Spring trends

Bring on the pastels…for me that’s the bubblegum pinks and baby blues. With these shades, sometimes its best to spend less for a fun spring look that you may not get as much wear out of. With that in mind, I’ve got some great dupes for you so you can look put together and have a little fun with color, without compromising your financial goals. Let’s get to the fashion…

Chanel 19 Sequin Handbag

Kensington Sequin Crossbody Bag

I think this is a great alternative, without trying to replicate the Chanel. I love monochrome pieces, and the Kurt Keiger logo is also in green, making it more understated. I honestly love the Chanel sequin 19 bag…in every color I’ve seen it in. However, many say it looks tacky and is not very classic, so I think it’s smart to try out the trend first in a more affordable way. I love that the Kurt Geiger line has matching green sequin shoes! It is a wearable heel, and this set would make any outfit pop, especially a white or black dress. Keep scrolling to see designer dupes for spring trends 2022:)

Bottega Veneta Lido Mule

Kensington Sequin Mule

Zara Textured Blazer

Balmain Double Breasted Blazer

Amina Muaddi Embellished Sandal

Gucci Rubber Platform Sandals

Woven Slide Sandal

Pink Sequin Pumps

Woven Slide Sandal

Huuricane Waterproof Boot

Bottega Veneta Woven Bag

Oscar De La Renta Earring

Bulgari Serpenti Handbag

Mink Fur Rockstud Glam Lock Bag

Convertible Vegan Leather Tote

Chiffon Drop Earring

Aldo Bayvia Crossbody Bag

Aldo Faux Fur Crossbody Bag

Which dupe was your favorite? These aren’t designer copycats, but rather more affordable alternatives that I almost like better than the designer version! I will continue adding to this post as I keep discovering hidden fashion gems for spring. Happy shopping:)

Black Friday Edit

Welcome to my edit of the best Black Friday sales in my classic color palettes…all of these products are from The Outnet. Use code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout for 25% extra off. This code doesn’t work on all items, such as clearance items and Just In. This sale is really good for already on sale items, and many Balmain items are included in the sale. I have the Stella McCartney coat in the cardigan style, and it really is amazing quality. The Outnet also offers the cardigan style in a navy blue color way. I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a sweater dress or a leather skirt, and these are by far the most stunning leather skirts I have ever seen. There are a lot of sales this Black Friday, but most websites offer from 20-30% off. In my opinion, The Outnet is the best because you can get a 25% discount on luxury items already on sale.

Black Friday 2020

As we approach Black Friday, I wanted to “throw together” a few luxury looks that are literally what dreams are made of. Though I am not able to splash out on a Chanel classic flap right now, I do like to have a luxury wishlist in mind before going cyber crazy when Black Friday sales launch. Being conscious of the quality and style that I value, will prevent me from overspending on fast fashion and just shopping because something is on sale. This pink Balmain cardigan looks unbelievable, but I would never spend this amount of money on a cardigan.

If I happen to find it pre-loved at some point, and it is 65-70% off retail price, then I would consider purchasing. I have seen amazing Balmain pieces in amazing condition on TheRealReal for a fraction of the retail price, and I recommend knowing exactly what you’re looking for when browsing reselling retailers. While most of these featured items are available on The Outnet, the houndstooth Balmain cardigan shown below is exclusively available on MyTheresa.

I am so in love with this 2 piece Balmain set. I absolutely adore how Claire Chanelle styled it and she is 100% my inspiration for this. The cardigan would like incredible with any white dress, thought it is quite the splurge, especially for both the cardigan and the skirt. If you are looking for a game changing outfit to really make a statement, this might be the investment for you.

The Outnet is currently offering 25% off clearance items. That is AMAZING!!! Typically, the clearance category offers 70% or more off retail, and with this promo, you get an extra 25% discount. For a limited time, they are also offering 22% regular priced items. It will work for the Balmain dress above, however it did not work for another Balmain sweater dress. It also didn’t apply for higher price point Zimmerman pieces. If you see something you love, try the code before checking out and maybe you can save an extra 22%.

In full transparency, I have no affiliation with The Outnet. It is just my go-to shopping spot for high end apparel at a more accessible price. Instead of shopping my heart out at a handful of retailers this Black Friday, I will be focusing on a few specific investment pieces.

Birthday Wishlist

I think it’s fun to put together a little wishlist when your birthday month rolls around. Obviously I won’t be buying everything here…and a few items are out of stock and limited edition pieces..(a.k.a. the pink Balmain jacket) but this is my dream birthday wishlist with items I genuinely gravitated toward that represent my signature style.

I mean…the Temperley London sequin iridescent jumpsuit is STUNNING, but probably unnecessary, as I don’t frequent red carpets.

Half of these items are from Fashionphile…I have only ever bought a few things from that site, but each time, I have been so pleased with my purchases and they are accessories that I keep for years. Through sites like Fashionphile, I am slowly creating a luxury capsule wardrobe.

What is your favorite wishlist item?

Hint: mine is pink caviar:)

FARFETCH sale

Farfetch is offering an additional 20% off sale items.

Appy code: JAN20 at checkout.

Code only works on specific brands/products that are $150.00 or more and excludes New Season, Exclusive & Permanent Collection items.

The good news is that the code can be used as many times as you like!

I did get one item featured in the previous post with the code and the Moschino selection is definitely tempting.

For now, I’m off to work but will add more items and product links later this evening:)

Fashion Wishlist

As we say goodbye to 2019 and look forward to 2020, here at Signature Style, it’s a time to re-evaluate our wardrobe and style and plan ahead so we don’t waste investing any of our time and money into items that don’t resonate with our sense of style.

I have bigger financial goals for 2020 and my focus will be on much more than buying more times for my closet. However, I know that I will purchase a few fashion items for the upcoming season. When I do pull the trigger, I want to know that these were good investments and will be something I’ll wear for years to come.

With all that said, let’s transition to the fashion boards and my top fashion suggestions for 2020…

My favorite Zimmerman blouses for that feminine, yet bohemian look. Obviously I won’t be getting all of them…but these are my favorites from the brand that would add a delicate flair and inject color and life into my wardrobe.

For me, I don’t want to waste any money in 2020…not 1 fashion purchase-that isn’t versatile and high-quality. All pieces need to seamlessly fit into my closet and be something that I will reach for and enjoy.

And because a little Gucci takes any look up a notch (or 5 notches), I have selected my favorite pieces from the brand that would be versatile and elevate what currently hangs in my closet…

These boots would edge up many of my skirts and jeans, while the mono statement earring adds instant flair to even your most basic white tee and jeans outfit. However, they are clip-ons, and if the earring is too heavy, it may be hard to wear all day. I have loved this belt for a while…and a high waist belt will cinch in a dress & create an hourglass silhouette. I think this logo skirt speaks for itself…

I see the value of investing in accessories, rather than clothing. You can re-wear a belt or pair of sunglasses with all your outfits, and you get more wear and value out. From a styling perspective, the right accessories are essential.

I wanted to also include a few black investment pieces that would work in a capsule wardrobe and that you could mix and match and re-wear and re-style for multiple looks…

These items are very true to my own style, and I love the different vibe of the Zimmerman playsuit with the edgy snakeskin biker jacket (and the Prada bag), versus it styled with the Balmain blazer and Gucci Marmont bag.

The snakeskin jacket and Zimmerman playsuit are currently on sale. While I fall in love with Zimmerman’s new season florals and pastel prints, the solid black georgette playsuit is feminine and versatile. It would fit seamlessly into my wardrobe, and I’m having a vision of how it could be dressed up with dangling earrings and black fishnets for a night out.

This Prada Cahier is my favorite version of any I have seen. It’s out of my reach at the moment, but one day it will be mine…and when a bag is solid black on black, you don’t have to wore about clashing hardware. For this reason, I would pick the Prada over the Gucci bag. I prefer silver jewelry and the gold Gucci logo on the handbag might make it less versatile.

I hope this helps as you create your own fashion wishlist and plan ahead for your 2020 shopping,