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simplybysimone December 5, 2014

Fashionably Embracing Winter

Winter is a beautiful time of year, I love looking(italic) at snow. I highly dislike the cold air, actually I can’t stand it. So I have to get creative on how to keep my outfit looking together, while staying as warm as possible. This Friday I went with a sweater dress and a fur vest. Let’s take a look.. Dress: H&M, similar | Vest: old, similar | Boots: Stewart Weitzman | Scarf: Charming Charlie’s | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Warm, warm, warm. Fur vests faux or real are the perfect way to stay warm during the bitterly cold months. I paired my vest…

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simplybysimone November 19, 2014

Casual Wednesday: Coping with the Weather

The not so fun part about Fall, is always the weather. Is it going to be hot, bitterly cold, raining or snowing? The answer: Who knows?! Certainly, sometimes I don’t think Mother Nature even knows what it’s doing. Today, I’ve dedicated this post’s style to rain boots! Let’s take a look.. Top: Splendid | Vest: Athleta, similar | Denim: Seven for all Mankind, similar | Rain Boots: Stuart Weitzman | Hat: Burberry I’m so happy that in recent years, rain boots have become a lot more fashionable, with designers adding new prints and styles by just getting inventive with rubber/plastic.…

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simplybysimone November 5, 2014

Casual Chic

So I do realize many people don’t go out in heels everyday or are really just looking for a casual look that’s appropriate for the supermarket and for a casual lunch on the weekend. So I bring so you something casual but also lunch appropriate. Lets take a look.. Sweater: Joe Fresh (old), similar | Tied Shirt: Forever 21, similar | Denim: JBRAND | Boots: Chanel, similar | Photographer: Amanda Elle I love combat boots, so when I saw these by Chanel in February 2013 I HAD to have them. Of course they quickly went out of stock and I wasn’t…

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simplybysimone October 15, 2014

Pumpkin Picking is in the Air!

I’m going to go over a look that’s perfect for fall festivities! Apple picking, pumpkin picking, a fall themed party – this outfit is situationally appropriate. Let’s take a look.. Shirt: Rails | Sweater: Forever 21, similar | Denim: James Jeans, similar | Shoes: Schutz | Handbag: Chloe, similar When I think of pumpkin or apple picking outfits it’s always classic denim, a warm colored plaid shirt and brown boots, maybe a brown leather jacket and an off white scarf depending on the weather. In fact, that’s what I wore last year. This year, I wanted to take a less standard, edgier approach, and…

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simplybysimone September 24, 2014

Casual with Stripes

Hi All! I’m loving how popular stripes are this year. I love black and white stripes, but I was so happy when I found this black and gray striped shirt. The colors are so much easier on the eye. Sometimes the contrast between black and white stripes is too much for me. To keep it casual, I went with a low heel, denim and a leather/army green coat. Take a look. Jacket: Aqua, similar, similar | Shirt: Forever 21 | Denim: JBRAND, similar | Shoes: Vince Camuto | Bag: Chanel Stripes are the perfect neutral. You can dress them up or…

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simplybysimone September 17, 2014

Casual Wednesdays: Zippers

I love the little details on clothing. One of my favorite ways that designers make something that’s normally rather ordinary into an eye catching piece is when they add zippers. This week I’m going to show you one of my all time favorites. Take a look. Sweater: old, similar here | Leggings: Zara, similar | Shoes: Michael Kors, similar | Scarf: Nordstrom, similar, similar As the weather changes I love wearing sweaters and, dare I say, leggings. Ok I said it, but let me explain. I love a good heavy/thick pair of leggings. The ones I’m wearing here are from…

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