The real fun of fashion is, of course, the fact that there is always some new trend, "must-have" or otherwise lustworthy piece to add to your wardrobe. Especially when it gets chilly out which means snuggly layers, badass boots, bold bags & cute coats. The un-fun part is, generally, when it comes time to pay. Which is one of the reasons Tidebuy rocks. I totalled up this cute head-to-toe look I pulled together and it would have cost me just under $170! The breakdown:
* plaid coat with faux-fur trimmed hood & stylish horn toggle buttons (I love toggle buttons) - $46
* leopard booties - $46
* cherry-red jodhpur pants - $18
* retro-fabulous sweater (very Stella McCartney, no?) - $16 (!)
* cobalt-blue shoulder bag -$16
* pyramid-spike bangle - $16
* pyramid-spike earrings - $13
They have a ton of on-trend pieces at great to really-great prices, which gives a girl room to experiment a bit. Like I did with this ensemble. What makes it work, I think, is the mix of classic and edgy. The plaid coat would feel right at home at any proper prep school, but pairing it with punk-inflected jewelry and colors - particularly the bold cobalt-blue bag against the #checkmeout red of the pant - gives it a downtown vibe. And there are few outfits in life which can't be made that much more fabulous with the addition of towering leopard pumps or boots.
- Lesley Scott
[Note: This was written in partnership with Tidebuy. The words, editorial pics & artwork are mine.]
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