday season!

Oxblood

            You cannot go wrong with Oxblood. This is hands down my favorite color of all time. I swear, it goes with anything. I have Oxblood shoes, shirts, nail-polish, pants, eye shadow  tights and my favorite..lipstick. One swipe of a deep Oxblood color across your lips and your ready for the holiday season.

“Candy Collar”

            I used to be so anti-collar, things have changed. I think collars can transform any outfit in an instance, especially decorated collars with jewels, designs, or STUDS. Studs can take a feminine outfit and toughen it up instantly. Believe in the power of studs.

           

Lace-up Boots

            I’m 5’10’’ so I tend to shy away from heels, therefore I always have on pair of these. Literally, I wear them with everything. They have the ability not to clash with anything. I really like the look they add to outfits. You can easily grunge these up, or give them a cool, “antique-y” feel.

Denim

            Denim needs to be everywhere. My favorite combo is denim and leather. I tend to go for almost an androgynous look with denim. I absolutely adore the androgynous look.

  

Infinity Scarves

They provide warmth and comfort.

Enough said!

Cozy Knits

            I live for over-sized, cozy knits. Gap seriously has some of the best to choose from. I always get them a size larger just because I think they hang better when they are a bigger size. Recently I paired my sweater with my leather skinny pants, and have been repeating that outfit ever since!

   Leather        

                ...pants. Some of you are probably thinking, leather pants? What are we bikers?! I’m here to tell you that leather skinny pants or leggings looks amazing with most anything. Just think of them like am edgy pair of black skinny jeans! Also leather shorts, paired with tights are just as cute. And a dash of leather detailing on a blouse in an unexpected way will win me over any day. 

Honorable Mentions

Elbow Patches

Faux Fur Coats

Velvet