Leather Edit Part 1: Black Leather Jackets

Lately I have been on a leather kick, so I wanted to share with you some favorite new pieces and how I style them with basic items you may already have in your wardrobe. Since there are too many to highlight in one blog post, I created a ‘Mini Leather Edit Series’ for you and figured I would start by featuring the classic black leather jacket!

Here, I am wearing the soft, buttery leather jacket by new indie fashion designer Staci Koondel—it’s truly one of those amazing pieces you will love forever! Staci creates each of her stylish pieces from real, genuine leather all made in Los Angeles. This perfect black leather jacket lined in silk is timeless and can be worn with everything from jeans to dresses.

You can order this gorgeous jacket by emailing Staci directly at staci@stacikoondel.com. The jacket retails for $800 so take advantage of my latest Glow Girl deal and use the GLOWGIRL15 discount code in the subject title to get 15% off. It’s well worth the investment for this level of quality!

Below I paired with a simple black cami, light washed jeans, black suede booties, BaubleBar earrings and my favorite print Clare V bag of course. This one is currently sold old out but you can find some similar bags here.

Click on the items in the carousel to shop below. I included similar items in several different price points.

Stay tuned for more leather looks coming soon :)

Remember you can order this beautiful leather jacket by contacting Staci directly at staci@stacikoondel.com. Don’t forget to use the promotion code GLOWGIRL15 in the subject line for a discount!

Happy shopping!

xxMelissa

Animal Print Mania

Animal prints are back with a vengeance so now’s a great time to shop for some fabulous fashion pieces! In my book, they’re a classic wardrobe must-have— they were here yesterday, here today and will be here tomorrow. I especially adore the cheetah/leopard print and love to mix and match these fun prints into my wardrobe. Read on to see five different animal print looks highlighting a variety of dresses, jackets, shoes, blazers and bags!

Below are my favorite animal print pieces you will have and wear forever! To shop, click on the links below and within the carousels.

Dresses

Pair a leopard dress with some gold booties and a bright bag and you’re set!

Dress: Zara, similar here | Booties: Schutz, similar here | Bag: Proenza, similar here

Jackets

I just bought this Rebecca Minkoff Faux Fur Jacket and I can’t wait to wear it once the weather cools down in LA! I love the rich color of this particular leopard print and how it can be worn from day to night.

Leopard Jacket: Revolve | Devil Tee: Redone | Jeans: Redone | Booties: Shutz, similar here | Bag: Gucci | Earrings: Baublebar

Shoes

How amazing are these Veronica Beard mule pumps?! I love pairing a short kitten heel with rolled up denim jeans (throw on a boyfriend blazer if you want to dress it up!) I’ve linked some fabulous animal print mules below, which ones are your favorite?!

Shoes: Veronica Beard, Blazer: Dolce and Gabanna, T-shirt: REDONE, Jeans: AMO, Belt: Vintage Hermes, Bag: Gucci

Blazers

Another great wardrobe staple is the boyfriend blazer. The one I’m wearing below is from Zara, but I’ve linked some other amazing ones from Veronica Beard and Anine Bing, two of my go-to designers! I love to pair a blazer like this with a simple white mesh tee, black skinny jeans and classic black pumps. And of course, a red bag for a pop of color!

White Tee: Isabel Marant | Leopard Blazer: Zara, similar here | Jeans: Adriano Goldschmied | Pumps: Gianvito Rossi | Red Bag: Proenza, similar here

Bracelets: Karen Lazar Design. Use code glowgirl10 for a 10% discount!

Bags

This cheetah ClareV mini tote bag may be my favorite new accessory purchase of the season. You can also see more amazing bags in the carousel below if it sells before you can get to it!

Bag: ClareV, Boots: Sam Edelman. Similar by Schutz here.

There are so many ways to incorporate animal prints into your fall wardrobe! The looks I’ve highlighted today are staple pieces that you’ll wear over and over again plus they are easy to incorporate into a casual or dressed-up look.

I hope these photos inspired you to get a little wardrobe wild and join me in animal mania! What are your favorite animal print styles and pieces? Let me know in the comments below! :)

xxMelissa

How to Rock a Print Maxi Dress

I’m usually a denim kind of girl but lately I’ve been super into print maxi dresses and have been wearing them from day to night! These dresses are the perfect transitional pieces and can be worn layered as the weather gets colder. Read on to see some of my favorite print dresses and how to mix and match accessories for this fresh look.

Dress: Misa Los Angeles

You can shop directly from this post by clicking on all the links and images below.

Grab a Colored Handbag

A bright red handbag was a piece worth investing in this past year! If you don’t have a colorful bag to add that pop of color to your print maxi, I’ve linked some beautiful options below in several different shapes and sizes.

Dress: Zara. Booties: Schutz // Similar gold booties here and here. Bag: Proenza Schouler

Dress: Zara, Similar here

Pair with Booties or Mules

There’s nothing I love more than pairing a long print maxi with a pair of fabulous booties. Lately, I have been wearing them in white and gold, but classic black are always a great option (and you probably already have these in your closet). Throwing on a pair of heels is also the perfect way to fancy up a casual dress!

The white booties I’m wearing below are linked along with some others including some amazing mules.

Dress: Misa Los Angeles, Booties: Sam Edelman, Earrings: Les BonBons in Beige Silk

Dress: Misa Los Angeles, Mules: AGL

Throw on a Jacket

Having a jean AND leather jacket is an absolute must for fall. I am always throwing a jacket over my shoulders when I leave the house this time of year. And I love the way they look with a long printed maxi! I’m also a fan of boyfriend blazers and they look good with just about anything! Check out some of the solid boyfriend blazers I’ve linked below that would also work well with any print dress.

Dress: Rag and Bone, Denim Jacket: RTA, Similar here.

Whether you’re pairing with some fabulous shoes, a trendy jacket or a killer bag, you’ll be able to rock any print maxi with endless options.

Dress: Zara, Similar here.

I have some more fall inspired looks I’ll be publishing soon, stay tuned for more!

xxMelissa

P.S. I am only 5’4 and used to think that long dresses made me look shorter but actually, it’s the opposite. Get on board with this look and tag me in your print maxi dress posts, I’d love to see how you style them!