The Moptop

You know when you find one of those outfits that you don’t want to take off and you find yourself constantly gravitating towards it? This is that outfit for me right now. This cobalt blue color keeps catching my eye lately! Neutrals are always a part of my outfits but having a fun pop of color is refreshing. Cobalt blue is such a great color to pair with other shades of blue and I feel like it adds an interesting contrast to this coat. This could just be me, but I would say that it’s the color of the season! Well, for me at least! 🙂

A BRAND TO RELY ON:

This coat and sweater are a few of my favorite pieces right now and they’re both from a brand I’ve loved for years: & Other Stories. You might remember me styling a few pieces in the past like here! If you’re looking for classic pieces that don’t break the bank, I can’t recommend them enough. This coat is such a timeless piece and has already become a staple! I’m always impressed with the quality of their pieces as well. Similar to COS, they’ve been a brand I can rely on for quality and timeless pieces that are usually more in my price range.

A BRAND TO TRY:

Also, I’m happy to introduce you to the brand, Kaan! This canvas bag is SO beautiful, impeccable quality and I love the workwear feel it brings to this outfit. Kaan is an AAPI and women owned brand out of New York City! I had been following them for a bit so I was excited to try out the bags for myself. And guess what…they just released their newest bag in COBALT BLUE! I think I will be adding that one to my wishlist as well!!

What I’m Wearing: Coat: & Other Stories, Sweater: & Other Stories, Jeans: Thrifted 505 Levis, Bag: Kaan, Shoes: Super Birkis

EXACT PIECES BELOW:

Austin has been at the top of my list of places to visit for awhile now! A couple years ago, I went on a road trip with my parents to Texas (before I moved here) and we stopped in San Antonio and Austin. But when we stopped in Austin, we were only there for a couple of hours so I was ready to visit and spend more time. Not only was Austin at the top of my list, but I’ve always wanted to check out Austin Proper Hotel. Kelly Wearstler is one of my biggest inspirations for interior design so being able to stay at a place she decorated was a dream.

You can check out my Instagram highlight for more on the inside of the hotel (Goldies was SO beautiful) and more of where I went in Austin. It was really fun just walking around the city and exploring a few new places. I would have to say LoLo Wine was one of my favorite places I went. It was such a cute setting and the happy hour was great! Before I drove home, I stopped by Austin Flower Co. too so I could bring home some flowers. I ended up getting a big bundle of stuff for only $30 so I will definitely be making a stop there every time I visit. I am counting down the days until I can save up enough money to go visit again! Fingers crossed I can stay at Austin Proper Hotel again!

What I’m Wearing: Top: Sea NYC , Pants: Pleats Please by Issey Miyake, Boots: Vintage/Thrifted, Shorts: Tekla

SHOP SIMILAR STYLES BELOW:

GUESS WHAT?! IT’S FINALLY COLD IN TEXAS! When I tell you I have been waiting for this moment to finally arrive! hahah We moved here right in the beginning of summer so we endured all of the hot, humid months right off of the bat. I’ve been dreaming of wearing a cozy blanket scarf and coat outfit for months! The not so great thing has been that I have been at home with a cold so I haven’t really been able to enjoy the cooler temperatures and outfits but I’m ready!

This coat has been one of my favorite pieces for fall and winter since I bought it last year (see here!). Green has been my favorite color since I was a kid. So when I saw it, I knew I had to have it! It’s such a good mix of tailored and oversized. Ideal for layering, especially with a good blanket scarf! I bought this scarf last year and didn’t get much wear out of it because I was living in Arizona. Being able to wear it for a bit the other day made me so happy! And I feel like it goes with the coat perfectly!

To really bring the cozy and comfy outfit together, I decided to go with sneakers. I love how effortless sneakers make a look. But of course, boots are a great way to dress up a coat and blanket scarf too!

What I’m wearing: Coat: The Frankie Shop – Last year/Sold out, Scarf: Nakd – Similar here, Trousers: Aritzia, Shoes: New Balance x Auralee via StockX, Bag: Coach

MANY OF THESE ITEMS WERE PURCHASED LAST YEAR AND I TRY TO REWEAR PEICES AND RESTYLE THEM!

SHOP SIMILAR STYLES HERE!

I feel like a teddy bear when I wear this coat! I’ve honestly loved teddy coats for a few years now (see post here and here!) They’re so cozy and such a good neutral color so they end up pairing so well with so many pieces. Wearing a teddy coat with plaid pants feels so Parisian to me or a bit like Alexa Chung. It’s a great way to mix the feminine look of the coat with a more masculine tailored plaid trouser. This is one of my favorite kinds of fall outfit, mixing a bit of modern pieces with vintage too!

It seems like so many nostalgic brands are making a comeback! This coach bag was a gift to myself for my birthday two years ago and it’s been my favorite bag since I bought it! Unfortunately, they didn’t bring back this style again but I feel like the silhouette is so classic and timeless.

It’s FINALLY cooling down here in Fort Worth, so being able to wear outfits like this without sweating has been so exciting. I’ve been so used to the rain during this time of the year from living in Portland for 10 years, so these sunny, chilly fall days make me so happy. 

Shop my fall outfit: Coat: c/o A.L.C., Purse: Coach, Plaid Pants: Vintage, Loafers: Labucq, Ring: J. Hannah

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I would say one of the most asked questions I’ve gotten lately is how to wear cowboy boots. Over the past few years, I’ve thrifted quite a few pairs so they’re a big part of my wardrobe now. So here is a fall outfit with cowboy boots! An oversized blazer, white tee or tank and then either trousers or a comfy pair of boxer style shorts. I feel like it’s a classic and modern way to style cowboy boots and great to style with pants or shorts depending on the weather. Here’s another way I wore these boots when it was a little warmer out.

If you’re looking for another fall outfit with cowboy boots idea, I styled a few more in this video here! They’ve become a go to for my with my outfits and it’s been fun styling them different ways.

I’m so excited that Texas is starting to cool down! The other day, I bought a clothing rack from Facebook Marketplace and started to bring out all of my fall pieces. It’s still in the 80s most days, but at night it starts to cool down and I can feel sweater weather approaching.

What I’m Wearing: Blazer: Thrifted (Similar here), Tank: THE BEST TANK HERE, Shorts: J. Crew, Bag: ATP Atelier, Boots: Vintage Tony Lama from Etsy, Earrings: AGMES