I Love My...Leopard Sweater

      

 

Outfit: Sweater - H&M ($15), Boots - Steve Madden ($40), Skirt - American Eagle - ($30)

I don't know if you guys have noticed yet, but I'm kind of a sucker for anything and everything leopard. I think it stems back to my Step-mom, Mary Lou's, abundant collection of leopard apparel. It's a good thing I love leopard so much because it is a print that has been in style for years and I am fairly positive it will be chic for hundreds of years to come. So basically, I see all my leopard pieces as an investment. 

I bought this leopard sweater at H&M last winter on sale for $15 and while I LOVE the big, bold leopard print, it's an added bonus that the fit is perfect. I also love the way my cowboy booties go with them. You wouldn't normally except to pair cowboy boots with a leopard print, but works somehow. And I am all for interesting, yet chic, combinations. 

How many of you guys are camping out for Versace at H&M tomorrow? Naz and I will be first in line if it is the last thing we do! We wouldn't want a repeat of the Lanvin fiasco last year...

The Maxi Every Girl Should Own

 

Outfit: Boots - Jeffrey Campbell Litas ($165), Dress - H&M ($7), Crop Top - H&M ($7)

Okay so you guys are already aware that I am a self proclaimed maxi dress lover. Well, I have found one maxi I think every girl should own. Put as simple as the dress is: a black, thin, razor back maxi dress. I had been searching for a dress like this for a while when I walked into H&M and found this one on sale for $7! This may be one of my best finds yet. 

So why is this dress a must have? Well, a few reasons. First, I had been looking for a simple maxi to wear into winter with cropped sweaters (I just love the way cropped tops look over maxi dresses). On this day I wore the dress with a cropped t-shirt because it was warmer outside, however, I can't wait to show you how cute it looks with a sweater, scarf, necklaces and boots! Such a refreshing Winter look compared to the traditional pants we get stuck into wearing. I also wanted a thin maxi like this so I could tie up the bottom for a unique look. This dress achieves my image beautifully.

All in all, I have wearing this dress countless ways. It is $7 that has yet to fail me. Im completely obsessed :)

Even When It's Not Fitted

Outfit: Dress - Forever 21 ($20), Pumps - Jessica Simpson ($20)

Sometimes the lack of shape in a dress is the very thing that makes the dress unique and beautiful. I found this dress about a year ago at Forever 21 and was instantly taken with the neckline. A simple black dress can change completely with detail. This dress has sort of a bib around the neck with a large bow laid on top. That combined with the feminine sleeves makes this dress unlike anything I own and anything I have seen since I have purchased it. I also love how this dress isn't fitted, rather, it the pleats around the bib help to let the dress fall beautifully along the bottom. 

You may sometimes see dresses with this complete A-line shape and may worry that the shape can be unflattering. However, I encourage you all to not let that stop you from trying it on. If the dress isn't made correctly, yes, the result may not be flattering. BUT if it is made correctly, I suspect you will love the result. Additionally, if you have an event coming up requiring a LBD you will find that in a sea of tight mini dresses the best way to stand out is to walk in in a cute, girly A-line number. 

PS - Isn't this dress strikingly familiar to the drawing in my header?

Thigh High Leg Warmers

Outfit: Coat - Forever 21 ($30), Skirt - H&M ($25), Leg Warmers - H&M ($10), Lita Boot - Jeffrey Campbell ($165)

Over the knee anything are popular this season in a big way! Whether they are socks, boots or even leg warmers. I bought these leg warmers at H&M when I was actually looking for over the knee socks, however, I noticed a mannequin wearing these over her boots and was absolutely taken with this slight change from a traditional sock. Over the knee socks, boots or leg warmers are a great alternative to tights and leggings when trying to stay warm this Winter in skirts and dresses. 

I also want to point out how one great jacket (buttoned up) can make an entire outfit. I love this military inspired coat because it has a dress-like appeal when buttoned up. In this outfit I paired it with a skirt, but whenever I'm unsure of what to wear and in a rush I can throw this jacket on with leggings and boots for an effortlessly chic look. My point? Go out and find yourself a statement jacket with some length to it. A great coat can instantly give you style :)

I Love My...Plaid Flannel

Outfit: Flannel - Forever 21($18), Shorts - Forever 21 ($20), Boots - Soda ($30), Graphic Tee - H&M ($15)

Something I think every girl should own: an oversized flannel button-up. I bought this top at Forever 21 last Fall for about $18 and with the amount of times I've worn it, it probably comes out to a penny a wear. The different possibilities to wear this flannel are endless. The way Bubba from Forrest Gump feels about shrimp is the way I feel about this top. You can wear it with shorts, a graphic tee, leggings, jeans, skirts, dresses, with heels, with sneakers, with combat boots...well you get the picture.

Now that the weather is getting cool, I am sure stores are stocking up on this style of top.  So get yourself over to the mall and buy one! You won't be sorry, I promise :)

Don't Tuck Away Summer Dresses

Outfit: Dress - Francesca's Collections ($11.99), Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell ($165), Blazer - Forever 21 ($20)

Hello Everyone!

I am so happy to be tending to my little blog again. It has been a hectic week, but my priority is back to The Fleur de Fashion. One thing I think happened this back week is that the weather finally decided to get cool and stay cool. As happy as I am about this, everyday I look at my closet with the feeling that I have absolutely nothing to wear. This is not a good feeling. Especially since last year during Fall and Winter Naz and I frequented the mall more than we did anything else. Where did all my clothes go?

I bought this dress during warmer weather because I loved the print. It is a sleeveless dress, but paired with tights and a blazer, it was completely appropriate for the cold weather. Maybe that is the key to feeling like I have more clothes; reinventing my Summer dresses. I encourage you all to look in you closet for items you normally wear during the Summer and style them into a Winter piece. 

Let me know how it goes!

Not All Leggings Are Created Equal

 

Outfit: Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boot ($165), Leggings - H&M ($12), Blazer - H&M ($25), Scarf - H&M ($8)

You guys are already aware of how much I adore leggings and all their glory. However, because I tend to wear them so often during cooler weather I often find myself searching for leggings with an added detail to them. These leggings are my favorite with the dark grey suede on the knee and calf. I feel like when you wear leggings with added detailing it makes them a little less lounge-esque and bit more like actual pants. I also have a pair with studs going down the side of the legs and the simple studs completely change the look of them!

You may also notice that I have paired them with my new Jeffrey Campbell Litas. Since I received them in the mail a couple days ago I can not take them off my feet! They are just so comfortable and incredibly cute. I am already planning on the next color I am going to get. It was important for me to get a black pair as my very first pair because I knew I would get my use out of them. 

Also, if you are someone who has never tried the Lita Boot on I highly suggest you venture to Nordstrom and try a pair on to see what the most comfortable heels in the world feel like on your feet. I think trying them on will make a believer out of you :)