HUGE HAUL UNDER $150

So about two weeks ago I went on a business trip to Florida. We had some spare time so we stopped by the mall. And I can not believe how amazing XX21 deals were!  The total i spent was under $150. These pieces are the perfect transition to spring!  I've always hated sifting through piles of random clothes, but this was surely worth it.

Here are the prices:

Apparel:

1) Pattern trousers          $19.80

2) Jewel Mint Skirt          $17.80

3) Leatherette Shorts     $ 6.00 (ish)

4) Shirt Dress                  $19.80

5) PJ Oxblood shirt        $6.00 (ish)

6) Sleeveless Blazer     $24.80

7) Maroon Trench          $12.99

Shoes

1-3) wedge booties       $5.00

4) chunky mary jane     $5.49

5) moto boots                 $8.49

Going out with my besties tomorrow. Maybe I'll wear an outfit from this haul? Either way, I'll try and post the outfit.

Until then,

<3 Mel

Fall Trend Guide Part 2: Textures and Patterns

Textures:
velvet
embossed leather
knit
chiffon
jersey
brocade


Chiffon has been on trend for the last few seasons and leather is always in style, but what forms this fall season are the mixing of these textures. Leather with chiffon, brocade on jumpers. etc.

Balmain! Embossed Leather jacket with Velvet leggings

Catherine Malandrino- Jersey Jacket fur and leather

Lanvin-Knit embossed leather

Patterns:
Monochromatic (bold statement but minimal colors)
galaxy
dark romantic florals
vintage band prints
vintage oriental

Proenza Schouler- orintal cherry blossom

Balenciaga- vintage tee print

-Mel

Collection of this week's OOTD

Jack's Flannel Dress/Tights-H&M/Ankle boots-forever 21/Snow white Talon ring&Tiger pendant-East Urban

Cut out Top-Marshalls/blazer-h&m/white skinnies-ross/bag-DVF/ring-XX21/bracelets and necklace-family heirlooms/Skull Stud Earrings

Shoulder cut out top-XX21/Riding pants-zara/heels-XX21/clutch-h&m

One of a kind oxford /tailored shorts-xx21sunnies/stockings-target/booties-XX21