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Fashion Your Winter

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

The Halloween excitement is over and winter will inevitably be ensuing. We officially have less than a month left until Christmas- how crazy is that? Xmas mode is in full gear, every other commercial on Hulu is something to do with Christmas. It seems like only yesterday that cute playsuits and sundress were on full display. But alas, temperate climates are ever changing and one has to go with the flow every season.

Fashion throughout winter is fairly similar to autumn, with the classic tartan prints and pinafores seemingly here to stay, but what we're all about are the new different pieces!

In Sneakers, We Trust

Illustration by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Here in Philadelphia, being on the move is a regular thing and part of your daily routine. Wearing heels doesn't always feel like the smartest choice, no matter how how convenient it might be! Then there's the other option, sneakers. I love wearing sneakers.... while i'm working out, any other time just feels weird. I always have a hard time finding sneakers that I can wear leisurely after a workout. Either the sneakers are too bulky or not minimalist enough to match with my outfits. Fortunately Famous Footwear has a great selection of sneakers for minimalistas like myself to choose from!

The Fall Necessities

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

With the start of a new season, means the start of a new look! During this time it feels like retailers are jumping at the seams to get you to come into their stores and take one last glance at those tie strap tank tops and seer sucker skirts at a discounted rate. But before you count them out entirely, why not consider how you can style it for the fall season? Fall and winter are predominantly known as the layering seasons, might as well start early and not feel like you can't wear your summer sales buys more than once. Put them to good use and embrace the last days of the season.

Date To Day

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

We all have those stashes of dress in our closets that we wear on special dates and events, the slim hugging, micro mini, or cut out embellished type of dresses. While beautiful and intriguing on their own, sometimes you think about stretching out the use for it because we're not always going on a hot date! I've recently experimented with a few of my slinky dresses and got a good response. Check out how I turn my date night dresses to perfectly acceptable day outfits! 

Fall Winter 2016 Must Haves

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

This season is full of so many surprises from random holiday parties, office outings, election night and so much more! The best way to stay prepared is by keeping up with the latest must have trends this Fall/ Winter season. Stay in the know by being on point with your fashionable choices, this way you can ensure that you always stand out! Here are a few of my favorite pieces this season....

Wedding Chic

Painted By Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about weddings and not because of me but because my best friend is getting married! Hanging out with her and all of the bridesmaids just remind me of how beautiful and magical weddings can be, from the venues to the decorations. Best part about weddings of course is the wedding dress! Who knew that there were so many styles of wedding dresses, up until recently I figured that there were only two styles and boy was I wrong! The dresses have a way of making the woman appear like queens and princesses of far away worlds, the drapery, the lace, the long train, the massive amounts of tulle and the list can go on. The same can definitely be said about Julie Vino's Fall 2017 Napoli collection! 

Sneaker Head

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Transitioning from season to season is hard, between editing your closet to have more seasonal pieces to making sure your home looks and feels holiday appropriate there's just so much to do! As a warm weather dweller, living somewhere with temperate patterns can take some time to adjust even after years of living there. Between saying goodbye to flowy summer dresses and sandals to turtleneck sweaters and fleece lined boots can have your mind in a daze. I've even found myself wearing the trusty white sneakers I wore all summer long into the fall season without realizing that it's totally time to put them away. Let's face it, our summer appropriate sneakers have seen much better days. No need to worry, this season there are some new trendy sneaker styles to bring on the heat when things get pretty chilly! 

Vested

Photos by Derrick Hogue

At the dawn of a new season, there's always those few days or even weeks in which it's a bit cold at times and then the temperatures suddenly rise throughout the day. That's exactly how the Fall season is here in the northeastern states! I would much rather prefer the days stay warmer than colder but that's not being realistic. On days like such, I try to layer smartly, my secret to staying cool and warm is simply a vest! It's a piece that's often overlooked but essential to all of our closets.

Thakoon Chic

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

As New York Fashion has already come to a close, I reflect back on the shows I've payed attention to. There were so many trends to pay attention to and so many to copy. One of the shows that really stood out to me was by Thakoon. Thakoon is best known for soft, billowy cocktail dresses and shift dresses, this collection was nothing like that and it was wonderful! The Fall Winter Ready To Wear collection featured a much more grungy, romantic gothic style that really encapsulated the 90s.

Pre Fall Athleisure

Photography by Derrick Hogue

Summer's end is near and with that comes the so called "summertime blues." I try to not think too hard about parting ways with Summer but rather reflect on all the good times and moments that I've had and remember that the best is yet to come! Saying sayonara to Summer with a minimalist uniform to get myself ready to transition into the cooler temperatures. Trading in the fuschias, citrons, and aqua blues for plum, mustards and greys this season. Of course, denim never goes out of style and wearing it as anything other than a pair of jeans definitely not boring! 

Geometric Chic

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

If someone asked you what is the best way of saying many things at once, without saying anything at all, what would your response be? Easy right?! "Smizing" like the great Tyra Banks, ok not really. I have this great love affair with anything fashion, fashion is what wakes me up in the morning, fashion is what gets me going through the day, but most importantly fashion allows me to speak without actually speaking! The beauty in everything from nature to architecture is how fashion has embedded itself into our every day lives, and one fashion designer is seeking to sync her designs with our modern day lives. Paula Hian, a Philadelphia local is speaking to the world without the use of words but rather her illustrious designs. 

No Nonsense

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

It's that time of the year where the temperatures start to take a deep dive. You want to look fabulous in that new dress you picked up last week, yet you want to stay warm and avoid frostbite, oh what a difficult and trying time! Some would steer clear of dresses and skirts altogether, but what is fashion if you can't be fearless?! I try to brave the cold in sleek minis no matter what, unless it's quite a dire situation! I've found a way to not sacrifice my style in cold weather with hosiery from No Nonsense. 

#Primania

Shopping in America has never been so easy. With over a million different retailers to choose from, one is never short on options! From high end to low brow, timeless to trendy, bright to bold, every one will fit the bill for the right retailer thats tailor made for them. Occasionally, shopping can feel quite daunting and dare I say boring! What if I don't want to wear what everyone else is purchasing, am I to give in because of my big, yet seemingly small options?! Fresh, new and still complying to my wardrobe's "dress code" is all i'm after, that's where European fast fashion retailer, Primark steps in! 

City Chic

Photos by Kevin Smith

Fall is in the air, the winds are whippier, the leaves are brown, the scent is crisper, it's a beautiful time to be outside. With the change of the season comes a change in my wardrobe. I put away all of the light chiffon blouses, put away all of the slinky dresses, put away anything linen and replace everything with heavier textures and bolder colors. It's not necessary to do so, but it is very pleasing to the eye to see similar colors of your environment in your wardrobe. Black is easy, black is forgiving, black is always my first option. I'm challenging myself to mix it up a bit and break out of my demure instincts with adding some vibrant colors and prints. Boisterous was my result!

Retro

Photos by the awesome Kevin Smith

Like everyone else, I have a penchant for new, shiny and often, the latest.  While it's nice to have what's current, sometimes older pieces and garments are what's better for our wardrobes. Style revivals happen every few seasons, which means something you wore adored all the time, five years ago, will come back in style to be the hottest and trendiest thing on the market! I'm not the best at vintage shopping, but when I do find something, it's a total score! 

The September Issue

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

A new season is upon us, leaves are changing and the weather is finally at a crisp, comfortable temperature for light jackets and hoodies. September also marks the new year for fashion, which also means a slew of various fashion weeks, worldwide. September is like the birth of trends to come, the runways feature the latest trends for the upcoming Spring /Summer and it's also like a new start for fashionistas everywhere to change their look. My favorite part of September? The September issues, from all over the newsstands! 

Denim Heroes

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

It's finally the unofficial beginning of the Fall season, which means the return of layers, sweaters, and my favorite, jeans. I mean, you can wear jeans all year long, but if you've experienced a Philadelphian summer, you would know exactly what I mean! Denim is never ending, there's always so much you can do to reinvent it, looks good on anyone and goes great with everything. I couldn't be more excited for a little autumn chill and the new Levi's collection! 

Ugly Sweater Season

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Holiday parties, they're all the rage right now. Of course, with it being the holiday season, everyone wants to rendezvous and celebrate all the merriment that the past year has brought upon them and what better way to jubilate how happy you are whilst wearing your best "ugly" sweater?! The ugly sweater has fortified itself as a ritualistic piece in our wardrobes for the holiday season, and to think it all started with someone's grandmother gifting that first sweater to them! I have actually grown to love the ugly sweater movement, there's just something cute and quirky about them. The best thing about ugly sweaters, is the challenge to style them in a more elevated taste. No doubt that even the most atrocious of ugly sweaters can start a conversation from across the room with little to no styling, but that just isn't me!