Pearly Girl

1) The Limited Pearl Ring

2) Bauble Bar Double Pearl Earrings

3) FOREVER 21 Faux Pearl Ring Set (under $5)

4) ASOS Double Pearl Ring (under $10

5) C. Wonder Stud and Pearl Cuff 

6) Crystal Pearl Drop Earrings

7) Anthropologie Double Pearl Necklace

8) C. Wonder Pearl Cuff 

9) Sole Society Pearl Bracelet

Happy Friday!

Today is the final installment of Extraordinary Fashion Week, and we're ending it on a glam note. I have to be honest here, this girl is all about pearls. I'll admit, I am probably a bit biased to them because they're my birth stone, but that in no way lessens how glamorous they are. The way I see it is that they add that certain je ne se quois to an outfit by simply being these - just take my new double pearl earrings for example. Alone the combination of a sweater and jeans is simplistic and understated, but add a pair of pearl earrings to the mix and you suddenly have a look worthy of date night. After all, the best glam is done in the simplest way, and what's simpler than throwing on a pair of earrings or a bracelet?


xoxo

The Double G Standard

1) French Connection Knee-High Boots
2) Ambition Military Vest
3) Halogen Cashmere Sweater
4) Kain Oates Green playsuit
5) Vince Robe Coat
6) JOA Polka Dot Midi Skirt
7) Halogen Grey Scarf
8) Segal Green Quilted Jacket
9) H&M Green Dress
10) Cheap Monday Grey Jeans
11) Current/Elliott Grey Tee
12) Current/Elliott Green Jumpsuit

I don't know about you, but come Fall all I really want to wear are neutrals. And lucky for me, this trend surfaced just in time. Only recently did I realize how chic an entirely grey outfit can be; gone are the days of the middle school groutfit and in are the days of the sophisticated monochromatic look. Even green, which I always feared would make me appear as a giant lime or military brat is taken down in level of ostentatiousness to become a sleeker, and more slimming color, and who doesn't want to look a little thinner when there are 5 different coats piled on top of them?

xoxo

Floppy, Not Sloppy

1) Preston & Olivia Milford Hat

2) Urban Outfitters Felt Floppy Hat

3) Janessa Leone Fedora

4) Saint Catherine Felt Hat

5) David & Young Floppy Felt Hat

6) Jasmine Camel Floppy Hat

7) Topshop Floppy Wool Hat


Oh, floppy hats. Long gone are the hot Summer day's, but these beauties will live on in our Fall and Winter wardrobes this season. As I mentioned a couple days ago in this post, the 70's are back. Wide-brim hats were born and raised in this era and continue to live on for multiple reasons - one being that they provide invaluable protection from the sun, and the other being, well, fashion. However, what a lot of people don't realize is how well these hats transition into Fall and Winter. They're not only great for blocking the sun in the Summer, but also fantastic at saving your blowout from the rain and snow in during the other seasons. When I first came across this concept years ago I found it a completely genius idea, and pretty stinking adorable. Just picture all of the little snowflakes lining the brim of your hat, I mean could it get an cuter? You could say I'm a little excited to try it out again, and a little advance warning to all my Instagram follower's; when the opportunity presents itself, you know I'll be sharing it.

xoxo

60's & 70's Spunk

1) Kate Spade silk dress
2) ASOS Blue Boyfriend Coat
3)ASOS Boxy Embellished Jacket
4) MANGO Fitted Dress
5) J. Crew blazer
6) TFNC Polka Dot Shift Dress
7) Alice + Olivia Oversized Coat
8) Manolo Blahnik Polka Dot Pump
9) ASOS Sunflower Midi Skirt
10) FOREVER 21 Boxy Jacket
11) H&M Tan Turtleneck Sweater
12) *Topshop Rose Midi Skirt

I've decided, in honor of Fashion Month, to dedicate this week on Extraordinary to finding the best (and affordable!) pieces for this upcoming Fall based off of this Springs FF14 Runway shows and the SS15 runways this month. One of the big prevailing trends for Fall and Spring is a modern take on the 60's & 70's. From the feminine shapes, to the pungent colors, to the high necks mixed with short hems, I'm loving it all. Especially the mixture of yellow and tan: nothing says 70's fox quite like it. A more modern take on the palette would be to mix this adorable ASOS yellow midi skirt with this H&M tan turtleneck for comfort and polish beyond compare, or if you're a little timid and don't want to dive head first in the combo go for this neutral floral Topshop skirt instead. And for my neon daredevil's out there, mixing this Kate Spade yellow dress (less expensive style here) with this ASOS baby blue coat and belted at the natural waist will not only create a spunky look, but also a smaller waist (win!). The possibilities are really endless though: the 60's and 70's were all about experimenting and breaking tradition, so don't be afraid to test the limits and have a little fun.

*(It wouldn't let me put the picture in but it's absolutely GORGEOUS!)

xoxo