fall wish list - booties

I predict that ankle booties will be the shit this fall season. From flat to mid to high heel, they look good on almost anyone. The trick in getting a pair is to not let it cut you off at the foot and make you look stumpy if you are vertically challenged. What you pair them with also makes a big difference. Skinny jeans, a dress or skirt, leggings, or shorts are all perfect accompaniments to ankle booties but finding the right style boot is essential to creating the look you are going for. I find that they look best when worn with skinny jeans tapered at the ankle so you don't get that bunched up look. Jeans cuffed at the ankle are another cute alternative but if you are vertically challenged like myself, you have to be careful that too much cuffing doesn't shorten your already short legs. In short (haha), I personally like the cuffed hems, as it adds a bit of edge to the look. And I do love me some edge boyeee. Fashion trick: wear black slim or skinny jeans with black ankle boots so there is no line of distinction. Easy peasy. 

Sam Edelman Petty | DVF Ankle Boots | Joie Pinyon Flat Booties   Michael Kors Calf Hair Booties| Rag & Bone Harrow | Frye Regina Boot



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casual edge

GAP Denim Jacket {old, but similar}. H&M Dress {old}. Sam Edelman Booties. J.Crew Belt {old}. 

Ray-Ban Sunglasses. H&M rings {recent}. Unknown Brand Leather Cuff. MAC Candy Yum Yum + MAC Amorous lipsticks combined. Essie Hip-Anema + Go Ginza Nails combined. 

Happy Friday!! I have been wearing this GAP denim jacket on repeat this past week. I love me a denim jacket because of its versatility. You can throw it over a casual or chic outfit just the same and have different style results. Same thing with this little H&M knit dress I'm wearing: it's a few seasons old and I've worn it everywhere - to the beach with flip flops, on a casual date with a belt thrown over it like shown, and I've even made it work professionally with a blouse thrown on top, a chunky statement necklace, and some heels. With a few simple tweaks a look can be transformed from day into night and I love that. When I look to purchase an item, I always ask myself a few things: how many times can I wear it {from year to year or season to season}, is it versatile enough to wear it a few different ways, and is it an investment piece. You get maximum wear that way.

Hope you all have a fab weekend!

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untucked and double-cuffed

GAP Jean Jacket {old}. J.Crew Shirts {old}. H+M Denim. Sam Edelman Booties. Ray-Ban Sunglasses. J.Crew belt. {similar}. J.Crew Pearl Necklace {old, but similar}. Stella + Dot Cluster Bracelet. H+M Link Bracelet. Target watch. Essie Hip-Anema Nails. NYC Lipstick in Retro Red.

Sometimes, life calls for untucked days. Today is one of them. Keeping it short and sweet as I'm out to enjoy the sunshine! :) Have a great day, loves! 
Xx,
Rosa

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indian summer

Top: J.Crew Chambray (similar) | Skirt: H&M | Purse: Vintage Coach 

| Sandals: Sam Edelman |

Jewelry: J.Crew, Forever 21, CC Skye bracelets, nOir chain necklace | 

Lips: MAC Amorous | Sunglasses: Forever 21

We experienced uncharacteristically high temps here in New York last weekend and it was the perfect weather to break out my new H&M striped skirt. I was so excited when I saw it hanging on the rack at H&M a few weeks ago for under $6! I'd love to pair it with a favorite polka dot blouse or an unexpected pop of color this Fall. Its classic bold stripe and the comfy feel will make it a go-to piece season to season, year after year.