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    7 Outfits to Wear This Fall

    If there’s one thing I learned this year, it’s that you need to take joy where you can get it—be it from an episode of your favorite show, your favorite creamer mixed into your coffee in the morning, or dressing in real clothes when you have absolutely nowhere to go.Fall clothes are the height of fashion; every other season pales in comparison to the rich tones, excess of textures, and variety of options that fall has to offer. And, pandemic or not, that’s something that should be relished. 
    Whether you’re looking for an outfit to wear to your Thanksgiving at home or just something to spice up your average Tuesday (we feel you), these are seven fool-proof outfits to wear this season, chock-full of camel tones, cozy sweaters, and all the fun boots your cabin-fever-ridden self could dream up. Throw your sweats in the hamper and try out one of these this week:

    1. A sweater dress, knee-high boots, and a quilted bag

    This is the quintessential Thanksgiving look: you’re ultra-cozy in a sweater dress (and no pants, obviously), but the contrast between the camel sweater and black boots makes the look feel dressed-up and seasonally appropriate. 
    Here, the accessories have the potential to do all the talking. For something fancier, top it off with cat-eye sunnies and a quilted bag (like we did here). To dress it down, pair it with your favorite shoulder bag and aviators. The options are endless.

    sweater dress / boots / bag / sunglasses

    2. A camel coat, skinny jeans, and loafers

    There are few things a good camel coat can’t fix, and if you’re in search of a new go-to uniform, chances are, a camel coat could be your missing ingredient. This one is ultra-flattering with puffed sleeves and a wrap detail, and the emerald green python loafers give it an unexpected element that screams autumn. A white, top-handle bag serves as the icing on the cake, and gives another layer of dimension by adding another neutral color to the mix.

    jeans / coat / sweater / loafers / bag

    3. A lace top, leather pants, and heeled boots

    Leather and lace is the juxtaposition that we turn to time and time again for the combination of edginess and femininity that it can simultaneously bring. Here, we stuck to shades of tan to give it a monochromatic feel, and topped it off with pops of white. 
    When searching for a good lace blouse, we’re partial to one with a high neck and detailing that gives it the ability to be paired with anything, from jeans to your work pants.  

    pants / top / boots / bag

    4. A matching set, sherpa moto jacket, and white sneakers

    We’re all trying to figure out ways to look chic while staying cozy this year, and nothing does that more than a monochrome matching set (that can double as going-out wear and loungewear) paired with a cool-girl jacket and sneakers. It’s effortless, relaxed, and gives the appearance that you spent way more thought on it than you did (let’s be real, you probably rolled out of bed in it—but no one would ever know).

    matching set / sneakers / jacket / sunglasses

    5. A puffer, light-wash jeans, and white sneakers

    Oversized puffers are one of the top outerwear trends of the season, and it isn’t hard to figure out why: they’re simple, practical, and exude coolness. Pair yours with your favorite sweater and jeans, and top it off with your favorite sneakers and sunglasses for an outfit you can take from errands to an outdoor happy hour with friends.

    jeans / puffer / sweater / sneakers / bag

    6. A black turtleneck, black leather pants, and white coat

    If there’s one thing 2020 did right, it’s faux leather. Long gone are the days of squeaky, cheap pleather that you had to shimmy around your bedroom to get into. This year is full of soft, comfortable options that look like the real thing—without the cost to your wallet or the environment.
    There’s just something about a long, white coat, and paired on top of an all-black look, it pops and serves as the winter white look of our dreams. If you want to go the extra mile, add a statement bag on top—then wear it all everywhere you go this winter.

    coat / pants / top / bag / boots

    7. A matching set and cozy sherpa jacket

    This jacket is the sherpa of our dreams, and we’ve been wearing ours everywhere from late-night runs to get wine to on the couch all day while we’re working. The leather detailing on it brings it up a notch from your average sherpa jacket and makes it worthy of wear all season long.

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    Every Coat We Need to Discuss From “Emily in Paris”

    OK, confession time: The plot of Emily in Paris wasn’t exactly my thing. I scoffed every time yet another perfect French man strolled into Emily’s life and rolled my eyes at her rapid Instagram growth with little effort. So what made me finish all 10 episodes in a mere weekend? Her clothes.Emily’s wardrobe is, in a word, perfection. It’s eclectic and fun and colorful and everything unexpected that we actually wanted this year. And my personal favorite part of all of it? Her coats and jackets. There is absolutely nothing that can steal the show like a fabulous jacket can, and Emily proved that in just about every scene in the show. I didn’t know I needed a metallic green jacket, but hell, I guess she showed me that I do now.
    Sit back, enjoy the show, and leave the frantic Googling to us—these are the closest dupes on the Internet to Emily Cooper’s swoon-worthy coat collection (all at price’s that are a lot less than her Chanel habits). 

    1.

    Of course Emily was on the shacket trend before anyone else. This red, plaid one is perfect to cozy up in for the holiday season.

    2.

    A classic blush coat is something you’ll never regret having. For extra Emily points, pair it with something bright underneath.

    3.

    Never did I think I’d want something turquoise in my wardrobe in 2020 (the same exact color as my senior year homecoming dress), but leave it to Emily to show us how fun and different it can be.

    4.

    One of Emily’s more classic looks, this plaid blazer pairs well with just about everything—and the beret to top it off is icing on the cake.

    5.

    This coat was, arguably, my favorite of the entire season and made me want to toss my black coats out the window immediately. If you ever needed inspiration to have fun with your outerwear, this is it.

    6.

    Mindy’s chic python blazer dress steals the show here, but we also can’t deny how fabulous this metallic, emerald look is either (again, who would’ve thought?). You can’t go wrong with either of these for a go-to for a statement look.

    7.

    Can you imagine walking into a Christmas party in this? Enough said.

    8.

    When Emily walked on-screen in this coat, I stopped what I was doing and searched “green coat” on every site I could think of. While this Chanel one is a liiiiiittle out of budget, you can get a similar look with these:

    9.

    This slouchy, black denim number captures that effortless Parisian vibe with little-to-no effort.

    10.

    A leather blazer was already on our 2020 wish list, and this solidified it near the top of the spot. Mindy also looks incredible in this out-of-the-box number, proving how fabulous bright patterns can be.

    11.

    Of all the blazers I’ve seen frequently, a classic red one isn’t on that last, and after seeing this one, I can’t figure out why that is. Wear it for the holiday season and beyond by pairing it with all your neutral pieces (or if you want to channel Emily even more, with something bright).

    12.

    While the leather beret is an obvious talking point here, this mid-toned green jacket checks a box that few other things can: it somehow is both classic and fun.

    13.

    A red, plaid blazer is the investment piece that will have you patting yourself on the back again and again. Pair it with one of this season’s out-of-the-box collared tops to capture this look seamlessly.

    14.

    When you’re covering your entire outfit with a coat, the coat might as well do all the talking; and what talks more than this bad boy?

    15.

    This classic coat would look just as amazing with black or white underneath, but Emily shows how versatile it is with these fun, bubblegum pink pieces.  More

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    October Empties: Honest Thoughts on The Products Our Team Finished This Month

    We’re big fans of the YouTube Beauty Community here at The Everygirl. We’re constantly talking about our favorite creators, their best looks, and buying pretty much everything they recommend. The YouTube beauty world is honestly what we have to thank for some of the biggest trends in beauty—we’d never be baking our undereyes or curling our hair with straighteners or using men’s post-shave balm as a primer if it weren’t for the beauty YouTubers who taught us how. Alongside the various techniques YouTube has taught us, the phenomenon of the ever-so-popular “empties video” has truly taken over our subscription feeds. Every beauty YouTuber has made an empties video (if not five), and everyone who even knows just a glimpse of beauty YouTube has seen one. The concept is simple: show everyone what’s in your trash and talk about if you loved it, if you’ll buy it again, and how long it took you to use up. 
    So being the beauty-lovers we are at TEG HQ, we decided to create our own empties series. Every month, all of our editors will share a few of our own empties—from skin, hair, and makeup products to candles and vitamins and home items—and give our unfiltered review on each of the products. Some of them we’ll love and need to repurchase ASAP … and some we’ll celebrate finally finishing them up. If you’ve ever wondered what our absolute favorites (and not-so-favorites) are, this is the right place to be. It’s finally time for our trash cans to shine!

    TATA HARPER
    Illuminating Moisturizer

    Living in a cooler climate with combination skin requires me to be very diligent about the moisturizers I use on my face. I am a huge Tata Harper fan and have been using this product for 2+ years as my day moisturizer. While pricey, I mix two pumps into my tinted moisturizer daily and find that my skin is both well hydrated and glowing! A little goes a long way and it’s so worth the investment.

    Primally Pure
    Lavender Deodorant

    I made the switch to natural deodorant back in 2017 and haven’t looked back. Primally Pure is the most effective that I have tried, and I set up the automatic subscription so I get a discount while making sure I never run out! The lavender scent is my favorite, but all of them are lovely.

     

    Alchemy Body Shop
    Luna Body Butter

    The season has come where just applying lotion to my dry skin isn’t enough. Having another layer of moisture on my skin will definitely help this fall and winter, and this body butter from Alchemy Body Shop is the perfect first line of defense. Once I hop out of the shower, I apply this vegan body butter while damp and it compliments my lotion so well. It’s so moisturizing, you might want to be beware of sliding out of your towel! It even came with a cute personal note from the owner, which was a great touch. This is definitely a new staple product in my arsenal.

     

    Luminous Ceremony
    Cream Cleanser

    Finding the right cleanser for my skin is a lot more complicated than one would think. The wrong face wash means breakouts and tight, irritated skin, which makes me wonder why I don’t stick to my cream cleansers with calming ingredients. Ranavat’s cream cleanser removes makeup and oil while keeping my skin balanced. Each time I have a breakout or over-exfoliate (which is at least once a month), it’s Ranavat to the rescue. This cleanser will always be in my medicine cabinet.

     

    Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay

    The amount of oil my skin produces routinely shocks even me, so I have to frequently suck some of it out with my beloved clay masks. Of my collection, this Origins one is a fave and frequent repurchase. I slather it all over my face on Sundays, wait 20 minutes, and then hop in the shower and I notice such a difference in the softness and glide to my skin. It’s also great for a quick spot treatment for a really oily blemish you’ve got living rent free. Highly recommended.

     

    Embryolisse
    Face Cream

    At the end of 2018, I went through quite a thing with sir Harry Styles. I mean, I’ve always loved him, but “Fine Line” attached to my soul in ways I can’t even describe. The whole album is rumored to be about his ex-girlfriend, model Camille Rowe. So, I went on a deep dive watching dozens of interviews and videos with her, all to discover that she is a lover of classic French pharmacy products and brands, like Embryolisse. I bought this immediately in an effort to have gorgeous Parisian model skin, and I’m not going to lie, it fits the bill. This is a thick moisturizing cream in a squeeze tube. It has dozens of uses, but my favorites are as a makeup primer (it really grips onto your skin and holds foundations well), a nighttime moisturizer, and as a sleeping mask when applied in a thick layer. I haven’t repurchased yet because I’ve been loving my Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream, but it’s on my list to reorder for the wintertime.

    Gold Pumpkin Scented Candle

    It’s rare that I want a sweet, pumpkin-scones-straight-from-the-bakery scent, but now that I’ve tried this, I know I’ll likely never need another (except ”Pumpkin Chai” by Nest , which I love describing as the most sophisticated pumpkin scent on earth… which might also explain the price tag). This is a pretty small candle, but it actually burned well and for a long time considering. I like sweet scents in my kitchen to make it always smell like baked goods when I step in to fill up my water bottle or peruse for a snack, and this little candle was the perfect treat to light during the day.

    Bath & Body Works
    Leaves Candle

    It is candle season, y’all, and I blew through this guy in a matter of a few weeks. I know there are some Leaves haters out there, but this candle is the most quintessentially fall scent there is. I love a fancy candle as much as the next girl, but when I just want my apartment to smell like there’s an apple pie in the oven (with freshly-picked apples from the orchard, of course) as I’m doing arts and crafts at the counter with cinnamon-scented pinecones, all while a campfire is blazing behind me, I’m going with Bath and Body Works’ “Leaves.”

    L’Oreal Paris
    Wonder Water

    I picked this up at Target after reading Maddie’s rave review on TEG. I absolutely love this product and think it rivals expensive deep conditioners and leave-in treatments on the market at half or a quarter of the price. However, I’ve suggested this to dozens of my friends with thick and even medium hair, and they’ve all hated it and felt like it did nothing. My hair is baby-fine and thin, and I don’t have a lot of it, so if you have a similar hair type, this might be the perfect conditioning treatment for you that won’t weigh hair down but leaves it silky and shiny. I will also note that I go through this—as the name would suggest—like water, but at the price point, I don’t mind reupping my supply every couple of months.

     

    Facial Sunscreen SPF 40

    This is my fourth bottle of I can confidently say I will never go without this in my skincare arsenal. I’ve sung its praises before, but this product makes me actually want to wear sunscreen. It’s non-greasy, goes on clear, and sits perfectly under makeup while keeping my skin hydrated. It also doesn’t hurt that my actual dermatologist recommended it to me and you can buy it on Amazon. If you’re trying to get yourself to be in the habit of wearing sunscreen every day, try this out—you won’t regret it.

     

    Silk Scrub

    I never knew I needed a scrub specifically for the areas I shave, until I tried this Silk Scrub. This exfoliating treatment is gentle, soothing, and smells delicious, and using it has become the moment I look forward to most when I shower. I put it on my underarms and leave on as a mask throughout my shower and then keep it on for a shaving cream when I shave at the end to avoid razor burns and get smoother skin. It has also helped me avoid bad razor burns, nicks, and irritation I’ve always gotten on all ~sensitive areas.~ After years of awful razor burns, it really shouldn’t be this easy to have silky-smooth hairless skin, but alas, Fur Silk Scrub is here to save us all. It’s gentle enough to use on sensitive areas (even after shaving!), buff dead skin cells before shaving for a smoother shave, or it can be used as a scrub and mask underneath hair if you do feel your best with some body hair. I will absolutely be purchasing again because I ran out a week ago and am already missing this amazing scrub. My underarms are just not the same!

     

    Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

    This Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet perfume has been there for me over the last two years during some of my favorite outings. It’s not cheap (as with most high-end, potent perfumes), so I used it sparingly but, whenever I did, I’d get so many compliments. I’m quite melancholy to see this go because it’s such a perfect light, floral perfume, but I’m still deciding if I’m going to use my money to replace it (which would be a safe option knowing that I love it) or to invest in another scent. Stay tuned!

     

     
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    The Best Sales to Shop This Weekend

    So money doesn’t buy happiness and all, but is there anything better than a little retail therapy after a stressful week? What about finally finding that one product that will totally brighten up your home or transform your beauty routine? The answer: retail therapy, envy-inducing clothing, and life-changing products on sale.Because you deserve to treat yo’ self, but you also are a hardworking #boss taking over the world, and saving a few extra $$ here and there adds up. That’s why we’re big fans of sale shopping — all your favorite brands at a fraction of the price, because why not get yourself something new? Shop our top picks below from the very best sales this weekend, and get ready for the high that comes with saving so much money on amazing pieces:

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    use code LAYERUP

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    6 It-Girl-Approved Ways to Dress Up Your Plain Grey Sweater

    While wearing something brand-spankin’ new can make you feel like a million bucks, there’s a more budget-friendly alternative that’s underrated as far as joy goes: making old, tried-and-true (and sometimes lackluster) pieces work in new ways.An example? That grey sweater you’ve had sitting in your closet forever
    Just because it’s a basic doesn’t mean it needs to look basic, and by pairing it in new ways that you ordinarily wouldn’t, you can make it feel completely brand new (and different every time you wear it). Put your skinny jeans down and try wearing yours in these new and improved ways—we promise, you’ll trick yourself into thinking you’re wearing it for the first time.

    1. Layered over a maxi dress

    sweater / dress / boots / bag

    2. With mom jeans and a shearling coat

    jeans / coat / sweater / sneakers / bag
     
    3. With a plaid skirt

    sweater / skirt / boots / coat

    4. With plaid pants and a shacket

    pants / sweater / chelsea boots / shacket

    5. With skinny jeans and statement boots

    jeans / boots / sweater / coat 

    6. With wide-leg jeans and a blazer

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    3 DIY Products for Natural Hair

    In 2005, I decided to cut off all my relaxed hair and go completely natural. I didn’t have the patience to grow out my natural texture, so I immediately did a big chop. I went from shoulder-length, relaxed hair to two inches of natural hair in a matter of a couple of hours. I actually had no idea what my hair would look like without a relaxer, but I knew I was tired of my dull, lifeless hair. I was unwilling to get a relaxer every 4-6 weeks; to burn my scalp and spend the next few weeks trying to cover up the burn scars. I was ready to explore what was naturally given to me and all that came with my new hair journey. 
    On the day of my big chop, the hairstylist took such good care of my new hair, but now it was my turn to figure out how to maintain my new healthy, natural hair. I was living in Philadelphia at the time, so there were tons of Black hair stores for me to grab some new products. I naively thought I would go in, head to the natural hair sections, and grab what I needed. Who was I kidding? It was 2005, and the only products I saw on the shelves were Carol’s Daughter. I bought what I could and began experimenting to see what worked and what didn’t work on my hair. 
    Those initial products served me well, but as I learned more about natural hair, I knew I needed more from my products. I had spent all my life relying on other peoples’ products to take care of my hair. I wasn’t getting the results (growth, moisture, minimal frizz) that I was looking for, so I began to make my own products with ingredients in my kitchen. I heard from a hairstylist once that “if you can’t eat it, it doesn’t belong on your skin and hair.” I wanted to take care of my hair in the most natural way possible, so I took her statement to heart and began creating simple recipes to support my hair journey. 
    Experimenting with creating my own products allowed me to really get to know my hair. I learned what I needed and how to take care of my natural hair on my own terms. Each week I would spend time creating products to see how they would work on my hair. One week, I would try something for moisture; another week, I would create a styling product; and then another week, I would create something for growth. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but it was important to spend time with my hair. I spent so much time in my younger years manipulating my hair to be something that it wasn’t. When I began to wear my natural hair out and proud, I didn’t want to miss out on experiencing my hair in all of its shapes and forms. Creating DIY haircare products was and is an act of love for me. If you’re like me and feel like you’ve tried every product out there and still aren’t reaching your hair goals, it might be time to try your hand at these DIY natural hair recipes:

    Deep Conditioning Banana Hair Mask
    Bananas are so helpful for your hair. Whether you are looking to add moisture into your strands or trying to grow your hair past your shoulders, bananas have you covered. This is the banana hair mask that I use, but feel free to mix it up to suit your needs. 
    What you need:
    1 Banana
    Water
    Optional add ons—pick 1 or 2: egg, honey, coconut oil, avocado
    Bowl
    Fork or hand mixer to mix
    Directions:
    Take a ripe or even over-ripe banana and put it into a bowl. 
    Mash banana completely so there are no chunks left. 
    Add enough water so that the mixture is easy to apply to hair. You will want a loose paste consistency. 
    If you are adding in any of the bonus add-ins, put them in the bowl and incorporate them. 
    Apply the mixture on dry or slightly damp hair and coat the hair completely
    Put on a shower cap to cover hair and protect your clothes
    Pro tip: add a heated bonnet or wrap your hair in a warm towel
    Let the hair mask sit on your hair for 15-20 mins. 
    Rinse thoroughly before you begin your wash day routine
    I’m obsessed with how much moisture and shine bananas give my hair. Not only does the moisture last for the week, but this DIY treatment costs me less than $1!

    Bentonite Clay Wash
    OK, so you might not have bentonite clay in your kitchen, but this natural shampoo swap was a game-changer for my wash routine. I found most shampoos still left a film or residue on my hair. I have low-porosity hair and need my strands to feel really clean, and bentonite clay was the only product that truly cleaned my hair and scalp. 
    What You Need:
    ¼ cup of bentonite clay
    ½ cup of water
    Applicator bottle
    Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)
    Directions:
    Combine clay and water together in the applicator bottle
    Shake to combine completely
    Apply to your hair as you would a traditional shampoo
    Softly massage your scalp to remove any product residue
    Rinse and moisturize with your conditioner of choice
    Bentonite clay can be a bit drying, so make sure you follow up with a deep conditioner to help balance out your strands. After a clay wash, I know my hair is beautifully clean. If you’ve noticed that your shampoo isn’t really cleaning your hair all the way, you may want to try and swap your shampoo for a simple clay wash. Having a styling gel that actually works for me opened up so many new styling options. Today there are tons of flaxseed gel options on the market, but you will often find tons of ingredients that your hair probably doesn’t need. This three-ingredient gel is as natural as it gets.  

    Flaxseed Styling Gel
    I have such a hard time with gels and styling creams. I find that they either make my hair hard as a rock or super frizzy, and neither of those results is a good look on me. Making flaxseed gel has become a staple routine in my house. Flaxseed gel is the perfect combo of control and softness that keeps my wash ‘n go style looking good for the whole week. Below is my recipe and if you would like a bit more help making your DIY flaxseed gel use this link.
    What you need:
    ¼ cup of flaxseed
    2-3 cups of water
    Small saucepan
    Pantyhose
    Bowl or glass measuring cup
    Optional: Rosemary essential oil (5-10 drops)
    Directions:
    Add water and flaxseed into a pot
    Turn on the stove to medium-low heat
    Bring mixture to a simmer and continue to stir
    Simmer until the mixture becomes similar to a gel consistency
    Take off of the stove and let it cool 
    Drape stocking over bowl or glass measuring cup
    Pour flaxseed gel into the stocking
    Release stocking from the bowl
    Squeeze the liquid out of the stocking until only the flaxseeds are left inside of the stocking
    Discard flaxseeds
    If doing so, add the rosemary essential oil and stir to combine
    Pour in a mason jar or any jar with a lid
    Store in fridge
    Since my big chop 15 years ago, the Black natural hair market has exploded. You can find complete aisles dedicated to natural hair. I have tried most brands on the shelves today, yet I still come back to my DIY haircare swaps. We as Black people have fought for the right to wear our hair as we wanted. So whether you buy commercial products or decide to use some of these DIY swaps, your hair is beautiful in any length, texture, or style. To my natural hair community: all hair is good hair. Wear it out, wear it proud.  More

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    We Can’t Get Enough of These Fall Outfit Combos From Instagram

    If you ask me, Instagram is the superior social media site. It’s where I go to digest fashion inspo, seek out the latest and greatest home decor trends, find my next at-home workout, and dream about all of the dogs I’ll one day own. Taking a peek into the posts I’ve bookmarked is a glimmer into my soul. In my saved folder, you’ll find a lot of things: corgis galore, the next booty workout I totally intend to but probably won’t try, and bedroom landscapes that I want to copy/paste into my own space. But above all, you’ll find outfit formulas that I want to replicate next.Shoutout to all of the chic, cool fashion girls on the world wide web that make me think that I, too, can be a chic, cool fashion girl! In my pursuit to satisfy my inner-fashionista and solve all of my “what am I going to wear today” woes, I’ve rounded up these 20 foolproof fall outfit combos that I want to copy ASAP:

    1. All black and a pop of white:

    This is the ultimate cool-girl outfit combo and is so easy to pull off. I love a good black-on-black, monochrome look on a good day but adding a pop of white makes for the perfect subtle statement.

    2. A matching set with an oversized coat:

    Running errands has never looked so good. Adding a long-lined coat to your matching set is the perfect way to add a little spice to your athleisure. 10/10 will be trying this one out!

    3. A collared sweater with plaid, tailored pants:

    I am absolutely obsessed with this tailored look. Adding a white button-down shirt is such an effortless way to upgrade your average sweater, and pairing with plaid trousers makes for the perfect fall vibe.

    4. A button-down white shirt, denim, and a pair of kitten heels:

    This is the outfit combination of my dreams. Styling a white button-down, jeans, and a kitten heel is so unbelievably simple, yet oh-so classic. Pair with your favorite statement sunnies and you’re good to go.

    5. A bold, tailored suit:

    A monochrome, tailored suit says, “I’m here to rock your world.” This look is so powerful and pairing with a set of heels and statement jewelry really sends this outfit combo home. 

    6. A fitted puffer with dad sneaks:

    Fitted puffer with dad sneaks? Say no more. This trendy outfit combo is super casual and perfect for a fall Saturday hitting up the Farmer’s Market and grabbing coffee with a friend. 

    7. A leather mini skirt, a graphic tee, and an oversized blazer:

    Graphic tees are my love language, so it’s no surprise that I love this outfit formula. Pairing a tee with a faux leather mini skirt and an oversized jacket is my idea of a good time and I’ll be sure to rock this look until Chicago weather says otherwise.

    8. White jeans and a plaid blazer:

    Whoever said that you can’t wear white after Labor Day was seriously mistaken, and our girl Kathleen Barnes is here to prove it. White denim paired with a chunky knit sweater or a plaid blazer is so tasteful and is the chic, fall look no one saw coming.

    9. A chunky knit sweater, a maxi skirt, and snakeskin booties:

    Adding a delicate midi-skirt and statement booties is such a fun way to up your fall sweater game and extend the life of your spring/summer skirt collection. I can’t wait to give this combo a try for so many reasons, the first being that it looks so unbelievably comfy.

    10. A plaid blazer, jeans, and mules:

    This is the classic fall look I’ll wear again and again and again. A plaid blazer, a turtleneck or mock-neck sweater, denim, and mules is such a foolproof outfit formula that always will have your back. 

    11. A camel coat, a graphic tee, leggings, and sneakers:

    Like I stated previously, I am a sucker for a good graphic tee. I may be biased as I already have worn this exact outfit this past weekend but this look is so freakin’ easy to pull off. Adding a camel coat and a crossbody bag to leggings, a tee, and sneaks makes for the comfiest, coolest outfit in the game.

    12. Leather trousers, a light sweater, and layered necklaces:

    Grab your leather trousers, ladies, this look is at the top of our “to-try” list. When I came across this combo, I gasped. If you already have a pair of leather pants, the rest basically styles itself. I love the idea of adding a black mock-neck sweater to make perfectly layered jewelry pop.

    13. A white tee, denim, sneakers, and a trench coat:

    This look is so beautifully simple to the point where I just can’t stop staring at it. Adding a trench coat to a white tee, denim, and sneakers automatically upgrades your look and will be your new weekend go-to.

    14. A monochrome moment:

    How chic is this monochrome look? If I could copy/paste this outfit onto my body right now, I would. Wear with a pair of statement sunglasses and you have the most dreamy fall outfit of all time, ever.

    15. An oversized plaid jacket, leather shorts, and combat boots:

    When I say I want to dress like the characters in Emily in Paris, I’m talking specifically about an outfit like this. It’s the perfect mix of prints and textures without being too off-the-wall (I love you Emily but I can’t do your wild color palette). I’m obsessed with this look and need to try it out STAT. 

    16. Wide-leg trousers, an oversized blazer, and a silk blouse:

    This bold look is *chef’s kiss* and these wide-leg trousers have me convinced that I need wide-leg trousers. Pairing them with a silk top and an oversized blazer is the fall statement that I want to be making this year. So bold, so chic.

    17. A balloon-sleeve sweater, light wash denim, and printed slides:

    Name a cuter work-from-home look, I’ll wait. Balloon-sleeve sweaters are my favorite fall trend and once you have one (or 10), the rest of this outfit is so easy to put together. Grab your favorite denim and some printed mules and you’re set!

    18. A bold piece of outwear:

    I’ve been in the market for a bold piece of outwear and I’m taking notes from this leopard trench coat. As much as I love neutrals, I can’t help but dream of a statement coat that stops traffic, styles itself, and says, “I’m cool and confident.”

    19. An oversized puffer, a mock neck sweater, and a plaid skirt:

    ‘Tis the season for plaid, ladies. I am loving this pleated plaid skirt/puffer combo, which is such a fun option to rock before the temps drop to below freezing. If you live in a climate that’s a bit warmer than Chicago, please rock this for me all season long. I will be forever in your debt. 

    20. A sweater dress with over-the-knee boots:

    I have a theory that a good sweater dress can solve all of your problems. If you’re not sure what to wear on a fall Sunday, this is it. Pair with over-the-knee boots and your favorite bag for a perfect autumnal look. More