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Fall Favorites Part 2

December 02, 2015 by Tuyen Aarestad in Fashion

We apologize for our recent absence from the blogosphere but Thanksgiving had us a bit preoccupied.  Suffering from too much stuffing, an anxiety ridden Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale spree, and the constant in and out of certifiably nuts family had us just a wee bit busy.  So this blog with my second rendition of fall favorites comes a touch late. I'm sure  everyone is probably on to holiday party gear, however if you haven't heard, I DO WHAT I WANT, and these fall favorites I'm going to wear right into the winter season. So shove that in your corn cob pipe and smoke it!! Check out another couple of my Fall Faves...

The trench coat is a huge must of the season and also  a great classic staple to have in your closet.  Its light enough to wear over a cocktail dress and comfortable to layer for those cooler nights out and about.  

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I call this trench flasher chic.

I call this trench flasher chic.

I have yet to get the classic and coveted Burberry trench pictured above. Unfortunately, as much as i love the look, fit and would do anything to resemble Kate Moss,  I can't quite cough up the dough.  Luckily many companies have made similar styles that are far easier on the wallet.  I've had my gray trench for a few years now and have worn it casually, formally, and seductively (a trench can be just as sexy as it can be perverse.) I won't burden you all with that latter styling but here is how I've been rocking my trench this fall....

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  • Trench- Banana Republic similar here
  • Sunglasses- Ray Ban find here
  • Booties- Givenchy similar here
  • Work Tote Bag- Yves Saint Laurent Reversible Tote current tote styles here

WCW Jeanie blogged about affordable sweet sweat style here, highlighting how fitness gear is now also fashionable. Which leads me to my next current fave....STATEMENT LEGGINGS!  

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Clearly Miranda Kerr has inspired this fall fave for me.  If a VS Angel can rock these printed fun spandex well then gosh darnit I can stretch them on and cry softly in a corner.  No I kid, I love a fun pair of leggings for fitness and for slumming around town.  In lieu of sporting bed head and my husbands sweats to Target on my Saturday morning, a pair of statement leggings make me feel like I've put a little effort in to my early outing.  It also appears like I just might hit the gym....

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  • Leggings- Onzie bunch of fun styles here
  • Sunglasses- JCrew here
  • Burgundy Sweater- H&M here
  • Handbag- Prada Saffiano Lux similar here
  • Boots- Frye Anna Boot found here

So that's the last of what I've got for Fall.  I won't make any promises but we will have some of our holiday favorite looks coming up soon. Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday and until next time.....I'm OUT!

-Tuyen

December 02, 2015 /Tuyen Aarestad
leggings, trench coats, Fall fashion, Kate Moss, miranda kerr, ysl, prada, banana republic, givenchy, burberry
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Are those limes or avocados?

Are those limes or avocados?

What We Wore...

November 10, 2015 by Tuyen Aarestad in Fashion, musings

We wives got the opportunity to broaden our cultural horizons and attend Art San Diego '15, A Spectrum Art Show, last Thursday. When VIP tix to the opening night presented themselves, we had to make an appearance with the hubbies.  After a few "VIP" blunders (aka having a nerd with a walkie-talkie explain that our "VIP" access wasn't the "VIP VIP" status and to stop trying to swipe free drink and food from the private patios) we steered our attention away from the forbidden fondue fountains and ice sculptures and instead brought our focus to the event and all it's glory. Who needs liquified cheese when we have access to row after row of art exhibits, crowds of great people watching, disgusting expensive chardonnay and our hangry husbands in tow?

As much as I would like to describe the art exhibits and discuss our favorite expressions of pointillist art, I have no idea what that even means nor do I know anything about cubism or neo-dada.  Thus, lets focus on what was most important to us....

What We Wore! 

Tuyen

Bodysuit,Vagabond from Van de Vorte Del Mar $42 (Still Available here ). Handbag, Prada Saffiano Lux (never on sale here.). Gatsby Booties, Christian Dior (many seasons ago).  Tights, Spanx.

Jeanie

Dress, Splendid (on sale HERE!). Handbag, Yves Saint Laurent. Socks + Wedge Booties, Forever 21 (boots back in stock and awesome!!!).

 

November 10, 2015 /Tuyen Aarestad
art sd '15, fashion, van de vort, christian dior, art gallery fashion, cubism, vip, bodysuits, spanx, ysl, Forever 21
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