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Styling an Oversized Blazer

Oversized blazers have been everywhere lately! They can be a little tricky to style especially with how they can swallow someone’s figure and can be hard to look flattering. They might be a pass for some people but I have actually loved wearing oversized blazers this season. I found this particular one a couple months ago while thrifting and it reminded me of my dad. He would always wear a blazer and slacks to work so it’s kind of a cool piece to have reminding me of him!

If you’re having a hard time making the oversized fit look flattering, you can always add a belt! Just a simple belt around the waist line can give the blazer a more feminine shape and not feel so overwhelming. Another thing I like to do to make it less masculine is obviously pairing it with more feminine pieces. Heels or a cute bootie is a great way to tone down the masculine feel and give it a effortless boss women spin.

How are you styling oversized blazers this year? Are you into the trend or not so much?

What I am wearing: Blazer: Vintage (shop blazers here!), Tank: AMO c/o Verishop, Jeans: Acne Studios, Chain Necklace: Maslo, Pendant Necklace: Missoma London, Boots: By Far (color way sold out, same style here), Bag: Staud

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Two Ways to Style the Everlane Sleeping Bag Puffer

The Everlane Sleeping Bag Puffer– my essential and go to coat ever since the weather dropped here in Portland. The idea of literally wearing a sleeping bag and it be acceptable makes me so happy lol It’s so warm, lightweight, and still effortlessly cool styled with my boots or sneakers. Puffers are slowly taking over my closet and while I do love a good classic camel or plaid coat for fall, having a puffer is essential as well and a lot warmer. I find myself always reaching for this cozy coat over some of my old favorites.

I wanted to show two different ways to style this coat. They’re both fairly casual but one is more of a street style approach and the other is more fall classic. Both which I love, just depends on what kind of mood I am in to determine which one I would wear that day. Which one do you like more?

Anyways, I love this coat so much. I am wearing a size medium and I am 5 foot 7 if anyone is curious about fit! It also has a hood and pockets…need I say more?!

What I am wearing:

Look One: Coat: c/o Everlane, Pants: & Other Stories, Tee: Brain Dead X A.P.C., Bag: Prada via Farfetch, Shoes: Acne Studios via Shopbop

Look Two: Coat: c/o Everlane, Jeans: Acne Studios via Shopbop, Tee: Rag & Bone, Boots: Miista (last year!)

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Simple Plaid Coat Look

ALL ABOUT PLAID COATS THIS TIME OF YEAR!

I love how simple plaid coats are to style. They go with everything, they scream fall and they make an outfit look polished and effortless all at the same time. This coat was gifted to me from a recent collaboration with Court & Rowe and their pieces are SO good. This plaid coat has a bit of structure to it that reminds me so much of a blazer. Pairing more feminine pieces like a statement necklace and heeled boots is my favorite way of styling more masculine pieces.

ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS BAG REALLY QUICK! Staud never disappoints when it comes to cool bag designs! This one reminded me so much of fall and October that I felt like it was the perfect piece to pull this fall outfit together. The shape is so unique and looks like a moon just like its name.

What I’m Wearing: Coat: c/o Court & Rowe (I’m wearing a size medium), Tee: RE/DONE, Necklace: Maslo, Jeans: Khaite via Shopbop, Purse: STAUD via Shopbop, Boots: c/o ABLE (use my code TONYA20 for 20% off!) Rings: Mejuri & Wolf Circus

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Photos by Brady Bates Photography 

Checkered Coat- Fall Uniform

I hope it’s not too soon to be serving up FULL FALL OUTFITS but it was 59 degrees in Portland today and rainy so here we are! I am ready to share fall looks! My fall inspo and mantra this year is just to take it easy. Basics are my best friends and mixing and matching pieces is all I really want to do. Even a checkered or plaid coat to me feels like a basic or as staple piece. There’s just nothing like a good pair of jeans and a checkered coat to really complete your fall uniform. What’s been your current fall uniform?

Another thing I really have on my radar more this year are chunky, bulky boots! I really love the tomboy/masculine feel they can give a look. These ones are just teetering on the edge of being a chunky boot so they would be great if you’re curious about trying out the trend for yourself.

What I’m Wearing: Coat: The Frankie Shop (sold out!) Similar here and here, Tee: RE/DONE, Necklace: Missoma London x Lucy Williams, Jeans: Acne Studios, Bag: Demellier London, Boots: Miista

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Casual Everyday Outfit

I feel like I’ve been slacking lately on my blog. To be honest, I was feeling uninspired for a bit. Just not really loving anything I was creating, doubting myself and just really getting into a negative mindset which really hinders any sort of creativity. For the past year or so, I feel as though I have been focusing so much on trying to create the “perfect” outfit, or the “perfect” photo or feed. While doing this, I would always feel like what I was creating wasn’t good enough. I’ve been comparing my style and success too much to others on instagram and the blogging world which in return made me not really be grateful for the personal things I have accomplished through the years with my platform and pursuing what I love. Basically, I was able to finally realize all of this and take a step back. I am posting more iphone photos again and just focusing on why I start this whole thing all together, which is just to share outfits and hopefully inspire you. So with all of that being said, today’s blog post is just a good, simple jeans a tee outfit. MY FOREVER GO TO. A casual everyday outfit.

I’ve always loved a good graphic tee, which I am starting to think came from my tomboy childhood and always being in a sports jersey. I love how undeniably comfortable they always are, and they’re another one of those pieces that can be styled countless ways. The weather has been all over the place in Portland so a look like this is great for the unpredictability. Sandals to keep cool, but jeans so I don’t get too cold. Pretty simple, just the way I like it.

What I’m Wearing: Tee: Journe, Jeans: Khaite via Shopbop, Sandals: CHARLES AND KEITH, Bag: Clare V., Sunglasses: R. T. CO. via Need Supply

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