The Moptop

How to Wear White After Labor Day

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Ok, this is probably going to be one of those “click bait” titles…”How to wear white after Labor Day:”
The answer is: HOWEVER THE HELL YOU WANT!
I think the no white after Labor Day rule is one of those really lame old rules that really no longer exists. Along with the “no wearing black and navy together” as well as “no black and brown together”. Both of which are a couple of my favorite color combinations.
Style is really up to the individual. There is no right or wrong way to style something or wear something…and I think that’s what I’ve always loved about style all along.
So yes, I will be proudly rocking white pieces this fall and winter. One of which is this beautiful white, lace detailed dress from Les Coyotes Des Paris. This dress was perfect this summer in Joshua Tree and will be just as great this Fall in Portland. I think pairing this dress with the boots this summer in Joshua Tree was a bad idea though…lol
Anyways, here are a few white and ivory pieces I will be wearing this fall in winter in case you’re in need of some shopping and style inspo!
1. White Denim (I love wide leg pants in particular!)
What I’m Wearing: Dress: c/o Les Coyotes de Paris, Boots: Vintage via Etsy
Photos by Dawn Photo in Joshua Tree National Park

The Leopard Skirt

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Be honest.
Are you sick of seeing this skirt yet? lol
I know so many other girls have it but I couldn’t help but get it for myself! There were so many cute outfits all over featuring this skirt that it inspired me to try it out myself. I love it paired simple with a white tee, but I wanted to make it a little more interesting which is why I paired it with my funky Nike Air Max 97s! The gold on gold is so cool together, an edgy/street style twist on the monochromatic trend I love.
I’ve been wearing these sneakers with SO many things lately too! I put some insoles in them to make them extra comfortable and I love how many different outfits they go with. Since they were gold, I was a little hesitant but I was surprised how often I wear them and how easy they are to match.
Alright, now back to the skirt. I’ve gotten so many questions about how Realisation Par pieces run, sizing wise, so I am hear to spill the tea with you all! Typically, I wear a size 27/28 or 6 in bottoms/dresses and I got a medium in this skirt. The one main downside to this skirt is that it doesn’t come with a zipper so it’s a bit of a pain to get on and off. I also purchased this dress here and got a medium as well. I think the pieces run a tad on the smaller size, just going off of the two pieces that I ordered. I’m curious of what your experience is with their sizing if you have ordered from them!
The pieces are both BEAUTIFUL and they came in a cute tote bag as well! I was a little bummed that for the price, neither of the pieces come with a slip and the fabric is pretty thin. Overall though, I am loving my first purchase from Realisation Par and I am always adding new things from their site to my wishlist!

What I’m Wearing: Skirt: Realisation Par, Tee: Vintage via Rawson Chicago, Necklace: Rectangle one is from Wolf Circus, Small Circle is from MiaDonna, Bag: Clare V., Shoes: Nike Air Max 97 
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On the Beach in Fauxgerty

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There’s nothing like a morning on the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast has a lot of moody, overcast days which makes it perfect maxi dress weather. This wrap, maxi from Fauxgerty was ideal for a gloomy day at the coast. The material is a bit heavy so it makes it great for transitioning to the cooler days we have ahead. I am so excited to introduce St. Louis brand, Fauxgerty to you all! Just a little bit behind the brand, they use all deadstock materials that are sourced in LA. If you’re unfamiliar with deadstock materials, they’re materials or textiles that are no longer useful to other companies. So using deadstock fabrics is way better for the environment rather than making new fabrics. 
This dress in particular, was made in their “Green Factory” in St. Louis and took around 3 1/2 hours to sew. Plus their factory workers are paid 36% more than the industry average and they’re women-owned and operated. This is definitely a great brand to stand behind and support!
Also, if you’re in the Portland area on the 22nd of September, make sure to stop by the new Prince Coffee location on Fremont for the Fauxgerty Pop up! I will be there along with some really inspiring local creatives and I hope to see you there! Plus, there will be snacks and coffee!! 😉
If you can’t make it, here is a discount code to shop at Fauxgerty! They have an online shop so be sure to use code “moptop” to get 15% off your order!
Let me know what your favorite item on the site is!

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What I’m Wearing: Dress: Marianne dress via Fauxgerty, Bag: Clare V., Sandals: St. Agni, Necklace: Wolf Circus

The Pink Pant Set

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It’s so crazy to think that when I was younger, I hated pink. I was a really big tomboy and wearing pink just made me feel way too girly. Flash forward quite a few years and now I can’t get enough of the color! I love pink pieces that are in a more masculine style as combining masculine and feminine pieces together is one of my favorites. This set instantly caught my eye! Unfortunately, the size I wanted in the jacket was sold out, so it’s a little oversized but I couldn’t get the pants without the matching coat.
Matching sets are starting to make a comeback and I am all about it. The feminine pant suit is such a powerful feeling when you wear it and I am currently on the hunt for one for fall.
This set is from Nice Things Palomas, a brand I recently mentioned and I am still drooling over their site. They just dropped their fall collection and I can’t get enough of the checkered and gingham pieces.
I know I mentioned this on my instagram. But can you believe that September is less than two weeks away?! Summer flew by so fast and I am already dreaming of fall outfits. Here are a few pieces on my radar from Shopbop, one of my go to places for online shopping!
What I am Wearing: Coat: Nice Things Palomas, Trousers: Nice Things Palomas, Tee: Journe via Shopbop

All About Linen

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Have I talked about linen too much on my blog yet? I hope you aren’t sick of it yet but it’s been such a go to fabric for me this year and I think it will continue to be for the next years to follow. I love how effortless it is and how it can be styled with denim or dressed up. I have been seeing structured tops all over and decided to take the plunge and try one out for myself. I’m not going to lie, it was a little interesting for me to wear a top that draws attention to my chest (I’ve always had a flat chest so it hasn’t been my favorite thing to try and accentuate lol) but I actually really love this top! It’s so feminine without trying too hard. Plus the style is like a modern corset so it makes it really slimming. I’ve been trying to push my style boundaries a lot this year by trying new styles and colors I don’t normally go for and it’s been really paying off.
Anyways, it’s been a busy last couple of weeks spending the last weeks of summer with family. I’ve also been forcing myself to take time away from social media while I am with my family and it’s been SO nice. It’s so hard to take a break from social media when it’s become a routine part of your life. Does anyone else feel this way? It is the main part of my job but I think it’s so important to take a break, step away and just be in the moment without sharing every second of it. I am hoping I continue this more and more even after these past couple of weeks.
I’ve also got a lot of questions about this incredible Airbnb in Venice, so here is a link to it! There’s more behind the scenes of the Airbnb on my latest Youtube video as well. <3
What I am Wearing: Top: Reformation (Shop linen pieces here), Necklaces: Wolf Circus (Square Pinky Swear Necklace and Rose Coin Necklace), Jeans: Vintage Levi’s (Similar here or Shop more Levi’s here), Shoes: Mari Giudicelli 
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