Alright, so everybody is talking about dressing for the fall, but in case you didn’t notice, it’s still hot af outside. It’s going to be 91 degrees next Thursday here in NYC (according to apple weather, anyways). I’m sure all the fashion week peeps are going to want to be rocking the latest “fall trends” but they’re probs gonna be sweaty af.

Because I am also someone who gets sweaty af, you will probably not see me pulling out fall/winter clothing until I actually have to. But if I do want to put a bit of a non-summer spin on some summer clothing, there are two things I always add: Combat boots and a leather jacket.

Apparently combat boots are coming back “in” this fall/winter, which is great because I was going to be wearing them anyways. I definitely don’t need to add anymore to my closet, but if you do here are some fun ones you can buy now.

‘Hilary’ Zip Boot, Giuseppe Zanotti. Duplicity Boots, Dolls Kill. Pascal Baroque, Dr Martens.

Here’s a look that’s definitely a summer outfit, but the skirt is really easily transferred to cooler weather dressing with the addition of my baby pink Dr Martens and a leather jacket (a more covered top wouldn’t hurt either).

That’s the benefit to buying summer clothes in darker colors, and just another reason why there’s nothing wrong with asking if it comes in black.

In the mean time, I’ll still be wearing my summer clothes until it cools down.

Top: Tobi

Skirt: H&M

Sandals: Nordstrom Rack

Body chain: Amazon

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.

I’m not usually a big fan of floral. It’s not that I don’t like floral on other people, it’s just not usually my style. But randomly, for some reason or another, I’ll occasionally see a floral piece that I like. Maybe it’s a very specific pattern that I’m into, maybe it’s a dark floral pattern that’ll fit better with my wardrobe, or maybe it’s just the warm weather has got to me.

When I went to Buffalo Exchange to trade in some old clothes, I spotted this bright yellow floral dress from H&M that was only $7. I was really in need of an easy dress to throw on when it was hot as balls outside, and this dress also seemed like it would be cute for casual day drinks or whatever. When my boyfriend saw my purchase, he was a bit confused and said “that’s not something I would ever see you buying.” And I said, “well, you don’t know how I’m going to style it…”

I paired the dress with a pair of super-high but super-comfy wedges I bought from Nastygal Shoe Cult a few years ago (similar here), a Zana Bayne choker (similar here), and a vintage leather Versace backpack (similar here). Here are some other accessories that would totally toughen up a floral look.
Chain Reaction Choker, Alien Outfitters (Use code ASHLEYU15 for discount!), Linked Mini Bucket Bag, Zana Bayne, Demonia Gloom Platforms, Dolls Kill.

I was really obsessed with how this look came together, so my apologies for so many pictures, hope you like them too 🙂

All shots by Pixilens