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Fashion Wishlist

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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.

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.

Zimmerman Moncur Floral Silk Chiffon Blouse
Zimmerman Moncur Studded Cutout Blouse
Zimmerman Floral Bow Blouse
Zimmerman Grey Georgette Cropped Blouse
Zimmerman Prima Floating Blouse
Zimmerman Espionage Silk Blouse
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Off White Embroidered Denim Jacket
Chloe Gold Femininities Necklace
Balmain Leather Biker Jacket
Fendi Medium Kan Open Heart Writing Shoulder Bag
Fendi TPU Small Glass Kan Logo Shoulder Bag
Jennifer Fisher 2", 10k gold-plated Goop Hoops
Fendi FF Logo Headband
Louis Vuitton Star Trail Ankle Boot
Chloe Embroidered Cotton-Blend Velvet Mini Skirt

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 da…

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…

GG Marmont Lion Head Mono Earring
Belt with torchon Double G buckle
Trip leather logo wool ankle boots
GG Tweed Mini Skirt
Shop Gucci skirts on Farfetch

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.

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Balmain Fitted Cotton Denim Jacket
Balmain Chain Metallic Tweed Blazer
Balmain Stretch Cotton Denim Pencil Mini Skirt
Balmain Acid Wash Denim Mini Dress
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LoveShackFancy Rina Dress
Zimmerman Espionage Frilled Silk-Crepe Playsuit
17 Septembre 80% Wool Belted Coat
YSL Berber Monogramme Belt
Peter Do Leather Skirt
Fendi FF leather logo belt
Nanushka Caramel Vegan Leather Wrap Dress
Pushbutton Ruched Faux Leather Shirt
Fendi Cat Eye Logo Sunglasses

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, an…

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.

Iro Snakeskin Leather Jacket, Saks fifth avenue
Iro Snakeskin Leather Jacket, net-a-porter
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Shop Zimmerman on The Outnet
Balmain Double Breasted Wool Jacket
Shop Balmain on TheRealReal
Prada Cahier Crossbody Bag
Prada Cahier City Calf Bag
Shop Gucci Marmont on Fashionphile

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,

New Year's Looks

This outfit features a killer Retrofete dress (I’ve had the wrap version on my wishlist for quite some time), a Balmain bag, and a Gucci barrette, that’s worthy of the ball drop on Times Square.

This outfit features a killer Retrofete dress (I’ve had the wrap version on my wishlist for quite some time), a Balmain bag, and a Gucci barrette, that’s worthy of the ball drop on Times Square.

We all want to look dazzling when we ring into the New Year, but whether we wear a sequin gown that rivals a disco ball, or go for a low-key ensemble with subtle sparkle, we should search for an outfit that fits in with our signature style…and our New Years festivities.

Iridescent Retrofete Dress
Iridescent Balmain Bag
Silver Clear Rhinestone Heels
Gucci Barrette

And now for more “subtle” New Year’s ensembles…

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Black Lace Camisole
Elizabeth Cole Platinum Faux pearl earring
Iro Leather Biker Jacket in Platinum
Romantic faux pearl hoop
Rebecca Minkoff Small Love Crossbody
Chanel crystal CC brooch
Victoria Beckham Glitter Pumps
Michelle Mason wrap skirt in Platinum

The advantage to a day-to-night outfit and something more subtle, is that it’s more versatile. The cost per wear for any sequin piece is going to be extremely high. There are only so many occasion where “shining like a diamond” is appropriate.

And on that note, the more formal the item, the less you will be able to wear it, unless you frequent red carpet events. When pieces are only nighttime appropriate or considered “evening-wear”, we are likely to only wear them a few times a year, if that.

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Iro sequin blazer
Rebecca Minkoff love crossbody bag
White Draped Camisole
White Paige Jeans
Alice & Olivia Sequin booties

One way around this is to make your outfit New Years-ready with a statement and embellished jacket. A sequin jacket will get much more mileage than a sequin dress…consider this…you can wear a statement jacket atop leather dress for a night out, but also with jeans to dinner. I’ve included a few of my favorite statement jackets that would be the feature for a low-key New Years look.

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Iro Eyelet Leather Biker Jacket
Iro sequin camisole
Iro sequin mini skirt
Malone Souliers two-tone leather boots

Another shopping suggestion would be to pick separates over a dress. By selecting a skirt over a dress, you can mix and match it with more casual tops and blouses and make it work for more occasions.

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Rebecca Taylor metallic camisole
Iro metallic cracked leather biker jacket in red
Current Elliot distressed white jeans
Chloe quilted mini Drew in airy grey
Louis Vuitton scarf
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Self portrait tuxedo playsuit
Isabel Marant Flash Crystal Earrings
Gucci Crystal Barrette
Jessica Simpson Mermaid Iridescent Pumps
Rebecca Minkoff Iridescent Love Crossbody

A blazer jumpsuit or blazer dress is a great option to still look put together and wear something tailored, but you can make it more fun and festive with playful accessories, like lighting bolt earrings and an iridescent handbag.

Have a Happy New Year as you dress to impress and pop the champagne.