Fall 2024 Lookbook: Autumnal Color Theory

 

Ditch The Flops

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

It's summer and the living is easy! The weather is warm and beautiful (most days) and of course sandal season is upon us. It's time to put away those booties and loafers for something much more comfortable to walk around in the heat. While reaching for your flip flops might be the simple and easy choice, it's definitely a fashion faux pas! Sure fashion is subjective but if you want to make an entrance those $5 flips flops from Old Navy just aren't going to cut it! This summer I'm making an entrance and turning the sidewalks into runways with Soft Surroundings latest summer footwear collection! 

For The Love of Shoes

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Every year, thousands of women everywhere, on this specific date dress up in the most seemingly obnoxious or very simplistic ensembles, never in between. Valentines day is just around the corner and many of you probably have already picked out your outfits for that day, figuring out what dress to wear is easy because it's most likely the first piece of item thought of for that event. I, myself have no problem trying to figure out what dress or flirty skirt I'm going to wear, but I challenged my self to think differently this time. It comes to no surprise that i'm obsessed with shoes, I want to make my footwear be the center of attention this year. I'm experimenting with nudes! 

Party Shoes

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Can you believe it's almost the end of 2016! This year is coming to a rapid end, why not go out in style? New Year's Eve is upon us, which means frantically finding the dress, figuring out where to party, who to party with and who to kiss at the midnight call, but what about the footwear? I find that a lot of my friends leave the shoes as a forethought which is quite a shame since shoes often create the conversation.  I too, fall into that grouping on occasion. This year i'm forcing myself to think of the shoes first and build the outfit around it. I have compiled a few of my party favorite selects for you to ponder about! 

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! 

100 Years of Shoes

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Shoes in a way are like a hobby of sorts, every pair is a collector's item. Each pair more different from height to structure, embellishment to texture and each causing a new sense of confidence and character to the wearer. I love shoes, shoes are my vice and i'm sure the same goes for many women across the globe! It has even been proven that shoes, for many women, triggers dopamine to the brain which makes so much sense with shoe addiction! Mode Studios recently released a video showcasing the shoe trends from the past century, starting from the 1900s to now. The shoe addict in me just squirmed with excitement!

Art & Sole

When you think of your outfit for the day, what piece comes to mind first? Is it the top, the pants, the jewelry or the headband? For me, I think about the shoes first, from bottom to top! Shoes are an important part of any outfit, someone once told me that when you meet someone for the first time, they check out your shoes first as an evaluation. With that in mind, I make sure the shoes always fit the look I'm going for. Renowned designer, Stuart Weitzman also felt that way about shoes so much that he and his wife, Jane Weitzman, commissioned 33 artists to produce non functional art shoes for the Stuart Weitzman shop windows. Art & Sole is a visual book devoid of any text to highlight the beauty and wonderment of the Stuart Weitzman empire, and I've highlighted a few of my favorites for you! 

The Naked Truth

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

As a vertically challenged person (read 5'4), I'm constantly on the look out for ways to elongate my figure. From wearing high waisted bottoms to wearing belts at the middle of my waist and even wearing midi skirts. The challenge is on, even if I never find the solution but this time I think I have! Nude shoes might seem a bit blasé but really, this important piece of our wardrobe never goes out of style and goes with everything! 

Power Brunching

Illustration by Jacqueline Davis Moranti, c. 2009

The best way to start your day is with breakfast, everyone knows that but did you know that starting your day with brand new shoes can give you a healthy dose of the energy you'll need all day?! Okay, maybe not but shoes do present you with some much needed confidence and happiness that you may not have known you needed! I recently attended a brunch event with other shoe lovers to talk about, well shoes of course. The perfect way to start my day, with food and shoes!

Don't Be Afraid of The Prints

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

When the weather is warm and gorgeous, it's the best time to experiment with new trends that you may have been too hesitant try out. This season, one of the major trends to look into is wearing prints and patterns. Prints on prints or one highlighted print, it' s definitely a fun style  to try, one that I am totally infatuated with! Unfortunately, not everyone is keen on trying this trend out, some may think it's too bold and loud, or that it accentuates the "wrong parts" of their bodies. I tend to think otherwise, but there are other ways to conquer the trend for those that are meek of the heart.... wearing it on your feet!

Fresh Foam Fabulous

I recently got the opportunity to attend an exclusive preview of a new product launch by New Balance. New Balance has been one of the USA's top brands for fantastic running footwear and apparel since the 70's and now NB is introducing us to a new form of footwear that redefines the science of soft! 

Shoe Necessity.

       

        Picture this, you put on the hottest outfit for a night out with your girls. It's perfect, from head to..... you get to your feet and remember that you didn't exactly choose what shoes to go with the outfit. Yes I have been in this situation. Fear not, I have found that there's always a solution especially when it comes to fashion! Nude colored shoes are definitely the answer. Nude shoes are great because they give the illusion of longer, lengthened legs. Perfect match for any color, print, and texture. Nude is considered a neutral, which is why they look great with everything and anything! They're also great year round. Plus, they come in a variety of styles, the classic pump, strappy wedges, architectural oxford style shoes and some even have color blocking or patterned accents. This is truly a must have, for any fashionista's closet!

                                                                                                                                         Xoxo,
                                                                                                                                             Jacqui

New Faves

I don't know if any of you have heard of Shoemint, but it's one of my new favorite places to get shoes from! Shoemint works like a monthly, exclusive club where you can choose from a limited amount of designer shoes for a very affordable price. Not only that, Shoemint works with Steve Madden, the shoe designer extraordinaire! Which means the shoes are made with great materials, precision and a lot of love! The curators of the collection are Rachel Bilson and her stylist, Nicole Chavez. I love Rachel's style!

The pair shown here, is called the Pauline, in wine suede. Any color that is remotely similar to burgundy, I absolutely love! It's a great color that can be paired with a lot of other colors, such as browns, blacks, and blues. I'm a big color blocking enthusiast. Wedge booties are also super comfortable and can be worn with a variety of outfits. Be sure to keep a look out for these bad boys in upcoming posts!

Xoxo,

Jacqui