I like to create fascinating but sudden combos with my outfits. Whether or not it’s mixing neutrals with pops of shade, or pulling collectively a glance with items which might be excessive and low in worth, I’m at all times experimenting with type.

Not too long ago, I pulled collectively some nice items below $200 from Nordstrom — like this Open Edit sweater, these Levi’s 501 denims (at all times a favourite), Sam Edelman’s d’Orsay pump, and this traditional Topshop coat.

However past these hardworking, inexpensive fundamentals, I like to spend somewhat extra on equipment that make an actual assertion. Greater-end equipment can elevate your look AND be repeatedly worn with a wide range of outfits. They’re such a worthwhile funding in my ebook. Right here I selected a silk scarf from Alexander McQueen and a very lovely, structured Coach bag.

And if you put all of it collectively, you get a traditional look…with somewhat edge. (Simply how I prefer it.)

coat (M) | sweater (S) | denims (29) | footwear | bag | scarf | lipstick (in Once I’m Alone)

I’ve been looking for an excellent herringbone coat for just a few months now, and I’m in love with this double-breasted coat from Topshop. It’s heat, traditional, cozy and classy — however at an excellent worth level too. Sizing is TTS. I went with a medium so I might layer a sweater beneath, and it’s excellent.

Topshop Herringbone Double-Breasted Coat

This silk cranium scarf from Alexander McQueen is such an excellent assertion piece that’s wearable year-round. It’s positively been on my want record for a very long time, buddies. I like the edginess it provides to the traditional herringbone coat and the Coach tote bag.

And the black-and-white sample is a recent pop towards the brown coat. An outstanding reward for any fellow McQueen followers in your record.

Alexander McQueen Silk Scarf

OH, this cutie…I like this little tote bag from Coach! I knew I wished a structured black bag to high off this outfit, and the Willow tote is simply the right little complement. It holds every part I would like with out being an limitless pit to lose all of it in.

It’s lovely worn on the arm like a elaborate woman, however it additionally comes with a useful crossbody strap. It’s obtained a divided internal part and heart zip pocket. Coach’s designers at all times consider all the small print in these actually traditional baggage. That is one which gained’t exit of fashion, both, and I like the refined “C” emblem on the closure. Fab.

Coach Willow Leather-based Tote Bag

I’m positively somebody who believes that the footwear make the outfit, and this look illustrates simply that! Shana and I have been perusing Nordstrom’s website collectively and landed on these actually nice pointed-toe heels from Sam Edelman that are available in some lovely shades. The pop of blue with the brown herringbone coat? I like, find it irresistible, and the blue is much more luxe in individual.

These heels are surprisingly cozy too! For somebody who not often wears a heel however loves a d’Orsay, these are a real new favourite. I’m stoked to have these in my lineup now. TTS and cozy out of the field.

Sam Edelman Viv d’Orsay Heels

You might acknowledge this gorgeous deep-green half-zip sweater from a few of my latest posts. I like, love this cotton-blend choice, and the collar second is simply fab and what I reside for.

I’m sporting a small right here and the match is nice…simply cropped sufficient to be excellent with high-rise denim.

Open Edit Half-Zip Sweater (S)

And talking of denim, I didn’t spotlight the Levi’s 501 straight-leg denims just because I’ve coated them a lot, however they’re my favourite black denims proper now! Carrying a 29.

coat (M) | sweater (S) | denims (29) | footwear | bag | scarf | lipstick (in Once I’m Alone)

I hope this has helped present somewhat inspo to mix-it-up, play with shade and play with genres if you’re getting dressed this winter. For a hotter choice with the same vibe, a enjoyable boot in a fairly darkish shade could be nice right here. Maybe a burgundy boot like these combined with a teal sweater like this one. Oooh, I’m seeing it! Or that very same sweater within the lavender shade with the burgundy boots, too. I might do that all day lol.

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Let me know what pops of shade you’re pairing along with your neutrals this winter. It’s a enjoyable strategy to brighten them up a bit for a change of tempo.

Till subsequent time…

xo,

L

Thanks a lot to Nordstrom + ShopStyle for sponsoring this text. Nordstrom, you have got all the nice coats in any respect the value factors and the perfect collection of designer equipment round. I additionally love, love perusing your daring lipstick choices and enjoyable shoe choice to create actually fascinating outfit combos like this one! As regular, all product picks and opinions are my very own. Readers, thanks for supporting what we do right here at TME, and I hope this was a enjoyable one for you prefer it was for me! xoxo

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