Fall Fashion

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Fall Fashion

Why You Need a Leather Dress for your Fall Wardrobe!

written by Tanika Green

Outfit Details

Zara Leather Midi Dress in Blue

Snakeskin Mule Shoes (old) linked similar

Cream Cloud Bag in Small

Chloe Carlina Sunglasses in Square

Kendra Scott “Myles” Hoop Earring in Rose Gold

A leather dress for Fall is something you most certainly need in your Fall wardrobe. Leather dresses are a great transitional piece because they tend to be lightweight enough to work in warmer temps, but warm enough for when the weather turns a bit chilly.

A leather dress that comes mid length is my kind of dress. These days, I am not into short, mini dresses. I tend to not reach for them often. But, a good midi dress I know I can never go wrong. When I saw this Zara leather midi dress online in Black, I knew I had to have it. But, when I saw it came in this cobalt blue color, I fell in love. Now, I know you can’t go wrong with black. However, I say you cant go wrong with this bold blue either, do you agree?

A leather dress is such a fun piece to wear too. Date nights, girl night out anywhere that you want to feel stylish and on trend, a leather dress will fit the bill. Speaking of fit, make sure you take into consideration that most leather dresses will not have any stretch. So if you know that you may need a little extra room in the tummy or hip area, you may consider sizing up like I did with this dress. I’m so glad I did, this dress has ruching around the tummy area, which is my problem area, and a small would not have worked at all. The medium fits perfectly! So again, keep in mind sizing when you shop!

Also, I may be a bit partial as to why a leather dress is a wardrobe essential because…. I LOVE LEATHER ANYTHING! A leather skirt, leather shorts, leather pants, jackets, coats. You name it! At any rate, do me a favor and incorporate leather into your Fall wardrobe. I don’t mean just a leather jacket either. Leather skirts and pants can be paired with so many things such as printed blouses, sweaters, cardigans and more. You will certainly get many wears out of a leather piece. So give it a try!

October 6, 2020 0 comment

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Fall Fashion Mommy & Daughter Fashion Uncategorized

Mommy & Daughter Fall Outfit Ideas: Look #1 Graphic Sweatshirt

written by Tanika Green

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What Camille’s Wearing

Mon Cheri Girls Sweatshirt

Forever 21 Girls Plaid Pleated Skirt

Wonder Nation Girls Black Lace Up Moto Boots

Gold Quilted Girls Handbag

Amazon Round Flower Girls Sunglasses

My Look

(old or no longer avail, posting all similar items)

Forever 21 Mon Cherie Graphic Sweatshirt in Women

Free People Black Flare Pants

Charles David Nude Ankle Bootie

Rebecca Minkoff Moto Bag

In today’s post I will be sharing Mommy & Daughter Fall Outfit Ideas Look 1! It can be a little challenging to plan a Mommy & daughter outfit. Most of you are gearing up to take Holiday or Family pictures or looking for fun outfit ideas for you and your little. Camille is my mini me. She loves Fashion and she loves doing whatever mommy does. So when I told her we would do a photo shoot sharing Mommy & Daughter Fall Outfit ideas, she was so excited. She practiced her poses the day before and showed me each one.

My Favorite Places to Shop for Camille

When it comes to dressing Camille, I like to keep her comfortable, age appropriate and stylish. My favorite places to shop for Camille are Zara, H&M, Justice and Forever 21! Forever 21 has super cute girls department. I found the sweatshirt and skirt she is wearing there for a great price. We paired it with her Walmart girls combat boots and a cute gold purse from Amazon. Yes, you can have a stylish mini me without breaking the bank.

If you are looking for stylish, unique pieces for your little girl, Zara is another favorite store I love to shop for Camille. They always take it up a notch when it comes to their Girls collection. A lot of their pieces are on trend and sometimes similar styling as Zara Women. We always find so many cute things when we go. You’ll see a few Zara outfits for Camille in upcoming posts so stay tuned!

Use What’s In Your Closet to Get Ideas

Fall for me is always about the fashion. I love dressing up warm and cozy, so when I discovered this sweatshirt that I bought last year from H&M deep in my closet, I got so excited because it goes with the French words, “Mon Cheri” in Camille’s sweatshirt. When you plan your Mommy & daughter fall outfit, try to see what you have in your closet first or what your little has in theirs and go from there in determining how to style each others looks. I had these gorgeous, wide leg pants from a few years back that worked well with my look. I kept it simple with nude booties and voila! Two stylish ladies are ready to hit the streets!

Did you Like this Mommy & Daughter Fall Outfit Idea?

I like to call this look, elevated casual. We elevated a simple, graphic sweatshirt into something a little more special and fun too. When it comes to your mini me, we always want them to feel special and loved. Where would you wear this outfit? I’m thinking a fun, mommy/daughter brunch would be perfect! Check out our other Mommy & Me Fashion post from earlier this year when we did a look wearing leather here and here!

October 1, 2020 0 comment

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Fall Fashion

The Affordable Snakeskin Knee Boot I’m In Love With!

written by Tanika Green

Outfit Details

Steve Madden “Kinga” Snakeskin Boot in “Pink”

White Shirt Dress (old, LOVE this one and this wrap style! )

Girlfriend Denim Jacket (old, similar HERE and love this belted one )

Printed Tie Neck Scarf (old, love this print!)

Just Fab Dark Green Satchel (old, love this one here and want this one)

The snakeskin trend is alive and well! I’ve always loved a good snakeskin print when it comes to fashion, although I am terrified of snakes. The Steve Madden “Kinga” snakeskin boot is no exception. I eyed it at Nordstrom’s a while back and I had to try it on. As soon as I did, I knew I had to have it. The heel height is very comfortable, the quality of the boot was nice and it came in various shades. I selected the “pink” shade, although its more of a tan if you ask me. Its currently on sale for $80 so grab this boot now ladies!

Its now Fall here in Dallas and I am so excited. The day we shot the above look it was almost 90 degrees and that was only a few weeks ago. Now the temps have dropped to the 50s and I love it. I can easily pair these knee boots with a sweater dress, leather leggings and chunky sweater, blazers and more. I secretly want the black and white snakeskin shade but I already have a pair very similar. The difference is the Steve Madden “Kinga” snakeskin boot is so much more comfortable to wear. I know I would reach for this pair way more. But, Lord knows I don’t need another pair of boots. My closet won’t be able to handle it!

Is snakeskin print too trendy?

Don’t fear the snakeskin print trend. There are so many ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe rather its shoes, boots, skirt, bag or scarf! Snakeskin print is a great neutral too and can easily add interest to your outfit. I love it in any form and can’t get enough of it. In this look I wore it as a crossbody bag and here with a denim midi dress. If you ask me, snakeskin is not a trendy print either. It won’t be out of style and you can incorporate it in various ways throughout all four seasons. Don’t you love it when you get the best bang for your buck? I sure do!

November 10, 2019 0 comment

Fall Fashion

The Denim Midi Dress: Another Great Fall Transitional Piece

written by Tanika Green

Outfit Details

Denim Midi Dress (old, Similar Style HERE and HERE)

Steve Madden Snakeskin Knee Boot and I adore these patchwork knee boots)

H&M Snake print Satin Scarf

Hey Loves!

I scored this A-line denim midi dress a few years ago from an Anthropologie sale. Its such a good closet staple, I thought I’d share it again! A denim midi dress is another good transitional piece when the seasons are changing and the weather gets unpredictable. What I like about the one I am wearing is that I can easily wear it in spring with a pair of sandals or slides. I can also pair it come Fall with a turtleneck, blazer and knee boots.

In this look, I did not pair it with a turtleneck because it was already 80 degrees at the time when I was shooting this look about two weeks ago at 10am! Yall, this Texas weather is so crazy! In October it can go from 95 degrees one day to 50 the next. So you can see why I try to pick transitional pieces I can easily layer and get multiple wears and looks.

How should I style my denim midi dress?

Denim midi dresses are a great example of a Fall piece because you can easily dress it up or down. Think of all of the beautiful outerwear jackets you can pair with a denim dress! Trench coat, leather or suede moto jacket, a corduroy blazer! There are so many possibilities to fall in love with, don’t you think?

I linked some amazing knee boots including the snakeskin knee boot that I am wearing. This Steve Madden “Kimari” Snakeskin knee boot is VERY comfortable. The heel height is perfection and makes for easy wear. I also linked a wedge leather knee boot that I have my eye on in black. It reminds me of the Fendi boot, but a more affordable option of course.

Do you wear denim dresses? If not, you should!

October 22, 2019 0 comment

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Fall Fashion Uncategorized

Fall Satin Slip Dress Inspo!

written by Tanika Green

Outfit Details

ASOS Scoopneck Satin Midi Slip Dress

Forever 21 Shell Handbag

Zara Snakeskin Kitten Heel Slides (sold out, love this Snakeskin Mule pair)

MAC Retro Liquid Lipstick in “Carnivorous”

Hey Loves!

Its been a while! So much has been going on over here lately with Camille beginning Kindergarten, starting extra curricular activities and well…. life! I took a little break from doing blog posts, but now I’m back! Let’s get into this satin midi slip dress in this gorgeous bronze color, shall we?!

You all know I love a good slip dress. I’ve worn them a few times on the blog and now I’m back with another one. The gorgeous bronze shade of this satin midi slip dress led me to purchase it and honey, I have no regrets! This color on darker skin is truly beautiful. The fit is amazing and its so comfortable. I wore this slip dress on our 10 year wedding anniversary date night and I felt beautiful in the dress all night long. Well, we were only out for about 3 hours, but still, I felt stunning! LOL.

This dress does sell out on ASOS website, so be sure to save it to your favorites and select the option to notify you when its back in stock!!

Can I wear a Satin Slip Dress in the Fall?

I know the temps are getting cooler and may lead you to believe that its too late to wear a slip dress. But, if you layer it well, you will be just fine. Check out this previous blog post where I layered my satin midi slip dress with a turtleneck, leather jacket and knee boots. You could layer this slip dress with a stunning belted blazer, knee boots and even a knit sweater underneath. Here are a pair of snakeskin knee boots that I have now and absolutely love that would look beautiful too. I encourage you to think of ways to extend the wear of your clothing as much as possible! You’ll be surprised with what you may come up with!

Stay tuned for my next post! I have more Fall inspo coming to you soon!

October 18, 2019 0 comment

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Zara Dupe: $22 Snakeskin Shirt Dress For the Win!

written by Tanika Green

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Outfit Details

Shein Snakeskin Shirtdress

H&M Boyfriend Jeans (old, similar)

Nine West Tatiana Black Suede Pump

Zara Bowling Bag (old, similar in GREEN)

LOVE THIS CLEAR BAG

Hey Loves!

Let’s talk quickly about this Zara snakeskin dress dupe before Xavier wakes up from his nap! This dupe is by Shein and its only $22!! The Zara original is about $70, so obviously this is a good steal. There are a few differences in comparison to the Zara original, so lets discuss!

What are the differences between the Zara & Shein version?

The Shein version of this snakeskin dress is about ankle length in comparison to the Zara midi, mid knee length. It also only buttons to about mid thigh, so this is a dress you’d want to pair with leggings or jeans as I did, unless you want to wear a slip or get more buttons added to wear it as an actual dress. Another difference is that the belt on the Shein version does not come with a buckle. Its just a fabric belt. Lastly, the lining on the inside of this dress is white which you can see face forward (see 3rd pic down), as the dress doesn’t button all the way down. I wish the inside of the dress was the same snakeskin print so that its more cohesive.

Not all dupes are created equal, this dress is great but those differences may matter to those of you who want an exact dupe. Again, my only qualm is with the white material on the inside shows since its not buttoned all the way down.

Anyhoo, Xavier just woke up so I gotta go, lol. Mom life!

December 2, 2018 0 comment

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A Few Of My Favorite Things: Plaid Coats and Knee Boots!

written by Tanika Green

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Outfit Details

Helene Berman Plaid Coat

Nine West Toprank Boot

Gray Turtleneck (old, similar HERE)

Old Navy “Rockstar Jeans”

Tory Burch Chain Bag (old, similar HERE)

Navy Chain Fedora Hat (old, similar HERE)

Its the most wonderful time of the year…. for Fashion in my opinion anyway. I adore wearing beautiful coats and boots during this season. Dallas does get cold during the winter, it may not be consistent or last as long as it does up north. So please understand how excited I get to break out my coats and knee boots. I was so into the over the knee boot craze for the past few years, that I believe I’m over it. Especially when I laid eyes on these Nine West beauties a few weeks back!!

These knee boots are even more beautiful in person: they are black, but color block in camel, navy and gray suede. The heel height is about 4 inches and they are comfortable as well. They are only available in size 5 on Nine West site. However, I found them for you on Zappos. So be sure to grab these asap before they sell out!

This coat is another stunner! The colors in this coat goes so well with my boots! I will say this coat is not heavy, its more like a car coat or a topper in the sense that the weight of the coat is in comparison to a heavy cardigan. So I wouldn’t wear this in 30 degree temps with the expectation of being kept nice and warm. But, its a great transitional piece to carry into the winter season!!

What are your favorite style pieces to wear during the Fall/Winter season? Obviously mine are definitely coats and boots! I always buy a new coat and new boots every year. I can’t get enough!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see all of my looks! These days with a baby, its getting a little challenging to write up a blog post. So Instagram is much easier for me to stay connected with you. Be sure to follow me HERE!

November 28, 2018 0 comment

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Fall Fashion

How To Wear White In The Fall: You Can Wear White After Labor Day!

written by Tanika Green

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Outfit Details

Forever 21 Satin Bodysuit in “Cocoa”

Kut From The Kloth White Flare Jeans(old, linked similar)

Nine West Leopard “Love Fury” Pump (old, linked similar)

Aldo Mini Chain Satchel

So we all heard of the old saying that you cannot wear white after Labor Day. I use to follow that rule years ago, but I know better now. And when you know better, you do better, right? Let’s say yes to wearing white after Labor Day! I am sure you may wonder how to wear white in the fall. Its actually really easy! I love pairing white with camel brown shades. Its the best color combo to transition white into Fall season. Don’t you think?

I scored this camel satin bodysuit at Forever 21 recently. Its a good piece! I strongly recommend picking this up for Fall. Bodysuits are a great wardrobe piece because they fit and lay so well under jeans or pants. No worrying about tucking in your top or having lumps and wrinkles showing underneath your clothing. No ma’am! Nobody has time for that. I am actually thinking of doing a post of some great body suits we could all use for our Fall/Winter wardrobe. Let me know if you’re interested!

Well, this post isn’t really a how to per se’. But, more so giving you a visual on how to wear white in the fall. These jeans are an oldie and goodie from Nordstrom Rack. They fit amazingly! Every time I put them on I am so glad I bought them. I definitely need to wear them more! My plan to do that is to pair them with more camel, reds, burgundy and navy colors for Fall and Winter. What do y’all think?

Do you wear white after Labor Day?

Sometimes we gotta throw away those old rules. As long as you feel fabulous, who really cares?!

October 14, 2018 0 comment

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Fall Fashion

The Who What Wear Jumpsuit I Didn’t Know I Needed!

written by Tanika Green

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Outfit Details

Who What Wear Utility Jumpsuit only $39!

BCBGeneration Leopard Stud “Darron”Heels (old, linked similar)

Zara silk scarf (old, linked similar)

Forever 21 Cat Eye Sunglasses

JustFab Satchel (old, linked similar)

Love, love, love this Who What Wear Collection jumpsuit y’all! I kept seeing this jumpsuit all over Instagram and didn’t think much of it until I saw it at my local Target. The material has a nice feel to it and the details on the jumpsuit are really nice. Its utility style so you get the rolled sleeve look and the cute pocket detail as well. I was a little nervous about the fit because even though I’m only 5’3, I’m all legs. But, the moment I slipped it on it fit perfectly! Don’t you love when that happens?

This Who What Wear jumpsuit is perfect for Fall! You could definitely pair it with sneakers or a bootie. I pulled out my favorite leopard studded heels to elevate this look. I love me some scarves you guys! My love for scarves come from my mother. She had a drawer full of beautiful scarves and like mother, like daughter. I have a drawer full too! So I thought it would be cute to wear my leopard bandana-style scarf as an unexpected accessory. My friend Renae who took these pics said I was giving her Carmen San Diego vibes. I’m here for that because I adored that show as a child. Perhaps that is why I love this jumpsuit so much?

Will you be picking up this jumpsuit? Let me tell you, do not wait to get it. Its selling like hotcakes! I picked up a small and I say it runs true to size.

So tell me, how would you rock this Who What Wear jumpsuit? I’d love to read your thoughts!

October 8, 2018 0 comment

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Fall Fashion Target

This Satin Midi Skirt by Who What Wear Collection Is the Business!

written by Tanika Green

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OUTFIT DETAILS

Target “Chic” Tee

Who What Wear Satin Midi Slip Skirt in “Spice”

Zara Velvet Lace Up Heel

I love a good skirt! Thats why I am so excited about this super cute satin midi skirt by Who What Collection for Target. Its so good y’all! The rust color is gorgeous, the material is really nice and the tiered detail of the skirt is just on point. This skirt also comes in two other prints: a floral and a leopard. Oh, guess what? Its only $29.99. Darn you Target! You get me every time!

This skirt can go from work to play. Pair it with a nice blouse or blazer for a more work appropriate look. Also, you can make this look a little more playful by pairing it with a graphic tee and fun shoes as I did. I love it when a look comes together! Its so simple and easy. Effortless I tell you!

This graphic tee is also from Target! I’m so glad I stumbled across this tee as it was hanging on a rack filled with various graphic tees. The material is so soft you guys. I know I will be getting a lot of use with this tee. Even though it is short sleeve and light weight, its perfect for layering with denim, a camo jacket or a plaid blazer. Graphic tees are always so fun to style. Check out how I styled a few others in my collection HERE and HERE!

Lastly, are these shoes. I’m sorry but if you didn’t participate in the Zara sale this summer, you did yourself a disservice. These shoes were marked down to about $45 and I had to have them. They of course pair so well with this skirt and everyone will ask you “where did you get those shoes?” I haven’t stumbled across any dupes unfortunately (I found one pair on eBay which I linked!) I always tell people don’t sleep on Zara. Pay attention to their inventory and when they announce sales. Because they are epic I tell you, EPIC!!

Are satin midi skirts your thing?

They are definitely mine. I know I will be adding a few more to my wardrobe in addition to satin midi dresses as well.

Stay tuned!

September 16, 2018 4 comments

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Do you wear white after Labor Day?

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This Satin Midi Skirt by Who What Wear Collection Is the Business!

Are satin midi skirts your thing?