Looks by Larissa: Leather and Stripes

With winter fading and a rare sunny day irresistibly beckoning, my friend Nick and I ventured out to vintage clothing destination Hawthorne Street in Portland, browsing various vintage shops, sipping mochas, chatting about school, and admiring everything from inspiring outfits to cute dogs out for walks with their owners. The sun-filled day inspired me to throw some color into my wardrobe, so I wore this great multi-colored vintage button down that I picked up at one of the many vintage stores along Haight Street in San Francisco.

I could not resist paring it with my Steve Madden leather jacket, which I purchased at Nordstrom. What makes this jacket special is the simple, basic design that creates a subtle feminine quality. I was excited to rock my chunky Dolce Vita ankle boots, which are simple but have a bit of an edge with their buckle detail. I often pair the jacket and boots together; it makes an outfit classy and simultaneously edgy.

Text and Image Larissa Board

Tweed Trend for Fall/Winter

As the temperature begins to drop, adorn yourself with this casual classic. Tweed is the quintessential cozy cover up and, this season, it comes in varying textures and silhouettes. The iconic look bred by Coco Chanel herself can be replicated today with a tweed blazer and collared shirt.

For a perfectly polished look, pair a tweed skirt with a cropped leather jacket and booties. Sport a pair of tweed fitted trousers or a tweed pleated skirt with a light weight jacket in autumn hues. The tweed trend can be modernized by mixing textures, such as adding a fur stole, a scarf in vibrant prints, or a snakeskin clutch.

Text Tiffany Frasier
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